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09 Apr
Peaceful black sand beach in Panama with ocean waves, lush jungle, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky

The Smartest Thing You Can Do

Easter Sunday found me where you don’t usually find me… in church. As the world teetered on the brink of all-out-war it seemed a fitting time to get reacquainted with the big guy seeing as it was looking increasingly likely we were all going to get a one-way ticket to meet our maker sooner than […]

16 Feb
The iconic Caryatid Porch of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, representing the timeless heritage and appeal of living in the birthplace of democracy.

Residency Options In Greece

Greece is a culturally fascinating place—the cradle of Western civilization with foundational concepts like democracy, western philosophy, political science, and literature originating here. Sites of cultural and historical importance, some dating back thousands of years, are found all over the country, making Greece a must-visit for history buffs. Greek’s worldwide influence is hugely down to […]

27 Jan
Aurora borealis on the Lofoten islands, Norway. Green northern lights above mountains.

Escape From Chaos

Last week thousands of Norwegians woke up to letters from the military informing them that their homes, cars, boats, and machinery may be requisitioned in the event of war. Talk about a rude awakening. For many of the 13,500 residents, the letters were nothing new. In fact, around two-thirds of them had heard it all […]

04 Sep
White Temple Chiang Rai Thailand, Wat Rong Khun, aka The White Temple, in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

3 Digital Nomad Hotspots

In 2020, Barbados introduced its Welcome Stamp, a visa which permits remote workers a one-year stay in the country provided they earn a foreign sourced annual income of at least $50,000. A few months later, Estonia introduced its digital nomad visa. At launch, the visa required holders to have a monthly foreign sourced income of […]

05 Dec
Aerial view of Lofoten, an archipelago in the county of Nordland, Norway.

A Real Life “Atlas Shrugged”

Last month, the co-founder of crypto start-up Dune Analytics, Frederik Haga, posted on X about his experiences of trying to build a tech company in his home country, Norway. Haga spent two years trying to get things off the ground with little money and almost a year without drawing a salary. Finally, things began to [...]
11 Nov
View over the old town of Porto, Portugal with the cathedral and colorful buildings

The Truth About Portugal

Since the pandemic, Americans have flocked to Portugal in record numbers. From 2017 to 2022, the number of Americans living in Portugal increased by 239%, reaching almost 10,000 people. Portugal is having a moment in the sun in terms of its popularity among U.S. expats, and it’s understandable why so many are falling for this [...]
31 Oct
The 25th April Bridge (Ponte 25 de Abril) in Lisbon, Portugal.

Portugal Versus Panama

As regular readers will know, Kathleen and I divide much of our time between Panama and Paris. A little over a week ago, we repositioned from the Old World to the New once more. As we bid farewell to Paris, I was reminded how many Americans often dismiss Europe for offshore, lifestyle, and investment options, [...]
22 Oct
Casco Viejo is the historical part of Panama City, Panama

Home From Home

Today, Lief and I are on our way back to Panama. When the kids were young, these repositioning events involved a dozen checked bags and innumerable carry-ons. Now Lief and I transition from home base to home base with a single suitcase each and our laptops. Each move is both exciting and sentimental. We look [...]
07 Oct
Park with monument Vasco Nunez de Balboa in Panama City, Panama

5 Residency Options In Panama

You know I’ve been bullish on Panama for years. Long-term, Panama will be one of the main global business hubs, competing with Singapore and Dubai… All in all, Panama is a country where you should consider “planting a flag.” Panama uses the U.S. dollar, so you won’t get any currency diversification, but for many people [...]
12 Aug
anorama with a aerial top view as perspective of the Sumilon island beach landing near Oslob, Cebu, Philippines

Easy Residency

One-third of Americans would like to move out of the United States, according to a recent poll. This means that a staggering number of people—about 111 million—are now onboard with an idea that was considered unusual, even contrarian, just a few years ago. For any among the 111 million who are serious about moving overseas, [...]