Financial Independence for International Living
Practical guides on investing, saving, and building wealth as an expat. Real experience from someone who's lived it.
Featured Articles
"Ten Years Later: An Update from Bali (2026)"
It's been a while. The last post here was 2022. Four years isn't forever, but in the world of expat finance and crypto, ...
"Ten Years Later: An Update from Bali (2026)"
It's been a while. The last post here was 2022. Four years isn't forever, but in the world of expat finance and crypto, ...
"Admitting I Was Wrong on Crypto Currencies"
The 2015 blockbuster movie "The Big Short" starts with a great opening line that stuck with me: "It ain't what you don'...
"Building an Expat Investment Portfolio"
Making your money work for you is the cornerstone of any retirement planning. Investment planning can be quite a compli...
About
This site documents real experiences with expat finance, investing, and building wealth while living internationally. Written by Dan Clarke, a British expat who achieved financial independence through Bitcoin and now lives between Bali and the UAE.
Topics covered: cryptocurrency investing, offshore banking, property analysis, FIRE strategies, and the practicalities of managing money across borders.
More from the author:
- The Insularist — Writing on Bitcoin, sovereignty, and financial independence
- Bitcoin: The Complete Guide — Comprehensive book on Bitcoin