Benny has been a nomadic polyglot for over 20 years. He speaks over ten languages, several at the fluency level. He runs the largest language blog in the world called Fluent In 3 Months, which receives more than 1 to 2 million unique visitors every month. He is the author of multiple books, has given a number of TED talks, and is a National Geographic Traveller of the World. In today’s conversation, Benny shares his insights from decades of language learning and world travelling experience.   TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH BENNY LEWIS Hear the inside story of how Benny found himself going from a degree in engineering to becoming a language expert. Learn how Benny was able to learn Spanish by refusing to speak anything else for months! Find out which of the most commonly promoted language learning methods don’t really work well at all. Listen to Benny I dig deeper into some of the “dirty dozen” excuses people use for not learning a foreign language. Hear why you “have to feel like an idiot” in order to truly become fluent in a new language. Learn about the unique ways that Benny has turned “killing time” on social media and technology tools for learning multiple languages. Find out why I believe there is a concerted effort to make access to the Russian language difficult for political reasons.  Hear about how Benny switches between two different “modes” when it comes to learning languages.  Uncover Benny’s top strategies expats can use to learn the language of a country they are preparing to move to. Lastly, find out Benny’s favourite countries he’s travelled to - we have a few in common!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 169: Best of Foreign Languages 2021 114: How To Memorize A Foreign Language - Dr. Anthony Metivier 083: Olly Richards – Secrets to Learning a Foreign Language Quickly   HOW TO FIND BENNY LEWIS’ WORK FluentIn3Months.com Benny Lewis on X   CONCLUSION I was so glad to have Benny Lewis on the show. Believe it or not, I’ve been wanting to get him on since I first started this podcast over five years ago! As you can see Benny’s approach to learning a new language is vastly different from that of many of the language apps and programs you’ll typically find out there. At the end of the day, there is simply nothing that can replace just getting in there and speaking the language, and the sooner you can start doing that regularly, the faster you’ll become a fluent communicator.  Heck, if you start now, you could be well on your way to mastering a new language by next Wednesday's episode!Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

Podcast discusses the host's recent trip to Paraguay and his perspective on the country. Topics include the 'hub and spoke' model for touring, mishaps turned into incredible meals, a Guinness World Record-winning forest plantation, an exclusive German-speaking community, Paraguay's hydroelectric power and Bitcoin mining, and a potential land banking play in Asención.

We recently had a great exploration and investors tour in Uruguay, and I want to give you an inside look at the kind of exploratory tours I do with my private clients.  These tours are so much fun, and today, you’ll get a little bit of insight into just how they are formatted and how these tours work overall. You’ll even hear some testimonials from actual clients who attended this tour in Uruguay. This is really an inside look at the kind of tours I put together for my private clients to various countries, so if you decide to attend a tour in another country like Panama, you can expect a similar experience.  Who knows, maybe you’ll even be able to join us on a future trip. Enjoy!   SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER We’re making a huge push to sign up for our email newsletter, so I’m giving away my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” With it, you’ll get a lot more of my personal thoughts on things that you don’t always get in my public-facing content on social media or even on the podcast. Plus, you’ll get the Expat Sunday Times delivered to your inbox each and every Sunday!   RELATED EPISODES 235: Offshore Panama Conference 190: How To Build A Self-Sustaining Libertarian Community in Latin America - Patrick Hiebert 195: What I Discovered About Uruguay - Immigration, Taxes, Investment, Lifestyle - Mikkel Thorup   CONCLUSION Well, there you have it! I hope you’ll see not only see the great potential in Uruguay as a Plan-B location but, more importantly come to understand the kind of due diligence that my clients and I put in before investing or pursuing residency in another country. These aren't the sort of decisions to be made lightly, so no matter where you are on your expat journey, it’s important to start putting the wheels in motion and getting yourself informed about the options out here. That’s my mission here at the Expat Money Show.  I’ll see you back here next Wednesday, where I’ll break down what I learned visiting the country of Paraguay on my own exploratory trip there. See you then!Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

