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On the evening of April 17, 1006 AD, a little more than 1,000 years ago, human beings from around the world looked up into the night sky and saw a brilliant light, the likes of which they had never before seen in their entire lives. Most people thought it was
We disrupt regular broadcasting to bring you a time-sensitive update regarding recently announced changes to the Portuguese Golden Visa program. And this time round, we’re afraid it’s not good news. Let’s get into the details below… The Portuguese Golden Visa program was launched in 2012 and quickly became a popular
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa program has been in the works for quite some time. And despite our initial expectations, the program has a fair amount going for it — including a decent tax incentive to sweeten the deal. Let’s get into the details below… Spain’s DNV: A decently priced program
There’s a war going on in the Caribbean, and it’s a brutal one. Five tiny island nations that most people can’t find on a map are locked in intense battle with one another vying for supremacy. Fortunately it’s not a shooting war, it’s a price war— but one with serious
[Editor’s note: This is Simon’s take on what POTUS should have said at last night’s State of the Union address.] My fellow Americans. It has become somewhat of a tradition for Presidents to stand in front of you during this annual address and claim that “the state of our union
“Irresponsible.” That’s the word that some politicians in the United States Congress have been using this week to describe their opponents’ demands to balance the federal budget. Just imagine what that says about the state of US public finances: that even the mere thought of having a balanced budget… of
When the infamous British smuggler Robert Jenkins sailed past Jamaica in April of 1731, he probably thought he was home free. Jenkins had a ship full of contraband which he had picked up in the West Indies, and he was heading back to England to sell his goods in London’s
By the early 300s AD, ancient Rome’s population was in significant decline. Modern historians haven’t nailed down a precise number for Rome’s population— and estimates vary— but the clear consensus is that population peaked in the first or second century AD, and then began a rapid fall. We know the
When discussing the best places to live or retire in Europe, it’s impossible to overlook Italy. Boasting gorgeous landscapes, friendly people, a rich cultural history as well as reasonable living costs – especially in its southern regions – Italy is a fantastic lifestyle destination. Renowned as the home of La
We all know that inflation has been well above the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% for nearly two years now. It peaked at over 9% last June and has remained stubbornly high since then. But it seems like the bureaucrats have finally found a way to reduce inflation. No,
On March 2, 1629, after years of escalating tensions with his own government, King Charles I of England dissolved parliament and ordered all the politicians to go home. He was only in the fourth year of his reign, but Charles was already a very unpopular king. One of his worst
Thailand, for decades, has been a bucket list destination for backpackers, retirees and long-term travelers. Yet in terms of its long-term visa options, the choices used to be limited. Fortunately, the arrival of the Thailand Elite visa program in 2003 changed all of that. Let’s have a look at the
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