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Hey, I'm Carlos!

I write about FIRE, geo-arbitrage, and the real-world logistics of living abroadโ€”visas, costs, and tradeoffsโ€”so you can make smarter global moves with fewer surprises. Learn more at the FIRE Blog, Nomad Blog, and Global Living Blog


Latest Posts

  • Living Abroad vs Traveling Abroad: The Lifestyle Design Difference (and the โ€œLife Portabilityโ€ Framework)
    Ten years ago, I decided to leave the United States and travel for one year. That year was one of the most fulfilling years of my life, and I enjoyed ... Read more
  • Barista FIRE: Semi-Financial Independence, Blue Zone Style
    Many people love the idea and possibility of financial independence, but in the current mix of average salary of ~$67,000 to average cost of living in the US, $60,000 to ... Read more
  • Moving to Colombia (2026 Guide): Visas, Cost of Living, Best Cities + US Tax Tips for Expats & Nomads
    For the aspiring expat, aiming to leave their home country for a more comfortable life abroad, with a slower pace and more time, Colombia always comes up as an option ... Read more
  • Nomad FIRE: A Complete Guide to Financial Independence in a Nomadic Life
    Many people fantasize about what life would be like if they could travel wherever they desired โ€“ financially secure enough to make such adventurous wanderings not just possible, but commonplace. ... Read more
  • Barista Fire Calculator
    Calculate the portfolio you need for โ€œsemi-FIโ€ โ€” where part-time income covers part of your expenses, and your investments cover the rest. Enter your annual expenses, your expected part-time income, ... Read more
  • Nomad FIRE Calculator
    Find Your โ€œTravel-Funded FIโ€ Number and Make the World Your Default Nomad FIRE isnโ€™t โ€œvacation forever.โ€ Itโ€™s financial independence built for movementโ€”living out of one or two bags, changing countries ... Read more
  • Expat FIRE Calculator
    Expat FIRE is what happens when you use global livingโ€”not just frugality and index fundsโ€”to make work optional. Find Your โ€œTwo-Numbers FIโ€ Target (Local and Global) and Make Geoarbitrage Real ... Read more
  • Coast FIRE Calculator
    Find Your FI Number Where Compounding Does the Heavy Lifting Coast FIRE is the moment your portfolio hits a size whereโ€”if you stop contributingโ€”time and compounding can carry it the ... Read more
  • ExpatFIRE: A Guide to Financial Independence Living Abroad
    Most people would love to achieve financial independence, but this lofty goal, with large โ€œFI numbersโ€ and pots of cash to save, often feels out of reach on average salaries. ... Read more
  • 82 Long-Term Visas for Nomads and Expats (2026 Directory)
    If youโ€™re an aspiring nomad, expat, or FIRE follower who wants to find a good visa or residency option to live abroad long-term in your country of choice, the internet ... Read more

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