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Listen "079: A Year in Review: Insights and Reflections – Mikkel Thorup"
Episode Synopsis
Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show interviews himself. Truly it is nice to hear what’s been going on in the life of an expat living in the Middle East. The changes over the past 6 months, and what’s ahead for the next 6 months.
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WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
79 Weeks of Broadcasting: Weekly podcast every Friday, personal and growth-intensive experience, cross-pollination of audiences.
Past Guests: Cooperation over competition with notable guests like Doug Casey, Richard Maybury, and John Perkins. Emphasis on lifelong lessons and building friendships.
EMS Pulse Daily Newsletter: Daily newsletter for 300 days straight, offers "15 Global Strategies to Protect Your Wealth" as a bonus, commitment to consistency and reliability.
Thailand: Initial choice for relocation, benefits and pitfalls discussed.
Malaysia and Korea: Considered but ultimately not chosen, Korea's potential eased by wife's language skills.
Philippines or China: Considered as relocation options.
Colombia or Argentina: Western relocation options considered.
Panama: Final choice, benefits include 'Friendly Nations Visa' for easy immigration and residency, Mikkel can sponsor his Chinese wife, five-year path to citizenship and a new passport.
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CONCLUSION
It is always fun to tell my story. My story of the Expat Money Show and how I came to work with Escape Artist. I can’t wait for episode 100, by then my family and I will be settled in Panama and my podcast will have grown exponentially.
Mentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverThe Colombia Investment TourThis year, I’m taking a private group to Medellín—Colombia’s most exciting city for offshore opportunity. We’ll dive deep into banking, real estate, and asset protection with Colombia’s top experts. We’ll tour high-growth developments, visit a private reforestation project, and get boots-on-the-ground access to one of Latin America’s fastest-rising economies. This is serious intel—and serious opportunity. Want in? Go to ExpatMoney.com/Colombia. Colombia Tour Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
.
WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:
79 Weeks of Broadcasting: Weekly podcast every Friday, personal and growth-intensive experience, cross-pollination of audiences.
Past Guests: Cooperation over competition with notable guests like Doug Casey, Richard Maybury, and John Perkins. Emphasis on lifelong lessons and building friendships.
EMS Pulse Daily Newsletter: Daily newsletter for 300 days straight, offers "15 Global Strategies to Protect Your Wealth" as a bonus, commitment to consistency and reliability.
Thailand: Initial choice for relocation, benefits and pitfalls discussed.
Malaysia and Korea: Considered but ultimately not chosen, Korea's potential eased by wife's language skills.
Philippines or China: Considered as relocation options.
Colombia or Argentina: Western relocation options considered.
Panama: Final choice, benefits include 'Friendly Nations Visa' for easy immigration and residency, Mikkel can sponsor his Chinese wife, five-year path to citizenship and a new passport.
SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER
If you’d been receiving the EMS Pulse newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times, you would have already read the basics of today's story! Sign up now, and you’ll also receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”
CONCLUSION
It is always fun to tell my story. My story of the Expat Money Show and how I came to work with Escape Artist. I can’t wait for episode 100, by then my family and I will be settled in Panama and my podcast will have grown exponentially.
Mentioned in this episode:Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/goldOffshore Gold & SilverThe Colombia Investment TourThis year, I’m taking a private group to Medellín—Colombia’s most exciting city for offshore opportunity. We’ll dive deep into banking, real estate, and asset protection with Colombia’s top experts. We’ll tour high-growth developments, visit a private reforestation project, and get boots-on-the-ground access to one of Latin America’s fastest-rising economies. This is serious intel—and serious opportunity. Want in? Go to ExpatMoney.com/Colombia. Colombia Tour Nov 30 - Dec 6, 2025Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch ItFiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
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