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, you’ll definitely want to hear about this part of the process.

I also provide a recap of my recent trip to Brazil, where I met with a business partner and toured an exciting real estate project. Brazil has so much to offer in terms of investment opportunities, and I’m thrilled to share a little bit more about the region I am investing in. 

Enjoy today’s episode, and I’ll see you right back here next Wednesday!

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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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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is, well Mikkel Thorup. Who better to talk about the Expat life and How to Move to Panama, than someone who has lived and worked in 9 countries over the last 21 years, and who moved his family 2 years ago to Panama? In today’s episode, Mikkel will talk about all of the things you might be thinking of when trying to decide if Panama is the right choice for you.

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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Mikkel’s story about moving to Panama
• Why did he move here?
• Facts about the country
• Cost of living in Panama
• Standard of living
• Medical facilities
• International Insurance
• Tax
• “Free Trade Zones” In Panama
• Banking and Financial sector
• Residency
• Lockdowns
• Mikkel’s opinion of Panama
• Popular places to live
• Learning Spanish
• and more!

HOW TO FIND MIKKEL’S WORK

• Feel free to reach out to me here if you want to move forward with your visa and come to Panama, I will do my best to help!
• Please, continue this conversation at ExpatMoneyForum.com

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CONCLUSION

If you are looking for a backup residency, Panama is a good option because it is affordable and you only need to visit the country one day every two years. It’s a tropical country, with warm weather all year round. Taxes are almost nonexistent, no standing military, lots of expats, lots of freedom (outside of covid), a high standard of living, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. These are just some of the reasons Panama might be a good option for you, listen in to the episode for everything you will need to know to make it a reality.

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In this brilliant interview with Olly Richards from I Will Teach You A Language we find out that he has travelled the world and taught himself eight foreign languages.  You may be asking yourself these questions: Can I learn a foreign language? Is Spanish easy to learn? and how can I learn a second language?

Listen in to this amazing interview with Olly Richards, he is going to answer all of these questions and more!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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CONCLUSION

This was truly a fascinating and interesting interview with Olly Richards from I Will Teach You A Language. This is the longest interview at 1 hour and 43 minutes because there was so much to learn. I’ve tried to learn Mandarin for 4 years and have been unsuccessful, now I know why. I learned to speak fluent Spanish in 3 months, how did I do that and not Mandarin? Olly explains why.

As we’ve mentioned earlier on, the question really is can I learn to speak a foreign language, and the answer is a resounding YES! Please listen in if you’ve struggled with other courses and books and not had any success in moving forward. Maybe you just have not had the right learning tools for you. Give Olly’s course a try. If all else has failed, what have you got to lose? And if you are just starting out and you are starting at ground zero, this is the best language product I’ve come across. For 4 years I’ve tried cue cards and Mandarin dictionaries and they have not worked. This is the course for me and I hope you’ll take the time and wander through Olly’s website and sign up.

Please leave me a comment below and let me know if you have any questions for Olly or myself regarding the learning curve and what to expect. I’ll keep you posted on how my wife, daughter and mother make out taking Spanish Uncovered and the progress they all make in Panama.

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