Dubai is known for being the ultimate expat hotspot, with outsiders making up over 80% of the city’s population. But why exactly is it so popular? For many, the most...
Swiss Banks: The Ultimate Guide
If you ask someone on the street about offshore banking, chances are, their mind will go directly to Switzerland. The land of chocolate and cheese, lakes and mountains, and...
Offshore Trusts: The Ultimate Guide
Dateline: Bogota, Colombia A friend of mine received a postcard in the mail the other day. It didn’t come with a beautiful picture of the beach or a panoramic view of a bustling...
The Pros and Cons of Renouncing US Citizenship
There’s something romantic about the idea of stepping off a plane (or boat, depending on your preferences) and into a brave new world. While most of us have taken a holiday or...
The Best Co-Working Spaces in Australia
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia There are so many reasons to love Australia. For years, the Land Down Under has been drawing folks to its coasts. Today, it is the eleventh largest...
Nomad Beach Index 2024
NOMAD BEACH INDEXDiscover the world’s best beaches for 2024. The Nomad Beach Index was designed to highlight the best beaches in the world on the basis of not just beauty but...
Investing in Myanmar: The Ultimate Guide
I have been interested in Myanmar as an investment frontier for some time, but it was not until recently that I reached out to experts working and investing in the country to...
How to Get a Malaysia MM2H Visa: The Ultimate Guide
Last Updated May 18, 2022 Disclaimer: After the Malaysian government suspended the MM2H program suddenly in July 2020, Malaysia’s Home Ministry Secretary-General reopened the...
Panama-Friendly Nations Visa: Read The Ultimate Guide
Update May 2021: The last day to apply for the Panama Friendly Nations Visa is August 1, 2021, at which time the program will be closed. It will be replaced with a $300,000...
Portugal Golden Visa 2025: Benefits, Eligibility, and Application Process
For over a decade, the Portugal Golden Visa has been an appealing option for American investors who want to live abroad and leverage the freedom of moving between the EU’s 27...
Form I-407: How to Relinquish Your Green Card
This article discusses Form I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status), its filing process, and the consequences of filing it. We will also discuss some...
Can You Get Out of Student Loans by Moving Abroad?
America has a student loan crisis. According to the Fed, at the end of 2022, student loan debt in the US stood at $1.6 trillion. Even with President Biden’s student loan...
A List of the World’s Best Mailbox Forwarding Services
Last Updated: October 6, 2021 One of the most frustrating things for a digital nomad or perpetual traveler is figuring out how to receive your mail. Many people who are...
FBAR Form Filing & Due Dates: The Ultimate Guide
FBAR is an acronym commonly used to refer to FinCEN Form 114, “Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.” When filing FBAR, you need to make sure that you get everything...
Myths about Giving Up American Citizenship
This article dispels the most common myths about giving up American citizenship and the importance of transparency in the realm of going offshore and internationalizing your...
The 6 Cheapest Cities in North America for Nomads
This article lists the six cheapest cities in North America for digital nomads. The cities have been chosen based on their cost of living, accessibility, taxes, sense of...
The 6 Cheapest Cities in Asia for Nomads
If you're searching for the top up-and-coming region for investors, entrepreneurs and digital nomads, look no further than Asia. The region is full of thriving investment and...
How to Get US Citizenship: The Ultimate Guide
Throughout its history, the United States has attracted immigrants from all over the world seeking a better life. The US is, after all, a large and diverse country with plenty of...
How to Get Citizenship Through Military Service
Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia As you can probably tell by reading my blog, I'm a citizenship geek. The other day, I was in an embassy to give a visa interview, and they asked...
US FEIE: How the Bona Fide Residence Test Works
Last Updated August 14, 2020 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia If you're a US citizen looking to legally reduce your tax burden, chances are you've considered pursuing the Foreign...