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.

Best Cities In Mexico In 2026

6 min read

Best Cities To Live In Mexico In 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 of millions of international visitors arrive each year for its beaches, food, culture, and history....

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Living In South Korea: Pros & Cons You Should Know

7 min read

Living In South Korea: Pros & Cons You Should Know

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...

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The 6 Safest Countries In Asia

4 min read

The 6 Safest Countries In Asia

Asia is one of the most fascinating regions in the world for travel, offering an extraordinary mix of cultures, histories, and landscapes. From...

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Costa Rica Locks In Right-Wing Rule With Laura Fernández

5 min read

Costa Rica Locks In Right-Wing Rule With Laura Fernández

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

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How expensive is it to live in Colombia?

5 min read

How Expensive Is It To Live In Colombia?

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...

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What Makes A Country Expat-Friendly?

5 min read

What Makes A Country Expat-Friendly?

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...

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

9 min read

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

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

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Best Cities In Mexico In 2026

6 min read

Best Cities To Live In Mexico In 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 of millions of international visitors arrive each year for its beaches, food, culture, and history....

Continue Reading
Living In South Korea: Pros & Cons You Should Know

7 min read

Living In South Korea: Pros & Cons You Should Know

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...

Continue Reading
The 6 Safest Countries In Asia

4 min read

The 6 Safest Countries In Asia

Asia is one of the most fascinating regions in the world for travel, offering an extraordinary mix of cultures, histories, and landscapes. From...

Continue Reading
Costa Rica Locks In Right-Wing Rule With Laura Fernández

5 min read

Costa Rica Locks In Right-Wing Rule With Laura Fernández

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

Continue Reading
How expensive is it to live in Colombia?

5 min read

How Expensive Is It To Live In Colombia?

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...

Continue Reading
What Makes A Country Expat-Friendly?

5 min read

What Makes A Country Expat-Friendly?

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...

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

9 min read

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

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

Continue Reading