For years, Dubai sold the dream: sunshine, safety, luxury, and 0% income tax.But what happens when geopolitical reality crashes into that dream?In today’s episode, I share a conversation about living in the UAE, why I chose to leave years before the...
Last night, my son was messing around in the house.One second, everything was normal.The next second…Smash.He fell, split his forehead wide open on the bedframe, and suddenly, we were looking at the kind of gash that makes your stomach drop as a pare...
Most people look at rising oil prices and think, “100 bucks to fill the tank...brutal”. I understand that.But oil is so much more than just the gas in your tank.Oil is energy, and it sits underneath nearly everything in modern life. When th...
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 both systems have become. Neither country is cheap, and in both cases, the cost of living con...
What I just read makes a hell of a case for the “better to be a day early than a minute late” sentiment. According to this piece in the Guardian, Americans living abroad seeking to renounce their citizenship are facing wait times of a year...
The world isn’t just reacting to another geopolitical headline; it’s being repriced in real time.From Iran and the Strait of Hormuz to Europe’s fragile energy position, this episode breaks down why this isn’t just an oil story; it’s a deliverability...
When people think about moving to Brazil, they often imagine Rio Carnival, Pelé, Christ the Redeemer, the Amazon rainforest, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. These associations shape expectations, but they only reflect pa...
Mexico is right next door to the U.S., and a country many Americans naturally tend to visit, and many even prefer to call home permanently after moving from the U.S. It's not hard to understand why. With its food, history, culture, and incre...
Portugal is one of the oldest and most interesting nations of Europe. This country became the first maritime empire of the Discovery Age in the 15th century, changing the course of history. Today, Portugal is mostly known for its tourism sec...
Chile remains one of the most recognized countries in Latin America due to its strong institutions, political stability, and relatively predictable economy. For travellers and those considering relocation, questions like “Is Chile safe to vi...
Taxation is theft, and you have not just practical reasons to avoid it but also moral reasons not to pay taxes. On the other hand, taxing is the defining feature of modern states, and political elites are quite sensitive to protect their arb...
