The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

Latest Episodes:

180: Global Backup Plans: The Latest on Residency and Citizenship Mar 23, 2022

Show notes

Today, I want to discuss with you all of the updates, changes, and new things that are going on in the world of immigration. We’ll be talking about residency by investment, citizenship by investment, and naturalization, and at the end of this, if you decide that you would like to move forward with one of these programs, I will give you an opportunity to work with me on it.

A FEW THINGS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE...

I'm extremely excited to share with you something that my team and I have been working on for over a year and I want you to be thefirst to see it.
After 6 years in negotiations, I finally achieved one of my goals! I’ll tell you all about it!
Top 5 Caribbean countries that have the best Citizenship by investment programs and why you should be looking at one of them today to secure your future.
Why it’s so important for these small island nations to offer Citizenship by investment programs and how easy it is to get what you want in return.
Mybest adviceto everyone that is sick and tired of living in a country with government rules and regulations that are not aligned with your core values, this will literally save your life.
Why playing the‘waiting game’is just a bad idea for your financial wealth and how you can ensure your family is well taken care of for generations to come.
How you can improve your odds drastically of keeping and growing your family's wealth by doing thisone very simple thing. This one is my favourite…
The benefit of having multiple passports from different countries, and why this is possibly the most important step to make.
I let you in on a few secrets I have up my sleeve, that are just for you, and will make all the difference to you and your family, and why taking heed when it’s necessary is sovitally important.
A quick rundown ofall of the European nationsthat STILL currently have Citizenship by investment programs, and what can happen if you decide to wait.
Rumours… I dig into all the rumours I have got some inside information on
And more, so much more!

HOW TO REACH ME & WORK WITH ME

ExpatMoneyShow.com is now ExpatMoney.com Email me at support@ExpatMoney.com I can respond to you if you know exactly what you want to do. Check out our website ExpatMoney.com and you’ll see blogs on the 5 Caribbean Islands on CBI. If you need help after reading about the CBI countries, go to the section ‘work with me’ and there’s an important letter I want you to read.

EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

178: 94 Things I Do To Set Myself Up For Success - Mikkel Thorup 160: Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe – Mikkel Thorup 150: - Six Months In Florianopolis, Brazil - Mikkel Thorup

CONCLUSION

My last piece of advice is, if you want to do a CBI or a residency program, DO IT NOW. DON’T WAIT. Look how fast things change, on a weekly and monthly basis. Moldova, Cyprus, MM2H, Portugal, Montenegro, Vanuatu, Panama, all of these things have changed, and just in the past year. They usually get worse, or more expensive, and rarely do we see changes that are for the better. This is an insurance program that you buy once. There are no more dues or fees. You pay for it once and never have to pay for it again. The kicker is, you can’t buy fire insurance AFTER your house burns down; you have to do it in advance.

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Join the Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America to learn how freedom-minded families can relocate south Of The border, eliminate their taxes, and drink great wine on the beach. Join this jam-packed 2-day event to learn how to launch your Latin-American Plan-B.

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

If you're serious about protecting your wealth and securing your freedom, you need more than just information—you need a plan, a network, and the right tools. That's where The Hub comes in. As a member, you'll gain access to exclusive resources, expert consultations, and a community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal: sovereignty. Don't navigate the complexities of offshore living alone. Join The Hub today. Visit ExpatMoney.com/membership.

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay doesn’t make headlines—and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. No wealth tax. No global tax. No chaos. This year, I’m leading a private group into the heart of Latin America’s best-kept secret. You’ll get boots-on-the-ground access to lawyers, investments, and a second residency most people don’t even know exists. Governments hate this strategy—and that’s exactly why it works. If you’re serious about a real escape plan, go to ExpatMoney.com/Paraguay.

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay is the offshore world’s best-kept secret—but not for long. With a booming economy, investor-friendly policies, and a strategic location in South America, it’s the perfect place to diversify your portfolio and secure your freedom. That’s why I created Paraguay Potential—a free newsletter delivering boots-on-the-ground insights, exclusive investment opportunities, and real-time updates on our projects. Don’t miss out on the next big thing. Go to ParaguayPotential.com.

