My Latin Life Podcast

We sit down with Pablo Arias, Regional Alliances Manager and key expert at International Relocation Partner® (IRP) – a trusted name in international moves with over seven years (and growing) of hands-on experience helping families and professionals relocate worldwide, with strong expertise in popular Latin American destinations like Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, and beyond.We dive deep into one of the biggest questions for anyone moving south: How do you actually ship containers of household goods from North America to Latin America? Pablo breaks it down in plain English – from choosing Full Container Load (FCL) vs. Less than Container Load (LCL), port-to-door logistics, customs rules and potential tax exemptions, avoiding hidden fees/delays, what to ship (or sell/donate), realistic timelines (often 3–6+ weeks by ocean), cost factors, and pro tips to make the process smooth and stress-free.Whether you're an expat eyeing a new life in Playa del Carmen, Panama City, or the Costa Rican coast, a family relocating for work, or just dreaming of that Latin American adventure, this conversation is packed with real-world advice to save time, money, and sanity.

El Catalán en Suiza, a 35-year-old engineer and X personality residing in Switzerland for seven years, guides others toward financial freedom by sharing relocation strategies, investment insights, and critiques of Spain's economic stagnation like rent controls and low savings rates. He emphasizes building passive income through rentals and side ventures while enjoying Swiss perks such as fjord-like winters and cold plunges.

Derek Silva, Head of Blockchain at Liberland, joins us to talk all things Liberland. Liberland, officially the Free Republic of Liberland, is a self-proclaimed micronation founded on April 13, 2015, by Czech libertarian politician and activist Vít Jedlička. Liberland is a bold libertarian experiment in stateless sovereignty.

Mark Savoia is a Canadian expat and licensed real estate agent helping North Americans relocate to Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast (Uvita, Dominical, Manuel Antonio areas).The Costa Rica Playbook is his brand/website (costaricaplaybook.com) offering free relocation guides, property tours, and investment advice.He provides a popular free 44-page downloadable guide on moving, buying property, and living in Costa Rica.Through his YouTube channel and social media, he shares daily property videos, expat tips, and supports buyers with lawyers, immigration, and even crypto payments.It's a one-stop service for expats seeking homes, vacation rentals, or investments in Costa Rica's booming real estate market.

Egor manages mobile app portfolios boasting over 500 million installs since 2009, with a current focus on language learning tools like Portuguess for mastering Portuguese through interactive quizzes and regional variations. He offers practical expat advice on European logistics. His feed mixes app promotions with wry observations on Eastern European geopolitics and labor market woes. On X you'll find Egor talk about Portuguese learning apps and Spain-Portugal travel hacks, and in this episode we get an insight into the founder and the Portugess app for language learning.

Svetski champions Bitcoin as a cornerstone of personal sovereignty and critiques ephemeral trends in favor of lasting cultural and economic principles, frequently endorsing ideas on decentralized finance, global relocation, and resilient lifestyles. As a co-founder of the Satlantis community, he bridges Bitcoin adoption with nomad strategies, spotlighting tax havens like El Salvador and drawing from his own expat experiences in Latin America.We talk about how to craft Bitcoin-centric hubs for digital nomads chasing tax-efficient Latin American escapes. 

Taylin Simmonds has 90,000 followers on X, where he talks about AI-assisted ghostwriting, guiding writers and creatives to monetize online via Substack and similar platforms, boasting 2 billion impressions and over $4 million in generated revenue. His content blends tactical writing tips, ethical AI use for idea refinement, and reflections on mental states like depression and anxiety to foster authentic creator ecosystems. He also moved from Canada to Panama and became a digital nomad in the process!

Christopher Hill is the founder and driving force behind Hands Up Holidays, a pioneering luxury travel company that specializes in "voluntourism"—high-end vacations blending sightseeing, adventure, and hands-on philanthropy. Launched in the early 2000s, the company caters primarily to affluent families, couples, and groups seeking transformative experiences that foster family bonding while making a tangible impact on local communities. Hill, a former London-based finance professional, now lives in New Zealand with his wife, two sons, and their dog Zola, serving a largely U.S.-based clientele from there. 

In this timely episode of the My Latin Life Podcast, we convene a panel of expats, analysts, and on-the-ground voices for an unfiltered Venezuela Roundtable. With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody facing serious charges and Washington stepping in to stabilize the nation, what does the future hold for one of Latin America's most turbulent countries?From the streets of Caracas to the oil fields and beyond, our guests dive into the geopolitical fallout, opportunities for reconstruction, real estate and investment prospects in a post-Maduro Venezuela, the impact on regional migration, and whether this marks the end of an era—or the start of new challenges. Essential listening for anyone tracking Latin America's biggest story of 2026.

