It’s no secret I am a big fan of Latin America. I’ve called Panama my home for the past five years, and my last two children were born in Chile and Brazil. Why are so many freedom-minded individuals and families choosing Latin America as their expat destination? Today’s guest, my good friend Andrea Martinez, is…
Listen to EpisodeMany dream of quitting their jobs to travel the world, but few actually do it—especially after spending a decade climbing the corporate ladder at a Fortune 500 company. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Xenia Schneider, did when she left a thriving corporate career at WalMart to pursue a life of full-time travel and personal freedom.…
Listen to EpisodeHow often do you get to meet a sitting president? Well, last week, I did just that when I had the incredible opportunity to meet Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on two major experiences from the past week—my in-person interview with Panamanian immigration officials as I…
Listen to EpisodeAs many of you know, I’ve been a resident of Panama for over five years, and I’m now in the process of pursuing my Panamanian citizenship. In today’s episode, I share an update on my latest (and somewhat nerve-wracking…) step in this journey. If you’re one of many listeners considering a second citizenship in Panama,…
Listen to EpisodeLong-time listeners know I was born in Canada, but it’s been a long time since I’ve considered it “home.” Today’s guest is a lifelong Canadian who has been podcasting for the past six years about faith, family, life in Canada and the topics that divide us. Shaun Newman has spent years questioning the systems around…
Listen to EpisodeMany of us love exploring off-the-radar countries few people have even heard of, but how many actually invest and build businesses there? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Rafael Millan—better known as Rafa—has been doing for nearly two decades. From Europe to Africa and eventually South America, Rafa’s journey is packed with both invaluable lessons and…
Listen to EpisodeDo you remember your own ‘red pill moment’—that eye-opening experience that made you question everything you’d been taught and see the world through a new lens? For this first episode of 2025, I sat down with members of the Expat Money team to discuss our personal ‘red pill moments.’ From education to healthcare to legal…
Listen to EpisodeAnother year has come and gone, and this show has been a running log of my travels, adventures, and conversations with some of the brightest minds in the offshore world. Today, we’ll look back at the highlights of 2024—from my adventures to places like El Salvador, Chile, and the Balkans to the invaluable insights shared…
Listen to EpisodePolitical upheaval in France, Trump’s threats against the BRICS nations, and Panama’s historic move to join Mercosur—there’s no shortage of major headlines to unpack in the month or so since the last edition of Expat News. The geopolitical winds have been shifting rapidly – from the collapse of Macron’s fragile political coalition to the sudden…
Listen to EpisodeWhat if you had a crystal ball and could see ahead into the next year? Well, I may not have a crystal ball, but I do have my good friend Doug Casey, who I welcome back once again this year to peer into his crystal ball and share what he sees coming in the world…
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