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

179: Swen Lorenz Analyzes: Ukraine Crisis & Global Investment Impacts Mar 16, 2022

Show notes

Today on the we are very fortunate to have a returning guest, Swen Lorenz from Undervalued Shares. Swen and I have been friends for a couple of years now, and truthfully, I just love how his brain works. I know you’re really going to enjoy this interview.

A FEW INSIGHTS INTO MY CHAT WITH SWEN,

How to protect what you’ve got left in your portfolio due to this crazy war with Russia and Ukraine.
How you can quickly understand the massive changes regarding Russia and Ukraine when it comes to investments and financial planning.
If you fear being CANCELLED OUT on social media, listen while Swen and I delve into this concept, it will save you a mountain of headaches.
Top 3 strategies that might not be obvious to you, about investments for the coming year and what Swen is placing his bets on. You will absolutely love this one.
If you're concerned about a further wider war in Europe, and you can’t sleep at night, then you must listen to my conversation with Swen as we discuss deglobalization and other extremely important directions that this can all take.
Top 3 choices for dynamite stocks to put your money into that both Swen & I absolutely love.
I’ll let you in on some of my best-kept secrets on the choices I’ve made when it comes to buying stocks for my portfolio.
Advice to brand new investors that are worried about losing what they have and possibly more because of the events with Russia and Ukraine.
The most important things to understand about China, Russia and Ukraine and how you can benefit from these decisions when everyone else is afraid too.
The number one concern you should be aware of during this new crisis the world is facing, you will thank me for this.
Listen in to learn about my #1 choice for investing in South America, and which country has the best chance of survival in today's market.

Other Podcast You Might Like

172: Building A Community For Liberty Minded Entrepreneurs – Jason Stapleton 160: Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe – Mikkel Thorup 139: How To Invest In Raw Land With Land-Banking – Brad Warren

How to reach out to Swen Lorenz

ExpatMoneyShow.com/undervalued

CONCLUSION

You will love this conversation I had with Swen Lorenz. He is such a smart and gifted investor and really knows his stuff. I love picking Swen's brain and discussing things no one else is talking about so much that this is the second time I’ve had him on my podcast (which never happens) and we also did several YouTube videos when he came to Panama late last year to visit me, make sure to check them out.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

178: Ninety-Four Things I Do To Set Myself Up For Success Mar 09, 2022

Show notes

Today I will be sharing with you the top 94 things that I do on a daily basis to ensure that I am creating a perfect balance between life and work. These 94 things are exceptionally important in my day-to-day life and these are how I am building a 7 figure income.

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK INTO WHAT I DO TO SET MYSELF UP FOR SUCCESS…

This episode is for everyone that wants more from their life, those that wake up tired or are groggy through the middle of the day, or for the procrastinators in the crowd that just never seem to get the job done. If you get ready to get ready, then this is the episode for you…all of it. Start to finish, get your paper and pen out and don’t miss one of my hacks, this could be the most important podcast episode you have ever heard.
Listen in as I go through some of the most amazing hacks to ensure that I achieve peak performance for the entire day and night, creating the best life for myself and my family!
What goes into my body first thing in the morning is possibly the most important thing I can do from this list of 94 to create clarity and focus. I’ll tell you my entire ritual so you can create this too.
I love my espresso and my water. I let you in on some great tips on how to get the best out of your water, no matter where you live and what your tap water is like.
Most people don’t realize how crucial having great oral hygiene is to your productivity throughout the day. I share what I have upgraded and done away with this past year, you will thank me for this.
Exercise…we all love and want to be in top physical condition. But how do you add that into an already packed day? I share with you my amazing routine that ensures my body and mind are ready for anything my clients want and need from me.
You may have heard of some of the techniques I talk about in this jam-packed episode. Like red light therapy, using a sauna, or only having a cold shower. You may also think they’re not that important, but I’m going to share my daily ritual to create optimum health, for myself and my entire family.
Food…this is one of the biggest topics discussed around our dinner table. I’ll tell you how I’ve slimmed down and lost 10 kilos and why this is so vitally important when it comes to dealing with my heavy workload, day in and day out!
Finally, after bringing it all together…education, relationships, and work, I then added in ways to make my life easier. I can’t believe it took me this many years to figure this part out, but wow! What a life changer!
And so much more! Don’t miss this fun and possibly life-changing episode.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

