Mikkel Thorup

Mikkel Thorup is the world’s most sought-after expat consultant. He focuses on helping high-net-worth private clients to legally mitigate tax liabilities, obtain a second residency and citizenship, and assemble a portfolio of foreign investments including international real estate, timber plantations, agricultural land and other hard-money tangible assets. Mikkel is the Founder and CEO at Expat Money®, a private consulting firm started in 2017. He hosts the popular weekly podcast, the Expat Money Show, and wrote the definitive #1-Best Selling book Expat Secrets - How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas And Make Giant Piles Of Money, and his second book: Expats Guide On Moving To Mexico.

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The 6 Safest Countries In Asia

Mikkel Thorup: February 06, 2026

Asia is one of the most fascinating regions in the world for travel, offering an extraordinary mix of cultures, histories, and landscapes. From modern global cities to long-standing traditions shaped over centuries, the continent gives you an...

Expat Destinations

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Costa Rica Locks In Right-Wing Rule With Laura Fernández

Mikkel Thorup: February 09, 2026

The presidential elections held in Costa Rica on February 1, 2026, provided another example of the electoral consolidation of right-wing politics in...

Geopolitics

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How Expensive Is It To Live In Colombia?

Mikkel Thorup: February 04, 2026

Colombia inspires many thoughts and feelings. Some think of global pop icons like Shakira, J. Balvin, and Karol G. Others are drawn to the magical...

Expat Destinations

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What Makes A Country Expat-Friendly?

Mikkel Thorup: January 30, 2026

Most people start thinking about moving abroad by asking the wrong kind of question. They ask which country is best for expats, as if there’s some...

Expat Destinations

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Latin America’s Right Turn: The Post-Socialist Era Begins

Mikkel Thorup: January 30, 2026

Across Latin America, people are replacing socialist governments with leaders who promise security, order, economic recovery, and a return to common...

Geopolitics

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Best Places In Colombia For Expats In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: January 23, 2026

Colombia continues to move up the radar for people looking to live better, spend less, and build international optionality. With improving...

Expat Destinations

Venezuela And The Donroe Doctrine: The End Of The Postwar World Order

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Venezuela & The "Donroe Doctrine": The End Of The Postwar World Order

Mikkel Thorup: January 21, 2026

More than two weeks have passed since I saw a photo of Nicolás Maduro in Nike pyjamas, after being captured by U.S. special forces and flown to New...

Geopolitics

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The 6 Safest Countries In Asia

Mikkel Thorup: February 06 2026

Expat Destinations

5 min read

Costa Rica Locks In Right-Wing Rule With Laura Fernández

Mikkel Thorup: February 05 2026

The presidential elections held in Costa Rica on February 1, 2026, provided another example of the electoral consolidation of right-wing politics in...

Geopolitics

5 min read

How Expensive Is It To Live In Colombia?

Mikkel Thorup: February 03 2026

Colombia inspires many thoughts and feelings. Some think of global pop icons like Shakira, J. Balvin, and Karol G. Others are drawn to the magical...

Expat Destinations

5 min read

What Makes A Country Expat-Friendly?

Mikkel Thorup: January 30 2026

Most people start thinking about moving abroad by asking the wrong kind of question. They ask which country is best for expats, as if there’s some...

Expat Destinations

9 min read

Latin America’s Right Turn: The Post-Socialist Era Begins

Mikkel Thorup: January 27 2026

Across Latin America, people are replacing socialist governments with leaders who promise security, order, economic recovery, and a return to common...

Geopolitics

7 min read

Best Places In Colombia For Expats In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: January 22 2026

Colombia continues to move up the radar for people looking to live better, spend less, and build international optionality. With improving...

Expat Destinations

8 min read

Venezuela & The "Donroe Doctrine": The End Of The Postwar World Order

Mikkel Thorup: January 20 2026

More than two weeks have passed since I saw a photo of Nicolás Maduro in Nike pyjamas, after being captured by U.S. special forces and flown to New...

Geopolitics

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