How to choose an International School for Expats
Moving overseas is a great way to experience life to the fullest. Doing it as a single individual, or a couple without kids is easy enough. However, as soon as kids are added to the mix, expats find themselves looking for international school options, which can be...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Istanbul, Turkey – Overview and what to watch out for
Turkey constantly makes the headlines in Western media in a very negative light. I tried to offer a more balanced view in my first article on Turkey, which is in many ways a prequel to this one (Is investing in Turkey viable?). Making a real estate investment in...
Implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict for International Investors
I'm spending a bit of time in Switzerland and made this sort video to elaborate on some of my thoughts related to this absolute tragedy. Please keep the civilians, soldiers, and families of soldiers on both sides of the conflict in your prayers. Ultimately, they are...
Is it too early to make a Real Estate Investment in Bogota, Colombia?
Many people have been asking me about the real estate investment market in Bogota, Colombia, a growing metropolis of over 10 million inhabitants. I previously wrote an extensive analysis of the real estate investment market in Medellin (here), but also made a point of...
The Case for Investing in the Swiss Stock Market
Outside of Europe, people rarely talk about investing in the Swiss stock market. Sure, people invest in the Swiss Franc (CHF), and open bank accounts in Switzerland, but Swiss equities are never really discussed anywhere. But according to Franck Béon, who has worked...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Belgrade, Serbia. Is it too late?
Serbia is a country of nearly seven million souls, in the heart of the Balkans. Belgrade, its capital, is also the regional business hub. This was always the case historically, whether in royalist or socialist times during the Yugoslavian period. I like investing in...
Easy Permanent Residency in Ukraine – IT specialist
You won't hear about this anywhere else than through The Wandering Investor. There is a little-known programme in Ukraine meant to foster innovation in the country. If you are an IT specialist, you can potentially easily obtain permanent residency in Ukraine. Other...
Probably one of the most contrarian real estate investments out there
I'm very likely to invest in a single-project real estate fund in Ukraine which will focus on an office building in Kyiv, the capital city. "Really?" To people, "Ukraine" means war with Russia and "Office Building" means death due to remote work. 60%-90% ROI in 2-3...
African Frontier Stock Markets 2022 Outlook
Just to make things clear upfront, as there are many South Africans on this mailing list, I am not at all bullish South Africa. However, I am bullish on some of the more dynamic African frontier stock markets south of the Sahara. I explained my rational in this...
Investing in Historical Buildings in Kyiv, Ukraine
When I mention investing in historical buildings in Kyiv, I often get a strange look. Just look at this beautiful chart of: a crashfollowed bya few years of consolidation and an uptick In spite of everything that you read in mainstream news, the Ukrainian economy has...
How to obtain Permanent Residency in Panama
Panama has been known for years as an undemanding place in which to obtain permanent residency. Its Friendly Nations Visa residency was widely recognized in the immigration world as one of the easiest, and providing applicants with a wide array of benefits. Up until...
2022 Gold, Silver, Uranium outlook with expert speculator Lobo
I don't just invest in emerging market real estate. I invest in a wide range of asset classes. A particular asset class that I've been heavily involved in for a few years now is mining shares. They can provide extraordinary leverage, both to the upside and to the...
How to Obtain Residency in Colombia
Colombia is currently one of the easiest places in the world to obtain residency in, and it's a lovely country. There are tons of visa categories available such as family reunification, business owners, etc. However the most interesting ones for us investors are: -...
Making a Real Estate Investment in Oman – a residency and lifestyle play
The Sultanate of Oman, located in the Persian Gulf, is not your typical international real estate investment destination. It is a relatively little-known, peaceful Gulf country of about 5 million souls, 40% of which are expatriates, mostly from South Asia. There are...
One of the highest-yielding real estate markets in the world
Last week I published a long article on the real estate market in Medellin, Colombia. In the article I gave the example of an apartment that gives investors a very appealing yield. In this video below, Mauricio and I went to visit a lovely apartment in one of the best...
The Pros and Cons of Opening a Bank Account in Panama as a Non-Resident
There are many reasons why anyone with even a little bit of money should diversify and open a bank account offshore. Opening a bank account in Panama as a non-resident is an option. I spent some time on the ground in Panama in December and went to few banks. Let’s...
