Making a Real Estate Investment in Cairo, Egypt – a contrarian play
Cairo, Egypt, is not an international real estate investor's typical investment destination. To be frank, when I went to Cairo I was pessimistic about the market. After having spent time on the ground, talking to many people, and doing more research, I am now...
8 reasons why the Economy in Egypt is poised for strong growth
Curfews were in place, the army was patrolling in the streets and people were snitching on their neighbours. I had to leave. Am I referring to Egypt? No. I was in Covid Europe and fled to Egypt, not expecting to find an economy geared for growth. Looking at Egypt's...
A Real Estate Investment in Budapest, Hungary?
Budapest is among the prettiest cities in Europe, but is it a good real estate investment destination? It's a market I know well, having done deals there for a number of years. We'll have a look at the following: The economic outlook in HungaryThe real estate...
A Real Estate Investment in Kyiv, Ukraine, with 18% gross yields?
I wrote a number of relatively optimistic articles on the Kyiv real estate investment market earlier this year (here & here) and was quite enthusiastic about the high yields. I've been monitoring a real estate investment fund in Kyiv for a while as its positioning...
The pros and cons of the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment programme
The Montenegro Citizenship by investment programme was launched last year and has been well marketed. But what are its pros and cons? We'll look at the following: How does the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment programme work?The pros of the Montenegro Citizenship...
A Real Estate Investment in Managua or Gran Pacifica, Nicaragua?
After writing about real estate in the tourist hotspots of San Juan Del Sur and Grenada, I was asked a few times about my thoughts on other cities in Nicaragua. Here’s my take on real estate as an investment in Managua and in Grand Pacifica after having spent a few...
Why I am bullish on Gold Mining Stocks
The first article I ever published on my blog, in June 2019, was about the fact that I was bullish on gold. I made the case that gold would reach new all-time highs in the medium term. Gold was at $1250 per ounce at that point, and passed the psychological mark of...
One of the Best Structures for Digital Nomads: The Sole Proprietorship in the Country of Georgia
The Sole Proprietorship in the country of Georgia is one of the best options for digital nomads. Traveling and managing an online business at the same time can be challenging, and some countries make it particularly hard. Luckily, the Republic of Georgia aims to...
A Real Estate Investment in Skopje, North Macedonia
Following a research trip Tirana, Albania, I carried on to Skopje, North Macedonia to have a look at the real estate investment market there. I spent about a week in Macedonia’s capital city and met with a few real estate agents, lawyers and local investors. So is...
Investing in the stock market in Uzbekistan – a high-growth frontier market
Last year, I wandered off to Uzbekistan for a month. Why? The macro case was just too compelling for me not to go there (I wrote about it here). It was a busy month. I met with lawyers, bankers, real estate agents, academics, investors, locals, expats and many more. I...
A Real Estate Investment in Tirana, Albania?
Anyone interested both in macroeconomics and real estate will inevitably consider an investment in Tirana, Albania as it is one of the cheapest capital cities in Europe. At first glance it looks like a great deep value play. But it is really? Last year I wrote about...
One of the best plan Bs in Europe – Montenegro
I typically spend a few months every year in Montenegro. It's one of my favourite spots in Europe. Why? - Great weather- A stunning coastline- Good value skiing- Great hiking- A laid-back atmosphere- Affordable Did you know you can claim residency in Montenegro by...
Residency in Sark – 0% income tax in Europe
An Island of peace, freedom and prosperity in a Sea of tyranny - Residency in Sark. Swen Lorenz from Undervalued Shares is launching a fascinating project that I am very glad to introduce to my audience. The island of Sark, between England and France, is on a quest to...
Is it too late to Speculate on Silver?
Silver has been making headlines for the last few weeks. Is it too late to speculate on this metal? The market has become so hot that even Millenial hang-outs like Yahoo News started mentioning Silver mining stocks. In my many years of following the precious metals...
Investing in a Teak Wood Plantation, is it worth it?
Fundamentally, this article is not only about investing in a teak wood plantation, but also about various types of such packaged investments. Maybe you've stumbled upon in-flight magazines or websites that promise high returns for agricultural and forestry...
Podcast with the Expat Money Show
I had an interesting discussion with Mikkel Thorup from the Expat Money Show. We discussed Central Asia, investing in Africa and corruption there, real estate in the Middle East, gold, Georgia, the Federal Reserve, Bitcoin, and had fun the process. I always...
Offshore Banking Options for Individuals and other Solutions 2020
My eBook will save you days of research You want to open an offshore bank account but don’t know where to start? Or you’ve started but are struggling to make sense of which option you should choose? Having an offshore bank account for diversification has never been as...
Where to get a Master’s Degree?
Over the last few months, a few people have asked me where they should get their master’s degree. Three types of people approached me: Undergraduate students who realize that they are not about to find a job in September due to the current situation. I can empathize...