The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Today’s guest is my very good friend Marc Clair, the co-founder, host and producer of the ‘Lions of Liberty’ podcast. Over the last eight years, Lions of Liberty has become a leading platform for libertarian voices in the alternative media.  I have had the pleasure of joining him on his podcast multiple times and have even been able to assist him in his own expat journey overseas. On today's podcast, Marc and I discuss his expat journey leaving Los Angeles where he had lived for more than a decade to now living in Mexico City. We discuss the struggles and craziness of dealing with the Mexican government to get residency and in the USA to get a green card for his wife and stepson.   Here's What We Discussed: First off, what is a libertarian? What does it mean to be a libertarian? Do we all think the same, do we have the same ideas…do we wave around a libertarian flag? How neither Marc nor I became overnight libertarians. It became our ideals, our way of life and what brought us to this point in our lives. I think you will love this conversation. Expat living is a vehicle towards freedom and liberty. Are you leaning towards leaving your home country? Wondering what all the hype is about. Marc and I discuss the real struggles of leaving your home and all the things you take for granted.  We talk about the little things that drive us crazy about living in Panama and Mexico and the old adage of 'mañana'. If you’re American or Canadian, you’ll feel our pain.  Marc talks about the nightmare of dealing with immigration in the USA and the time it has taken to complete the paperwork. And in the end, has it been worth it? All these extra steps, and time spent…has it been worth it? Being an expat, leaving your family behind? Going for a green card? Immigration? I talk a lot about being a libertarian and a lot of my guests are libertarians. If you are interested in the philosophy and really resonate with what we talk about, then this episode will speak to you.   PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY 165: Digital Nomad Life In The Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus During The Pandemic – Alex Bales  157: Working Remote From Spain - Chase Warrington  151: Helping Spouses Cope With Expat Life – Linda Mueller   BEST WAY TO REACH MARC CLAIR What a giant Marc has been in the liberty podcasting world. His numbers really do speak for themselves.  LionsOfLiberty.com Non-political realm - comic book nerds visit Marc at SecondPrintComics.com   CONCLUSION: I have been waiting for 3 years to have Marc on my show. I’ve had the pleasure of being a guest on the Lions of Liberty Podcast a few times now, so it was fun to get to chat with him about his expat journey.  Here are some of my episodes on the Lions of Liberty podcast: Unplug Your Kids from the Matrix  Can You Achieve Liberty by Becoming an Expat? Life and Liberty as an ExpatMentioned in this episode:Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & Silver

Today on the Expat Money Show we have put together some amazing clips from the last 12 months on the best of language learning.  These were really in-depth interviews that I know you will love to listen to again. We are going to tell a language learning story for the expat. Enjoy!   HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED ABOUT LANGUAGE LEARNING… Are you thinking that it’s impossible to learn a new language, that you don’t have what it takes? Anthony Metivier was able to learn German fluently in 1 year. Listen to his strategies and tools and how he accomplished this task to be able to do a presentation in German at the University. Sarah Tarvin details how she first developed a passion for language learning and how you can too! Do you want to travel and see the world, but you’re afraid that not speaking the language will affect your experience. Chase Warrington and I discuss the importance of learning the local language. It’s amazing how people get started in their expat journeys and their language learning journeys. John Fotheringham explains how he first got interested in studying and teaching English in Japan. Are you thinking that your brain could really use some help? Anthony Metivier discusses the benefits of learning a language on the brain and preventing Alzheimer's. Did you know that all of the myths you’ve heard about language learning are false? None of them are true, it’s all about mindset. Sarah Tarvin and I discuss various mindsets and philosophies regarding language learning. John Fotheringham describes some of his philosophies behind the concept of learning a language and how they can benefit you on your journey. Listen in as I talk with Anthony Metivier to find out what is the science behind building memories? Do you actually rewire your brain? How does that work? And the different types of memories, what are they? Sarah Tarvin’s daughter is multilingual. And she’s just a toddler. We discuss the techniques she uses to teach language to her child so that she will be multilingual. Do you love to watch videos? Kevin Koskella and I discuss learning a language through consuming content and learning in that language. Have you heard of the ‘Memory Palace’ and wondered what the heck it is? Anthony Metivier explains exactly what the concept of the Memory Palace is and how you can use it to learn any foreign language of your choice. John Fotheringham and I discuss a secret Japanese language memorization method. Kris Broholm and I discuss various topics around learning languages including learning via video games. You will love this! Anthony Metivier digs deeper into the Memory Palace technique and how to scale this idea, and why being strategic is so important.  