What happens when a global crisis forces you to rethink everything? For Mark and Hazel, two long-time British expats, COVID wasn’t just an inconvenience. Living under some of the harshest restrictions imaginable in Australia opened their eyes to the truth about the direction of the Western world and led them to seek Plan-B options elsewhere.

In today’s episode, my colleague Marc Clair sits down with Mark and Hazel to unpack their remarkable journey. From their time as corporate expats in Germany to escaping Australian lockdowns to building a Plan-B with multiple flags planted across Latin America, they lay out their full journey for the Expat Money Show audience. Enjoy!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE

• Listen in as Mark & Hazel reveal what it wasreallylike inside Australia during COVID—and why the government’s extreme lockdowns pushed them to take action
• Learn how they rescued their daughter from Europe before Australia sealed its borders, before later facing the challenge of beingforbidden to leavethemselves
• Explore why Mexico became their first landing spot, and how the quiet charm of Puerto Morelos offered the calm and freedom they were seeking
• Hear why they no longer consider the UK part of their future…and how decades abroad helped them embrace a freer, more flexible way of living

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CBDCs aren’t just “on the way”; they’re already being tested and quietly rolled out around the world. They promise convenience and safety, but what they really offer is unprecedented surveillance, control over your money, and the end of financial privacy as we know it.

In this explosive episode, I am joined by independent journalist and freedom advocate Efrat Fenigson to uncover what central banks are really planning and how individuals can escape the trap before it’s too late.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Tune in to learn exactly what makes Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) so dangerous
• Hear Efrat break down how governments plan to enforce behaviour through programmable money
• Find out why Bitcoin is the real exit plan, not just a speculative asset
• Listen in to discover what you can do right now to build your personal Plan-B

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THE EXPAT MONEY ONLINE SUMMIT 2025: THE FUTURE IS LATIN AMERICA

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2025 for three high-impact days focused on why Latin America is becoming the ultimate destination for expats, investors, and freedom-seekers in 2025 and beyond.

You’ll gain exclusive insights from dozens of seasoned offshore experts as they reveal the best strategies to legally slash your tax bill, build real wealth overseas, and unlock second residencies and passports—all centred around Latin America’s rising power on the global stage.

Reserve your free ticket today.

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2023 saw me interviewing a ton of huge guests like Rick Rule and Peter Schiff, but what I don’t often highlight are my own little side rants, and I sure had a lot of them this year!

So enjoy this look back at some of my best rants from 2023.

TODAY’S EPISODE ABOUT MY BEST RANTS OF THE PAST YEAR

• Hear me lay out my thoughts about forgiveness, particularly when it comes to people’s shifting political beliefs.
• Discover how I break down the concept of libertarianism to others and how I choose to focus on applying the concepts in my own life.
• Learn some of my most important tips for keeping yourself and your family safe while travelling. 
• Listen in to get a glimpse into my perspective on the proper role of ethics & morality and how they influence my actions.
• Tune in to my rant about the role of personal responsibility in the face of all the very real problems in the world. Professional doom-scrollers, this one is for you!
• Hear me go off about the complicity of the mainstream media in the warmongering that has led us to a scenario on the brink of World War Three. 
• I drive home why it’s so important to act NOW in my rant about recent changes in some citizenship-by-investment programs.
• Find out why it drives me nuts when people make excuses not to learn a foreign language. 
• Listen to a well-earned rant about the globalists and technocrats that have caused so much misery in the world. This one is an all-timer!
• Lastly, you’ll hear the end of one of the wildest travel experiences I’ve ever had as I dealt with Cuban immigration on what was supposed to be a simple layover to acquire some cigars. It was still worth it!

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CONCLUSION

Well, that does it for this little wrap-up of my best rants of 2023. I hope you all enjoyed the last two weeks of looking back on some of the highlights of the past year of the Expat Money Show. Expect many rants more rants from both myself and my guests in the year to come, and I’ll see you all back here for a brand-new interview next Wednesday.

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In today’s episode, I am going to detail the recent trip that I made to Prague via Costa Rica, via Germany, and then on the way back through Turkey, Cuba, and then back to Panama. It was quite an adventure. And hopefully, there will be some suitable lessons in this one for you on what to do and what not to do when travelling abroad. Enjoy!

TODAY’S EPISODE ON MY ADVENTURES TO AND FROM THE LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME CONFERENCE

• Listen to me let off some steam about my air travel woes, starting with the longest walk in airport history in Germany!
• Hear why some fellow conference attendees were a little weirded about by our supposedly “masonic” hotel.
• I discuss how I got to meet in person to plan the future of international cities – as discussed in last week’s episode – in my new advisory role on the board of Tipolis. 
• Long-time listeners will get a real trip down memory lane with all the past podcast guests I got to meet while in Prague. It was really an all-star Expat Money lineup!
• Hear about the presentations I gave, including the speech I gave on the often-overlooked emotional aspect of moving abroad.
• If you thought my travel woes ended with my transfer through Germany, you’ll be blown away when you hear about the real drama that began as I departed via Turkey. 
• Listen to how I wrapped up a loose end on my quest for a Turkish passport in what I hope will finally seal the deal. Be sure to check out my episode on Turkey for the backstory!
• Did you really think the travel woes ended there? You will not believe what I dealt with on the last leg of my journey through Cuba. Seriously, this was just unreal!
  

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CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed my little recap of my travels to and from Prague for this amazing Liberty in Our Lifetime conference. I never try to glorify things when I relay my experiences, and as you can tell, international travel isn’t always a walk in the park. This trip certainly had its low points, but in the end, it’s all a part of the adventure, and I’m certain you can take a few tips from my experiences. See you all next week!

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Today’s guest is the news editor over at Antiwar dot com and host of the daily podcast Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp. In this episode, we will be discussing the geopolitical situation as we head into a possible World War III scenario.

While it’s not the cheeriest of subjects, this is a necessary conversation to have given the current state of affairs, so I hope you find great value in it.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH DAVE DECAMP

• Listen to Dave recount how he first became a passionate antiwar activist and how he was able to turn that passion into speaking about the subject full-time. 
• Hear Dave break down the current geopolitical situation involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. and its NATO allies, and why we are closer to a hot war situation than at any time during the Cold War. 
• Dave breaks down how the situation between China and Taiwan is escalating simultaneously and how the United States has been sabre-rattling on the Asian front as well.
• Dave and I discuss the role of Elon Musk in providing Starlink support to Ukraine. Is he really a hero, as many libertarians seem to believe, or is he another wolf in sheep’s clothing?
• What would a full-scale war involving the U.S., Russia, or China look like? Dave breaks down the frightening possibilities of “warfare we’ve never seen before.”
• Has World War III already begun? Dave and I discuss the idea that the war has already begun and how the definition of just what constitutes an act of war has shifted so drastically in recent years.
• We discuss Turkey’s unique role as a peace broker and a thorn in the side of NATO in many ways, even while being a member state. 
• What does Vladimir Putin want, and how far is the U.S. willing to continue to escalate its vast funding of the war in Ukraine? Dave and I both ponder these questions.
• We also dig into the role some surprising countries have played in escalating tensions, like my former home Canada and even the supposedly neutral Switzerland.
• Dave and I cap things off by discussing what the best region of the world would be if a full World War really does break out. 

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HOW TO FIND DAVE DECAMP’S WORK

AntiWar.com

Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp

CONCLUSION

As much as this is a conversation I didn’t necessarily want to have, I don’t think it helps us any to bury our heads in the sand as some truly dangerous situations play out across the globe. I’ve been listening to Dave’s podcast since he started, and he was the first person that came to mind when I decided I had to do an episode on the topic of a potential World War. I hope the information proves useful to you as you plan your expat journey. 

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Tom Luongo is a former research chemist turned geopolitical and market analyst. He is the publisher of the Gold, Goats ‘N Guns newsletter, as well as the host of the podcast by the same name. 

