The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

301: Beyond The Backyard: Investing In Brazil’s Beachfront

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The prime beachside developments I unveiled in this past weekend’s webinar, along with my friend John Palumbo, have already demonstrated to me first...

300: Living Internationally: Lessons From 300 Episodes

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

300 episodes—I truly can’t believe it!  In many ways, it feels like yesterday when I recorded the first episode of the Expat Money Show. At the s...

299: Expat News: Panama’s New President, Millionaires Fleeing The US, and Malaysia’s Hilarious Visa Flop

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is my take on Panama’s new President, José Raúl Mulino? Why are so many millionaires fleeing the US? And what happens when a country vastly o...

298: World War Watch: Middle East Conflicts and Tensions In The Taiwan Strait – Kyle Anzalone

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East to the tensions in the Taiwan Strait, it’s hard to keep up with all of the unfortunate military confli...

297: A Chilean Birth Story – Why We Went South For Baby Number Three

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine being born and already having a leg up on your expat journey with a second passport. That’s exactly what our latest newborn son got to exper...

295: Offbeat Escapes: Exploring Contrarian Plan-B Locations – Brian Greco

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has your inner contrarian been nagging you to explore some offbeat Plan B expat locations? Today’s episode is just for you, as I welcome my good fri...

294: Mikkel Unfiltered: A Spicy Take On The Expat World

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wished I would loosen up a little and tell you what I really think? I say this somewhat in jest, of course - long-time listeners know I am not re...

293: What’s It Like To Work With Expat Money?

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it really like to work with me? That’s exactly what my colleague Marc Clair asked several of my clients and partners last month during my 4...

292: From IRA to International: Investing In Foreign Real Estate With Self-Directed IRAs

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you an American with an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) loaded with mutual funds, investing in the incredibly shaky foundation of the U.S. sto...

291: Unschooling: Learning Off The Beaten Path – Joshua Sheats

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the third and final installment of our three-part series, Joshua and I dive even deeper into the vast array of knowledge Joshua has acquired over t...

290: Worldschooling: Beyond The Three R’s – Joshua Sheats

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the second installment of our three-part series, where we discuss everything but finance, Joshua and I delve further into the subject of education ...

289: One Size Doesn't Fit All: Lessons From Homeschooling Five Children - Joshua Sheats

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Joshua Sheats. Joshua is an expert financial planner who teaches normal people how to seamlessly connect the science of financial p...

288: Update: Why I Don’t Take My Foot Off The Gas

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m going to provide an update on everything that’s been going on over the past few weeks. It culminated with my birthday party here in Pan...

287: Expat News: Canadian Exodus, Panama’s Visa Boom, and El Salvador’s Pricey Citizenship

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I want to introduce a new segment in the show, one that my team and I have been talking about internally for a while. It will be known for now ...

286: Untracked: The Role of Freedom Tech In Personal Security – Seth For Privacy

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seth for Privacy is a freedom maximalist and privacy advocate. He is the head of strategy and content for “Foundation Devices,” which builds Bitco...

285: Building Wealth In Paraguay's 2024 Real Estate Boom - Part Two

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second part of the presentation I put together with my friend Fernando about the incredible, under-the-radar opportunities for real estate...

284: Building Wealth In Paraguay’s 2024 Real Estate Boom - Part One

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a replay of a webinar I hosted about the incredible investment opportunities in Paraguay I uncovered on my recent trip to that off-the-radar S...

283: Panama Healthcare: Personal Case Study Report

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It has not been a great couple of weeks here for myself and my family, but I want to share this story with you because I think there is an excellent o...

282: Are We Heading Towards World War III? – Ron Paul

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am thrilled to welcome back Dr. Ron Paul. Dr. Paul is a former U.S. Congressman, ran for President three times, and is an accomplished author and sp...

281: Plan-B Insights: Evaluating Hungary’s Residency Potential – Laszlo Kiss

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I invited Laszlo back to the show to discuss the various new immigration programs that have recently come out of his home country of Hungary. Who bett...

280: Bulletproof Your Future: Comprehensive Plan-B Strategies For Global Citizens

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of the most important webinars I have put together, so I wanted to make sure all of my listeners got a chance to check it out if you didn’...

279: Doug Casey's Crystal Ball: Predictions for 2024 Unveiled

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is with my friend and mentor, the great Doug Casey. In this conversation, Doug polishes his crystal ball and gives his thoughts on what...

