I'm reminded of the old Southwest Airlines commercials: "wanna get away?" Given the events of recent days, I'm guessing many of you are beginning to contemplate the possibility that living in the US long-term is becoming less and less of a viable plan. But if you've lived all your life in the US, the transition to expat life is probably a great big black box, full of questions and hurdles and potential dangers. Where do you start? Do I have to renounce my American citizenship? How much does a foreign passport cost? Is the taxation situation for an expat prohibitive for anyone but the very wealthy? What if I want more than one foreign passport? Can I just live in another country without being a citizen? What rights do I have as a resident of a foreign country? That's just barely scratching the surface. Fortunately, we're talking to a guy today who has made it his life's purpose to help other people answer all of these questions so that they can enjoy the great benefits of expat life. Mikkel Thorup is the number one best selling author of Expat Secrets: How To Pay Zero Taxes, Live Overseas and Make Giant Piles of Money. He hosts the popular podcast The Expat Money Show on iTunes and Stitcher Radio, and is the Director at EscapeArtist.com, the world's oldest offshore website. He has traveled to more than 100 countries, including North Korea, Zimbabwe, El Salvador, and Iran. He's lived overseas in 8 countries and has circumnavigated the globe more than 400 times. Today, he's going to talk with us about how to internationalize your life and business by legally utilizing the offshore markets to reduce your taxes, protect your assets, and regain privacy and control over your life. - Listen to the Expat Money Show on iTunes - Sign up for Mikkel's newsletter - Subscribe to Mikkel's magazine This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: Bright Cellars Policy Genius Jordan Harbinger Show