Will at Club Cocal runs a beachfront event center and real estate headquarters in El Salvador, targeting bitcoin enthusiasts and liberty-oriented builders through property listings featuring ocean views and mountain access. They emphasize sustainable community growth, including a recent $57,500 fundraiser to expand a local girls' shelter and host Bitcoin-focused events like Economía Bitcoin. Lesser-known efforts include promoting reverse brain drain by attracting visionary expats who prioritize land respect over mass development.

Courtyard Urbanist is a research and development initiative dedicated to improving US cities through family-friendly courtyard block design.@UrbanCourtyard on X, led by Alicia, focuses on pioneering family-friendly courtyard block designs to revitalize U.S. cities with walkable, low-rise neighborhoods that prioritize private green space and community over car dependency. Based in Chicago, she critiques high-rise towers for lacking family appeal and pushes for urban innovations that support literacy and education.

Lygos Finance is the first trustless, Bitcoin-native lending platform designed for high-net-worth individuals and institutions, leveraging battle-tested tech for non-custodial loans that protect against centralized liquidation risks. Backed by Initialized Capital, its small team of five brings 34 years of combined paid Bitcoin experience, focusing solely on Bitcoin without distractions. Available to HNWIs in Latin American markets like Peru, it supports the region's booming crypto and stablecoin activity for expats and digital nomads. Francis from Lygos joins the podcast to tell us all about the first trustless, Bitcoin-native lending platform.

Travis from Bitcoin Capitalist joins us to discuss his LatAm residency collection, meeting up with Antonio Brown in Dubai, and the story of how he grew his TikTok and Instagram accounts.

Ladislas Maurice AKA the Wandering Investor travels globally to scout undervalued real estate and citizenship-by-investment opportunities, with a focus on emerging markets like Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Montenegro, often sharing detailed yield analyses and risk assessments. His Youtube channel and Instagram have grown incredibly popular by showing investment real estate opportunities around the world, from Buenos Aires to Nairobi.

Considered investing in Paraguay? David Smith, General Manager at Paraguay Farming joins the podcast to talk about passive incomne opportunities in persimmon fruit farming in Paraguay. My Latin Life and Paraguay Farming have teamed up to provide you with a turnkey, passive income, farming opportunity in Paraguay! Their fully operational persimmons farm has been exporting produce to Europe since 2023 and providing our investors with a annual payout. Click on the link to learn more: https://paraguayfarming.com/__version-1/landing/

Kent Halliburton from Saz Mining joins us to talk about his bitcoin mining operations in Paraguay, Ethiopia, and internationally. He runs the entire business from the jungles of Peru, far from civilization. In this episode he tells us his story, and how you can invest in bitcoin mining as well!

Pamela Posada is a Salvadoran Bitcoin maximalist and YouTube strategist who transitioned from fashion design to a digital nomad lifestyle fully on Bitcoin in 2022, now producing content that highlights women's roles in the ecosystem. She champions El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption through event participation, like speaking at Adopting Bitcoin and hosting women-focused workshops during Bitcoin Month. Her posts often fuse cultural landmarks with crypto advocacy, underscoring the nation's orange-pilled future amid global investment shifts in Latin America.

Daniel Valverde believes that Peruvian wine can stand head to head with the best Chilean and Argentine wines. And why not? The home of Pisco Sours can grow a decent red wine too! This entrepreneur is bringing Peruvian Wine to the World, starting with the best Peruvian restaurants in New York City.

David Lesperance is one of the world's leading tax and immigration expert, providing specialized and Un-biased Advice on Citizenship and International Tax Issues. We're happy to welcome him back to the podcast to talk about all things tax, asset protection, estate planning, and more!

Nomad logistics, handled. Ryan, the founder of Nomados joins the podcast to tell us all about his new project for digital nomads. Nomados is an AI‑powered decision engine and nomad launchpad for those starting their first or next chapter. Purpose-built to help nomads:Decide where to go based on budget, visa access, Wi‑Fi needs, and family fit.Handle logistics all in one marketplace—visa application, flexible housing, and local SIM options.Get guidance by a playful AI companion that turns red tape into a simple conversation.And now, with over 40 million nomads roaming the world, this isn't just a market, It's a movement.Nomados is being designed and developed from the ground up to transform how people live. We can reclaim much of our time—redirecting it into creativity, startups, family, exploration—less friction, more living.

James is helping Americans retire earlier, move abroad, and enjoy their golden years. Rising costs and the never-ending rat race are delaying retirement for millions of Americans. The Freedom Files helps them retire overseas earlier and easier.

Two heavy-hitter guests join us to discuss all things LatAm vs Europe. Millionaire Migrant (Jeremy Savory) and Wealthy Expat (Rafael Citron) bring two different perspectives to the debate - Rafael being from Puerto Rico and living in Europe, and Jeremy being from the UK and living in Dubai with a latina spouse and multiple LatAm residencies. The eternal debate for mobile Canadians, Americand, and Brits is where to relocate to? Latin America or Europe?

