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Welcome to the Viva Tropical Podcast

In the show, we explore everything you need to know about the tropics.

Tips and hacks for real estate and expat life. Interviews of expats who have made the leap abroad. Best selling authors and journalists who have covered some aspect that makes tropics great. You name it, it’s here.

Here are a few categories to get you started.

On the Ground Real Estate Reports
Residency & Expat Life
Entertaining Stories from the Tropics

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Colombia has achieved peace and is increasingly regarded as good place to consider for living and investing.

With such a tumultuous history the question is, is this a good idea?

We speak to Park Wilson co-founder of Viva Tropical about his recent trip to Colombia.

When he left Panama to visit Colombia he was seriously considering the move and now that he is back you can listen to what he thought and if he will indeed leave Panama for Colombia.

Park also discusses investment opportunities, his favorite spots, and the big question on most people’s minds, is it safe?

Josh and Park also compare and contrast Colombia to other countries in the Latin Tropics.

Tune in and listen now.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Investing in Colombia
  • Safe Areas
  • And Where to Live for the Best Quality of Life

And much more.

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Did you know you can use your 401k to invest in Real Estate?

Well, you can and not only that you can invest in several other assets besides real estate too.

This means you can get your money outside the volatile world of the stock market and make investments on your own terms. You can even get your money outside the U.S. to take advantage of emerging markets. Find new opportunities and get in early before it is too late.

On this episode we speak to Ross Powell, who spent 30 years in the banking industry only to find out the system was rigged against the little guy.

Ross decided to start his own company that helps people gain control of their retirement finances and invest in things that make sense.

His company shows people how to use their 401k to invest in tropical real estate, gold, farming, and pretty much any other hard asset.

Tune in and listen to the discussion and learn how you can use your own 401k to buy real estate in the tropics, loan yourself money, or invest in hundreds of other things.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The rules for investing with a 401k
  • What it costs to self-direct your 401k
  • And how you can have complete control with your checkbook in about 10 days

And much more.

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  • Ross’s website is called Survival401k.com. You can learn more about his services by clicking the link.

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Big wave surfing is a sport of confidence where participants will themselves over the edge of 50-foot mountains of water. On this episode we speak to award-winning and renowned professional big wave surfer Greg Long about what it is like to survive a near-drowning and then try to find your confidence again.

We talk about when he almost died surfing giant waves at the mysto spot of Cortes Bank, six hours off the coast of California. Greg takes you inside the two wave hold down that almost ended his life and remembers the exact decisions he made before his oxygen expired.

We dive into the process of fighting back after an almost tragic accident to get to the top again and have the confidence to surf big waves. Greg’s candor allows the listener to really gain insight into his struggles to return to form and understand how a world-class athlete shakes it off and finds fulfillment once again.

Check out this rare discussion where a top performer lets you inside his head in a very humble and candid conversation.

A must-listen.

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The first man to jump from a helicopter, then land on the ground below safely, without a parachute.

  • Getting lit on fire and jumping from a building.
  • Exiting a speeding car.
  • All part of the job description for Gary Connery.

Gary joins the show to discuss these stunts and more.

We dive into the psychology of the job, knowing when to go and when not to go, and what skills one develops from jumping off tall things.

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Check out Gary’s historical jump without a parachute here. You can also learn much more about him on his website.

If you are inspired by Gary’s passion, sponsor him for a one of a kind stunt. Contact him at his website above.

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Author Daniel Lee Reid joins the show to discuss Taoist sex practices and how they can revolutionize your relationship.

Five thousand years ago in China, a period of learning about the body and living longer was realized. Focusing on the body’s energy could lead to feeling better, staying healthier, and living longer.

What the Taoists discovered unlocked several different ways of increasing energy, including Chi Gong, Acupuncture, and Tai Chi. These practices have worked for thousands of years and today they are being proven effective, using science. One of these practices that is not as well-known is sure to change your sex life.

Today we discuss how the Taoists approached sex and why you might want to consider trying out their methods, which are guaranteed to improve your relationship and allow you to enjoy sex as often as you would like, even several times a day.

Tune in and listen as Daniel shares his knowledge and get set to boost your energy and your libido, and experience a whole new way to approach your sexual encounters.

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Imagine what you would learn observing a dolphin pod for over 30 years.

This is exactly what our guest Denise Herzing did for five months a year, over three decades, with a pod of Atlantic dolphins. What she learned will excite you about the power of nature and certainly shed light on how much intelligence these sentient beings have.

Tune in and hear her story as she discusses how dolphins families function, what it means to be part of a dolphin community, and just how bright they can be. We also delve into dolphin language and how technology is making it easier to learn more about how they communicate.

Anyone who loves the ocean will enjoy this show.

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Denise is an author, scientist, and TED talk participant; learn how to support her work here.

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With the release of the Costa Rica Real Estate Report, Park and I decided that this wealth of data and analysis needed a podcast episode all its own. Tune in to hear us discuss how we created the information, how you use it, and how it relates to buying property.

What we cover in the podcast:

  • Top most expensive beach towns.
  • Top three most expensive mountain areas (here the cheapest beachfront is located based on total price).
  • Plus many more ideas that you will be able to use to get great deals or understand the market.

Get insider information on hard real estate data, stats, and opinions. This is a must-listen episode! Certainly one you do not want to miss!

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Just returned from a Nicaragua trip, Josh breaks down the investment and living potential for the northwest corner of this beautiful country. The area, called Chinindega, has mostly flown under the radar as a place to live for expats.

Josh talks about the region’s attractions, prices, building, and why he loves it. He also interviews Jannene Harker a New Zealander with the first planned development of the area. She discusses how she settled into this spot and why she decided to create her own project.

Find out why this place is sure to boom and why you should consider it before it’s too late and gets expensive.

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Being charged by an ape and walking through miles of the oldest rainforests – this is the life of an environmental news reporter.

Rhett Butler, founder of the environmental news site MongaBay.com, joins the show. Find out what it is like to walk through some of the world’s oldest jungles.

Rhett also recounts getting charged by an ape and how technology is being used in creative ways to monitor protected animals. Join us for a great conversation and get some insight into what it’s like to cover environmental news.

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Jesse Thomas of Abundant Living Ecuador and I discuss the reasons to move to Ecuador. We talk about both the negatives and positives of living and working in South America. And explore why he chose to call the mountains home instead of the beach.

The podcast is investor-oriented, but we also cover life in Ecuador and that should appeal to anyone considering this diverse country. I also get Jesse to confess if he has tried the Ecuadorian mountain treat, Guinea Pig. Enjoy the show.

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Park and Josh look for a large tract of land for their next project. After combing through hundreds of options and locations they have narrowed it down to the Southern Zone of Costa Rica or Nosara, Costa Rica. Join them as they talk about the pros and cons of each site while walking around on the property.

Listen in as they discuss the process of deciding what direction to take or not take on a particular property. The initial stage of deciding what property is the best for them is only the beginning; the next steps of figuring out a plan and how it will work is where the rubber meets the road in this special episode.

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After escaping prison in 2001, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman became the most wanted criminal in the world. The DEA, FBI, and Mexican authorities were all hunting him, but for some reason they couldn’t find El Chapo over the next decade.

Filmmaker Angus MacQueen doubted that with their virtually limitless resources these government agencies couldn’t find El Chapo, so he set out with a camera to find El Chapo himself and make a movie about the search.

This episode details what he did and how he survived the process. Josh and Angus discuss what it was like to gain unprecedented access into a shadowy world, how Angus became one of the only outsiders to access the Golden Triangle, and if he found El Chapo. The resulting movie is called “Drug Lord: The Legend of Shorty.”

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