John Fotheringham and I discuss the concept of grammar and its application with memory. How this fits in with learning a new language and when you should be learning grammar. Are you thinking that children learn languages differently than adults? Well, John Fotheringham and I discuss what methods you can use that work with your children so they can learn quickly and to make sure they have fun! Can learning a new language bring you joy? I ask Kris Broholm. We talk about the fun we have from learning languages, and how as a polyglot what you take out of the language. Imagine you’re living in a country where you don’t speak the language and you’re a single guy…Kevin Koskella discusses meeting a woman and not knowing Portuguese, his story is hilarious! I asked Kris Broholm what the most difficult language for him to learn was? As a polyglot, you wouldn’t think he would have any problems, but one, in particular, was really hard for him. I bet you can’t guess what language he’s talking about.     Listen To The Full Episodes  114: How To Memorize A Foreign Language – Dr. Anthony Metivier 144: How To Raise Your Children To Be Multilingual – Sarah Tarvin 157: Working Remote From Spain - Chase Warrington 147: Full Immersion Language Learning Before Leaving Home – John Fotheringham 143: Building A Business And Finding Romance In Brazil – Kevin Koskella 148: Expat Life In Hungary, England & Portugal – Kris Broholm   Here are the links we talked about in this episode: ExpatMoneyShow.com/Magnetic ExpatMoneyShow.com/Languages   CONCLUSION: Well, there you have it—the best clips from the last 12 months for you to enjoy! Some really great gems. I hope this episode inspires you to go out there and learn a second or third language, and if you have children, some awesome tricks to teach them a new language. Mentioned in this episode:Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat Money

Today on the Expat Money Show we’ve put together a compilation of the best episodes from 2021 on strategies, insights, and best mindset tips for digital nomads to start 2022 with a bang! I gotta tell ya, this is not all a pretty picture, we’re getting into all of the nitty-gritty and leave nothing out, so enjoy the show!   HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED… Have you ever wondered where people get the ‘spark’ from, to travel the world? Are they born that way or do they learn how to become a world traveller? I talked with Chase Warrington about this exact question! Wow…imagine never failing and what you could accomplish. Juliana Rabbi nails this one! You want to travel, you have a business, but how the heck are you going to get the job done. Kari DePhillips and I talk about tips that really make this lifestyle so much easier. Have you met people that seem overwhelmed and tired all the time? Maybe it’s you? Nimrod Dean Kuchel really hammers home why it’s so important to pay for advice and what ultimately happens when you don’t. Do you always try to do all of the work yourself? Kari DePhillips and I give some practical tips on offloading certain tasks to free up more time for yourself to be more efficient. Are you a workaholic? You’ll love this clip as Nimrod Dean Kuchel and I discuss the value of taking time off from the business, resulting in greater insights and productivity, which will actually take you to the next level. (I really related to this one!!) Do you get distracted easily? Juliana Rabbi explains how she deals with the challenge of distractions in a remote work environment. Chase Warrington and I discuss the challenges that could lie ahead for you and your company and how you can combat the reality of working abroad. Are you worried about saying ‘goodbye’ to your friends? It’s never easy! Juliana Rabbi and I discuss the challenges associated with this.  Chase Warrington discusses his own struggles adapting to much of the digital nomad lifestyle and the adjustments he had to make to thrive while travelling.   Listen To The Full Episodes  157: Working Remote From Spain - Chase Warrington 142: How To Land Your Dream Remote Job Faster - Juliana Rabbi  132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips 138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel   Conclusion I can’t believe 2021 has come to an end and 2022 is only a few days from now. I hope you enjoy the highlights from these amazing episodes.  As always, I love my guests. They bring their best to our show, and I can’t imagine anything better.  If you happen to be listening to this episode in years to come, you’ll find the content to be evergreen and always applicable. Enjoy the strategies, tips and tricks.Mentioned in this episode:Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & Silver

