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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Easiest Countries To Immigrate To From The U.S.

Mikkel Thorup: February 19, 2026

For a growing number of Americans, cost-of-living math no longer works. Housing feels harder to reach, everyday costs keep climbing, and long-term stability is less predictable than it used to be. Amid an exhausting political climate, many people...

Expat Destinations

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How Safe Is Costa Rica?

Mikkel Thorup: February 17, 2026

Costa Rica has become one of the most popular expat and digital nomad destinations in Latin America, known for its natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle,...

Expat Destinations

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Best Cities To Live In Mexico In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: February 12, 2026

Mexico remains one of Latin America’s most compelling destinations, especially for North Americans. More than a million expats call it home, and tens...

Expat Destinations

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Living In South Korea: Pros & Cons You Should Know

Mikkel Thorup: February 10, 2026

South Korea is far more than K-pop and K-dramas. It is a country known for outstanding food, from bustling street markets to high-end dining, as well...

Expat Destinations

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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...

Expat Destinations

5 min read

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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11 min read

Easiest Countries To Immigrate To From The U.S.

Mikkel Thorup: February 19 2026

Expat Destinations

5 min read

How Safe Is Costa Rica?

Mikkel Thorup: February 17 2026

Costa Rica has become one of the most popular expat and digital nomad destinations in Latin America, known for its natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle,...

Expat Destinations

6 min read

Best Cities To Live In Mexico In 2026

Mikkel Thorup: February 12 2026

Mexico remains one of Latin America’s most compelling destinations, especially for North Americans. More than a million expats call it home, and tens...

Expat Destinations

7 min read

Living In South Korea: Pros & Cons You Should Know

Mikkel Thorup: February 10 2026

South Korea is far more than K-pop and K-dramas. It is a country known for outstanding food, from bustling street markets to high-end dining, as well...

Expat Destinations

4 min read

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...

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

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