Latest News: Power Plays, Protests & Vanishing Giants
This week spans extremes of scale; from tiny flecks of matcha whisked in Uji to a 348-foot superyacht seized from a Russian oligarch. China launches an ultra-long-haul “direct” flight with an…
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The Future of Global Finance Runs Through Central America
As global financial systems undergo a fundamental reconfiguration, driven by geopolitical realignments, technological innovation, and increasing demand for financial autonomy, one fact is…
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The Tale of the Tael’s: A Hard Lesson about Hard Money
This lesson isn’t new. But we do have to rediscover it from time to time. Back in 1975, I was a senior officer with the world’s oldest and largest dealer in precious metals and foreign…
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When the Rain Falls in Costa Rica
Walking Into the Storm In rainy season, I like to walk in the rain. Not the drizzle you tiptoe through with an umbrella, but the real thing, thick, tropical rain that soaks you in less than a…
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Western Sahara. Africa’s Last Colony
Did you know that you actually cannot see the Great Wall of China from space? This is a popular urban myth. Sometimes, under very specific circumstances—when the weather is just right and with…
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Latest News: Fires, Fortunes & Frontiers
This week covers a striking mix of crisis and change—from fiery forests in the U.S. to military power plays, political protests, and rare conservation wins. Trump’s bold claims of military…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Gaining Residency in Mexico
For many expats, digital nomads, and retirees, moving to Mexico isn’t just a fantasy—it’s an attainable reality. Thanks to Mexico’s relatively streamlined immigration system, those who are…
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How I Built a Life in Tokyo in 3 Months
Living in Tokyo can be intimidating, especially when you don’t know where to start. The language, the culture and traditions, the unwritten (and very much written) rules about everything…
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Top 10 Things to Know If You’re Moving to England
England exists in a bit of a bubble. Despite its island status and Brexit-shaped foot out the door, the country remains at the heart of European culture and history. Think castles, witch…
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Latest News: Lava, Leaders, and Lines in the Sand
This week’s headlines travel from diplomatic chess games in the East to volcanic eruptions in the Pacific, with stops in unexpected corners like a near-empty North Korean resort and a wildlife…
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Staying in One Country Could Be Your Biggest Financial Risk
The idea that true safety lies in staying put—in building a life, a portfolio, and a future within the confines of one flag—has long guided financial and personal decision-making. But the…
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The World’s 10 Most Breathtaking Countries
From the misty cliffs of China to the windswept plains of Patagonia, our planet is resplendent with jaw-dropping natural beauty. But what does it take to elevate a place to truly breathtaking?…
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