Today on the Expat Money Show we’re going to do something a little different. We have gone back through 2021 and we have picked out some of the best clips of the year on ‘Why Go Remote And How To Get Started’. We had some amazing guests this year so we mashed them all together to tell a story. I know you’ll really enjoy this episode.   HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED... Mikkel and Nimrod Dean Kuchel discuss how COVID showed everyone that remote work is possible, and how to get over limiting beliefs on becoming a digital nomad, and how easy it is to get started. Marissa Meddin details the 4 ways you can become a digital nomad. Listen in to hear what opportunities that people have when leaving the 9-5 job. Kari DePhillips and I discuss the conscious decisions you need to make, and the steps to go remote today, instead of putting it off. Do you believe that you need to reinvent yourself when you start out as a digital nomad or to work remote? Nimrod Dean Kuchel tells us why you need to shift your belief pattern. Julianna Rabbi discusses why it was so important that you spend time with people that understood you and your passion to travel. Marissa Meddin explains how she has helped others to overcome fears of life abroad with baby steps and how she can help you. I talk to Nimrod Dean Kuchel about having the "courage" to be a digital nomad, and how it takes courage to live the "normal" life. Marissa Meddin and I discuss strategies for negotiating remote work with employers, you’ll love these ideas! Kari DePhillips discusses the "sunk cost fallacy" that holds many people back and how to take actionable steps towards becoming a digital nomad. Marissa Meddin and I discuss how to overcome barriers with getting employers to agree to remote work.   Listen To The Full Episodes 132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips  138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel  142: How To Land Your Dream Remote Job Faster - Juliana Rabbi  149: How To Work Online So You Can Live On The Beach – Marisa Meddin   CONCLUSION What a year we have had. I always have a great time chatting with my guests, and this episode brings together 4 amazing episodes that have something in common: being a digital nomad and working remotely. So if these topics speak to you, don’t miss this episode.  I hope you enjoy our Best of 2021 Special episode and have a great Christmas!Mentioned in this episode:Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025

Today’s guest is Nick Donnelly, a web developer working on a Solana NFT crypto startup. He has been a digital nomad for 20 years since a very random trip to China in 2001 and his first backpacking trip to Berlin and Prague shortly after. He is currently in Bansko, Bulgaria—Europe’s digital nomad hub—and maintains a flat in Prague, where he is based much of the year. He has lived in Saigon and London and travels (while working) several months a year. He has spent many years slow-travelling, visiting 73 countries so far.   HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED... It’s maybe not for everyone, but slow travel compared to fast travel, what’s best for you? Make sure you truly understand what makes you happy! 3 keys that people just don’t understand about having a happy life. Can this possibly be your life? Have you ever considered ‘how do you become a world traveller?’ This episode helps to break down some really great aspects that you probably have never thought about.  Are you currently living a life trying to keep up with the Joneses? Do you have 2 luxury cars and a big old house? If you looked back on your life, is that what makes you happy? If not, listen in to hear Nick discuss strategies to get yourself out of that rut.  Nick & I talk about some awesome countries that really help to develop their digital nomad communities. Wondering where they are? Could you spend several months a year in any of these amazing countries? And the question that comes up often, the language of the locals. Can you get by with English? You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the answer. A big discussion on living in a former Communist country, have things changed? What does Communism do to the spirit of the people? What life is like in some of the countries around the globe, governments being absolutely abusive…most won’t surprise you. What the heck is FIRE? And why is it possibly the most important thing to understand for your retirement! Is FIRE for you? Listen in as Nick talks about how it can work for you!   PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY 137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer 152: Dealing With Debt As An Expat – Andrew Holliday 158: Investing In Russia For Massive Profits – Swen Lorenz   HOW TO REACH NICK DONNELLY Digital Nomads On Fire   CONCLUSION: I learned a lot of things myself in this episode talking with Nick. He made me rethink some of my preconceived notions about what FIRE is and how it can affect your life, not only now but for the rest of your life.  No matter where you are in life, whether you are just starting out or have hit the mid-way point in your life, it’s never too late to learn what FIRE is and how to incorporate it into your everyday life.Mentioned in this episode:Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat Money