278: What's It Like To Live In A Free Private City? - Alex Ugorji

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Ugorji is an entrepreneur and educator interested in prosperity zones, breakaway civilizations, and disruptive technologies. He started the Cr...

277: Mikkel Unleashed: A Raw Take on Today’s Tumultuous World

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

276: Mikkel’s Travel Chronicles – Unforgettable Adventures

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This past year has been full of great opportunities to visit a bunch of new countries. Longtime listeners know how much I love travelling and explo...

275: Gold, Inflation and the Banking Crisis: The Outlook for 2024 – Peter Schiff

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Schiff is the CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Inc. This is a conversation that I was originally a part of this year’s ...

274: From Zero To Fluency: How To Master A Foreign Language – Benny Lewis

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Benny has been a nomadic polyglot for over 20 years. He speaks over ten languages, several at the fluency level. He runs the largest language blog in ...

273: Paraguay Tour Breakdown

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Paraguay is a new country for me and is the latest stop on my quest to try to tick off all of the countries in Central and South America. I saw all of...

272: Expat Exploration & Investors Tour Recap

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We recently had a great exploration and investors tour in Uruguay, and I want to give you an inside look at the kind of exploratory tours I do with my...

271: My Adventures Going To And From The Liberty In Our Lifetime Conference

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

270: The Future Of International Cities - Titus Gebel

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Titus Gebel, a German entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in International law. He is the inventor of the “Free Cities” concept and the f...

269: There’s Going To Be A Financial Reckoning – Addison Wiggin

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Addison Wiggin, an American writer, publisher, and filmmaker. He currently hosts The Wiggin Sessions, a YouTube show covering the f...

268: Azerbaijan Trip Report

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I bring you the final part of my four-part series discussing my experience travelling in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip....

267: Armenia Trip Report

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am bringing you part three of my series, breaking down my experience in each of the four countries I visited on my recent trip. I already disc...

266: Is Georgia A Good Plan B Location For Expats?

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I will deliver an in-depth report on my time spent in Georgia. This is part two of my series breaking down my experience in each of the four co...

265: Tips, Tricks, & Strategies For Moving Abroad With Your Family

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, as I recover from the incredibly successful second year of the Expat Money Summit, I'll be republishing an episode I did a cou...

264: How To Get A Backup Citizenship Or Residency

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since it's Summit week, and you really should be checking out the over 40 free presentations going on there, I am going to republish an episode today ...

263: How You Can Get A Turkish Passport

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I bring to you a personal report of a portion of my month-long trip that I just returned from. As we focus on my time in Turkey, I will include...

262: Three Things I Had To Overcome To Find Success

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Across several episodes, I have been trying to organize my thoughts regarding what I've been able to do over the last couple of decades to set myself ...

261: Preparing Your Investments For the Coming Recession – Rick Rule

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rick Rule is a legendary investor known for his expertise in natural resources, including agriculture, alternative energy, forestry, oil and gas, mini...

260: Zen and the Art of Individual Sovereignty - Laurence Easeman

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Laurence Easeman, a filmmaker and host of the “Eyes Wide Open” podcast. His mission is to empower others to know their rights, ...

259: Summit Preview

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I take a break from format to provide you with an in-depth update on this year’s Expat Money Summit, which is happening from October 2nd to th...

258: How To Underthrow The Government - Max Borders

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Max Borders, author of the book Underthrow: How Jefferson's Dangerous Idea Will Spark a New Revolution.  Max has been an outspo...

257: How To Not Lose All Your Money Trading - Johnny Profita

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny spent 15 years in finance managing a billion-dollar fixed-income portfolio before he quit his 9-5 job and abandoned his life in Chicago to purs...

256: Are Self Governing Cities Our Chance At Freedom? – Alex Voss

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Voss is the CFO of TIPOLIS, a company committed to becoming the creator, owner and operator of a global portfolio of international, autonomous ci...

255: CBI Shitstorm News

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to break from format a bit, as it has been a crazy week in the expat world, with a ton of news breaking that affects a number of po...

254: How To Assimilate To The Local Culture – Jim Lennertz

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Lennertz is an American-born entrepreneur and adventurer. Raised in a beach town during California's "Golden Age," he became a self-described "wel...

