Posts by Mikkel Thorup
427: Latvia & Lithuania: Unexpected Moments From My Baltics Trip
My recent trip through Latvia and Lithuania took a few twists and turns I didn’t see coming… In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I continue discussing my travels through the Baltics and some of the experiences that made this part of the trip particularly memorable. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE Tune in to…
426: Estonia: A Lesson In Why Geography Matters
You can find a country with a favourable tax setup, interesting residency options, great infrastructure, and plenty of things you genuinely like about it. But none of that exists in a vacuum. You also have to look at where that country sits on the map, analyze the geopolitical risk surrounding it, and ask yourself, “Would…
425: Risk… or Opportunity? The Truth About International Pre-Construction
The term “international pre-construction” often conjures up one word: Risk. But I see opportunity, so long as you understand the market, know who you’re working with, and structure the deal properly. In today’s episode, I break down how I approach international real estate, why I love the right pre-construction opportunities, and why I believe Latin…
424: Latin America: The Plan-B Option That’s Becoming Hard To Ignore
The world is changing fast, and depending on where you live, those changes are either creating new opportunities or making it harder to protect your freedom, wealth, and family. In today’s episode, I speak with Hrvoje Morić about the bigger geopolitical shifts reshaping where people choose to live, invest, and build their future… and why…
423: 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…
422: 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…