Author and Travel Enthusiast

Eric Kirchmann, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University and an ardent slow traveler. He married his high school sweetheart, Courtney, whom he met in junior high French class. After raising their children, they now aim to explore the world with deep dives into the culture, history, food, and people of the places they visit. With expertise in communication and human interaction, Eric brings fresh and unique observations to the world of travel writing. Eric’s first release, Your English is Better than My French (2023), was well received (Amazon #1 New Release in six categories). His second, It Starts with Bonjour, spent seven months as the Amazon Best Seller in the Travel Tips and Culinary Travel categories. Savoring France: A Francophile's Guide to Mindful Travel was released in March 2026. Eric and Courtney live in Raleigh, NC, near their family, most notably just down the road from their two precious granddaughters.