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381: Escaping Australia: Mark And Hazel’s Expat Journey
What happens when a global crisis forces you to rethink everything? For Mark and Hazel, two long-time British expats, COVID wasn’t just an inconvenience. Living under some of the harshest restrictions imaginable in Australia opened their eyes to the truth about the direction of the Western world and led them to seek Plan-B options elsewhere.
In today’s episode, my colleague Marc Clair sits down with Mark and Hazel to unpack their remarkable journey. From their time as corporate expats in Germany to escaping Australian lockdowns to building a Plan-B with multiple flags planted across Latin America, they lay out their full journey for the Expat Money Show audience. Enjoy!
IN TODAY’S EPISODE
- Listen in as Mark & Hazel reveal what it wasreallylike inside Australia during COVID—and why the government’s extreme lockdowns pushed them to take action
- Learn how they rescued their daughter from Europe before Australia sealed its borders, before later facing the challenge of beingforbidden to leavethemselves
- Explore why Mexico became their first landing spot, and how the quiet charm of Puerto Morelos offered the calm and freedom they were seeking
- Hear why they no longer consider the UK part of their future…and how decades abroad helped them embrace a freer, more flexible way of living
STAY IN TOUCH!
Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”
WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026
Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Get your tickets now, as space is very limited.
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This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last…
If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today.
Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family.
We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly.
Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.
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Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch It
Fiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
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No Plan-B Without the Language
If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.
Story Learning Courses
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What happens when a global crisis forces you to rethink everything? For Mark and Hazel, two long-time British expats, COVID wasn’t just an inconvenience. Living under some of the harshest restrictions imaginable in Australia opened their eyes to the truth about the direction of the Western world and led them to seek Plan-B options elsewhere.
In today’s episode, my colleague Marc Clair sits down with Mark and Hazel to unpack their remarkable journey. From their time as corporate expats in Germany to escaping Australian lockdowns to building a Plan-B with multiple flags planted across Latin America, they lay out their full journey for the Expat Money Show audience. Enjoy!
IN TODAY’S EPISODE
- Listen in as Mark & Hazel reveal what it wasreallylike inside Australia during COVID—and why the government’s extreme lockdowns pushed them to take action
- Learn how they rescued their daughter from Europe before Australia sealed its borders, before later facing the challenge of beingforbidden to leavethemselves
- Explore why Mexico became their first landing spot, and how the quiet charm of Puerto Morelos offered the calm and freedom they were seeking
- Hear why they no longer consider the UK part of their future…and how decades abroad helped them embrace a freer, more flexible way of living
STAY IN TOUCH!
Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter. You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.”
WEALTH, FREEDOM & PASSPORTS CONFERENCE, MARCH 6-7, 2026
Join us in Panama City from March 6-7, 2026, for our second annual in-person event, the Wealth, Freedom and Passports Conference! Get your tickets now, as space is very limited.
RELATED EPISODES
379: Retirement Beyond Borders: Tanya & Carl’s Plan-B Journey
377: Building an International Plan-B While Still Living in the U.S.
213: From The Bay Area To Mexico: An Expat Story - Ken
Mentioned in this episode:
No Plan-B Without the Language
If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.
Story Learning Courses
Join Me In Panama For Our Next Tour
I have great news. After many meetings and explanations, the Panamanian government has agreed to keep the Investors Visa at a $300k Real Estate investment instead of nearly doubling the amount required, as they said they would.
This is a massive win for our community who wants to move to or invest in Panama, but I am not sure how long this will last…
If you have been thinking about Panama, then I want to make an invitation to you today.
Come join me for a special four-day tour to see if the country I call home is right for you and your family.
We have just released the next set of trip dates. You can find out more at ExpatMoney.com/fly.
Come visit me and the Expat Money team, get a feel for the country and see if Panama makes sense for investment or as a new home.
Panama Fly'n Buy Real Estate Tour
Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch It
Fiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
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Gold in the Caribbean—No Bank Can Touch It
Fiat is failing. Banks are cracking. And smart investors are moving their gold offshore—outside the system. I’ve partnered with a fully insured private vault in the Caribbean where you can buy, store, and protect physical gold… legally and securely. The entire account opening is done online—fast, private, and no nonsense. If you’re serious about protecting your wealth, get the details now at ExpatMoney.com/gold
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No Plan-B Without the Language
If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLearning makes it easy to start today, from home, by immersing you in real stories—not grammar drills. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and more—learn the language the smart way before you land. Go to StoryLearningCourses.com.
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