173: Escaping The Matrix – Mikkel Thorup on About Abroad 160: Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe – Mikkel Thorup 150: Six Months In Florianópolis, Brazil – Complete Update – Mikkel Thorup

LINKS WE TALK ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE

Expat Money Show.com/joy Expat Money Show.com/water-filter Expat Money Show.com/languages Expat Money Show.com/YouTube Expat Money Show.com/breakthrough You can download the entire PDF as a Companion Guide here: 94 Things I Do To Set Myself Up For Success - March 2022.PDF

CONCLUSION

For me, this was an amazing episode to record. When I started writing out my daily routine, I was so surprised to find that I incorporated 94 daily and weekly things to make my life easier and more peaceful, yet also to ensure I had the energy to finish the day and spend the evening with my wife and family. What was also fun to find out was that I had forgotten two really great hacks. I do so automatically, so when I added them to the list, there are actually 96 ways I continually set myself up for success, and you can do these things, too.

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

177: Finding Your Nomad Soulmate – Aline Dahmen Mar 02, 2022

Show notes

Aline Dahmen is the co-founder of Nomad Soulmates, a community for single Digital Nomads, remote workers, and location-independent professionals. She's fully invested in making an impact that will reach nomads the world over. As a nomad herself, she believes that even though dating as a nomad comes with its unique challenges, it is absolutely possible to find meaningful friendships and a like-minded person who wants to wander the world together.

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED...

If you identify with being a free-spirited digital nomad, who loves their freedom and wants to create a life on your own terms, then listen up to this fun podcast with Aline & Mikkel, this could change your life forever!
How to handle questions like, ‘you better travel now while your young and not married, because you’ll never do it later... listen in to the fun answers from both of us!
Top strategies for finding and keeping your soulmate, especially if you are a world traveller.
What life is like when men and women communicate using a dating app and why this new app will take the world by storm.
Learn the best 3 questions to ask your subscribers that can help you build an app that really works.
Unbelievable strategies on how to bring your audience into your product so they can help shape it, feel more connected and motivate customers to buy. Quite a brilliant concept!
The number 1 question for digital nomads using regular dating apps, and what the challenges have been.
Aline breaks down the real problems and explains why her app is so radical for today's travellers.
If you are a digital nomad or a remote worker, this podcast is a must listen to episode, you won’t be disappointed!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

160: Expat Life Secrets Across The Globe – Mikkel Thorup 146: Biohacking Immune Support For Busy Travellers – Siim Land 135: Living A Perpetual Traveller Lifestyle – Sergio Von Facchin

HOW TO REACH ALINE DAHMEN

Nomad Soulmates FB Group Nomad Soulmates Pre Launch Tour Aline@nomadsoulmates.com

CONCLUSION:

I knew this episode would be fun, and Aline certainly didn’t disappoint. I’ve travelled the world for the past 22 years, and I can certainly empathize with digital nomads today who are looking for a good friend, a relationship, or a travel buddy. Sometimes, solo travelling can be lonely. Thanks to Aline and Nomad Soulmates, however, they have taken a lot of the stress out of the journey. Listen in and get connected!

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Governments Hate This Trip

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

176: Expat Life In Aruba – Full Breakdown of Immigration, Taxes, Cost of Living, Lifestyle & More… Feb 23, 2022

Show notes

Today, I’m going to discuss expat life in Aruba. I visited the country for a week in early January to really understand the immigration process, what taxes were like for individuals and businesses, and what the cost of living and lifestyle could offer an expat interested in living there.

In Today’s Episode, We Talk About

Great tips on the real estate market in Aruba. What the cost of buying a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath villa in a private community looks like and what it could cost you to live in Aruba.
The not-so-simple steps to understanding land tax issues if you chose to live in Aruba. I break it down so that you at least will have an idea of what you’re getting yourself into when making Aruba your permanent home.
What you can expect to pay in income tax if you become a permanent tax resident, and how you can avoid the ‘other’ taxes!
Ins and outs of a Timeshare. Is it a good idea or should you steer clear of them? Is Aruba different when it comes to timeshares? Listen in to my experience sitting down for 2 hours with a salesman that at the end we wanted to vomit blood!
Why it's vitally important to understand what the free trade zone is all about and how it can help your business grow exponentially.
Best strategies for living and working in Aruba. If this is your country of choice, you will not want to miss this episode!
Finally, listen in as I talk about the Covid restrictions to enter Aruba and how much fun we had renting a vehicle and really getting to know the island of Aruba!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY ON EXPAT LIVING