In today’s episode, I am going to detail the recent trip that I made to Prague via Costa Rica, via Germany, and then on the way back through Turkey, Cuba, and then back to Panama. It was quite an adventure. And hopefully, there will be some suitable lessons in this one for you on what to do and what not to do when travelling abroad. Enjoy!   TODAY'S EPISODE ON MY ADVENTURES TO AND FROM THE LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE Listen to me let off some steam about my air travel woes, starting with the longest walk in airport history in Germany! Hear why some fellow conference attendees were a little weirded about by our supposedly “masonic” hotel. I discuss how I got to meet in person to plan the future of international cities - as discussed in last week’s episode - in my new advisory role on the board of Tipolis.  Long-time listeners will get a real trip down memory lane with all the past podcast guests I got to meet while in Prague. It was really an all-star Expat Money lineup! Hear about the presentations I gave, including the speech I gave on the often-overlooked emotional aspect of moving abroad. If you thought my travel woes ended with my transfer through Germany, you’ll be blown away when you hear about the real drama that began as I departed via Turkey.  Listen to how I wrapped up a loose end on my quest for a Turkish passport in what I hope will finally seal the deal. Be sure to check out my episode on Turkey for the backstory! Did you really think the travel woes ended there? You will not believe what I dealt with on the last leg of my journey through Cuba. Seriously, this was just unreal!   RELATED EPISODES 270: The Future Of International Cities 263; How To Get.A Turkish Passport 192: Building Free Private Cities Around The World - Peter Young   CONCLUSION I hope you enjoyed my little recap of my travels to and from Prague for this amazing Liberty in Our Lifetime conference. I never try to glorify things when I relay my experiences, and as you can tell, international travel isn’t always a walk in the park. This trip certainly had its low points, but in the end, it’s all a part of the adventure, and I’m certain you can take a few tips from my experiences. See you all next week!Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

Titus Gebel, a German entrepreneur and the founder of the Free Cities Foundation, discusses the future of 'International Cities'. He shares his frustration with politics and explains the concept of 'free cities'. Titus highlights the success stories of special economic zones and proposes 'government as a service'. He also talks about the rebranding of 'international cities' and the need for new systems. The podcast concludes with information about Titus's work and an upcoming expat guidebook on moving to Mexico.

Today’s guest is Addison Wiggin, an American writer, publisher, and filmmaker. He currently hosts The Wiggin Sessions, a YouTube show covering the financial markets, the economy and politics. He writes the financial daily, The Daily Missive, and is the host and editor of The Essential Investor, a fundamental resource for individuals managing their money.  Addison joins me today to discuss his perspective on the inevitable financial reckoning that he has been predicting for years.    TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH ADDISON WIGGIN Hear Addison detail how his background in philosophy led him on an unexpected path that found him publishing books and a newsletter on finance. Listen to Addison explain how the Federal Reserve’s money supply manipulations have led to recent bubbles in cryptocurrency, marijuana and AI-related equities. Learn how Addison was “early, but not wrong,” about the current economic situation and why timing is the most challenging part of financial forecasting.   Get Addison’s take on why we haven’t yet seen the great big global economic meltdown. Just what is holding things back from a collapse? Addison and I discuss how world wars have historically been tied to massive financial crises and the parallels with today's global predicament. Does the Federal Reserve still have the confiscated gold from the 1930’s? Addison and I ponder this question.  Hear Addison lay out the trends in place for decades that have enabled the unprecedented totalitarian responses by governments in the last few years. Lastly, Addison gives his thoughts on CBDCs and whether central banks can successfully implement them in the coming years.    SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 261: Preparing Your Investments for the Coming Recession - Rick Rule 253: Where To Go If We Have World War Three 252: Spit in the Eye of the Globalists - Tom Luongo HOW TO FIND ADDISON WIGGIN’S WORK The Wiggin Sessions Anatomy of a Bust: Banks Go First - A Special Presentation by Addison Wiggin   CONCLUSION It was great getting Addison’s perspective on everything going on with the looming global financial crisis and the march toward war. Considering the depth of his knowledge of both history and finance, you’d be hard-pressed to find a voice more qualified to speak on these topics.  My audience knows I’m far from a doomsayer - but we have to face the realities of a rapidly changing world around us. That’s why I always encourage my audience and clients not to hesitate one millisecond in starting their Plan B - because the sh!t could hit the fan anytime. Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