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Alex Bales, a freelance digital marketer who made the transition to digital nomad life on January 1, 2020. Well, we all know what happened next. Despite the COVID pandemic and resulting lockdowns, he has lived the greater part of two years out of a suitcase, off the beaten path and traversing the Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus, visiting 80+ cities and 16 countries (17 if you count the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria).   Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed... Do you find yourself disillusioned with your home country? Maybe the USA or Canada? Alex talks about his stay in Iran and the eye-opening experience he had there. Do you think you know and understand the world from your geography and history classes in high school? Ya, me too...except what we were taught way back then is not reality as Mikkel and Alex tell us. Maybe you haven’t been able to travel as of yet, after Covid hit the world, everyone just stopped vacationing. Alex didn’t! Listen in as he talks as a new traveller, having little to no experience and where he went and what he saw...you will be amazed! Imagine as a young adult, going to your family and telling them you’re going to Iran on vacation...can you imagine what your parents are going to say! Listen in to some words of advice! Mikkel and Alex talk about the forbidden land of Saudi Arabia. What it’s like? Why would you want to go there?, what all the fascination about the country is...and why it is #1 on Mikkel’s bucket list! Listen in to hear Mikkel talk about which countries are on the top of his bucket list, other than Saudi Arabia. Maybe one of them is on your list too! Imagine yourself, arriving in Tbilisi, Georgia...just as the pandemic was starting in March 2020. What was life like arriving in a foreign country, where you don’t speak the language, with English not widely spoken, jumping into uncertain waters, and the fear of Covid being almost unspeakable!  Have you ever wondered how safe using a mask being outside is, or inside for that matter? Alex has this horrible accident that he tells us about, not speaking the language and having to rely on Google translate...one more reason to dislike the use of masks! If you’ve wondered what country had the most locked-down mandates in The Balkans and what countries were the freest, you’ll really enjoy this episode.   PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY 160: Mikkel Thorup - Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe 132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips 131: Travelling To Brazil During The Pandemic – Mikkel Thorup   HOW TO REACH ALEX BALES EmpowerUMarketing   CONCLUSION: I’m so happy to hear about Alex and his travels over the past 2 years. He has travelled to a bunch of countries that are on the top of my travel list I want to go to. Saudi, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and more. I’m going to have to start planning for 2022!! This was a fun episode with Alex, I know you’ll really enjoy it too!  Mentioned in this episode:Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025

Today on the Expat Money Show we’re going to do something a little different. Recently I had the pleasure of travelling to Medellin, Colombia with my family and we met up with my friend Jason and his wife Sophie and recorded a YouTube video about medical tourism, specifically medical tourism in Medellin. Jason's company is awesome. They really do a fantastic job of helping Americans and Canadians, but also Europeans and really, people from anywhere in the world who come to Colombia to get medical tourism done. I loved the video so much that I thought we would turn it into a podcast episode because there is just so much information to be heard.   Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed... Are you wondering what medical tourism is? What does it entail? Sounds interesting but what’s in it for me? Jason shares with us the most important issues of not staying in North America and waiting for an important procedure to happen, or not happen! But Jason, what about the medical facilities? The Doctors? Are they trained properly and are they as trustworthy as the Doctors we have in Canada or the States? You may be wondering about the cost, don’t I have to be rich and famous to have medical procedures done while on vacation? Don’t be caught waiting and waiting for a procedure in Canada when you can hop on a direct flight to Colombia. You will be surprised at how quickly it can be done! Mikkel and Jason discuss the numerous procedures that are done in Medellin and the response time of the surgeons. It will blow your mind! Have you heard a lot of people talking about Stem cells? What is this and if I came to Colombia can you do this type of procedure? Okay, but I don’t speak Spanish and Colombia is a Spanish-speaking country...what do I do? If you are in need of a medical procedure, whether it’s for your health or to fix something you’re not happy with, listen to this episode. You will be amazed and thrilled!   