At the tail end of 2017, I renounced my US citizenship. This is not a topic that I had planned to discuss. But I felt that you deserved to hear about a decision this big. As...
The 7 Most Affordable Cities in Europe for Cheap Luxury Living
Many of the people we help aren’t necessarily looking to move or even spend time in places like Laos or Lesotho. They don’t want to live in the United States, Canada, or...
The Largest Value Banknotes in the World
Even if you appreciate the value of holding cash, you probably don't like the idea of carrying around a brick of currency worth a few hundred bucks. In that case, you will...
How to Get the Philippines SRRV Residency for $1,500
Several years ago, I visited the island of Palawan in the Philippines looking for opportunities in the outer regions of the country. I arrived at the Puerto Princesa airport...
Tax Strategies for Filing Taxes When Married to a Non-US Citizen
For most people who meet the love of their life overseas, taxes are probably the last thing on their minds. But Nomad Capitalists are not most people. You already know...
Citizenship-Based Taxation: Who’s Tried it and Why the US Can’t Quit
The tax reform talks that happened a few years ago had a lot of folks hoping for a long-overdue change to the United States’ basis of taxation. For the first time in almost a...
The Nomad Guide to Living in Mexico City
Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia I just arrived back in Tbilisi for the holidays after enjoying some time in Latin America. The Latin world is not my top choice for travel, but I enjoy...
Remote Working 101: How To Build a Location Independent Team
Last Updated July 27, 2020 Dateline: Tbilisi, Georgia Going into 2017, I decided that the Nomad Capitalist theme for the year would be “home.” Thanks to that focus, 2017 was a...
Revolut Card Review – Pros and Cons for International Travel
It is an exciting time to live an international life. With the growing population of world travelers, companies have responded with greater effort to serve travelers in the...
The 14 Easiest and Cheapest Second Residencies in the EU
We have a friend, Tim. He’s originally from the United Kingdom but had just completed his PhD in the Netherlands. While there, he met his girlfriend of two years, who is...
The 10 Most Gay-Friendly Countries for Gay and LGBT Nomads
This article was written by Nomad Capitalist contributor, Brian Greco, an experienced gay traveler, cultural explorer and free-market advocate. Going out and seeing the world —...
8 Countries Where You Can Become President With a Second Passport
Dateline: Bógota, Colombia Being a permanent resident of a country generally conveys many, if not all, of the benefits of citizenship, with the only exceptions being the right to...
The 10 Most Expensive Cities for Expat Living
This article discusses the ten most expensive cities in the world for expat living. Not all expats crave affordability and modest living. Some want all the nice things in life no...
The 10 Safest Cities for Female Travelers and Expats
This article discusses the ten safest cities for nomads and expats where they can live, work, or invest without worrying about their safety. We have found that there are many...
Investing Overseas: 13 Countries That Require a Foreign Business Partner
Dateline: Merida, Mexico While in Laos several years ago, a contact of mine there informed me of the socialist government’s tendency to get involved in certain investments within...
The Full Nomad Guide to Living in Bali, Indonesia
Dateline: Porto, Portugal ''You don't choose Bali, Bali chooses you.'' You will hear this phrase from locals and tourists as soon as you set foot on the island. After three...
Why It Took Me SO LONG to Get a Second Passport
Dateline: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal Pull up a chair. It’s story time. This is the story of how I got a second passport. More importantly, this is the story of why it took me as...
Non-US Citizens: How to Avoid Becoming a US Tax Resident
To illustrate the implications of becoming a permanent or tax resident of the United States and why proper planning is essential, let's look at the example of one of our Nomad...
The Trifecta: How to Travel Less as a Tax-Free Nomad
Last Updated: July 22, 2020 Dateline: Merida, Mexico Let’s talk about the Trifecta Strategy. This is a lifestyle that I created after years of traveling around the world. ...
The Schengen Area and Visa Free Travel for Nomads: How Does it Work?
Dateline: Bogota, Colombia Europe is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations on the globe. Among the people I work with, it is also one of the most sought-after...