Ever dreamed about investing in Tequila? Our guest today Tigran is doing just that. He's passionate about alternative investments and found a very interesting deal for investing in Tequila while it's young (blanco) and holding til it's aged and selling for a profit. We also talk about about birth tourism in Argentina (having kids in Argentina), but most of the pod is about investing in Mexico!

Mark O'Sullivan is the founder of Caza de Casa, a sorely-needed Airbnb alternative. In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of Airbnb, how to build a two-sided marketplace startup, and more! 

Leon from BitVault joins us to discuss self-sovereignty and Bitcoin self-custody. BitVault is a Bitcoin security platform designed to protect users' cryptocurrency assets from physical coercion (e.g., theft under duress) and digital hacks. Launched as a service focused on self-sovereign security, it uses innovative features like time-delayed transactions and multisig (multi-signature) convenience services to add layers of protection without requiring users to sacrifice usability.

Goblin Cards is a non-KYC crypto card being built in Mexico! Expats, digital nomads, and crypto investors are constantly asking us for banking options like this, so we invited the founder Herman onto the podcast to discuss!

BowTiedOdin is an expert in helping people learn a foreign language, and becoming bilingual through personalized coaching. In this episode we get philosophical about all things language learning.

Adam is a Canadian living in deep rural Argentina, in a tropical region called Misiones. In this podcast, Adam shares what it's like to be a gringo in a rural farming community in Northern Argentina, where he has started building houses.

Coach Chad is a Californian who moved from San Diego to Santiago, Chile, where he coaches a local baseball team and is involved in promoting the sport of baseball in Chile. 

Jimmy Rios is a Colombian American and co-founder of the GringoPaisa community in Medellin, one of the earliest communities for Americans in Medellin. He also owns property in Mexico.

Passport papi is an American traveler with 200,000+ followers on Instagram. His posts consistently go viral when talking about Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia etc) and in this episode we get the full story!

A specially requested episode, we have assembled a group of expats and experts with experience living in both Latin America and Europe to compare the two. We talk safety, freedom, immigration, banking, regulations, taxes, lifestyle, expat, retiree and digital nomad friendliness, and more.

Magee Clegg is a digital nomad and Twitter/X personality. In this episode we discuss his Mexican citizenship and life in Mexico City vs Santiago, Chile, his new base. 

The SUACE (Sistema Unificado de Apertura y Cierre de Empresas) program is Paraguay's residency-by-investment initiative, designed to attract foreign investors by offering permanent residency through business establishment. Daniel Nance from Paraguay Farming. Frutas del Paraguay joins us to break it all down.

The highly anticipated Chile Roundtable episode! In this episode we have brought together three Chile enthusiasts to discuss all things Chile for travelers, digital nomads and expats. From travel tips to regional differences, to safety and freedom, no stone is left unturned!

Christian Bello, a Venezuelan immigrant turned Miami-based import mogul, shares hard-won wisdom on dodging tariffs and mastering global trade, believing decisiveness and supplier savvy are the keys to crushing it in business.NoRiskNoParty's diving deep into tariffs' impact on biz and sharing import tips. They occasionally organize meetups in Miami so stay tuned. This episode is full of inspiring stories of business ventures and packed with lessons.

Graeme Lamperson is a Canadian entrepreneur and digital nomad in Latin America, sharing vibrant tales of affordable living and cultural quirks. He's also been posting some great X posts recently. Graeme's been vibing in Brazil and Bolivia and sharing stories from the journey this far.

John Richardson is a Canada-based American lawyer and one of the foremost experts for US citizens abroad.In this episode John discusses renunciation of US citizenship and it's implications, pros and cons of benefits and changes to income tax, capital gains, exit taxes, and reporting requirements for US citizens abroad and former US citizens.

Jake Yngblood is an adrenaline-junkie adventurer, chasing epic quests from Guatemala to Afghanistan. He fueled by a belief in fearless optimism ("Optimist Prime" ) and building global connections through extreme travel. Jakeyngblood is rallying adventurers for a soul-stirring Kyrgyzstan horse trek.

Freddy Lansky, a serial entrepreneur and travel hacking expert, founded Points Panda, a premier travel concierge service and points blog. Based in Mexico City, Lansky leverages his experience from scaling a 7-figure chess business to help clients maximize credit card rewards for luxury travel, offering personalized strategies for earning and redeeming points. Points Panda provides unlimited consulting, award flight bookings, and a blog with credit card reviews, empowering travelers to score first-class flights and premium experiences at minimal cost

Ginger is a Canadian expat thriving in rural Costa Rica. The X community praises @HandyGingerGal for her diverse homesteading content, from car repairs to cooking and homebuilding. This podcast is epic and Ginger's adventurous spirit is inspiring!.

