Posts by Mikkel Thorup
299: Expat News: Panama’s New President, Millionaires Fleeing The US, and Malaysia’s Hilarious Visa Flop
What is my take on Panama’s new President, José Raúl Mulino? Why are so many millionaires fleeing the US? And what happens when a country vastly overestimates its visa offering? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear my thoughts on the above and so much more as we dive into the latest stories affecting expats on…
Listen to Episode298: World War Watch: Middle East Conflicts and Tensions In The Taiwan Strait – Kyle Anzalone
From the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East to the tensions in the Taiwan Strait, it’s hard to keep up with all of the unfortunate military conflicts around the globe. With a wife, three children, and a seven-figure business to run, I find it difficult to keep up with the constantly evolving landscape of these…
Listen to Episode297: A Chilean Birth Story – Why We Went South For Baby Number Three
Imagine being born and already having a leg up on your expat journey with a second passport. That’s exactly what our latest newborn son got to experience, even if he’s not quite old enough to be aware of it yet, as my wife and I did the birth tourism thing again and travelled to the…
Listen to Episode295: Offbeat Escapes: Exploring Contrarian Plan-B Locations – Brian Greco
Has your inner contrarian been nagging you to explore some offbeat Plan B expat locations? Today’s episode is just for you, as I welcome my good friend Brian Greco to the show. Brian is a world traveller, market researcher, and internationalization author who specializes in exploring lesser-known destinations and finding unique and compelling lifestyle opportunities…
Listen to Episode294: Mikkel Unfiltered: A Spicy Take On The Expat World
Ever wished I would loosen up a little and tell you what I really think? I say this somewhat in jest, of course – long-time listeners know I am not really one to hold back and always strive to deliver my perspective in the most straightforward way possible. But I think you’ll find in this…
Listen to Episode293: What’s It Like To Work With Expat Money?
What’s it really like to work with me? That’s exactly what my colleague Marc Clair asked several of my clients and partners last month during my 41st birthday bash in Panama. This came at the tail end of our Panama Expat Exploration & Investment Tour, where I spent the week helping clients craft their own…
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