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair 168: Digital Nomad Mindset, Tips And Challenges 165: Digital Nomad Life In The Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus During The Pandemic – Alex Bales You can watch our YouTube video

CONCLUSION

I absolutely loved Aruba (as a tourist) and if you are into Island Living, then this might be a great place to look as an expat. As I mentioned, Covid didn’t seem to be a big deal there, and if you are a big water lover and enjoy international cuisine, you’ll love listening to this episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

175: Telemedicine For International Families – Efrat Sagi-Ofir Feb 16, 2022

Show notes

Efrat Sagi-Ofir, along with her partners, started Air Doctor to ensure medicine was accessible to anyone at any time, and while the journey has not been easy, today Air Doctor is available in over 70 countries, has a network of over 20K doctors, and is a partner to some of the world's biggest insurance companies.

EFRAT AND I DISCUSSED A TON OF REALLY GREAT IDEAS; HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVOURITES:

How to start a company that’s super successful with just 2 people and a passion for helping others.
What the number one concern for parents is when travelling with their children and how to combat this terrifying emotional thought?
What to do if you get sick in a country where you don’t speak the language.
How to navigate the medical system in a country far from home with just your laptop and wifi.
How to save money and time when you're travelling the world that will give you peace of mind.
The most important aspect to ensure your safety when you leave the comfort of your home country to see the world.
What is business like working with 20,000 doctors in 70 countries, all speaking different languages?
And much much more…

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

164: Medical Tourism in Colombia - The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup 128: TRAVELLING TO EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD – SALVATORE LAVALLO 125: Overcoming Fear Through Travel – Mike Corey - The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup

HOW TO REACH EFRAT SAGI-OFIR

www.air-dr.com Linkedin/efrat-sagi-ofir

CONCLUSION:

I had such an interesting conversation with Efrat. Along with her business partners, she has tackled a problem for travellers who leave the comfort of their own country, where they speak the language and understand their own medical procedures. There’s nothing more frightening than having an emergency with you or your family members and not knowing what to do. Efrat has figured out how to combat this. Once I finished this episode with Efrat, I signed up for her services. It’s free, and I’ll feel more relaxed when I leave home!

Mentioned in this episode:

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

174: Matthew Isales’ Caribbean Business Success: A Dominican Case Study Feb 09, 2022

Show notes

Matthew Isales is the founder of iSales Solutions, a company that helps sales leaders and business owners build effective sales systems so they can focus on growing their organizations. Matthew is an American Expat who has been living in the Dominican Republic since the summer of 2017 and has been working fully remotely since then.

HERE’S WHAT MATTHEW AND I DISCUSSED:

Why losing a potential client never has to happen and how to avoid the horrible thought that you’ve lost them to your competitor.
How using this one simple solution can save your business from failing.
The simple steps you can take to run your business and make huge profits, day after day after day.
Why using an organic, living, breathing piece of software is more efficient and effective than a static system that you set it and forget it.
What the most important and vital aspects of starting a CRM is and keeping up to date with it.
How working with a professional was a no-brainer for me and should be an absolute no-brainer for you and your business.
Absolute best ways to start using your CRM and the absolute worse ways that make you want to abandon it.
What you can expect your business to look like ultimately when using the tips and tricks Matthew walks us through.
How quickcan your businesscan fail if you stop using these organizational strateg?es.
Top strategies that can save you time and money when running your business, what they do and who they are for.
How freeing up time in your business allows you to be more productive and successful and not dragged down by the mundane tasks that don’t make you any money.
What is life like for an American who builds a business in a country like the Dominican Republic? What is life like for someone who gets married and has a family away from home?