A British youtuber with decades living in Argentina, Daryl Baines brings an outsider's observations on what's happening and what's in the news around the country. It's hopefully informative for English speakers who live here, or who are visiting the country or simply for anyone who has an interest in Argentina.

Goodlife El Salvador is a real estate consultancy firm specializing in property sales, investment opportunities, and personalized consulting services in El Salvador. They offer custom-designed real estate tours led by experienced agents, helping clients discover both listed and unlisted residential and commercial properties, such as colonial homes in Ataco or oceanview land in Mizata. For buyers interested in El Salvador's growing market, they provide insights into special projects and hotel listings, the firm emphasizes client-centric service to ensure a seamless property acquisition process. 

Peter Dupays moved his family from the Netherlands to the Caribbean island of Curaçao

Joe McGrath caught our attention on Twitter where he shares his experience slow traveling and driving from Alaska to Argentina. In this podcast we catch up with him at the halfway point and ask what it's like to do vanlife in Mexico and Central America.

Boris Reitman is a thinker and writer with a background in philosophy, mathematics, and computer programming, known for his advocacy of Objectivist philosophy, particularly ideas inspired by Ayn Rand. Inspired by Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism and its advocace for laissez-faire Capitalism, Boris Reitman has founded a new political ideology of Anthemism.

Nina Gonzalez joins the pod to discuss the Web of Trust Map - a visual representation of the decentralized identity landscape. The map and its open-source dataset track global decentralized identity projects, including protocols and connections. It also highlights relationships such as industry collaborations and funding arrangements.The map was developed by over 20 researchers and incorporates data on over 270 decentralized identity projects, 170 blockchains, and thousands of individuals and entities. By consolidating fragmented information, the Web of Trust Map promotes a broader understanding and acceptance of decentralized identity. This creates a comprehensive overview of key players and their interconnected ecosystems, closing the knowledge gap and making the information accessible to the public, researchers, investors, and regulators.

Ecuador's residency and citizenship draw crowds with their standout benefits and widespread appeal. Permanent residency offers indefinite stay, work rights, and a cédula unlocking healthcare and senior discounts, while citizenship brings dual nationality and a secure foothold in a U.S. dollar-based economy. Popular for its low cost of living, stunning diversity—from Andes to Amazon—and a thriving expat scene, Ecuador delivers a laid-back yet enriching lifestyle that keeps it high on the list for retirees, adventurers, and global nomads.

Rick Martin is the Mexico-based founder of Decaf.so, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet built on the Solana and Stellar blockchains, designed to simplify the transition between traditional fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies. Launched with a focus on accessibility, it aims to make decentralized finance (DeFi) usable for everyday people by offering seamless onramps and offramps in nearly 200 countries. Users can buy, send, swap, and cash out digital assets like USDC (a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar) with minimal fees, often leveraging partnerships with services like MoneyGram for cash withdrawals.

Harry Mitsidis is a renowned global traveler and the founder of NomadMania, a unique online platform and community for dedicated explorers. Born in 1972 in London to a Greek father and a South African mother, Mitsidis grew up in Athens, Greece, with an early exposure to multiculturalism that sparked his lifelong passion for travel. He studied sociology in Greece and at the University of Oxford, later earning an MBA in the Netherlands, and worked as a lecturer in sociology and business across four countries. However, his love for exploration eventually overtook his academic career, leading him to pursue travel full-time.By age 36, Mitsidis had achieved a remarkable feat: visiting all 193 United Nations-recognized countries, with Equatorial Guinea as his final stop in March 2008. But for him, ticking off countries wasn't enough. Seeking a deeper way to explore and understand the world, he founded NomadMania (initially launched as "The Best Travelled" in 2012 before rebranding in 2017). The platform redefines systematic travel by dividing the world into 1,301 distinct regions—far beyond just countries—based on factors like territory, population, diversity, economy, and tourist appeal. Mitsidis himself has visited over 1,200 of these regions, making him the top-ranked traveler on NomadMania's leaderboard.

LivTours is a family-owned tour company based in Rome, Italy, specializing in small-group and private tours across Europe. Founded in 2009 by Angelo Carotenuto, a former Italian tour guide, and later joined by his Swedish wife Kristin, who brought her logistics expertise, the company started as LivItaly Tours before expanding and rebranding to LivTours. They focus on delivering personalized, high-quality travel experiences, emphasizing small group sizes—capped at six people for semi-private tours—and customizable private options.The company offers over 350 tours and experiences in multiple European countries, including Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice, and more), France, Spain, England, and Austria. Their offerings range from historical walking tours and museum visits to unique activities like cooking classes, wine tastings, and even driving a Ferrari in Italy's Maranello countryside. LivTours collaborates with expert local guides and provides exclusive access, such as skip-the-line tickets and VIP entry to major sites like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and the Eiffel Tower.