253: Where To Go If We Have World War III – Dave DeCamp

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

252: Spit In The Eye Of The Globalists – Tom Luongo

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

251: How To Cope When Your Country Goes Crazy – Antony Sammeroff

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

250: Celebrating Success: Key Takeaways from Expat Money’s Finest Discussions

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode celebrates 250 episodes of the Expat Money Show! I can’t believe some of the incredible people I’ve gotten to speak to doing...

249: How Safe Is Latin America - Ernie Baca

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

248: How To Build A Parallel System And Just Leave - Parallel Mike

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parallel Mike is an organic farmer, investor and host of the Parallel Systems Broadcast. Having spent most of his adult life in Britain while worki...

247: How To Defend Yourself From What Is Happening In The World

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

246: Beating Cancer in Mexico - Ernie Baca

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Ernie Baca, a retired law enforcement professional with a distinguished career spanning 30 years. During his tenure with the United S...

245: Fleeing The UK Lockdowns To Become A Sovereign Individual - Johnny HODL

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny HODL is a freedom advocate, podcast host, and digital nomad originally from the United Kingdom. In 2021 he decided to permanently leave the ...

244: Brazil Real Estate Deep Dive: Expert Q&A on Profitable Investments

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I will share a third and final portion of my recent webinar on Brazilian real estate featuring our question and answer section. ...

243: Brazilian Beachfront Real Estate With 12% Net Returns

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I will share part two of my recent webinar on Brazilian real estate. I had so many people who were interested in this concept th...

242: Navigating De-Dollarization: The Emergence of a BRICS Commodity-Backed Currency

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I am going to share a portion of this past weekend’s workshop on Brazil, in which I gave a presentation about the de-dollarisa...

241: Digital Defense: Josh Summers’ Strategies for Protecting Your Online Presence

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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, pu...

240: Ahead Of The Curve: Sam Rivello's Early Adventures In Digital Nomadism

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Sam Rivello, who left his home in Los Angeles, California in 2010 as a ‘life experiment’ to combine work and travel to see the ...

239: Safeguarding Wealth Beyond Borders: My Offshore Journey

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

238: Inside the Dragon’s Strategy: John Perkins on China’s Global Impact

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 pub...

237: A Different World: Jonathan Lockwood’s Mexican Relocation Amidst Global Madness

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ti...

236: Debunking Expat Myths: Mikkel Thorup Sets the Record Straight on The Tom Woods Show

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wan...

235: Panama’s Offshore Scene: A Deep Dive into Global Strategies

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am going to recap the last incredible week in Panama, beginning with a hugely informative conference for private clients and culminating in my...

234: Your Mexican Dream: Insights from My Latest Book on Moving

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I am going to do a "freedom read", a concept inspired by my friend Kevin Koskella on his Freedom Lovin' Podcast, where he would read sections o...

233: Outsmarting Spyware: Ramiro Romani’s Guide to Phone Security

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ramiro Romani is a technologist, activist, educator, and entrepreneur who dropped his corporate career to work on meaningful social movements. His com...

232: Starting from Scratch: Fundamental Insights into Immigration

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to go back to basics and ensure that everybody understands the terms we discussed so that you can make the right decision for yourself an...

231: The Hidden Tax Oasis: Jim Baker Reveals America’s Secret

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

James Baker is a Certified Public Accountant and international tax expert. He helps expats and foreign nationals grow their businesses and protect the...

230: Goldbacks: Jeremy Cordon’s Path to Monetary Stability

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Cordon has always had an interest in precious metals. On a whim, he quit a high-paying job to become one of the first full-time employees of th...

229: Schooling Abroad: Michael Strong’s Strategies for Expatriate Families

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Strong, my partner and co-founder of the Expat International School of Freedom & Entrepreneurship. His experience in the education system ...

228: Nicaragua as a Safe Haven: Exploring Residency Options

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk extensively about the country of Nicaragua and how you can get residency in the country. For those interested in making an inv...

227: Unvaccinated? Discover Countries Respecting Your Choice with George Della Pietra

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George Della Pietra is the Founder of the SafeBlood Donation. For over 20 years, George has been in the medical field of studies, focusing on naturopa...

226: Continuing the Journey: Fresh Insights from My Global Travels

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m going to share with you my recent interview on an excellent podcast called Winging It Travel Podcast with James Hammond. I had a great exp...

225: How I Plan Out My Life And Guarantee Success – Part 2

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, we will continue on from last week's episode, where I walk you through how I plan out my life from January 1st onwards ...

224: How I Plan Out My Life And Guarantee Success – Part 1

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, I will walk you through how I plan out my life from January 1st onwards to guarantee my success as a business owner and...

223: Fortifying Your Digital Fortress: Top Privacy and Security Tips for Expats

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’ve compiled the best episodes on Privacy & Secrecy. We chat with Gabriel Custodiet, Terry Tillaart, Sean Aranda, and Tobias Ruck. ...

222: Innovative Living: How Expats Benefit from Special Economic Zones and Private Cities

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had some really amazing guests this year, and I wanted to share with you some great excerpts from some of the episodes, kind of like a recap f...

221: The Future Unveiled: Ron Paul Shares His Global Predictions

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Congressman Dr. Ron Paul. Author, activist, physician and retired politician. Dr. Paul has had an incredible career, beginning i...

220: Marc Faber – Buying Asian Investments & Currencies On The Cheap

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Marc Faber, Editor and Publisher of the ‘’Gloom, Boom & Doom Report.’’ Born in Zurich, Switz...

219: Far from Home: Handling the Death of Loved Ones as an Expat

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I want to discuss a topic I have never talked about before on the show, it is not a happy topic, but I believe it is an important top...

218: Powering the Future: Nick Giambruno on Energy and Bitcoin

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Giambruno is a renowned speculator and international investor. He's the Founder of The Financial Underground and Editor in Chief of its premium i...

217: Guarding Your Digital Footprint: Privacy Tips from Terry Tillaart

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Terry Tillaart is a proponent of private, decentralized, sound money, a crypto enthusiast, a privacy advocate and a regular speaker at international f...

216: Rediscover Freedom: Marc Clair’s Mexican Adventure Revisited

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 str...

215: The Countdown Begins: Exciting Updates & Summit Sneak Peek

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, I want to update you, my faithful listeners, on what you can expect from the Expat Money Summit that starts next Monday...

214: Patri Friedman’s Legal Strategies for Ultimate Freedom

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

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

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ken has been a client of mine for around five years straight I would say. I have helped him and his beautiful family with many things in the expat spa...

212: Enelin Toneva’s Blueprint for Remote Earnings via Affiliate Marketing

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enelin Toneva has been working remotely since 2015. In that time, she has visited 40+ countries, led teams from 5 to 150 people and founded a coworkin...

211: Discover Honduras: A Roadmap for Aspiring Expats

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, I would like to share a really great webinar that I did with my friend Patrick Hiebert from EcoVillages.Life. The webin...

210: Unlocking Economic Zones: Thibault Serlet’s Masterclass

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thibault Serlet is the Director of Research at the Adrianople Group, a business intelligence firm that focuses on Special Economic Zones and master-pl...

209: Nomad Mastery: Kristin Wilson’s Guide to Long-Term Travel

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Kristin Wilson, known by her YouTube name, Traveling With Kristin, and is an expert on living the digital nomad lifestyle.  Kri...

208: Angela’s New Latitude: Trading USA Comfort for Panama Charm

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, Angela from Texas is next in our series of bonus episodes.  Angela was unhappy with the current government situatio...

207: Keith & Yvette’s New Chapter: Arizona to Panama Adventure

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, Keith & Yvette from Arizona are next in our series of bonus episodes. Keith & Yvette began this journey many...

206: From Snow to Sun: Mike & Ivy’s Canadian-Turkish Tale

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, Mike & Ivy from Canada are next in our series of bonus episodes. Mike and Ivy share their experience of what an ...

205: A Californian in Brazil: Travis’ Expat Experience

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show, Travis from the USA is next in our series of bonus episodes. We talked to Travis about his experience of leaving the US...

204: New Beginnings: Joe & Stacey’s Journey from Texas to Panama

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Expat Money Show, we will be doing a bonus episode. I have never done this before, and I thought it was such a cool idea. We're going ...

203: How To Use Points To Travel The World For (Almost) Free – Trevor Wright

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Wright started his company in 2014 called Mile Method, a 1-on-1 service that helps Americans travel anywhere in the world for almost free by ea...

202: The Startup City Concept: Francisco Litvay’s Insights

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Francisco Litvay is the Co-founder of Settee, an internationalization company. At age 17, he moved from Brazil and, at 21, became a digital nomad, hav...

201: Sustainable Living: How Agroforestry Investment Secures Residency

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Expat Money Show we're going to republish a webinar presentation that I did a few days ago with my friends Ally and Patrick from EcoVilla...