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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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, and strong tourism economy. The country offers a territorial tax system, an affordable cost of...

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

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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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5 min read

How Safe Is Costa Rica?

Mikkel Thorup: February 17 2026

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

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

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