https://youtu.be/pG09sdarMpg   PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY 146: Biohacking Immune Support For Busy Travellers – Siim Land 137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer 135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin   HOW TO REACH  Jason@expatmoney.io   CONCLUSION: What a beautiful country Colombia is, especially Medellin. The food, the culture, the people, all amazing. We were there for 3 weeks and I can see us visiting every year to go shopping and to catch up with the friends we have who live there full time. Honestly, if you’ve thought about improving your smile, or need a tummy tuck, or have a health issue that can’t be resolved quick enough for you in your home country, listen to this conversation I have with Jason, it can solve a lot of problems for you. Enjoy!  Mentioned in this episode:Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyGold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat Money

Today on the Expat Money Show, Michael Strong and I talk about the work we are doing at the Expat International School. This episode is for all parents that have school-aged children (or grandchildren), or anyone with an interest in alternative education.   Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed... Who is Michael Strong and why should I listen to him? What is his background? Does he actually know what he is doing? If you’re thinking about how poorly your kids are doing in the traditional government-run schools, and you have no idea what to do. Listen in as Michael and I discuss the biggest differences between ExpatSchool.io and government-run schools. Have you been brainwashed over your lifetime and believe that the only way to educate your child properly is by sending them to government-run facilities? You’ll learn the real truth here. What are some of the big reasons Expat International School can be an excellent fit for you and your children? Find out what the #1 question all expats have when living overseas. This may surprise you. Michael discusses real-life problems with International Schools worldwide, you may have found these out for yourself, but what can you possibly do to change them? Listen to this amazing walk-through of what you can expect from Expat International School in the day of a child, no matter the age or skill level, and you can really get excited about what your child will be able to do in the future. Imagine a school that the first rule is, 'do what’s right for your child.' I know that’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an amazing educator, this is possibly the best thing that you can do for your family.   https://youtu.be/9qyivEeOzkA You can listen to the episode in your favourite podcasting application or watch the replay on our new YouTube channel.   How To Reach Us: ExpatSchool.io ExpatSchool.io/schedule-a-call   PODCAST EPISODE YOU WILL ENJOY 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong   CONCLUSION: This was a really great presentation that Michael Strong and I put on while I was in Colombia earlier in November. If you haven’t heard Michael and I speak about the school we’ve created together, then you will love this episode of the podcast. We’ve taken this presentation and turned it into a podcast episode because it is just that good. If you have school-aged children between the ages of 8 - 19, then this information will be invaluable to you. Please take the time to listen and take lots of notes, then when you're ready, call us to make an appointment for you and your child. This may be the most important call you ever make on behalf of your child.    Mentioned in this episode:Into The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Gabriel Custodiet, a privacy consultant and privacy advocate. He is the author of The Watchman Guide to Privacy, a holistic overview of how and why to be private. He also hosts The Watchman Privacy Podcast, which explores timely events and practical tips regarding privacy, but also radical and rarely discussed ideas, from torrenting and living on the ocean to understanding how rental culture and psychopaths threaten humanity.    HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THIS INTERVIEW: The differences between a good email server (which you’re likely not using) and a crappy email server (which you are probably using) and how to use a funnel to your real email address. Need advice about Facebook for privacy reasons?  Gabriel knocks it out of the park with concepts that will keep you on FB but keep your privacy under control! Just wrap your head around this ~ There are 6 trillion dollars of cybercrime every year. If you don’t want to be a part of that, this episode could be the most important thing you do this year! Learn how can you use technology and not get sucked into it and not give away too much of your data! Have you been in an airport lately? Did you know that the government can hijack your phone and there’s nothing you can do about it! Gabriel walks us through a simple process to guarantee that you are totally protected if this happens to you without your consent. Wondering if you have the right tools in the toolbox for different applications and different needs…Gabriel lets you in on his biggest secrets! How about privacy coins like Monero? Are they worthwhile… are they another tool in the tool chest for freedom and privacy? Or should you stay clear of them? How do you get cryptocurrency without giving up your freedom? Step-by-step instructions on what you can do to maximize your life when it comes to living a secure life. Let’s talk about the physical side of privacy and freedom. Tips in that arena to have more freedom in your life. Tried and true methods. The best 5 things out of the 100 discussed that are fast action things that can make a real difference in your life today.   PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY 137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer 126: How To Disappear Off The Grid – Gary Collins   HOW TO REACH GABRIEL CUSTODIET Watchman Guide to Privacy Watchman privacy podcast    QUOTES OF THE DAY ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’ Dark Knight Rises: nobody knew me until I put on the mask   CONCLUSION: Over the past several years I have really spent a lot of time understanding and implementing changes in my business and in my life when it comes to privacy and freedom. If you are new to this or even a well-seasoned privacy geek, you will get a ton of information from this episode.  Gabriel has been living a privacy lifestyle for many years and figuring things out from research and sheer experimentation. An omnivorous reader and student of global systems, cybersecurity, self-defence, and the philosophy that underpins it all, Gabriel strives to show people the value and techniques of privacy, yes, but more importantly the value of what it is protecting.  Mentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyJoin Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Erez Agam, author of Berlin’s Immigration Secrets. If you dream about greener pastures overseas but find the immigration procedure to be a daunting one, this book will provide you with the guidance needed to successfully achieve your goals. It is a complete guide to the immigration process in Germany based on his own experiences, including several little-known facts and insights, all in the form of a memoir.   HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THIS INTERVIEW: 7 top secrets why people are migrating to Germany, you will be surprised at #4. Exactly how to immigrate to Germany and how to maneuver the language issues. Best tips for finding a job in your field before you land in Germany. Learn why Germany is the country of choice and not somewhere else in Europe. The single most important aspect of having German residency if you are from a high-risk country that you never would have dreamed of. Advice to the younger labour market from around the world who are seeking a stable, friendly and safe country to live and work in. A common myth about Western cultures and their workforce and a concept to always understand. How using web platforms to meet new people will ensure your new life in Germany is better than you could possibly imagine.   PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY 157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington 152: Dealing With Debt As An Expat – Andrew Holliday 151: Helping Spouses Cope With Expat Life – Linda Mueller   HOW TO REACH EREZ AGAM Berlin’s Immigration Secrets It is important to note that this book contains unique information that cannot be found in any other source (not even in immigration law offices).   CONCLUSION: Germany really is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I’ve been more than a dozen times, unfortunately, I’ve never been to Berlin. After talking with Erez about the history and the food found in Berlin, I’m going to have to make a special trip with my family next year.  If Germany is the country that you are interested in immigrating to, then you will gain a great deal of information from listening to this podcast. Erez knows what he is talking about, and don’t forget to go to Amazon and check out his book, it has everything you need to migrate to Germany.    Mentioned in this episode:Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat MoneyInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverInto The Amazon—Then Straight To The BeachThis year, I’m taking a private group into the Amazon rainforest—then we head to Fortaleza and explore Brazil’s booming Northeast coast. Think Amazon river cruises, beachfront developments, and wide-open opportunity. From the heart of the rainforest to pristine beaches most people only dream about—this is bucket-list meets Plan-B strategy. If you’ve ever wanted to see the real Brazil and scout investments along the way, this is it. Go to ExpatMoney.com/Brazil. Brazil Tour August 2 - 9, 2025Join Us For Upcoming Live WebinarsEvery month, we offer exciting new webinars for our community. Topics include how to use retirement accounts to buy real estate overseas, how to get a second passport in Latin America, why you should sell your stock portfolio and move your money offshore, how to buy a beachfront rental property in Brazil for less than $100k, or apartments in Paraguay for $60k. If you want to join us for FREE for these presentations with live Q&A, insider secrets, and exclusive opportunities with my professional network of experts, then sign up today.Webinars - Expat Money