{"podcast":{"title":"The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup","slug":"the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112","podcast_index_feed_id":1129112,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/theexpatmoneyshow/","website_url":"https://expatmoney.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/99f0546f-4d29-47e4-879c-daf71e19d8f6/IsmAITn9gLs6o1ZMxRucDqG0.jpg","author":"Mikkel Thorup","episode_count":300,"summary":"In this show, we discuss passports, Plan-B residencies, geopolitics, offshore gold vaults, foreign real estate, wealth protection, international banking, alternative assets, and other topics from the internationalization and expat space that you won't find anywhere else! SUBSCRIBE TODAY IN YOUR PODCAST APP. 💻 Visit our Website: https://ExpatMoney.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T22:20:33.920351+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112"},"episode":{"title":"403: The UAE: Why I Left a Country I Loved","slug":"403-the-uae-why-i-left-a-country-i-loved","published_at":"2026-04-08T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112/403-the-uae-why-i-left-a-country-i-loved","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112","url":"https://expatmoneyshow.com/403-the-uae-why-i-left-a-country-i-loved","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a60a3df6-21bd-4935-9000-6d77c55b9e80.mp3","summary":"Geopolitical risk in the Middle East is back in the spotlight, and for many people, it’s raising deeper questions about stability, long-term planning, and where to build a life. Recent events have forced a conversation that most prefer to ignore: what happens when you’re living in a region exposed to conflicts far beyond your control? In today’s episode, I share a personal story about why I chose to leave the UAE after nearly a decade, despite genuinely loving the country. I break down how that decision was shaped by long-term thinking around risk, family, and resilience. Enjoy!   IN TODAY’S EPISODE Tune in as I break down the geopolitical risk that became the #1 driver behind my decision to leave the UAE almost 7 years ago Get a behind-the-scenes look at the moment I realized staying would be the bigger risk than leaving Listen in as I break down why a “great country today” can still be the wrong place for your family’s long-term future Hear how food, water, and energy resilience influenced our decision about where to move next   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.” RELATED EPISODES 400: Trump’s New Doctrine Could Reshape the Americas (And Your Plan-B) 399: War in Iran, Violence in Mexico & Freedom in Panama 387: The Leaders Shaping Latin America’s Shift Toward Freedom 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 option…","meta_description":"Geopolitical risk in the Middle East is back in the spotlight, and for many people, it’s raising deeper questions about stability, long-term planning, and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1829,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112/episodes/403-the-uae-why-i-left-a-country-i-loved/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112/403-the-uae-why-i-left-a-country-i-loved.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}