Today I bring you the final part of my four-part series discussing my experience travelling in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. In previous episodes, I discussed Turkey, Georgia and Armenia. Be sure to check those out if you missed them. This week, I’ll talk a bit about my time spent on the last leg of my trip in Azerbaijan. How did it compare to my experiences in Georgia, Turkey and Armenia? Which, in the end, has the most potential for expats?    TODAY'S AZERBAIJAN TRIP REPORT Tune in to hear how our initial impression of Azerbaijan of feeling like we were back in our old home of the UAE was quickly turned on its head once we arrived in Baku. Listen to me break down how Azerbaijan is like a weird mix of several countries I’ve been to before, with minimal feeling of a culture of its’ own. You’ll be shocked to hear how much of life in Azerbaijan is controlled by the government, and you can imagine how I felt about that.  I describe the F1 race track that runs through the city streets of Baku, which has quite literally shaped the city. Listen to my absolute indignation at our visit to what I called the “Museum of Propaganda” in Baku.  Hear me describe the stark contrast between the feeling in the countryside vs the big city once we got out of Baku. I explain how - much like in Armenia - the people of this country are deeply scarred by the conflicts with its neighbour.  Listen to the story of our simply unbelievable cab driver, quite possibly the most incredible driver I’ve ever had. I can’t stop thinking about this! Hear me break down Armenia’s truly horrendous response during the COVID hysteria. This is about as anti-liberty as it gets.  Tune in for my final assessment of Azerbaijan and the three other nations I visited on this trip. Which has the best overall potential for expats? SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships."   RELATED EPISODES 267: Armenia Trip Report 266: Is Georgia A Good Plan B Location For Expats? 263: How To Get.A Turkish Passport   CONCLUSION That’s it for my report on Azerbaijan, and that wraps my four-part series breaking down my trip, which included Turkey, Georgia and Armenia. Azerbaijan is a country that doesn’t get a ton of attention from expats - and for understandable reasons. But I always make a point to do my due diligence on the ground so I can speak real-world experience when informing my audience and client about their options for seeking more freedom in the world.  Remember, there’s no “Shangri-La,” perfect libertarian country out there. It’s about finding the right balance that’s best for your own personal situation, and it’s my sincere hope that in-depth reports like the ones you’ve heard over the last month provide insights that you’ll never get from a tourist guidebook or a government website. Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

Today I am bringing you part three of my series, breaking down my experience in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. I already discussed Turkey and Georgia in recent episodes - be sure to go back and check those reports out as well.  This week, I’ll discuss my time spent in the interesting country of Armenia. Does this country have the potential for expats? You’ll get all my thoughts in today’s episode.    TODAY'S ARMENIA TRIP REPORT Tune in to hear how my initial first impression after taking the train into Armenia was quickly flipped around after I ventured downtown Yerevan. Hear about the HUGE difference I noticed right away that put Armenia a notch above Georgia. As with the Georgia episode, you’ll once again have to hear me rave about the incredible food. Which country’s food did I rank higher in the end? Learn how I found Armenia to be more business-oriented and entrepreneurial than neighbouring Azerbaijan - which I’ll elaborate on in next week’s episode. Listen for an inside look at my visit to a building site. How did the conditions hold up compared to the first world? I give my take from the ground on how the geopolitics involving the war in Ukraine have affected the situation in Armenia.  Find out how friendly I found the people in Armenia to be towards visitors compared with Georgia. Learn how the Armenian genocide and the on-again, off-again war with Azerbaijan affect the country's people to this day. Hear my final verdict on all aspects of Armenia for expats, from banking to the cost of living to the political situation.    SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 266: Is Georgia A Good Plan B Location For Expats? 263; How To Get.A Turkish Passport 180: Residency and Citizenship Updates - Mikkel Thorup   CONCLUSION That does it for Part 2 of my trip report, and I hope you all learned a lot about Armenia, a country that really goes under the radar. It’s a lovely place and one certainly worth visiting at a minimum. But it does bring a lot of baggage as far as a Plan-B location for expats goes, many of which concern the geopolitical situation and the constant problem with its’ neighbour, Azerbaijan. Well, Azerbaijan just happened to be the next stop on my trip, and it will be the subject of next week’s episode of the Expat Money Show. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it, and I’ll see you next week!Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

