Dateline: León, Nicaragua Granada is a bustling university town with a charming town square and an ongoing rush of tourists. After Nicaraguan independence, the university elites...
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Dateline: Managua, Nicaragua I just got what could be one of the most insulting emails of my life. Like you, I spent years trapped in the notion that I should keep everything I...
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The curse of economic isolation: how governments forget history
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How to Get South Korean Residence and Citizenship
Last Updated: April 26th, 2022 Dateline: Seoul, South Korea Which is the best Asian citizenship in the world? While we don’t talk about South Korea a lot, South Korean...
Top 10 Countries for Medical Tourism and Overseas Healthcare
Medical procedures are a fact of life. Whether answering a medical emergency or resolving a more elective desire, many of us know someone – a family member, a friend, a...
Is your business government-proof? How to not lose your investment
Dateline: Taipei, Taiwan Stepping off of the flight from Manila to Taipei was like being transported to another world. In addition to being much colder here, the culture is - of...
How to Buy Gold… And Why to Avoid US Gold Coins
Dateline: Davao, Philippines Today, Butuan - located on the other side of the island of Mindanao - is just another third-tier city in the Philippines. However, long before the...
Loss of nationality: How to lose your citizenship
Dateline: Cebu, Philippines With all of the madness coming out of western governments today, it's increasingly common for even the most benign critics of the state to ask "can I...
Invest in Agriculture in Philippines without Getting Dirty
Dateline: Manila, Philippines As central banks continue to push the “Copy” button on their printers, and the world population continues to grow, we’ve become a bigger fan of...
Want to Set Up A Singapore Company? Here’s Your Full Guide
Dateline: Singapore As a contrarian entrepreneur and investor, I like to zig where others zag. Especially in lower-end businesses, many just follow the herd mentality and don't...
High taxes, government inefficiency, and the Four Minute Mile Effect
Dateline: Singapore Westerners have been taught from day one that high taxes and government inefficiency are simply the "price we pay for civilization". If you believe that,...
How to avoid the coming global wealth tax
Dateline: Singapore While Singapore isn’t exactly my cup of tea as a permanent residence, it’s always a pleasure arriving here for business. I flew to Singapore from Indonesia...
Find The Best Business Idea and Start a Business Overseas
Dateline: Jakarta, Indonesia I had planned to stay in Jakarta for most of December before darting over to spend Christmas in the Philippines with some business contacts....
10 Countries with the Fastest Internet in the World
Last updated February 10, 2021 Dateline: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia In this day and age, having fast internet is a necessity. Whether you’re a serious location independent...
Living in Indonesia: Jakarta’s cheap cost of living
Dateline: Jakarta, Indonesia I have friends who, despite my commandment to never live or do business there, still live in Southern California. I lived there myself for seven...
Chinese Flying Money: don’t make this funny money mistake
Dateline: Jakarta, Indonesia The cafe scene here in Jakarta is quite something. Like many cities in Asia, some of the best casual and upscale dining is done in shopping malls. As...
How to hire a virtual assistant: 3 tips to increase productivity
Dateline: Jakarta, Indonesia I was talking to some locals here over the weekend, and we got to discussing the cost of doing business here in Jakarta. As it turns out, doing...
