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Buy Land and Build a Villa in Luštica Peninsula, Montenegro
The EU is in such pitiful state, that it is trying to rush Montenegro's accession into the bloc as a sign...
Buying a Historical Village In Ragusa, Sicily – Is It Worth Renovating?
I recently spent a few days in Sicily with Shalise, a Canadian-American who studied at the American...
Critical Commodity Shortages Incoming – How to Invest in an Energy Crisis
"Markets are efficient" No, they are not. If they were, there wouldn't be bubbles and crashes. Markets can...
Mountain Real Estate in El Salvador – Where to Buy Land to Build a House
Whenever people consider investing in El Salvador their instinct is to search along the coast or in the...
Nauru Citizenship by Investment On Sale – Limited Time Price Reduction
There is a price war in the CBI world. The citizenship by investment landscape continues to expand with new...
The Lesser-Known Neighborhoods of Budapest for Lifestyle and Investment Real Estate
When foreigners think of living or investing in Budapest, the vast majority aim for the central districts on...
Plan B Africa: Comparing the 3 Most Strategic Citizenship Programs in 2026
The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) market was disrupted in 2025. Now in 2026, two groundbreaking African...
Doing Business and Investing in Cambodia vs. Thailand
Before the Israel-Iran war this is what I would have said about Thailand: Oversupply of real estate...
Buying Real Estate in Laureles, Medellin – Neighborhood Deep-Dive
Each time I go back to Laureles, I see more gentrification. This is where I invested in a penthouse,...
São Tomé Citizenship by Investment: A Discussion with the Program Architect
Some people just need any second passport. The citizenship by investment market used to cater primarily to...
Why Are Young Westerners Leaving for Places Like Paraguay?
Young people are leaving the West. To be clear, I'm referring specifically to Western Europe and Canada;...
Pros and Cons of Life in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Yes, there is cartel activity. This is all I really want to say here. This video was recorded before cartels...
Budapest Real Estate Market: 2026 Investor Guide
Budapest is among the most exquisite cities in Europe and it’s a market I know well, having invested in real...
Medellin Real Estate Market: Investor Guide 2026
In this in-depth analysis we will explore Colombia's broader economic landscape, the real estate investment...
Secondhand Real Estate in Istanbul for Turkish Citizenship by Investment
At risk of sounding like a broken record, I emphasize once more that this passport deal is one of the...
Does Panama Permanent Residency Really Lead to Citizenship?
Interesting developments in Panama 1. The government recently said that passive residency in Panama,...
Turkey Citizenship by Investment – Timelines, Fees, and Traps to Avoid
There is a lot of information online concerning the Turkey citizenship by investment program. Most of the...
Istanbul Real Estate Market: 2026 Investor Guide
This article was written from personal experience making multiple real estate investments in Istanbul and as...
Seaview Properties near Budva, Montenegro: Investment Options
So much change in Montenegro Both positive and negative. Let's get the bad stuff out of the way first....
Romanian Citizenship by Descent Fraud and How to Avoid Getting Caught in Citizenship Scams
Thousands of people were discovered partaking in fraudulent Romanian passport acquisition. I too was offered...
What is the Panama Special Passport (Travel Passport) and how to get it?
Most people have never heard of the Panama special passport, which is different from the normal Panama...
Why are Chinese Real Estate Developers Moving to Africa?
Back in November I made something of an impulse purchase of a penthouse in Nairobi; the...
How to Give Birth in Brazil and Obtain Brazilian Citizenship for Your Family
Giving birth is among the fastest ways to secure a Plan B If you are planning to have children, you are...
Montenegro Real Estate Market: 2026 Investor Guide
Can you make any money by investing in the Montenegro real estate Market in 2026? The short answer is yes,...
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