Italy has a bunch of tax programs for foreigners to move there and pay less tax. For example there is one that has 7% flat tax on worldwide income. And for 2027 they are considering another one that you only pay 4% flat tax on worldwide income. but for this one is that you have to live in a small town of less than 20,000 people. Italy has a good lifestyle in the center of europe. Would you consider this?

There are many different types of travelers. for example, The go go traveler - will like to see as many places, countries, cities and sites as possible in their allotted time. slow traveler - will take things slow, maybe explore one city over a month or two nomad - the frequency between moves differs by person but the concept is that you are continually on the move. maybe you stay in one place for 1-6 months and then move on to the next place stable expat - you have a stable business or job in another country other than your own and spend most of your time in your new home country. but maybe you take weekends or mini vacations of a few weeks to explore the surrounding region rotation - you have 2-5 homes in different countries and cities and rotate between them either by season, around activities and leisure or just by your fancy these are some broad categories to get the conversation started. Which one are you now? Which one do you aspire to achieve ?

Because of the middle east conflict, there have been a bunch of people caught out on their visas and overstaying because of flights being cancelled. The Thai govt has said that if your canceled flight was due to the middle east issues that overstay fines will not be applied. Also, looks like the airports are very busy with people trying to figure out new plans and routes. Are you there on the ground? Let us know what you are seeing...

Georgia just launched a new labour permit system for foreigners who work or do business in Georgia, with major compliance deadlines starting soon. What changed - A new Right to Work (Labour Permit) is now required for most foreign nationals who do not have permanent residency Who is NOT covered - Permanent residence permit holders, investment residence permit holders, diplomats and certain international org staff, refugees and asylum categories, accredited foreign media journalists, and cases covered by treaties. The new baseline rule To legally work or run a business locally in Georgia, most foreigners will need: 1. Right to Work (Labour Permit), and 2. D1 visa or a residence permit (work, IT, etc.) Key dates - Law effective March 1, 2026 - Enforcement mechanisms begin May 1, 2026 Labour Permit basics - Self employed permits are tied to a specific field or speciality - Employee permits are tied to a specific employer and position - Government can apply labour market criteria and quotas Fees and timelines - Standard processing (up to 30 calendar days): 200 GEL - Expedited (10 business days): 400 GEL - Renewal (up to 30 calendar days): 200 GEL - You must be in Georgia legally to apply (no overstay or illegal entry) Visa and residency deadlines after approval - If you are outside Georgia: apply for D1 visa within 30 days - If you are in Georgia: apply for work or IT residence permit within 10 days - Not required if you already have a residence permit, or if your activity is fully remote and you do not need to enter Georgia Self employed path - Apply yourself via the Labour Migration portal - Expect to submit: business ID, experience and qualifications, activity description, and either: - Includes a required video call verification Hiring foreigners, what employers must do - Post the vacancy in the Labour Market portal first - Wait up to 10 business days for the agency to propose a local candidate - If a candidate is proposed, employer must accept or justify rejection within strict timelines - Employment agreement must be fixed term and bilingual, with employee consent via qualified e signature or stamp

Zanzibar is reportedly moving forward with plans for “Dunia Cyber City,” a proposed digital free zone aimed at attracting remote workers and tech startups. Reports say the zone would include preferential tax rates for qualifying residents, a long business tax holiday, and rules designed to be crypto friendly. It is still early, and the most important next step is seeing the official Zanzibar government notices and implementing regulations that confirm the final terms. Would you consider moving to Zanzibar on a program like this ?