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

156: Building An Amazon Business From The Beaches Of Costa Rica – Rob Cosman 159: Creating A Libertarian Country From Scratch – Vít Jedlička 167: Why Go Remote And How To Get Started

CONCLUSION:

I enjoyed this conversation with Matthew from iSales Solutions. We’ve been working together for some time now, and I know that without his guidance and expertise, my business would not have grown as quickly as it has. Matthew was able to take so much work off my plate and implement systems that would have taken me a lot of time to do. I’m super grateful for the work that we have accomplished together and I know that if you have a business that needs to have a good CRM, Matthew is your guy.

Mentioned in this episode:

Governments Hate This Trip

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

173: Escaping The Matrix – Mikkel Thorup on About Abroad Feb 02, 2022

Show notes

Today you will hear my recent interview with my friend Chase Warrington on his podcast called About Abroad. I really loved this episode because we talked about some important things, like travel, mindset, taxes, citizenship, 2nd residencies, my school, and so many other things. Back in 2021, Chase Warrington was on my podcast, episode 157, so if you enjoy our conversation today, go and check out the episode I did with him.

HERE’S WHAT CHASE AND I TALKED ABOUT IN DETAIL:

Why there is not just one way to do things, and why it’s so important to find what’s good for you, find your peeps, your tribe and when you do, how it can change your life!
Listen in when I talk about the very best thing I have ever done in my life, what that is and how you can be a part of it.
I talk with Chase Warrington about how I started travelling over 20 years ago and why it became part of my life, the reasons why I can do what I do in this crazy world.
The most important lessons I learned from spending time in a government-run school and what made me so passionate about starting my own international school based on totally different concepts and ideas.
Listen in as I talk about my superpower! Why I am able to do the things I do and why I’ve accomplished so much in my life. You can have this too!
The benefits of having an international family. What does that look like in 2022 and what will life look like in 20 years for my children?
Why it’s so important for your children to speak multiple languages and how that is even possible for a 5-year-old child to speak English, Spanish and Mandarin fluently with German on the way, that has never stepped foot in a school.
The 3 most important ways to recreate the social aspect of a child's life who attends school in a virtual world.
How and why I became a freedom fighter and how I help my clients legally reduce their tax bill, using creative strategies and the benefits it has for their net worth and their investments.
Chase and I talk about how our entire life is based on experiences, what those experiences have been and if you haven’t had great ones yet, why travelling the world can change your life forever!
For those of you listening today to my interview on Chase Warrington's podcast or any of my episodes with any of my guests, and you’ve heard the story of my childhood and how horrible my education was, you may wonder - why am I so confident? Where does his confidence come from… listen to this episode, we talk in detail about how and why this happened, especially at such a young age when things could have gone so horribly wrong.
My best tips after working with private clients for years on educating children and the best ways to deal with living overseas.
What you can do to escape the matrix this year
Chase and I discuss my business, Expat Money, the type of client I work with and how I help these clients every day and how you can work with me too.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

163: Expat International School - With Mikkel Thorup 157: Working Remote From Spain - Chase Warrington 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

How To Reach Us:

ExpatSchool.io ExpatSchool.io/schedule-a-call

Conclusion

There is just a ton of really great information in this podcast. Things I do talk about but not in as much detail, and Chase asked me some very interesting questions about escaping the matrix so I had to really think about my life and how I got to where I am today. I’m really proud of my story and am glad I can use it to help and inspire others, too. If you are an expat or an expat hopeful, you will get a ton of value from this episode. I know you’ll enjoy listening too.

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

Governments Hate This Trip

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

172: Entrepreneurial Freedom: Jason Stapleton’s Guide to Building a Global Community Jan 26, 2022

Show notes

Jason Stapleton is the author of The Nomadic Wealth Formula and creator of Nomad Network, a new community for liberty-minded entrepreneurs that are focused on entrepreneurship and investment, not politics. HERE’S WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT IN DETAIL:

What will happen to your business if you don’t immediately get out of this trading time for dollars mindset and listen to the tips and tricks Jason has that work way better and will bring you considerably bigger paycheques each and every month.
Why getting up every day, passionate and excited about what you do will get you farther in your career than anything else you’ve been taught.
How people get the wrong impression about what entrepreneurship is. They think it's about making money and convincing people to buy their stuff, something they probably don't want or need, and that they do whatever they have to do to get a sale. Find out what entrepreneurship really is from 2 pros that have been doing it collectively for decades.
Jason talks about the how-to and the massive benefit for a lot of the people who are starting businesses that have a skill set that they can basically build on as a continuation of their current career, just making it digital.
Listen in as Jason walks us through his formula for success and the nitty-gritty stuff that helps people through this process.
Why blockchain technology, smart contracts, decentralized finance could possibly be the most important and rewarding career that you could learn right now.
And so much more!

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

154: Converting A School Bus To A Tiny Home And Travelling For 10 Years Straight – Chris Penn 140: How To Live Your Life Unconstrained – Myles Wakeham 103: Whole Life Insurance For Multi-Generational Wealth – Rachel Marshall

HOW TO REACH JASON STAPLETON

www.NomadNetwork.app and you can sign up for a free account. Discover 2022 event www.Discover2022.com jason@jasonstapleton.com 323-594-8781 text

CONCLUSION:

This was a fun interview with my buddy Jason Stapleton. We think a lot alike, so the conversation flows really well. Jason is a master at what he does, so to learn from him, you are learning from the best. Don’t miss this opportunity to tap into some really amazing ideas and concepts.

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

The Hub—Your Offshore Command Center

Expat Money Paid Membership

Governments Hate This Trip

171: Layover Secrets – How To Get The Most Out Of Every Minute You’ve Got – Michael Wedaa Jan 19, 2022

Show notes

Michael Wedaa has travelled to more than 100 countries on six continents. His love of travel started in his youth when he visited many of the great national parks in the U.S. He then took his first major international trips to Europe, South America, and Asia in 2011. From there, he caught the travel bug and began taking four international trips per year. In 2020, he became the host of a travel TV show called The Layover Experience.

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE…

Imagine visiting 100 countries! What does that take to accomplish? Michael shares with us what he’s done in his life over the last 10 years to make this happen in his life…and how you can too!
What does it take for the love of travel to rule your life! I chat with Michael about how travel changed my life and the important lessons I’ve learned from the people I’ve met along the way.
I bet you’re thinking…it’s so easy to go to London, Paris and Rome…but what about Iran, Egypt or Tanzania? Listen to how Michael visited those countries and his wild experiences.
Michael and I share some great stories about the countries we’ve visited that people have been really afraid to travel to.
Have you imagined yourself as a writer? You’ve got some amazing plans and yet don’t know what the next steps are. Here Michael tells us how he started and finished writing his first book and I think you’ll really like this if you’re a budding author.
I loved chatting with Michael about countries we still don’t know how to spell, or even pronounce, yet can’t wait to visit. Places most people are too scared to go to. Here are some really awesome tips!
Michael shares some hilarious stories of his travels and the trouble you can get into when things happen that are out of your control.
Michaels YouTube Show is called ‘Layover Guru’. In today's episode, Michael and I talk about how you can utilize your time on a layover of let’s say 6 - 24 hours. Are you like most people and just sit in the airport? Ya, I get that. But listen to this…Michael uses that time to see a new city or a new country that he may never get a chance to visit again. He shares his tips and tricks for everyone to enjoy.
Is Covid still scaring you? Are you waiting for things to go back to normal? Michael talks about all of the travelling he’s done in the past 2 years and how you can make it a reality.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

165: Digital Nomad Life In The Middle East, Balkans, and the Caucasus During The Pandemic – Alex Bales 133: How to Find Cheap Flights To See The World On A Budget – Jen Ruiz 128: Travelling To Every Country In The World – Salvatore Lavallo HOW TO REACH International Travel Secrets

CONCLUSION:

I’ve never been the sort of guy that loved sitting in an airport, but I always just did it, no matter how long the wait was. I try to book the least amount of time between flights I can, but if I had much of a wait, I would sit in the business class lounge and work. But I have to say, this conversation with Michael Wedaa has really changed my mind. I think maybe using his tips and tricks for my next flight will greatly enhance my experience! Make sure you buy his book. It contains an absolute ton of information for both novice and seasoned travellers! I’m excited to see what trouble I can get into in a new city or country!

Mentioned in this episode:

Paraguay Potential—Your Gateway to Offshore Freedom

Paraguay Potential Newsletter

Expat Money Online Summit 2026: Freedom is Rising in Latin America

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The Expat Money Show – With Mikkel Thorup

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