Posts by Mikkel Thorup
379: Retirement Beyond Borders: Tanya & Carl’s Plan-B Journey
What does it really take to turn your retirement dream into a real-life move abroad, especially when you’re still working, have roots at home, and aren’t quite ready to pack up everything just yet? That’s exactly the path Tanya and Carl have taken. From their home in Colorado, they’ve spent the past few years researching,…
378: Why Dropping Out of School Was the Best Investment I Ever Made
We all grow up being told to “follow the system.” Go to school. Get a job. Obey the rules. But what if the system itself is broken and designed to constrain you? In today’s episode, I sit down with Matt Nettleton of the Default Profitable Podcast to discuss how being labelled “learning disabled” as a…
377: Building an International Plan-B While Still Living in the U.S.
What’s it really like to build a full international Plan-B while still living in your home country, especially when you’ve got a family to think about? One client of mine, Ryan, has done exactly that. While married with four kids, he’s methodically built offshore investments, is in the process of securing second residencies, and has…
376: Gold Busts Through $4,000/Oz: The Offshore BluePrint to Protect Your Wealth
With gold reaching new highs nearly every day, more people are looking for ways to protect what they’ve built. But real security goes beyond just holding metals; it means having a complete offshore strategy that keeps your assets safe, private, and under your control. In today’s episode, I share a recent presentation I gave for…
375: 25 Years Abroad: How I Built a Global Real Estate Portfolio
I’ve been travelling the world for 25 years, and one thing I’ve learned is that freedom doesn’t just come from your passport; it comes from how you use it. Along the way, I’ve made every mistake imaginable—lost money, trusted the wrong people, and learned the hard way what real freedom actually costs. In today’s episode,…
374: Who Was Charlie Kirk?
The assassination of American political activist Charlie Kirk has rocked the world and affected the hearts of many. While I didn’t know much of Kirk’s work myself before his tragic death, it quickly became clear to me how much influence he really had, especially over young people. In today’s episode, I sit down with Natalie…