This was an absolute blast of a conversation covering various freedom-related topics, and I know you’ll love it. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TOM LUONGO

• Hear Tom detail how he completely reinvented his career by pursuing his interest in economics and geopolitics, going from chemist to renowned geopolitical analyst. 
• Learn why Tom believes in delivering the unvarnished truth to build an audience organically.
• Tom explains why it’s important to understand your own limitations as a content creator – and why your audience will always forgive you if you’re honest.
• Hear Tom address how he “navigates the freedom question” in regard to platform censorship and self-censorship.
• Tom and I have a great back-and-forth discussion about the importance of narrowing your focus towards practical steps to protect yourselves instead of doom-scrolling all day.  
• Find out why Tom and I both turn off or remove our phones from the room when private conversations delve into certain topics. 
• Discover why Tom believes we are the “bottom of the dark age” and why the idea of the Great Reset will “end up in a museum.”
• Find out what Tom foresees as the future of the United States. Will the U.S. break up? And on whose terms?
• Learn what Tom thinks of Elon Musk. Is he on “our side?” Or is he just another plant by the global elite?

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HOW TO FIND TOM LUONGO’S WORK

Gold, Goats N’ Guns: https://tomluongo.me/

Twitter: @TWL1728

CONCLUSION

What an absolute blast it was talking to Tom! We got sidetracked from my initial topic idea and ended up going in many different directions, and I was thrilled with how it turned out. The topics we touched on in this conversation are of utmost importance, especially to those in the expat community who are tuned in to what is happening worldwide. If you weren’t already, you’ve got to follow Tom Luongo for his take on geopolitics. 

See you next Wednesday!

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Antony Sammeroff is a psychotherapist, economics journalist, the author of Universal Basic Income – For and Against, and the upcoming book Pharma Lie, People Die.

Originally from Scotland, he has spent the past several years since the onset of the UK’s COVId policies living outside the country as a digital nomad in places like Mexico, Costa Rica, Turkey and most recently, India.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ANTONY SAMMEROFF

• Antony and I discuss the nature of remote work and why Antony had already begun moving his work primarily online even before COVID policies shut the world down.
• Hear Antony describe the onset of the absurd COVID policies in his home country of Scotland and how that propelled him to take his business fully remote and to search for more sane parts of the world to reside in.
• Antony points out an interesting side benefit of the COVID travel restrictions – spending time in a place previously hadn’t planned to – in this case, Mexico.
• Hear Antony describe how the “COVID years” altered people’s sense of what they are allowed to say and has caused many to self-censor with friends, family and the workplace. 
• Antony describes the push for “subjectivity” within his education and profession, which is often a cover for leftist bias within institutions. 
• We discuss what it is like to hold “radical” (sane) positions in today’s post-COVID clown world and how Antony helps people in his practice deal with this feeling of friends, family and institutions acting like they are the crazy ones. 
• Antony and I discuss the concept of natural law and why so many libertarians were able to see through much of the BS of the last several years due to their ability to filter things through the natural law model.
• Hear Anthony’s opinion on “conspiracy theories” and mental health after a member of our Expat Money Forum on Facebook questioned my own mental health due to my emails criticizing the World Economic Forum. Does Antony think I’m nuts? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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HOW TO FIND ANTONY’S WORK:

7pharmamyths.com

Beyourselfandloveit.com

Email: antony@beyourselfandloveit.com

CONCLUSION

It was great connecting with Antony and learning about how he has helped others cope with this crazy post-COVID clown world we’ve been living in and how he himself coped by leaving his own country and becoming a digital nomad. This conversation was even a bit therapeutic for me – it’s always nice speaking with someone with a similar view of ethics and natural law.  

Antony is a fantastic example of someone who saw greener pastures elsewhere and didn’t hesitate to take life into his own hands and explore them. 

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today Ernie is back to talk a bit about his work in law enforcement, specifically in Latin America, and some of the safety concerns, tips and tricks, and anything to do with safety and security in Latin America.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ERNIE BACA

• Listen to Ernie detail his extensive background in law enforcement, including working on HUGE cases that you’ve absolutely heard of, including John Gotti and Timothy McVeigh!
• Ernie explains what he means by the phrase “security is an illusion” – and how you can use that knowledge to understand your own security situation better.
• Hear Ernie unveils his security philosophy of mitigating risk. How can you find the balance to understand the reality of the situation best and assess your personal security situation? 
• Ernie describes how obtaining only partial information, whether from national news – or, in Ernie’s case, security reports – can lead to a skewed view of the security situation in a given area. 
• Ernie and I discuss the concept of situational awareness – how to use your knowledge and the knowledge of others to assess the level of security you need in any given time and place. 
• Ernie lays out some very simple rules for travelling, using the examples of Mexico and Brazil. Follow these tips, and you will more than likely be safe and sound wherever you go.
• Ernie and I discuss more of the little steps we take to “stack” security in our lives and turn situational awareness into a habit. Ultimately, it all comes down to taking personal responsibility.
• Ernie and I trade personal stories about various security-related situations and how situational awareness – or lack thereof – drastically altered the course of events.
• Ernie also reveals his ultimate trick for avoiding a bad situation – learning to trust your instinct. Learn from one of the absolute best in this episode.

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HOW TO FIND ERNIE BACA’S WORK

“Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL” on YouTube

CONCLUSION

Ernie has extensive experience with the security situation in a number of Latin American countries that are very popular with expats as well, so I had to have him back to dive deeper into the subject. Ernie and I have a lot in common when it comes to our approach to this issue,  so I know you’ll get a ton of value out of it as well.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Parallel Mike is an organic farmer, investor and host of the Parallel Systems Broadcast.

Having spent most of his adult life in Britain while working as a counsellor and competing as an endurance athlete, Mike and his wife emigrated to Poland to focus on living a more self-sufficient and decentralized life.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PARALLEL MIKE

• Discover how “Parallel Mike” was born. What caused Mike to go from pursuing professional sports to becoming a full-time organic farmer focused on self-sufficiency?
• Hear Mike describe how the COVID lockdowns prevented his initial move to Poland and what Poland was like when they finally did arrive later that year. 
• Listen as Mike and I discuss the difference between the enforcement of COVID rules “by the numbers” and the reality on the ground. 
• Mike lays out why he doesn’t believe massive systemic change will come from within the system itself but rather when the system finally breaks on its own. 
• Mike and I agree on the better strategy for individuals – to build your own systems and find higher ground to fight from. 
• Hear Mike explain his outlook for the “dark days ahead” regarding hyperinflation and global debt liquidation. 
• Listen to Mike detail why he became part of a small Polish settlement rather than living in an expat community.
• Mike breaks down some of the practical steps he has taken to further increase his independence from the system. Every single member of the Expat Money community can learn from this!
• Hear Mike and I agree that at this stage, focusing on wealth preservation is the key to financial preservation through what’s to come.
• We delve into the looming threat of capital controls and why it’s so important to have the means to protect your wealth from government confiscation and seizure. 

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HOW TO FIND PARALLEL MIKE

Website: https://parallelmike.com/

YouTube: Parallel Systems

CONCLUSION

It was great speaking to Mike, someone who views the world very much like I do. As I often discuss, I believe in taking action to preserve your wealth and increase your liberty. Mike is the perfect example of someone who sees the problems around him and takes action to put himself in a better position. Mike’s optimism is infectious, and it’s the same attitude I hope to inspire in my own listeners right here every week.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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This week’s episode will be a little different than the normal fare, as I am officially unveiling a project that has been in the works for ten months now.

Dare I say, this will be a game changer for anyone serious about achieving more freedom in their lives in the face of all the craziness in the world right now.

Please take the time to listen to this brief episode, and if it sounds like it’s right for you, sign up for the EMS Pulse Newsletter over at ExpatMoney.com. This is the ONLY way I’ll be sending information out about this – no Twitter, no Facebook, no YouTube.

Let’s just say the technocrats aren’t going to be happy about this.

