Insights & Musings

This is where I share sharp observations, strategic commentary, and behind-the-scenes thoughts on relocation, taxation, sovereignty, and life beyond borders. Not everything here is polished — but it’s real. If you want to understand how I think and what’s coming next, this is the place to start.

The End of Nowhere
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

The End of Nowhere

They sold you the dream: work from a hammock, bank from your phone, and be a citizen of the world. But the world is catching up. Banks are closing accounts, tax authorities are sending letters, and the 'live nowhere' strategy has become a compliance nightmare. The era of the carefree, untethered digital nomad is over. It’s time to wake up and understand the new rules of global freedom before the system answers for you.

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The Better Thailand
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

The Better Thailand

For decades, Westerners flocked to Thailand for the promise of freedom. But as it becomes over-regulated and crowded, smart expats are discovering a better alternative. The Philippines, and specifically Davao City, offers what Thailand has lost: true freedom, military-grade safety with genuine warmth, and a simple path to building a real life. Forget the visa runs and tax headaches. Find out why the Philippines' best-kept secret isn't just an option, it's the upgrade.

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Britain’s Telecom Shame
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

Britain’s Telecom Shame

After two decades with Vodafone and BT, I’ve had enough. Dropped calls, no signal on the Stansted Express, fake broadband speeds. Here’s my brutally honest take on the UK's telecom disaster.

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The Lonely Road: Why Men Need Other Men
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

The Lonely Road: Why Men Need Other Men

Being a man means carrying silent burdens, often without anyone noticing. But we were never meant to walk alone. This emotional reflection explores why real male friendship, not just casual companionship, is critical to a man’s well-being.

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Klaus Schwab’s House of Lies
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

Klaus Schwab’s House of Lies

The World Economic Forum just got caught rigging data to sabotage Brexit, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Schwab’s reign of manipulation, sexual misconduct, and corruption must end.

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The City of London Never Dies
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

The City of London Never Dies

I first came to London as a teenage tourist. But it was the City, its suits, its stories, its seductive power that pulled me back again and again. From Mincing Lane to The Ned, I’ve lived through the transformation of the Square Mile, and I can tell you: The City of London never dies.

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My Day Inside the Fortress of America
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

My Day Inside the Fortress of America

I spent the morning at the U.S. Embassy in London renewing my visa. A smooth process, emotional encounters, and a powerful reminder of what America still represents.

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Give the Man a Shilling
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

Give the Man a Shilling

We often ask what a beggar will do with our coin. But rarely do we ask what giving does to us. This essay explores how charity, no matter how small, transforms the giver, echoes through the universe, and becomes a habit of grace worth teaching our children.

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A Love Letter Turned Warning
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

A Love Letter Turned Warning

The UK government is flirting with disaster. A wealth tax would destroy investment, punish success, and accelerate the exodus of Britain’s most productive citizens.

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When Life Questions You: A Lesson in Real Leadership from My Father Martin
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

When Life Questions You: A Lesson in Real Leadership from My Father Martin

At a family gathering in the early ’90s, I watched my father Martin explode at a smug cousin who tried to lecture him about leadership. What followed was a brutal, brilliant masterclass in what it really means to lead under pressure, without excuses, without theory, and without self-pity.

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What If Gold Hit $20,000 an Ounce?
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

What If Gold Hit $20,000 an Ounce?

With gold now over $3,300, talk of a $20,000 revaluation no longer sounds crazy. What would it mean, and how can you protect your wealth before it happens?

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Malta: A Fortress Island with a Tax Haven Heart
Sebastian Sauerborn Sebastian Sauerborn

Malta: A Fortress Island with a Tax Haven Heart

After his divorce, Sebastian moved to Malta with his kids and discovered why this tiny island is still one of the EU's best-kept secrets for tax optimization, family life, and international business.

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