Dateline: Johor Bahru, Malaysia I’ve always been fascinated by the concept of borders. Growing up on the United States, we learned early on about The Land of the Free’s only two...
Waiting to expatriate? You’ll never get permission
Reporting from: Bangkok, Thailand I've never much been a fan of literature. To me, if it didn't actually happen, I don't care much to read about it. It's the same type-A mindset...
Is the Cambodia second passport a scam?
Dateline: Siem Reap, Cambodia In Khmer, Siem Reap literally means "Siam defeated". It's an old tribute to the great expansion of the Khmer Empire, which covered most of...
Expat entrepreneurs and venture capital in Vietnam
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Like most entrepreneurs, I still remember exiting my first business. I got what was, at the time, a lot of money for me. While I...
Are Taxes the Price We Pay for Civilization?
Last updated October 15, 2020 Dateline: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam US Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. claimed: “Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized...
How cheap is the cost of living in Vietnam for expats?
Reporting from: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam It must have been my lucky day. But I'm not a thief, so I left empty-handed. Walking down one of the main streets in Ho Chi Minh City's...
No Currency Restrictions or Reports in Hong Kong
Dateline: Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal Update 2020: This article was originally written in 2013 when I first began traveling and exploring offshore options around the world. To...
Is everything the financial media says wrong?
Reporting from: 37,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean It’s been a busy day of flying. I’m now relaxing in the new 787 Dreamliner on our twelve-hour flight from Denver to Narita...
“American Exceptionalism” and other lies about economic freedom
I talk a lot about how silly I find the concept of "American Exceptionalism". The idea that one country is inherently superior to any other is an odd and disturbing concept to...
The five best island countries with no income tax
Last updated June 10, 2021 Looking for total tax freedom and a taste of island life to go with it? These island nations not only provide gorgeous scenery; they’re perfectly happy...
No economic freedom… and a jail sentence in Brunei
Reporting from: Bandar Sari Begawan, Brunei I could be locked up for writing this. It’s important to realize that low taxation are just one element of economic freedom. The...
Top 5 countries with the most millionaires per capita
Which country has the most millionaires per capita? If you said the United States, you'd be wrong. In fact, the United States doesn't appear on the list of most millionaires per...
How governments use safe words to steal your bank account
Just like American politicans crying wolf, politicians around have world have a favorite word when the going gets tough. No, it's not "just" or "ask" like the northern Europeans...
Cyprus Bank Account Holders Are Now Waiting… Thanks, EU
Have you ever noticed while on board a flight that delays in pushing back from the gate or reaching the runway are always fifteen minutes? I'm convinced that fifteen to twenty...
Nomad Lifestyle Design
LIFESTYLE DESIGNTake control of your life, your freedom, your finances, and your opportunities with lifestyle design.What does your perfect day look like? What about your perfect...
Second Passport – How to Get a Second Citizenship
SECOND CITIZENSHIPBecome a dual citizen and get a second passport. Expand your financial and lifestyle options.Are you a high-net-worth individual? Then you are probably...
How population trends will shape emerging and frontier markets
For me, the vastly changing world economy is so obvious. That's why we focus on global megatrends that explain just how the future will play out. This century will see a powerful...
