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    Skype closing down - US LLC - Need US number for banks - Ideas on providers?

    I've used Airalo across countries such as Antigua and Barbuda, Vietnam, Bosnia and Herzogovina, and their Europe plan across a bunch of others. Worked every time. Only a small issue in Antigua with activating on arrival and it might have been user error... Otherwise it automatically activates in...
  2. J

    Settling vs Nomading: Which Lifestyle Truly Wins?

    I resonate with a lot of the comments here after being a permanent traveller for over 15 years. Whilst it comes with a whole other bunch of challenges, I remember a couple sailing the world on their yacht who said they enjoy having their own kitchen/galley, bed, workspace etc whilst being able...
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    Best tropical place to live?

    I agree and don't see any reason why people live in central Florida. I spent most of my time in the north Palm Beach county area, so the east coast, and had an unofficial rule that anything west of I95 was not worth visiting unless a quick visit over to the Gulf Coast. It's by the beach or...
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    Best tropical place to live?

    It might be time to start thinking about must have and nice to have. There's probably more than a few that would like a similar kind of place you are hoping to find. If they have found it, then most likely keeping quiet for fear of it being ruined by the crowds. There's also probably some...
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    Best tropical place to live?

    Hawaii also ticks some of the boxes although I'm guessing you probably don't want something in the US. Flights, building quality, healthcare, restaurants and safety all reasonably good.
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    Best tropical place to live?

    I lived in Mauritius for a couple of months about a decade ago. So I'm sure things have changed a bit. I was down in the Flic en Flac area which is a mix of locals and visitors. I enjoyed my time there. Good sunsets over the water most evenings. There were what seemed like regular power outages...
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    Global back-up plan

    It won't help you in the immediate future as the page says they are not taking on new work. However, there is a wait list at IntelTechniques.
  8. J

    Is Investing in Emerging Markets Worth the Risk?

    If you're talking about the 1 euro houses, then they usually come with a bunch of rules. Have to spend X euros in X months plus live there full time. As daniels27 said, selling may also be an issue. Liquidity might be a problem and finding a buyer could take a while. There's a few YouTube...
  9. J

    Cheapest Way to Get a US Phone Number

    I'm about to transfer my number to Tello. They are one of the few that allow esim activation from outside the US. Many others I have checked you need to be in the US for activation. Plus prices are reasonable. I came across it via a Reddit thread as there are numerous discussing this topic...
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    Please teach me how to become a digital nomad from the beginning?

    There's a lot I have learned over the years. Here's just a brain dump of the things that came to mind just now and not focussed on the business setup stuff as that's covered very well already. Don't burn your bridges and better to have something to go back to if you find it's not for you. I...
  11. J

    Affiliate Gambling Business Structure

    Yes, although these days it's more just keeping abreast of what is going on because some programs understand what lifetime revenue share actually means and I have a few friends still in the industry. It was much easier back when you could keyword stuff your pages, properties weren't owned by...
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    Affiliate Gambling Business Structure

    You have probably experienced it already, however if you haven't, remember to ensure your solution makes it relatively easy to satisfy the KYC/AML requests from affiliate programs. Their attitude seems to be to ask for everything possible piece and information then add another couple to the list...
  13. J

    Is Investing in Emerging Markets Worth the Risk?

    Not condoning this method (mods remove if in appropriate), however, if you search for it on libgen.li you should be able to get a copy.
  14. J

    Is Investing in Emerging Markets Worth the Risk?

    If anyone is interested in a few stories from the pre-internet days of investing in emerging markets, Riches Among The Ruins by Robert P Smith has a few good stories.
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    Is Investing in Emerging Markets Worth the Risk?

    A friend in Montenegro doesn't think there is much there from an investment point of view other than real estate and tourism. Serbia might be a better option, if you want something in the Balkans and outside the EU. Although Serbia comes with its own problems for doing business there. Increased...
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    Is Investing in Emerging Markets Worth the Risk?

    I was in Montenegro (mainly Tivat area) in mid 2022 and again this year. A lot of residential and retail development happening around Porto Montenegro and seemed a lot busier this year. Targeting the higher end buyers. Also smaller apartment blocks etc a bit further from the marina. Lower end...
  17. J

    Permanent traveller - residency options?

    Thanks, yes that is my understanding as well and that link was one I looked at in addition to some IRS pages. Now I just need them to speed up the rumoured reduction of the $2350 fee back to something more reasonable. Not holding my breath though.
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    Permanent traveller - residency options?

    At the moment, my trading income is considered passive. I am not day trading. So I don't believe it falls within the FEIE scope. I'd also need to go with a foreign labour company setup to avoid the social security tax. That's a place I definitely don't want to be putting any money. Because I...
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    Permanent traveller - residency options?

    Fair enough, not a single question mark in my post. Based on my goals and other information above, what are some options/suggestions for getting a new tax residence? Thanks. I should have done this prior to leaving. I will check of the fingerprint part can be done at one of the embassies.
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    Permanent traveller - residency options?

    Yes, another permanent traveller with a tax residency question. I've spent plenty of time reading here and elsewhere and now suffer some analysis paralysis. We all have slightly different stories. Background Australian born citizen and naturalised US citizen. I have been a US tax resident for...

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