Posts by Mikkel Thorup
337: Lunch With The President Of Paraguay
How often do you get to meet a sitting president? Well, last week, I did just that when I had the incredible opportunity to meet Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on two major experiences from the past week—my in-person interview with Panamanian immigration officials as I…
Listen to Episode336: Update: Panama Citizenship & Brazil Trip
As many of you know, I’ve been a resident of Panama for over five years, and I’m now in the process of pursuing my Panamanian citizenship. In today’s episode, I share an update on my latest (and somewhat nerve-wracking…) step in this journey. If you’re one of many listeners considering a second citizenship in Panama,…
Listen to Episode335: Canada: How Socialism Is Destroying The Great White North – Shaun Newman
Long-time listeners know I was born in Canada, but it’s been a long time since I’ve considered it “home.” Today’s guest is a lifelong Canadian who has been podcasting for the past six years about faith, family, life in Canada and the topics that divide us. Shaun Newman has spent years questioning the systems around…
Listen to Episode333: Spanish Lawyer Investing in Africa, Caribbean, & Latin America – Rafael Millan
Many of us love exploring off-the-radar countries few people have even heard of, but how many actually invest and build businesses there? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Rafael Millan—better known as Rafa—has been doing for nearly two decades. From Europe to Africa and eventually South America, Rafa’s journey is packed with both invaluable lessons and…
Listen to Episode332: A Red-Pilled New Year’s
Do you remember your own ‘red pill moment’—that eye-opening experience that made you question everything you’d been taught and see the world through a new lens? For this first episode of 2025, I sat down with members of the Expat Money team to discuss our personal ‘red pill moments.’ From education to healthcare to legal…
Listen to Episode331: 2024’s Greatest Hits: A Year In Review
Another year has come and gone, and this show has been a running log of my travels, adventures, and conversations with some of the brightest minds in the offshore world. Today, we’ll look back at the highlights of 2024—from my adventures to places like El Salvador, Chile, and the Balkans to the invaluable insights shared…
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