Real World Insights by Brandon
What’s your Soft-Landing Personality?
Find your soft‑landing personality and get beginner‑friendly country vibes plus first steps for a tiny, flexible business. Light, practical, and fun, no legal advice here. You’ll leave with links and a nudge to test a 30–60 day stay.
Charlie Kirk’s Martyrdom:
Within days of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, grief hardened into a rallying myth. A stadium memorial turned revival, a wave of doxing in “Charlie’s name,” and high‑level vows to punish dissent reveal how martyrdom can power a broader authoritarian project. This essay traces the propaganda playbook, from Horst Wessel to 2025, and asks what happens to a democracy when mourning becomes a mandate.
Leaving America for Greener Pastures: How Moving Abroad Became Easier Than Ever
If your bills keep outpacing your paycheck, you are not imagining it. Meanwhile, dozens of countries now offer digital-nomad and ancestry visas that let you earn U.S. income while living where rent, healthcare, and daily life cost less. This guide shows the simplest paths to qualify, budget, and land on your feet abroad.
Trump’s Tariffs vs. Europe’s Low Cost of Living: A World of Difference
Discover how the latest Trump tariffs are raising U.S. prices and why many Americans are eyeing Europe (and other affordable countries) to enjoy a significantly lower cost of living. Explore tariff impacts, cost-of-living comparisons, and top expat-friendly destinations abroad.
Project 2025 and America’s Authoritarian Decline: Parallels to History and a New Class War
Delve into the stark reality of American democracy today: Project 2025 isn’t just a policy plan. It’s a blueprint for authoritarian takeover, chipping away at institutions and targeting vulnerable communities. As this shift unfolds, a deeper, class-based battle emerges beneath the partisan headlines. This article connects the dots and shows why history’s warning signs are flashing now.
Looking “Elsewhere”: 15 Countries Welcoming American Nomads, Expats and Ancestral Citizens
Explore 15 countries offering easy visas, citizenship-by-descent programs, and incentives for American nomads, expats, and ancestral citizens. From Portugal to Thailand, discover your ideal destination for work or relocation abroad.
A House Divided: How Political Polarization & Policy Shifts Are Pushing U.S. Democracy to the Brink
America stands at a crossroads. From rising tensions to fractured institutions, something deeper is reshaping the political landscape. The symptoms are visible, but the root causes are more complex than they seem. Understanding what’s fueling the divide may be the first step toward finding a way forward.
From College Sweethearts to Global Citizens: Our Soft Landing in Albania
What happens when two college sweethearts from California trade their careers, comfort, and country for a one-way ticket to the Balkans? This is the story of how we downsized our lives, packed up our toddler and two cats, and moved to Albania in search of something more intentional. From growing up in two very different worlds to building a business abroad, we’re sharing the journey that led us to start over—and how we’re helping others find their own soft landing too.