Enjoy,

Mikkel

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Today’s guest is Ernie Baca, a retired law enforcement professional with a distinguished career spanning 30 years. During his tenure with the United States Marshals Service, he was part of high-profile cases such as the Trials of John Gotti, the World Trade Center Bombers, and Timothy McVey.Upon retiring at the age of 52, he moved to Mexico and fell in love with San Miguel de Allende, where he initially settled before moving to Monterrey. He now serves the Expat community by sharing his experiences of moving, living, and travelling to Mexico through his well-known YouTube Channel, “Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL.”TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH ERNIE BACA

• Listen to Ernie detail his backstory in various U.S. federal law enforcement agencies, leading him to find and fall in love with Latin America.
• Ernie details why he ended up moving to Mexico “by accident” upon retiring at the age of 52.
• Hear Ernie describe the U.S. doctor’s visit that awakened him to the idea that, perhaps, U.S. health care isn’t the greatest in the world after all.
• Your jaw will drop as you hear the nightmare of red tape and bureaucratic boondoggles Ernie had to manage to try to deal with U.S. health insurance companies.
• Learn how Ernie’s healthcare woes led to his wife suggesting the crazy idea of trying a doctor in Mexico.
• Ernie describes his absolute amazement at the rapid and excellent service he received in Mexico, getting the MRI he spent months trying to get in the U.S. the next day in Mexico at a fraction of the cost.
• You will be floored to learn about the incredibly high level of treatment Ernie received all along the process of diagnosing and treating his cancer in Mexico.
• Hear the inspiring perspective that beating cancer gave to Ernie and how it has propelled his new lease on life as he continues to enjoy the retired life in Mexico, cancer-free.

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“Retired Life in Mexico NO BULL” on YouTubeCONCLUSION

It was absolutely incredible to hear Ernie’s story. I legitimately got shivers up my spine during certain parts of his harrowing journey dealing with cancer. But Ernie’s story is an excellent example of what I am always driving home to my listeners – there are almost always superior, more affordable options overseas, even when it comes to saving your own life.I enjoyed my conversation with Ernie so much that I’ve already invited him back to discuss safety and security in Latin America, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast and the Expat Money YouTube channel so you don’t miss it!

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Josh Summers is an expert in online security and identity protection who has lived and worked in Asia since 2006. He has written for Lonely Planet, published his own travel guides, and built multiple online brands that reach tens of millions of people each year.

I am doing my best to stay current on the latest developments in privacy and security, and I was thrilled to speak with Josh, one of the most well-informed voices on these issues.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOSH SUMMERS

• Listen in as Josh recounts how living in highly surveilled China led him to take on a more complete understanding of privacy and surveillance issues.
• Josh and I discuss how we bridge the gap between our own personal privacy while still maintaining a personal brand and business.
• Josh explains why he sees himself as a “privacy pragmatist” in how he views finding the right level of achievable privacy for himself and his family.
• Listen as Josh details the 3 different solution sets for privacy – which one is right for you?
• We dig into how to look at the pros and cons of Big Tech companies and how even the biggest Big Tech villain can offer its own privacy advantages. 
• Josh lays out some of the most basic first steps that everyone with a baseline level of privacy concern should take. Have you done these yourself?
• Josh explains the concept of “salting” a password on top of using a password manager. This is a great idea that I’ll be implementing right away!
• Hear Josh emphasize the importance of holding the keys to your own security. Is your security in your own hands or that of a third party?
• Josh and I dig into some of the more advanced techniques for securing your devices. I’ll be curious to hear if my audience has been utilizing any of these tactics!
• We discuss how to navigate the KYC Problem. How can you protect your identity when everyone requires you to prove it?
• Josh breaks down options for an often forgotten piece of the privacy puzzle – protecting your address via virtual addresses.

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HOW TO REACH JOSH SUMMERS

Website: All Things Secured

“All Things Secured” YouTube

CONCLUSION

As my listeners know, privacy and security are issues that affect everyone in the age of Big Tech, particularly but not limited to expats. It was great to hear Josh’s perspective on these issues, and as far as I’m concerned, he is one of the best voices for the general public to follow to keep up to date on privacy concerns. 

There was so much great information here that I had to take notes myself! I know you’re going to derive great value from this conversation.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Often I get asked by subscribers and clients, “Hey Mikkel, What Are You Doing?”

So I thought it would be helpful to record a quick episode on what I am doing with my own money to protect myself and my family from the financial armageddon that is on the horizon.

This episode should give you a bit of insight into the way my brain works and what I think is important for us to defend ourselves.

I don’t expect my opinions to be popular, but at least I am honest.

Enjoy,

Mikkel

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John Perkins is the author of the legendary book Confessions of an Economic Hitman, which first appeared on the show in Episode 71.

He has now published an updated version of the book titled Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition – China’s EHM Strategy; Ways to Stop the Global Takeover, featuring 12 new chapters breaking down how China has essentially become the world’s “economic hitman.”

Longtime listeners will surely recognize that John and I share some differing world views, and I certainly do not endorse his beliefs on things like white supremacy, climate change, vegetarianism and feminism, to name a few. Nonetheless, his experience and insights are incredibly valuable, and you will certainly learn a ton from this conversation. 

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHN PERKINS:

• Listen in to hear John explain in detail what an “Economic Hitman” – or “EHM” strategy is from his own personal experience implementing it on behalf of first-world nations and banking elites and how he came to understand the dark side of what he was doing. 
• John details the predatory nature of the EHM strategy and the devastating effects it has had on third-world nations. You won’t believe the shocking statistics about the average age in Africa.  
• Hear John reveal the nefarious methods the EHM strategists use to manipulate statistics like GDP to display positive effects on the economy while the underlying reality paints a much bleaker picture for the citizens of the nations targeted by it.
• Then we discuss  the difference between honest entrepreneurship – the kind that I practice in my business – and “cronyism” or “predatory capitalism.”
• John explains how China has shifted its own economic hitman strategy under President Xi Jinping over the last ten years and their nefarious motivations for doing so. 
• We dig into what John describes as the “death economy” – as the EHM competition between the leaders of China and the United States wreaks economic havoc across the globe.
• John and I further discuss current global political issues and the different levels of attention conflicts in Ukraine and Yemen receive from the media and the general public.
• John drives home how many individuals have embraced changes in the last three years and the need to change our perception of our current socio-economic and governmental systems.
• We discuss the very different perceptions of “success” in Latin America and how things like spending time with family and friends often take higher priority than the gain of material goods in that region. 
• Lastly, we discuss China’s increasingly interwoven relationship with Latin America and the impacts, both positive and negative, on the region.

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HOW TO REACH JOHN PERKINS

https://johnperkins.org

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed my conversation with John Perkins as much as I did. While we have very different worldviews, and I certainly don’t endorse all of his beliefs, John is an absolute hero for the work he has done exposing the nature of our corrupt global systems of banking and government.

When it comes to the nature of our global systems, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better expert than John Perkins. I know you’ll get great value from this conversation!

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Jonathan Lockwood is a pro voice over talent originally from Detroit and currently living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He now spends his spare time venturing deep into the Mexican countryside and finding amazing artisanal mezcal. 

I enjoyed getting to know Jonathan and you are going to learn a ton from this conversation.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN:

• Listen in to hear Jon share the story of how he grew up in an apocalyptic religious cult and how he “woke up” from the brainwashing, which helped him to see that things are not always as they seem.
• Jon describes how foreseeing the forthcoming fiscal nightmare in the United States led him to explore other options outside of his home country.
• Hear Jon describe the striking similarities with how politics created divisiveness in families over the last several years to his own experience rejecting the beliefs his family had raised him to hold. 
• We dig into our shared belief that it’s important not to condemn others for being behind where you are at any given moment in life. 
• Then we discuss how Jon wound up choosing San Miguel de Allende, Mexico as his home, where he now lives with his wife and their daughter. 
• Learn what Jon views as the surprising advantage of living in a country with an extremely inefficient government. 
• Jon relays a hilarious experience he had when he first attempted to speak Spanish upon arriving in Mexico – he had me stitches!
• We discuss the concept of “stacking freedom” as opposed to trying to find a “Shangri-La”, and how not to become paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong decision.
• Jon goes into detail describing the “melting pot” city of San Miguel de Allende, and how the locals have responded to the always-growing expat community there. You’ll be wanting to book your trip to San Miguel after hearing this!
• Then we discuss how Jonathan developed a passion for artisanal Mezcal that he sources from “the Disneyland of Mezcal” in Oaxaca, Mexico. I learned so much about Mezcal that I never knew before!

RELATED EPISODES

234: I Wrote a New Book on Moving to Mexico

213: From The Bay Area To Mexico an Expat Story – Ken

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE ON MOVING TO MEXICO

Inspired by Jonathan’s story to look further into Mexico? Get your own copy of the Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico and after you read the book, do us a HUGE favour and leave us a great review on Amazon! This is a huge help in getting the book in front of more people.

