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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What Does Peter Thiel See In The Southern Cone?

Mikkel Thorup: June 15, 2026

Eighteen months ago, I asked whether Peter Thiel should leave the United States after he told Joe Rogan he felt “trapped” in America, torn between fleeing California and fleeing the country. He has since stopped debating.

Residencies

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Peru Election: A Race Too Close To Call?

Mikkel Thorup: June 10, 2026

I wrote about Peru’s election chaos before, and made a simple argument: a country doesn’t need tanks in the streets to scare capital away. Sometimes,...

Geopolitics

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Bolivia’s Political Unrest: Everything You Need To Know

Mikkel Thorup: June 08, 2026

As I write this, Bolivia is once again at the centre of political turmoil. Following weeks of protests and road blockades that cut off supplies to La...

Geopolitics

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Is Colombia About To End Its 4-Year Socialist Experiment?

Mikkel Thorup: June 02, 2026

Colombia witnessed a historic moment on May 31, 2026, with the first round of its presidential election. Contrary to polls, right-wing candidate...

Geopolitics

Peru’s Election Chaos: Why Capital Hates Uncertainty

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Peru’s Election Turmoil And Why Chaos Drives Away Capital

Mikkel Thorup: May 25, 2026

Peru held elections on April 12, 2026, with 35 candidates on the ballot and the result was total chaos. As expected, no one won outright, and the top...

Geopolitics

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Paraguay’s New Investor Visa: Here’s What We Know

Mikkel Thorup: May 19, 2026

Paraguay is one of the best countries for expats looking for a Plan-B destination for many reasons. Whatever you are looking for, Paraguay most...

Residencies

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Canada Vs. The U.S.: A Real Cost Of Living Comparison

Mikkel Thorup: May 12, 2026

Comparing the cost of living in Canada vs. the cost of living in the U.S. is less about finding a winner and more about understanding how expensive...

Expat Destinations

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7 min read

What Does Peter Thiel See In The Southern Cone?

Mikkel Thorup: June 15 2026

Residencies

5 min read

Peru Election: A Race Too Close To Call?

Mikkel Thorup: June 10 2026

I wrote about Peru’s election chaos before, and made a simple argument: a country doesn’t need tanks in the streets to scare capital away. Sometimes,...

Geopolitics

9 min read

Bolivia’s Political Unrest: Everything You Need To Know

Mikkel Thorup: June 08 2026

As I write this, Bolivia is once again at the centre of political turmoil. Following weeks of protests and road blockades that cut off supplies to La...

Geopolitics

9 min read

Is Colombia About To End Its 4-Year Socialist Experiment?

Mikkel Thorup: June 01 2026

Colombia witnessed a historic moment on May 31, 2026, with the first round of its presidential election. Contrary to polls, right-wing candidate...

Geopolitics

7 min read

Peru’s Election Turmoil And Why Chaos Drives Away Capital

Mikkel Thorup: May 25 2026

Peru held elections on April 12, 2026, with 35 candidates on the ballot and the result was total chaos. As expected, no one won outright, and the top...

Geopolitics

9 min read

Paraguay’s New Investor Visa: Here’s What We Know

Mikkel Thorup: May 18 2026

Paraguay is one of the best countries for expats looking for a Plan-B destination for many reasons. Whatever you are looking for, Paraguay most...

Residencies

6 min read

Canada Vs. The U.S.: A Real Cost Of Living Comparison

Mikkel Thorup: May 07 2026

Comparing the cost of living in Canada vs. the cost of living in the U.S. is less about finding a winner and more about understanding how expensive...

Expat Destinations

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