Today, I will deliver an in-depth report on my time spent in Georgia. This is part two of my series breaking down my experience in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. I started in episode 263 with my report on Turkey, and I will soon deliver two more reports on my trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan.    TODAY'S GEORGIA TRIP REPORT Listen in for the full story about our experience with a baseball bat-wielding cab driver (no, really!)  Hear my take on where Georgia ranks in terms of “friendliness” out of the four nations I visited on my trip. You’ll salivate as I describe the mind-blowing food we ate in Georgia - it was nothing like I expected!  Tune in to hear my biggest disappointment about dining in Georgia. This one was a big letdown. Learn about how the influx of Russians and Ukrainians into Georgia has affected the economic situation on the ground. Listen in to hear my dismay at the remarks a Georgian banker made about CBDCs - this made my blood boil! Get a glimpse into the presentation I gave in Georgia about my experience going through St. Kitts & Nevis' citizenship by investment process and the recent changes to the program.  Hear my final verdict on Georgia as a potential Plan B location for expats. Does Georgia meet my standards?    SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our newsletter and get my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”   RELATED EPISODES 236: Answering Common Expat Objections 226: My Travel Adventures From Around The Globe 206: From Canada to Turkey (Via Texas) An Expat Story - Mike & Ivy   CONCLUSION As you can tell from this episode, I don’t like to sugarcoat anything or overhype a country when I am investigating it for clients and potential clients. As I’ve said many times, there is no “Shangri La” perfectly free country that exists, and that’s why I always set my feet on the ground in a country and go through residency processes myself so that I can relay the reality to my clients, and I take the same approach with this podcast when discussing these countries.  As with any other country, Georgia has a mix of good and bad qualities, and only you can be the final judge on which countries strike the right chord with you. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to the Expat Money Show and stay tuned for my forthcoming breakdowns on my trips to Armenia and Azerbaijan!Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference

On this week's podcast, as I recover from the incredibly successful second year of the Expat Money Summit, I'll be republishing an episode I did a couple of years ago that I'm calling Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Moving Abroad With Your Family. I’ve got a lot of experience travelling with my family, so I believe you'll get some really great insights in this episode if you are thinking about moving overseas with your family. TIPS, TRICKS & STRATEGIES FOR MOVING ABROAD WITH YOUR FAMILY How you can bring your family closer together and have the absolute best time of your life. Why making friends with other expats from around the world will change your life for the better. Concerned about safety? I talk a lot about different countries and the safety aspect, this is an important topic. ’m going to let you in on some huge tips and tricks to combat questions on the standard of living and how to enjoy your new country to the fullest. Top 5 reasons why you should take the leap and move overseas, and what can happen if you never do. Listen in as I share my experiences with schooling my kids, and what my life looks like now after 22 years of travelling the world. The #1 tactic used by most polyglots to really learn and comprehend a new language and help your family to become fluent easier and faster than you ever thought possible. The single most important piece of advice I can give for living overseas and enjoying your new life with your family. RELATED EPISODES 263: How To Get A Turkish Passport 236: Answering Common Expat Objections 232: Immigration Back to Basics CONCLUSION I really enjoy doing these solo episodes. After 22 years of continual travel and living abroad, I’ve got so much information to share with my listeners. If you’ve thought about becoming an expat, listen to this episode, it will answer so many questions for you.Mentioned in this episode:TICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports ConferenceTICKETS NOW ON SALEJoin us March 14-15th, 2025, live in Panama City for the Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference. Take your Plan-B to the next level; tickets are limited. Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference