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The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

In this show, we discuss passports, Plan-B residencies, geopolitics, offshore gold vaults, foreign real estate, wealth protection, international banking, alternative assets, and other topics from the internationalization and expat space that you won"t find anywhere else! SUBSCRIBE TODAY IN YOUR PODCAST APP. 💻 Visit our Website: https://ExpatMoney.com

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403: The UAE: Why I Left a Country I Loved

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/04/08

Geopolitical risk in the Middle East is back in the spotlight, and for many people, it’s raising deeper questions about stability, long-term planning, and where to build a life. Recent events have forced a conversation that most prefer to ignore: what happens when you’re living in a region exposed to conflicts far beyond your control?In today’s episode, I share a personal story about why I chose to leave the UAE after nearly a decade, despite genuinely loving the country. I break down how that

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52:01

402: Brazil: The Beachfront Boom You’ll Regret...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/04/02

Brazil’s Northeast is quickly becoming one of the most compelling real estate opportunities in the world, and today, we continue to build on yesterday’s episode with a deeper dive into the region.In today’s episode, I sat down again with Michael Kruger to answer the biggest questions from our community and go deeper into the practical side of this opportunity. If you listened to yesterday’s episode and wanted more clarity before taking the next step, this is where we cover it. IN TODAY’S

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58:15

401: Brazil: The Beachfront Boom You’ll Regret...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/04/01

Brazil is one of the few countries with a massive, self-sustaining economy. powered by a population of over 200 million, one region in particular continues to stand out. In the Northeast, growth is now outpacing the national average, driving demand for higher-quality beachfront living that still hasn’t been fully met.In today’s episode, I’m joined by our trusted partner in Brazil, Michael Kruger, to break down what’s happening on the ground and how this shift is creating a new type of opportunity

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46:06

400: Trump’s New Doctrine Could Reshape the Americas...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/03/25

The U.S. under Donald Trump has been redrawing its map of allies in Latin America…and not every country has made the cut. At the recent Shield of the Americas Summit, representatives from 12 Latin American countries, handpicked by U.S. President Donald Trump, convened to discuss joint security and anti-cartel operations. In today’s episode, I recap the summit and discuss the implications for expats and investors across the region. I’ll dive into where political capital is currently flowing, and how

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38:21

399: War in Iran, Violence in Mexico & Freedom in Panama

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/03/18

From the war in Iran to rumblings of the U.S. “taking” Cuba, it’s been an eventful few weeks in the geopolitical world, to say the least. With the world feeling more chaotic than ever, a group of freedom-seekers came together for our second annual Wealth, Freedom & Passports Conference here in Panama City.In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I recap the weekend that was while also taking a look at some of the geopolitical events that coincided with it. From war in the Middle East to

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32:52

398: Ecuador: Can One Man Lead A Nation Into A New Era?

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/03/11

For a time, Ecuador was one of South America’s most attractive expat destinations; low cost of living, a great climate, a dollarized economy and straightforward residency pathways.….then crime exploded, and Ecuador stopped feeling like a country with expat upside… Until Daniel Noboa stepped in. In today’s episode, I break down one of the most important political shifts happening in Latin America right now: Ecuador under President Daniel Noboa. The country is not “fixed,” but the trajectory

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44:44

397: Paraguay’s Inflection Point: 2 Decades Of...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/03/04

Some countries are peaking… others are just getting started. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a conversation that I recorded during one of my recent Paraguay Exploration & Investment Tours, where I sat down with Gerold Pankl to talk about what he’s seeing after nearly two decades of living, investing, and building in Paraguay as a foreigner. Gerold first arrived in Paraguay through agricultural investment work almost 20 years ago and never left. Together, Gerold and I dig into why Paraguay has

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56:54

396: Paraguay: Where Capital is Clustering & Fortunes...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/02/26

In today's episode, we pick up where we left off with my friend and business partner, Fernando de Cevallos, for a live Q&A session about the transformation happening inside Paraguay’s most important region. This discussion followed the special live presentation we hosted for hundreds of members of the Expat Money Community. We cover everything from expected net returns and capital appreciation expectations to the development timeline… and, of course, we discuss the ownership benefits that

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01:21:21

395: Paraguay: Where Capital Is Clustering & Fortunes...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/02/25

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Fernando de Cevallos, my friend and business partner, and one of the key people behind a decade-plus development surge in one of the country’s most strategic regions. He’s been in the middle of the transformation while everyone else was busy “discovering” it after the fact… and now he’s rolling out a project in Paraguay that doesn’t look anything like what’d you’d expect in the “developing world”. If you didn’t know where it was, you’d swear you were looking at

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12:08

394: Panama City’s Crypto-Friendly Mayor: The Mayer...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/02/18