HOW TO REACH JONATHAN

Jonathan’s voiceover website: https://jonathanlockwood.com

The Mezcal Maniac Substack: https://mezcalmaniac.substack.com/

CONCLUSION

I had an absolute blast getting to know Jonathan and his story. His journey is such an excellent example of the kind of opportunities that can open for you when you begin to look at the world in a different way and decide to take the leap into the expat lifestyle. See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today, I am going to share a conversation I had on The Tom Woods Show. This interview has gotten such a great response since it first aired that I wanted to share it here with you to make sure you didn’t miss it.

Tom didn’t let me off easy and really put me on the hot seat, bringing up a ton of objections that many who are first hearing about the expat lifestyle tend to come up with.

Answering Common Expat Objections

• In this discussion, I respond to some common “black pilled” takes that Tom has heard about the negative side of expatriation, dispelling the notion that the advantages you can achieve outside your country of birth aren’t all that great when you break it down.
• There is no Shangri-La – no perfect libertarian country in the world. It does not exist. But that’s not to be said that we can’t get more freedom in our lives by being overseas or by jurisdiction shopping.
• I explain to Tom exactly what FATCA – the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act –  is and how it works, and why it’s even caused some Americans to go as far as to renounce their U.S. citizenship!
• I address Tom’s concern that whatever problems you have in the U.S., they may very well be worse outside the U.S., as was the case in certain countries when it came to COVID restrictions.
• Tom and I talk about how Americans can utilize the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to greatly reduce their tax burden while living overseas.
• I break down the concept of citizenship by investment and how the process typically unfolds for those with substantial funds to invest overseas.
• I lay out the many reasons to have a second passport, even if you do not plan to live outside your home country!
• I provide some definitive first steps to take for those that have caught the expat bug and are ready to take their expat journey to the next level.

RELATED EPISODES

221: What The World Can Expect In 2023 – Ron Paul

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

093: Why Are People Leaving The USA – Travis Luther

PURCHASE THE EXPATS GUIDE TO MOVING TO MEXICO

Get your own copy of the Expats Guide on Moving to Mexico and after you read the book, do us a HUGE favour and leave us a great review on Amazon! This is a huge help in getting the book in front of more people.

THE EXPAT MONEY SUMMIT

We also discussed the Expat Money Summit a bit, and even though this was from last year, we will be doing another summit this year, so you can head to this link and grab a FREE ticket to the largest expat event of the year.

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed today’s conversation on The Tom Woods Show. Tom is an excellent interviewer, and I loved how he pressed me on some of the common objections people who are first learning about the expat lifestyle often hold. These are questions that don’t often come up here on the Expat Money Show, where I primarily interview those who are already on the expat journey, so it was a great change of pace.

This is the perfect episode to share with a friend or family member who has expressed interest in the expat lifestyle but has been hesitant to pursue it further due to many of the objections addressed in this conversation.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today’s guest is Congressman Dr. Ron Paul. Author, activist, physician and retired politician.

Dr. Paul has had an incredible career, beginning in the 1960s as an OBYN into the 1980s, delivering somewhere around 4,000 babies in rural south Texas.

During the 1970s, he founded the Ron Paul Institute For Peace And Prosperity and, in 1976, began his career as a politician. He was the Libertarian Party nominee in 1988 and a candidate for the Republican Party in 2008 and 2012. 

In 2015 the former 12-term US Congressman from Texas launched the Liberty Report to discuss his provocative opinion and to analyze breaking issues affecting our lives and finances, and it is still going strong today.

He is the author of END THE FED, THE REVOLUTION and more.

MY CONVERSATION WITH DR. RON PAUL 

• I ask Dr. Paul how he feels about the lack of freedom we’ve had over the past 2 and a half years; how did we get here?
• I’m Canadian. What does Dr. Paul make of what has happened in Canada over the last year with the trucker convoy and the government freezing bank accounts?
• We talk in-depth about his outlook for the future. Does humanity stand a chance?
• How can people all over the world protect themselves from what is happening?
• What is his advice for those seeking more freedom and liberty in their lives?

CONCLUSION

I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Congressman Paul. I truly look up to this man, and I know you’ll love the conversation as much as I did.

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Marc Clair and I discuss his expat journey, leaving Los Angeles, where he had lived for more than a decade, to live in Mexico City. We discuss the struggles and craziness of dealing with the Mexican government to get residency and in the USA to get a green card for his wife and stepson.

Enjoy!

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Patri Friedman is the General Partner at Pronomos Capital, the first venture fund for charter cities and network states. 

He coded at Google for ten years, has run a small angel fund since 2011, has degrees in math, CS, and business, and has been a leader in the competitive governance space for over 20 years.

Patri has board memberships and advisory positions across the charter city/network state space. He also regularly gives talks, interviews, and holds events around the world.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PATRI FRIEDMAN

• How can you stack different legal jurisdictions to maximize your freedom? 
• What is the number one investment trend in the world that no one is talking about?
• Which country, at the edge of the world, is truly pushing the envelope in the field of governance, and what can you do to take advantage of the situation?
• How can looking at laws, the same way we look at software code, be the breakthrough that restores liberty to the world?
• Where do modern flag theory and charter cities meet?
• What are all smart, savvy investors betting on in the future?
• Where are innovators looking to next in the world, and what can you do to get involved?

HOW TO REACH PATRI FRIEDMAN

Pronomos Capital

Pronomos Capital – LinkedIn

RELATED EPISODES 

202: What Is A Startup City? – Francisco Litvay

192: Building Free Private Cities Around The World – Peter Young

210: How To Use Special Economic Zones – Thibault Serlet

CONCLUSION

What an amazing conversation I had with Patri Friedman today. I learned a ton of really fascinating things about law and governance and how to build a better city or country that suits the needs of those who want to live there. I think this is such a great episode to listen to. Don’t miss this one.

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Patrick Hiebert is the Co-Founder of EcoVillages, an eco-home and sustainable community design and development company based on libertarian values and the Founder of MavenNFT.io, a hard asset NFT marketplace. 

EcoVillages has defined the “F.I.R.S.T. Community Certification” program whereby other eco-friendly and sustainability-based community developers can become certified as implementing best practices.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH PATRICK,

• Why being with like-minded freedom-lover is the only path forwards
• How self-sustainability and personal responsibility are your greatest defence for what is happening in the world
• Zero power bill to run your home or your business…imagine…wondering how that works? We talk about creating that for your home.
• We talk about the financial benefits of wind power, solar power, recycling, greywater…things vital for the future. 
• If you get separated from the grid or if there’s a problem with a hurricane or other type of natural disaster, are you ready? Will you be able to live? Big questions we answer here.
• Patrick explains F I R S T…you will want to know and understand the rationale behind this amazing concept of living.
• I wanted to know how a community will grow and be able to sustain itself, what the technology will be, the responsibilities, and how these types of things will be built. Patrick goes hog wild on the details!
• What happens to the greywater and the black water in this new community? Should we all be buying new eco-friendly soaps… an interesting question.
• How living in a country that grows fresh vegetables and fruits year-round is so different from countries in the Northern Climates, like Canada or Norway. If you think you can come down to countries like Panama or Nicaragua and use the same systems…think again!
• How vitally important it is to understand the culture, the history, the language, the food, and making friends with the local people and incorporating yourself into the new country you will now call home.
• If you’re looking at getting back to traditional values, and warm family values, then you’ll really enjoy this episode with Patrick and me.
• Two extremely important concepts…a self-sustainable lifestyle and like-minded people. It’s hard not to imagine what our world will look like in the future.
• We talk in detail about security. Are these communities walled? How will you be protected when you live in one of our communities? Will you feel safe?
• To all my American friends still up in the States, you’ll be excited to hear what’s new in Panama, and what you can now do that was once almost impossible!
• Think you’ll be bored living in a community with 300 homes in the middle of the mountains with a view of the ocean? Wondering what you’ll do every day? You will not believe what Patrick and his team have built in other countries, it will blow your mind!  
• Patrick explains an NFT and how it pertains to buying real estate. The benefits of using an NFT and how he’s taken a messy concept and made it really really easy. You’ll want to buy homes this way for the rest of your life. 
• Financially sustainable, living tax-free, growing your own food, producing your own energy and spending time with like-minded people…it doesn’t get much better than that. 

