The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
In this show, we discuss passports, Plan-B residencies, geopolitics, offshore gold vaults, foreign real estate, wealth protection, international banking, alternative assets, and other topics from the internationalization and expat space that you won't find anywhere else! SUBSCRIBE TODAY IN YOUR PODCAST APP. đź’» Visit our Website: https://ExpatMoney.com
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Danger Zones: Lessons from the World's Most Volatile Countries - Kolja Spori
In today’s episode, I sit down with my good friend Kolja Spori, an author and world traveller who has visited all 193 UN member states. Known as “Doctor Danger Zone,” Kolja shares what he has learned from travelling through some of the world’s most remote and politically volatile regions...and why seeing the world firsthand can completely change your perspective. Enjoy!  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Tune in to hear the real story behind the name “Doctor Danger Zone” Listen in as we discuss why the “University of Life” can offer lessons that traditional education often cannotHear Kolja and m...
ALERT: Panama, Paraguay & Costa Rica Residency Update
Residency programs rarely become easier, cheaper, or less restrictive over time. Across Latin America, we are already seeing new investment thresholds, tighter documentation requirements, processing delays, and limits on who can qualify. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down the latest residency developments in Panama, Paraguay, and Costa Rica, and explain why those considering a Plan-B need to take action while today’s options are still available.  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Tune in as Marc and I break down the latest changes affecting Panama’s Qualified Investor VisaFind out what Paraguay’s tightenin...
Costa Rica's Off-Grid Community: Your Questions Answered
Since announcing our new off-grid freedom-oriented community in Costa Rica, we've been flooded with questions. Today, we're answering the biggest ones. Patrick Hiebert joins me as we dive into everything you need to know, from residency pathways and financing to construction, ownership, rental opportunities, and what makes this freedom-focused community unlike anything else in Costa Rica. Enjoy!  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Listen in as Patrick explains everything you need to know before moving to Costa Rica, including how residency, financing, and property ownership work.Hear how Veritas Village's transparent governance model gives residents a real voice in...
Costa Rica: The Freedom Community Redefining “Plan–B”
For years, we've been working behind the scenes on one of our most ambitious projects yet. After searching across Costa Rica, we finally found the perfect location to bring a freedom-oriented, self-sufficient community to one of Latin America's most sought-after destinations. In today's episode, I am joined by my friend and business partner Patrick Hiebert to officially unveil our newest freedom-oriented community in Costa Rica. We discuss why we chose this location, the philosophy behind the project, and why more freedom-minded families are realizing that a true Plan-B is about more than a passport or property… …It's about community. Enjoy!  <h2><b...
The Freedom Plan Every Family Needs Right Now
What does it really take to build a life of greater freedom for your family, one with more options and less dependence on any one government? In this episode, I share why I first pursued an international lifestyle nearly three decades ago, the lessons I've learned from living around the world, and why having a solid Plan-B is more important than ever for protecting your family's future. Enjoy!  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Tune in to hear how one decision to think differently can open the door to greater freedom and opportunityLearn why international diversification is one of...
Monaco: A Whirlwind Tour Of Europe's Exclusive Tax Haven
In today's episode, Marc and I break down my recent whirlwind trip to Monaco. From airport chaos and lavish anniversary parties to superyachts, jaw-dropping real estate prices, and Monaco's unique tax advantages, hear what it's really like to spend a weekend in one of Europe's most exclusive tax havens. Enjoy!  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Tune in as I recap my whirlwind weekend in Monaco, from chaotic airports to the lavish glamour of Monte CarloListen in as we explore Monaco's luxury lifestyle, from billionaire superyachts and lavish parties to front-row views of Formula 1Hear why Monaco's jaw-dropping real...
Europe Is Melting, While Latin America Is Rising
In today’s episode, Marc and I get together again to discuss Europe’s self-inflicted AC crisis, Paraguay’s new residency restriction, and Peru finally settling on a new, right-leaning President. Enjoy!  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Tune in as Marc and I discuss Peru's newly elected government and why Latin America continues to move in a different direction than EuropeListen in as we break down Europe's self-inflicted air conditioning crisis and what it says about Europe’s ongoing energy crisis Learn why Paraguay's new residency processing limits could be another sign that one of the world's best residency...
Casco Viejo: Panama's Greatest Success Story - Simone Di Giovanni
Casco Viejo in Panama City wasn't always the vibrant, world-class destination it is today. Just a few decades ago, much of the historic district had been left to decay and certainly not a place you’d visit if you were in the country. Today, it stands as one of Latin America's greatest urban revival stories. In today's episode, I sit down with my good friend and Panama developer Simone Di Giovanni to discuss Casco Viejo's remarkable transformation and what makes Panama such a compelling place to live and invest. Enjoy!  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Tune in as Si...
Colombia: A Razor-Thin Win For Freedom
Colombia's election this week is just an example of the trend I've been calling for years: Freedom is Rising in Latin America. In today's episode, Marc and I give our instant reaction to the victory of "El Tigre", Abelardo De La Espriella, as Colombia's new President. Enjoy!  <h2><b>THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2026: FREEDOM IS RISING IN LATIN AMERICA!</b></h2> Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom Is Rising In Latin America from October 1-2, where we’ll help you learn everything you need to know about crafting a Plan-B centred in the region. We’ll cover the geopol...
Colombia Set To Dump Socialism, Peru's Tight Race
While Colombia appears poised to reject socialism at the ballot box, Peru finds itself locked in one of the tightest and most contentious elections in recent memory. Latin America has been providing no shortage of interesting stories lately, and this week we're diving all the way in. In today's episode, Marc and I break down the major political developments unfolding across the region and why you need to be paying attention. Enjoy!  <h2><b>IN TODAY’S EPISODE</b></h2> Hear how my recent healthcare experience in Panama highlights one of the most overlooked advantages of living in Latin America (and...