Most politicians talk about reform, but there are very few who actually pick up a shovel and start filling potholes themselves. And in the case of Panama City’s Mayor, Mayer Mizrachi, he’s done exactly that. In today’s episode, I’ll share with you the story of Panama City’s young, savvy, crypto-friendly Mayor. He’s no career politician, not by a longshot. He’s a tech entrepreneur and a former political prisoner. Now, he’s reshaping one of Latin America’s most strategic capital cities with a

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31:16

393: Panama: Why Timing Matters More Than Ever for...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/02/11

Many people falsely assume residency programs will be there when they’re “ready.” In reality, these programs are always evolving: investment thresholds rise, processes become more complicated, and what was once straightforward becomes harder and more expensive to achieve the same outcome. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down why Panama is seeing a surge of serious interest right now, what we learned from our recent Fly’n Buy tours, and exactly how the Qualified Investor Visa

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01:05:04

392: Cuba: Inside the The Communist Kabuki Theatre –...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/02/04

After the fall of Maduro in Venezuela, the next question on the mind of many is, “Is Cuba next?” In today’s episode, I’m joined by Mailyn Salabarria, a Cuban refugee who left the island as an adult to rebuild her life in the United States. Mailyn and I discuss what the upheaval in Venezuela could mean for Cuba, how the regime maintains power, and what it would take to rebuild a post-Communist Cuba. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE Listen in as Mailyn shares her personal story of what life was really

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30:55

391: Davos: What Trump And Carney’s Speeches Really Mean

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/01/28

The annual gathering of global elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos is usually an easy skip. It typically features a parade of bureaucrats and technocrats, both elected and unelected, proudly touting their plans for “managing the world.” But this year, there were a couple of particularly interesting speeches from two world leaders who stand in stark opposition to one another. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down the Davos speeches from U.S. President Donald Trump and

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22:33

390: Trump’s Greenland Push And A Shifting World Order

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/01/21

Trump has once again brought the subject of the U.S. acquiring Greenland to the forefront and is being louder than ever about its necessity. What once seemed like a joke of a headline is now being seriously entertained as a potential political reality. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, what it signals about Europe's direction, and how it fits into a broader repositioning of the geopolitical order. We also touch on a few other stories in

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55:16

389: Colombia: The Reality You Won’t See In The...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/01/14

Colombia has spent decades being defined by headlines that no longer reflect reality, which shapes how most people see the country. But the moment you set foot there, you realize it is a completely different story.In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I recap our recent Colombia exploration and investment tour. We dive into what it is really like in the booming city of Medellín and the deeper lessons you can only learn by spending time with people and communities in real life. If you have

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35:32

388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2026/01/07

For decades, Venezuela has been ravaged by socialism and the rule of strongmen like Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro. It is a country that has watched its most capable citizens flee for more than a decade. But after the shocking capture and arrest of Nicolás Maduro, as you can imagine, I’ve been getting questions left and right from the Expat Money community about the situation in Venezuela. In today’s episode, my co-host Marc Clair and I break down what this arrest means for international law and

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44:26

387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2025/12/31

Longtime listeners of this podcast know that I have been talking about Latin America as the last real bastion of freedom for years. And the recent political shift away from its socialist past is clear evidence of this. In today’s episode, we take a look back at the highlights from the past year’s discussions of Latin America’s rising trend of freedom-oriented leaders like Javier Milei, Santiago Peña, Nayib Bukele, Jose Raúl Mulino, and more. You’ll see the clear evidence of what I’ve been shouting

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55:58

386: Building A 100-Year Family Legacy In A Chaotic...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2025/12/24

Most people plan for retirement. Some plan for their children. Almost no one plans for the next 100 years.In today’s episode, I’m joined by my colleague Marc Clair to discuss our recent Family Legacy Mastermind in St. Kitts. We dive into 100-year thinking, dynastic structures, and preparing heirs to receive wealth—plus a few recent travel stories along the way. Enjoy! IN TODAY’S EPISODE Listen in to hear why I describe the airport in Miami as the “seventh layer of hell”Find out why I reject the

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01:18:56

385: How to Become Competent, Confident & Dangerous –...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2025/12/17

The conventional path for young men is breaking down. College is more expensive than ever, jobs are disappearing faster than degrees can keep up, and an entire generation is being pushed into debt, confusion, and dependence before they’ve even had a chance to build real-world skills. More parents and young men are starting to ask a hard question: “If this system is failing, what actually works?”In today’s episode, I am joined by entrepreneur, rancher, and author Matt Smith to discuss The

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35:42

384: Panama’s Adult in the Room: President José Raúl...

The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup ·

2025/12/10

Panama finally has an adult in the room. Under President José Raúl Mulino, the country is shifting away from drama-driven politics and toward competence, discipline, and steady governance. While much of the world sinks deeper into dysfunction, Panama is choosing a path grounded in seriousness and long-term stability.In today’s episode, I break down what Mulino’s leadership means for the country’s future and why it matters for anyone building a serious Plan-B. If you want a clear understanding of

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