RELATED EPISODES 

185: Investing In Short-Term Rentals To Fund Your Expat Lifestyle – Tim Hubbard

183: How Woke Ideology Has Taken Over Education And What You Can Do To Defend Your Children

182: Creating Your Freedom Cell Overseas – John Bush

HOW TO REACH PATRICK HIEBERT

Expat@EcoVillages.Life

CONCLUSION

Building self-sustaining libertarian communities is one of the main things I am working on in the background these days. I have a lot going on, but this is at the top of the pile, I see it as the best path forwards for many of us. If you want to be ahead of the curve and get information on this before anyone else you may contact Patrick and the team at Expat@EcoVillages.Life

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Tobias Ruck is a developer, entrepreneur and traveller. He founded be.cash, a company spearheading crypto NFC payments, and Lotus, a cryptocurrency based on eCash that focuses on stability, scalability and human flourishing.

Currently, he’s working on Stamp, an end-to-end encrypted, peer-to-peer messenger and privacy wallet. Today we are going to be discussing privacy coins, crypto tokens and the dreaded CBDC that is going to be pushed on all of us. 

SNEAK PEEK INTO TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH TOBIAS

• Tobias is working on a new product that will totally change the way privacy is looked at on the blockchain. You won’t want to miss this amazing episode.
• Tumbling coins…is this a good idea? Or not?
• Is it possible to retain privacy on Bitcoin and if so, what are the protocols to make that happen.
• Monero…Zcash…how do they work? And why do we need something else if these coins are already doing their job?
• What happens when you leak your KYC data and what can go wrong when it does
• CBDC…what are they, how do they work and why should you even care?
• Tobias explains one way the government will get CBDC into the market. There are only 3 ways… listen in to hear which one they have chosen and why.
• Project Hamilton, CBDC and stimulus checks…what do these have in common? And why you MUST pay attention.
• Best tools to use and which ones Tobias is a huge fan of, I know you’ll benefit from this.
• Users of crypto are worried about safety, Tobias breaks down how to make it safer.

RELATED EPISODES 

183: How Woke Ideology Has Taken Over Education And What You Can Do To Defend Your Children

137: Blockchain and the Future of the Internet – Marco Wutzer

087: The Man Who May Have Inspired The Creation Of Bitcoin – Paul Rosenberg

REACH OUT TO TOBIAS RUCK

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TobiasRuck

http://t.me/stampchat

http://e.cash

CONCLUSION

What a great conversation I had with Tobias today. He’s very very knowledgeable about all things crypto, from both the user and the developer side.

Make sure you listen to this episode; I know you’ll learn a ton, as I did… the education with crypto never seems to end.

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Today on the Expat Money Show I am going to replay a really special webinar I did last week with my business partner and friend, Michael Strong, discussing why mainstream education is destroying your children and how you can easily prevent this. 

This is not a new phenomenon and I don’t see it getting any better in the near future. With such a bleak outlook for our education system, it’s time parents took control of the situation to provide the very best education available today.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS…

• How problems with today’s brick and mortar schools, like masking, bullying and the woke culture are defeating the true nature of our children and what you can do to eliminate this kind of behaviour.
• Listen as Michael explains ideas of entrepreneurship and economic freedom and how your children can become great believers in peace and prosperity.
• Why a statement like ‘capitalism makes the rich richer and the poor poorer’ is so absurd. Learn what capitalism really is, and why it’s so important for our children’s future.
• Michael and I discuss what teaching real history looks like, not what government-run schools demand their students to learn. It’s very sad.
• How censorship is destroying your child, and if nothing is done to correct this, why they will likely never recover from it.
• Is your child learning real skills that will help her to be the best adult she can be? Listen to why this is more important now than ever before.
• What Socratic is, why it’s vitally important for your children’s education, and most importantly, why our school is based on this premise.
• Catastrophic statistics for school-aged adolescents in the United States are off the charts. You will not believe these numbers, they are crazy! 

RELATED EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

169: Best Foreign Language Learning Techniques, Strategies, And Methods For Shortcutting Your Language Learning Journey 

163: Expat International School 

115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

REACH OUT TO OUR SCHOOL

Expat International School of Freedom & Entrepreneurship 

Schedule A Call today.

CONCLUSION

I absolutely love interacting with Michael on what he knows best, and that’s education. After 30+ years in the education field and a firm background in free-market enterprise, he knows and understands how to help children grow into healthy, happy, productive adults.

If you have school-aged children, know parents that are not happy with their current education system or are grandparents with those same thoughts, please contact me or Michael today. The longer your child is part of government-run schools, the more harm is done.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Alex Bales, a freelance digital marketer who made the transition to digital nomad life on January 1, 2020. Well, we all know what happened next. Despite the COVID pandemic and resulting lockdowns, he has lived the greater part of two years out of a suitcase, off the beaten path and traversing the Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus, visiting 80+ cities and 16 countries (17 if you count the unrecognized breakaway state of Transnistria).

Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed…

• Do you find yourself disillusioned with your home country? Maybe the USA or Canada? Alex talks about his stay in Iran and the eye-opening experience he had there.
• Do you think you know and understand the world from your geography and history classes in high school? Ya, me too…except what we were taught way back then is not reality as Mikkel and Alex tell us.
• Maybe you haven’t been able to travel as of yet, after Covid hit the world, everyone just stopped vacationing. Alex didn’t! Listen in as he talks as a new traveller, having little to no experience and where he went and what he saw…you will be amazed!
• Imagine as a young adult, going to your family and telling them you’re going to Iran on vacation…can you imagine what your parents are going to say! Listen in to some words of advice!
• Mikkel and Alex talk about the forbidden land of Saudi Arabia. What it’s like? Why would you want to go there?, what all the fascination about the country is…and why it is #1 on Mikkel’s bucket list!
• Listen in to hear Mikkel talk about which countries are on the top of his bucket list, other than Saudi Arabia. Maybe one of them is on your list too!
• Imagine yourself, arriving in Tbilisi, Georgia…just as the pandemic was starting in March 2020. What was life like arriving in a foreign country, where you don’t speak the language, with English not widely spoken, jumping into uncertain waters, and the fear of Covid being almost unspeakable! 
• Have you ever wondered how safe using a mask being outside is, or inside for that matter? Alex has this horrible accident that he tells us about, not speaking the language and having to rely on Google translate…one more reason to dislike the use of masks!
• If you’ve wondered what country had the most locked-down mandates in The Balkans and what countries were the freest, you’ll really enjoy this episode.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

160: Mikkel Thorup – Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe

132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips

131: Travelling To Brazil During The Pandemic – Mikkel Thorup

HOW TO REACH ALEX BALES

EmpowerUMarketing

CONCLUSION:

I’m so happy to hear about Alex and his travels over the past 2 years. He has travelled to a bunch of countries that are on the top of my travel list I want to go to. Saudi, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan and more. I’m going to have to start planning for 2022!!

This was a fun episode with Alex, I know you’ll really enjoy it too!

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Today on the Expat Money Show, Michael Strong and I talk about the work we are doing at the Expat International School. This episode is for all parents that have school-aged children (or grandchildren), or anyone with an interest in alternative education.

Here is a sneak peek of what we discussed…

• Who is Michael Strong and why should I listen to him? What is his background? Does he actually know what he is doing?
• If you’re thinking about how poorly your kids are doing in the traditional government-run schools, and you have no idea what to do. Listen in as Michael and I discuss the biggest differences between ExpatSchool.io and government-run schools.
• Have you been brainwashed over your lifetime and believe that the only way to educate your child properly is by sending them to government-run facilities? You’ll learn the real truth here.
• What are some of the big reasons Expat International School can be an excellent fit for you and your children?
• Find out what the #1 question all expats have when living overseas. This may surprise you.
• Michael discusses real-life problems with International Schools worldwide, you may have found these out for yourself, but what can you possibly do to change them?
• Listen to this amazing walk-through of what you can expect from Expat International School in the day of a child, no matter the age or skill level, and you can really get excited about what your child will be able to do in the future.
• Imagine a school that the first rule is, ‘do what’s right for your child.’ I know that’s hard to believe, but it’s true.
• Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an amazing educator, this is possibly the best thing that you can do for your family.

You can listen to the episode in your favourite podcasting application or watch the replay on our new YouTube channel.

How To Reach Us:

ExpatSchool.io

ExpatSchool.io/schedule-a-call

PODCAST EPISODE YOU WILL ENJOY

115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

CONCLUSION:

This was a really great presentation that Michael Strong and I put on while I was in Colombia earlier in November. If you haven’t heard Michael and I speak about the school we’ve created together, then you will love this episode of the podcast. We’ve taken this presentation and turned it into a podcast episode because it is just that good. If you have school-aged children between the ages of 8 – 19, then this information will be invaluable to you.

Please take the time to listen and take lots of notes, then when you’re ready, call us to make an appointment for you and your child. This may be the most important call you ever make on behalf of your child.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Vít Jedlička, the founder and elected head of state for Liberland, a sovereign state located between Croatia and Serbia. Liberland is a constitutional republic with elements of direct democracy.

The country’s motto is: To live and let live.

HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why it’s futile to try and fix something that is broken, just start fresh and create something amazing.
• 3 of the strongest most powerful tools installed for governance in Liberland…and why it won’t fail you.
• How Liberland has used blockchain since its inception and why new technology could be the answer.
• What happens when you’re able to look at the entire world, pick the best governances available from each country and build your own nation from scratch.
• Listen as Vit explains how they came up with real-life strategies to have more freedom for your life.
• Our world needs solutions to help our family and friends, a big thank you to Vít for the work over the last decade pursuing freedom.
• Where will you be for the anniversary of Liberland? Make sure to save the date and be there!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer

135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin

091: The Wandering Investor Shares Insights From Around The World – Ladislas Maurice

HOW TO REACH VÍT JEDLIČKA

Liberland.org

CONCLUSION:

I am really excited about the future of Liberland. Vít and his team have worked extremely hard over the past several years and I look forward to seeing how this new country uses Bitcoin and the blockchain to create the very best governance for a free and just world.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is John Fotheringham. He is a linguist, teacher, and author, and has spent 20 years developing a guaranteed method to help you master a foreign language―anywhere.

He is the host of the Language Mastery podcast on all popular podcasting platforms.  In his program, The 7-Step Roadmap to Japanese Fluency, he says you’ll learn how to create a highly effective immersion environment anywhere in the world. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The single best technique and one of the most powerful tools in learning a foreign language.
• The top tricks to master before you move to a foreign country will make learning your target language so much easier.
• When you finally do move to a foreign country, how to avoid the expat bubble that so many people fall into and how dangerous it can be for your language learning.
• Ultimately, the time required to see results in your target language and not get discouraged if you don’t reach it when you think you should.
• How real reverse culture shock is, you just won’t believe it. To feel strange in your own country and how that feeling is so normal for everyone.
• The trap people fall into when they visit other countries and look at what we do better, and what they don’t do as well, don’t get caught up in this!
• John shares his stories of moving across the world to a country that was so different from what he was accustomed to and his feelings of missing home. What did he do? And how did he accomplish his goals?
• Exactly how to maximize your time and have the greatest results learning a new language.
• The absolute worst method and most painful way to learn a language that most schools still teach today. (I can guarantee your school teaches this way!)

• How your brain decides what’s important, not you! 
• If you haven’t listened to my episode with Anthony Metivier and his use of the Memory Palace for learning a new language, don’t wait, listen to it now!
• Why put things in context is so powerful.
• How powerful methods like Remembering the Kanji by James W. Heisig can catapult your learning ability.
• Tips and Tricks that allow you to remember more, and why using these early on can help you have fun learning and not feel like such a chore.
• Mikkel and John talk about different apps and systems that have worked for both of them as they master languages. Go Here to learn more!
• For those who are not linguists or language nerds, people tend to think that language is just one thing: listening/learning/speaking/writing, when it is not just 1 thing. John explains in detail how our brains are hardwired to learn, it will all make sense!

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 144: How To Raise Your Children To Be Multilingual – Sarah Tarvin
• 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong
• 114: How To Memorize A Foreign Language – Dr. Anthony Metivier

HOW TO FIND JOHN FOTHERINGHAM’S WORK

• Language Mastery
• The 7-Step Roadmap to Japanese Fluency

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CONCLUSION

I am a huge fan of John’s work and I was absolutely thrilled to have him on our podcast. He did not disappoint. John unpacks so many amazing tips and techniques on how he mastered Japanese and what he has learned along the way. John shares new skills he has acquired over the years that will work for you in your language journey.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Vin Armani, a philosopher, serial tech-entrepreneur, and CryptoSavage. He was co-founder of CoinText and is the author of several Bitcoin payment protocols. He is the author of three books and a highly regarded public speaker on topics of liberty and cryptocurrency. He has recently moved from mainland USA to live on the little island of Saipan, a commonwealth of the United States in the Western Pacific Ocean.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Why you should stop everything and consider leaving mainland USA for a tiny overseas territory in the middle of the Pacific.
• Why TODAY is the best time in history to be a Digital Nomad and how to stay ahead of the curve.
• What is the one thing that made Saipan so attractive that Vin Armani would drop everything to move his family there in the middle of a pandemic?
• Vin’s secret to dealing with the Expat lifestyle and how to make the transition stress-free and easy.
• What were the 3 biggest challenges of moving to an overseas territory and how to be prepared before you leave?
• How to legally pay NO Taxes to the US federal government living in Saipan
• How did Saipan deal with lockdowns and covid? (HINT: it was a lot freer than in the continental USA)
• Mikkel and Vin talk about the culture in Saipan, Mexico and Panama. Doing a little comparison with the Latin culture.
• As Vin would say; Don’t go there to escape, you’re not fleeing, go there so that you can help to build, be valuable to them, be a contributor, don’t just be a taker.

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 109: How To Find Freedom And Travel Like A Boss – Johnny FD
• 093: Why Are People Leaving The USA – Travis Luther
• 042: Matt Javit – International Award Winning Sales Executive Leaves It All Behind To Travel The World

HOW TO FIND VIN ARMANI’S WORK

• Cryptofrontier.org movement in Saipan
• @vinarmani

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CONCLUSION

Such a fun conversation with Vin today, I love talking with like-minded individuals about freedom and how to achieve it. Vin and I have both been guests on the Lions of Liberty Podcast multiple times with my good friend Marc Clair. Vin’s famous line in both appearances: pack your shit and go!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Michael Strong, Founder of Expanse Online, an innovative virtual secondary school and he is one of the most experienced and creative school program designers in the country.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Public education in Michael’s opinion is abusive and fraudulent, listen to a better alternative
• Statistically, 75% of high school students are unhappy and only 45% are actively engaged in learning
• The increase in suicide rates in teens are shocking, why is this happening?
• We examine the rise in substance abuse in government-run schools and how to protect your child from it
• Why communication and compassion will always be necessary and how to foster them in your child’s education
• Mikkel and Michael go into what careers require higher education to be successful and what careers don’t
• How to prepare your child for the real world and set them up for success
• How Michael’s school rewards Emotional Intelligence in kids
• What does a school day and week look like at Expanse Online?
• Some have referred to this program as ‘Homeschooling by professionals’
• And so much more…

RELATED EPISODES

• 094: Alternative Ways To Learn, Enter The Workforce And Educate Children – Isaac Morehouse
• 078: Brandon Pearce -Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
• 036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of Education

HOW TO FIND MICHAEL STRONG’S WORK

• www.expanseonline.co

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CONCLUSION

Michael is an amazing human being, working to ensure his students get the very best education possible so that becoming effective adults is not that difficult. I really enjoyed the conversation, and personally got a lot out of it, I hope you do too!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Chris Temple, who is in his fifth decade in the financial world and is an “outlier” of sorts. He is editor/publisher of the National Investor, a twice-monthly publication that distinguishes the knowledge he provides from the oceans of mere information that people typically have to wade through.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• USA Presidential Election 2020
• Seeing through the facade: What is the agenda of the Deep State, What is the agenda of Global Capitalism and what is the agenda of Globalization.
• What is the Deep State?
• Harry Browne
• Gold Space – This is not your father’s Gold market!
• China and the Cold ware
• CIA/FBI/Justice Department
• Why does Trump get to be a ‘loose cannon’
• Predictions for the Middle East
• Africa & China
• and so much more…

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CONCLUSION

What a fast-packed hour with Chris Temple. We talk about the predictions for the upcoming US elections. It’s a nightmare no matter who gets in I reckon, but it’s good to hear someone else back up the theories I’ve got. Discussing the Deep State was super interesting too. So much information, you just really have to listen to the entire hour.

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Mikkel Thorup interviews Mikkel Thorup! 100 recorded episodes over the last 3 years. Mikkel discusses the changes that he made with his family, how he accomplished them, and why. A great episode to listen to if you find yourself wanting desperately to become a digital nomad or move with your family to another country. What a thrill to be a part of The Expat Money Show with Mikkel Thorup.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Taking over Escape Artist
• Moving the podcast back to weekly, every Friday morning there will be a new episode waiting for you in your favourite podcasting app!
• Moving from the UAE to Panama…arriving in Panama
• Shipping container travesty
• EA’s new bookstore
• Offshore Escape Summit – June 2020
• Insiders Magazine
• Interviewed every week on different podcasts
• COVID timeline
• Called the start of gold, now calling another bull market in Bitcoin
• Ideas for the show going forward:
• Being Jason Bourne 
• Most Interesting Man in the room, Indian Jones
• Country specific
• Hit me up on Twitter – @thorupmikkel
• Answering many of the questions from our readers especially for Episode 100

HOW TO FIND MIKKEL THORUP’S WORK

• Reach out to Mikkel on Twitter @thorupmikkel
• Brand new Expat Facebook Group, Expat Money Forum, please go HERE

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CONCLUSION

What an amazing year I’ve had. Leaving the UAE and arriving in Panama 15 months ago. Taking over the Escape Artist brand has been so exciting and rewarding. If you’re all about freedom and personal responsibility, you’ll love episode #100.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Laszlo Kiss. Founder, owner and managing director of Discus Holdings Ltd., a group of companies that provides investment migration, corporate, financial and tax planning services.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Citizenship Solutions
• Why people WANT and NEED a 2nd passport
• Renouncing your US Citizenship
• Best programs to obtain citizenship
• and the worst countries for a 2nd passport
• Comoros Islands
• Libertarian view on Citizenship by Investment
• Advantages & disadvantages of CBI
• and so much more!

HOW TO FIND LASZLO’S WORK

• Laszlo@ExpatMoney.io

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CONCLUSION

Laszlo and I have had several private discussions about 2nd passports, the best countries for CBI and why those that can, do get a CBI. I’m always impressed with the knowledge Laszlo has on this fascinating topic. If you’re thinking about leaving your home country and need a new passport, or realize how important having a 2nd passport is, you’ll love this episode.

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Over the past 3 years of interviewing guests, we’ve usually come at it from the ownership side, or at least from the managerial side of a business. We talk about what our guest does for a living or how they left the crazy lifestyle of Corporate America and travelled as an expat and became an entrepreneur.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Becoming part of a community
• 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
• Fear Setting Exercise
• Love Home Swap and how it works
• Measuring Success
• Sir Ken Robinson
• Selling everything and moving to Thailand
• Home sitting/Pet sitting
• Digital Nomad
• Dual Citizenship
• And so much more!

HOW TO FIND DANIEL PRINCE’S WORK

• Blog: Prince off the Grid – talks about homeschooling, world schooling, travel, entrepreneurship, digital nomads.
• Book: Choose Life: The Tools, Tricks, and Hacks of Long-Term Family Travellers, Worldschoolers and Digital Nomads
• Twitter: @princey1976
• Podcast: Once BITten!

RELATED EPISODES

• EP 078: Brandon Pearce – Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
• EP 074: Nora Dunn – How To Pay Nothing For Accommodations And Travel The World Rent Free
• EP 068: Gunnar Garfors – Travel Adventurer Visits Every Country In The world Twice!
• EP 058: Pete Sisco – How To Start An Online Business So You Can Safely Leave The Rat Race

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CONCLUSION

Well, I gotta say, Daniel Prince, is leading his life better than almost anyone I know and is having just a great time. I so enjoyed this interview with Daniel, that we immediately got a membership with Love Home Swap and can’t wait to travel the world, homeschooling my daughter and really have the best life I could ever imagine.

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On today’s episode of The Expat Money Show, our next guest has been a full-time digital nomad and expat for the past 15 years, travelling throughout more than 60 countries and has helped thousands of people move, retire, or work abroad.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• How to invent your own job
• International real estate
• Freedom
• Pre coronavirus and post coronavirus
• Owning or renting your primary residence
• WiFi Tribe: https://wifitribe.co/
• Remote Year: http://remoteyear.com/
• Hacker Paradise: https://www.hackerparadise.org/
• Work Wanderers: https://www.workwanderers.com/
• Nomad Summit: http://nomadsummit.com/
• Nomad Cruise: https://www.nomadcruise.com/
• Coworking Bansko: https://coworkingbansko.com/
• Internations: http://internations.org/

HOW TO FIND KRISTIN’S WORK

• You can find Kristin on her YouTube Channels: Traveling with Kristin  And Digital Nomad TV 
• Her Podcast: Badass Digital Nomads Podcast 
• And her websites: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com  and 
• www.digitalnomadbootcamp.com
• As promised, here is the link for the Estonia Digital Nomad Visa Program: https://youtu.be/z0hUBpzk4Ds

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CONCLUSION

What a fun episode this was to do with Kristin. I had the privilege of being a guest on her podcast Badass Digital Nomads Podcast last week and today she is on our show. If you’re at all interested in the digital nomad lifestyle, then listen to this really informative and interesting podcast.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show has long been considered one of America’s foremost political operatives. He has worked on numerous major election campaigns, from the congressional to the presidential levels, and he currently serves as a strategic advisor to some of Washington’s top political organizations and media groups.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• US 2020 Elections
• The turning point of leaving the USA
• Capitalism NOT Democracy
• Free Market Enterprise
• Iran, Iraq and North Korea
• Taxes in California
• 3 most dangerous words in the English language: Health and Safety

HOW TO FIND CARTER’S WORK:

• Carter Clews says you are most welcome to email him, whether it’s good or bad and he promises to answer you: carter.clews@yahoo.com

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CONCLUSION

Carter Clews and I have become really good friends this past year, so I was thrilled when he agreed to be on my podcast. This was a fun and informative hour-long chat about some really important topics: the US election, the Coronavirus and leaving the USA for good. Enjoy the podcast and I’ll see you next week when my guest will be Kristin Wilson talking about life as a digital nomad.

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Today’s guest is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He is the CEO of Crash.co, the career launch platform, and the founder of Praxis, a startup apprenticeship program, both of which are shaking up how young people pursue their dream jobs and develop necessary skills. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The biggest problems with the education system today
• The history of how the education system began
• What ‘deschooling’ is and why it’s necessary
• The concept of Human Capital in education
• What’s relevant in education today
• Introduction to Praxis and its impact on career fulfillment
• How Praxis helps those entering the workforce or seeking more fulfilling careers
• Isaac’s creation of Crash.co to help students craft better resumes and improve job prospects

HOW TO FIND ISAAC’S WORK

• www.isaacmorehouse.com
• You will find all the information on both Praxis and Crash.co and a little bit about the man himself!

RELATED EPISODES

• EP 078: Brandon Pearce -Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
• EP 029: Jim Cockrum – How Creating Engaging Content On Social Media Is Translating into 25 Million In Sales On Amazon
• EP 004: Clara Day Herrera – How To Raise Your Child To Be An Entrepreneur. Morning Routines

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CONCLUSION

The hour with Isaac went by so fast, we really got to chat about so many great ideas. He’s a really cool guy with some amazing perspectives on life and freedom. I encourage all of you to listen and share this podcast with your kids, friends, and your friend’s kids. Really!

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My guest today on the Expat Money Show is Ladislas Maurice from The Wandering Investor. After obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration from Bishop’s University in Canada and his Masters of International Business & Law from the University of Sydney in Australia, he spent 7 years in the corporate world.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Topics Discussed:
  • Uzbekistan
  • Ivory Coast
  • Liberia
  • Ghana
  • Oman
  • Georgia
  • Corruption in Africa
  • Investing in Africa
  • Theft from the Federal Reserve
• The Wandering Investor:
  • Ladislas shares his unique investment philosophy
  • Reasons for his success and down-to-earth approach
• Bitcoin Discussion:
  • Ladislas’s passion for Bitcoin
  • History and experiences with Bitcoin for both Mikkel and Ladislas

HOW TO FIND LADISLAS’ WORK:

• Ladislas@ExpatMoney.io

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CONCLUSION

What a great episode for me to record. It was fun, easy-going and lots of great actionable steps for anyone that is thinking about investing outside of their home country. The hour flew by so fast, I wished we had more time. With that being said, I’m pretty sure I’ll have Ladislas back on the show before long, as they say, birds of a feather flock together. Enjoy this episode!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Chad Elwartowski, the COO of Ocean Builders. You may not have heard of Ocean Builders, but you most likely have heard of SeaSteading and SeaPods. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• What will these pods look like
• What is the energy source
• What about garbage disposal
• Internet
• How are these units built
• Will these units affect the coral in the water
• Can you really 3D Print a home
• and so much more

HOW TO FIND CHAD’S WORK:

• The Seasteading Institute
• Chad Elwartowski
• YouTube

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CONCLUSION

This was a really interesting episode to record with Chad. When we met back in February and we said we would stay in touch, as we both live in Panama. With this lockdown due to the Coronavirus, the topic of Sovereignty kept coming up and SeaSteading is a great way to become Sovereign. As soon as the lockdown has been lifted, I’m going to take my family out to Linton Bay, and spend a few days relaxing on the beach, swimming in the sea and making new friends!

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In today’s episode of Expat Money Show, I’m going to interview Paul Rosenberg. Paul has been deeply engaged with cryptography and cryptography-based projects since the first cypherpunk era. He wrote the highly influential book A Lodging of Wayfaring Men, as well as Production Versus Plunder.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

HOW TO FIND PAUL’S WORK:

• Newsletter: Freemansperspective.com – Parallel Society

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CONCLUSION

Every podcast I do I learn something new and exciting. Today was no different. I thought I understood what Cryptography and cryptocurrencies were. Truthfully, I learned a ton of really valuable information today. You just have to listen to Paul Rosenberg’s thoughts and ideas. I know you’ll love it as much as I did.

Also, I really encourage all of you to get Paul’s book: Lodging of Wayfaring Men. It was written long before it was published, and I know you’ll see things just a little differently after you’re done.

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Dr. Sean Mcfate is a strategic maverick. He is an author, novelist, and expert in foreign policy and national security strategy and is a professor of strategy at the National Defense University and Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The New Rules of War: Dr. Sean McFate’s book generating Pentagon discussions
• Becoming a Mercenary: Dr. McFate’s transition from paratrooper to private military contractor in Africa
• Definitions: Mercenary, soldier, army, hegemon
• War Discussion: Balkanization, Fortune 500 companies in wars, reasons for losing wars, Chechnian War, 10 Rules to Win, China’s warfare strategy
• The Modern Mercenary: Book on private military companies and Durable Disorder
• Shadow War: Tom Locke series on future warfare

HOW TO FIND SEAN’S WORK:

• The Modern Mercenary: Private Armies and What They Mean for World Order
• Shadow War: A Tom Locke Novel
• Deep Black: A Tom Locke Novel
• The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder

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CONCLUSION

What a compelling and thought-provoking interview with Dr. Sean McFate. The hour went by so quickly and I still had so many questions. For all of my guests, I thoroughly research them. I read all of their books, listen to them on YouTube, watch their Ted Talks. Sean was no exception. I read all 4 of his books so that I could really understand what we would discuss! I loved this interview and I know you will too.

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Richard Maybury is the author of 22 books and monographs including his Uncle Eric series of books which focuses on economics, law and history and he has written The US and World Early Warning Report, an investment newsletter that follows an Austrian School of Economic perspective of what is happening in the world for nearly 30-years.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Natural Law: Do all you have agreed to do and do not encroach on others or their property; humans progress by obeying these principles; every legal system follows this; test by breaking Natural Law and observing results
• Topics touched on: Latin America Wars, USA Global Empire, Understanding Natural Law, Austrian School of Economics, Scientific Law and Governmental Law, Early Warning Report
• Early Warning Report: Richard Maybury’s monthly publication since 1991, reveals government secrets and global political happenings, offers a 40% discount for listeners of The Expat Money Show
• Austrian School of Economics: Emphasizes the importance of a product’s utility to the consumer
• Richard Maybury Books: Eleven books in the Uncle Eric series with clear explanations of complex topics, recommended reads include “Whatever Happened to Justice?”, “Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?”, and “Are You Liberal? Conservative? Or Confused?”
• Trade War: In-depth discussion on the US-China trade war, historical comparisons, potential outcomes, and the concept of trade wars, highlighted by the quote “When goods do not cross borders – Soldiers will” by Frederic Bastiat

HOW TO FIND RICHARD’S WORK

• Richard Maybury Books by Blue Stocking Press: Uncle Eric Series
• * Get 40% off the Publication today * www.EarlyWarningReport.com
• Ethics – 3-hour course – fantastic for the entire family to get involved and learn about ethics www.EthicsSolutions.net

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CONCLUSION

This episode with Richard Maybury really was a thought-provoking, open-your-eyes show. We touch on so many important ideas and concepts. I believe that with natural law, if everyone were to follow this as closely as possible, our world would be clear of wars and strife, and we would see an immediate improvement in our quality of life.

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Lobo Tiggre is the founder, CEO, and principal analyst and editor at Louis James, LLC and The Independent Speculator. He has dedicated his work to the causes for free markets and individual liberty and is currently a member of the board of directors of Liberty International.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Definition of a Speculator and associated risks
• Requirements to be a successful speculator, explained by Lobo Tiggre
• Distinctions between a speculator and a gambler
• Insights into gold mining and creative local mining practices in Africa
• Importance of having additional streams of income for expats
• Past episodes discussing various income streams (online business, e-commerce, drop shipping)
• Introduction to Louis James, Doug Casey’s protégé, and his work
• Overview of Lobo Tiggre’s newsletter, Independent Speculator, offering real investment opportunities and analysis

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CONCLUSION

What a great interview with Lobo Tiggre from Independent Speculator. So many fun stores, I was laughing so hard my sides hurt. I believe you will truly enjoy this educational episode about Speculating.

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In this interview with Christoph Heuermann, we talk in detail about Libertarian concepts like his association with the Free Private City Project in Honduras; plus, alternative investments in Walnut farms overseas.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Libertarian concepts and alternative investment strategies with Christoph Heuermann
• Definition and risks of Alternative Investments (e.g., precious metals, arts, wine, antiques, coins, stamps, real estate)
• Investing in walnut farms as an example of alternative investments
• Discussion on the Free Private City Project in Honduras and its potential, inspired by historical investments in Singapore or Hong Kong

HOW TO FIND CHRISTOPH’S WORK:

• www.tax-free.today
• christoph.today personal blog

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CONCLUSION

Fascinating interview with Christoph Heuermann from Tax-Free. Today, I’m certainly intrigued about the Libertarian concept of the Free Private City Project in Honduras. I truly believe that this interview will help many of our subscribers see a brighter future.

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In this episode of Expat Money Show, Jeff Berwick and Mikkel Thorup discuss Libertarianism, Anarchy, and Unschooling, criticizing government deception about freedom and safety.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Definition of a Dollar Vigilante
• Libertarianism and Anarchy
• Safest Countries in the World
• Unschooling
• Anarchapulco

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CONCLUSION

I hope you got as much value from this interview with Jeff Berwick as I did…, and if you would like to stay up to date with all the new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show.

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In this interview with Bobby Casey, we talk about the definition of an Anarchist and how blockchain and anarchy give you true personal freedom.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

In this interview with Bobby Casey, we spend a ton of time talking about the Blockchain and Anarchy, as:

• Crypto Currency
• Gold & Silver
• Stock Market
• Overseas Real estate
• Block Chain is the way of the future
• Decentralized currency
• Smart Contracts

HOW TO FIND BOBBY’S WORK:

• www.globalwealthprotection.com

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I hope you got as much value from this interview with Bobby Casey as I did…, and if you would like to stay up to date with all new content that comes out at The Expat Money Show, make sure you sign up below for our newsletter, EMS Pulse. – my behind-the-scenes daily correspondence where I give you all the intel as I travel the world and build my business, develop key relationships and invest in non-traditional investments overseas (very profitably, I might add!)

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