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SUMMARY:Lithuania: Where Ancient Castles Meet Modern Startups
DESCRIPTION:While tourists crowd into Western Europe’s well-worn paths\, Lithuania remains one of the continent’s most exciting discoveries — a country where medieval castles rise from misty lakes\, baroque churches rival Rome’s finest\, and a thriving tech ecosystem is earning comparisons to Silicon Valley. \nThis is a land where you can float over a UNESCO World Heritage capital in a hot air balloon at sunrise\, drive a Soviet tank through the forest\, meet the entrepreneurs building Europe’s digital future\, and dine at Michelin-starred restaurants in a 17th-century building — all in the same week. \nLithuania surprises everyone who visits. The capital\, Vilnius\, boasts the largest baroque Old Town in Northern Europe\, yet permits hot air balloon flights directly overhead — something only a handful of capitals allow. \nMedieval Grand Dukes once ruled an empire stretching from Baltic to Black Sea\, and their palaces\, towers\, and crypts tell stories of power\, intrigue\, and unexpected alliances. The forests and lakes seem endless\, offering a tranquility that feels increasingly rare in modern Europe. \nBut Lithuania isn’t just about the past. Vilnius has earned recognition as a rising tech hub\, with a thriving startup ecosystem and progressive digital infrastructure that makes Estonia’s e-residency program look ordinary. \nThe restaurant scene punches well above its weight\, with multiple Michelin-starred establishments transforming local ingredients into world-class cuisine. And the people — resilient\, fiercely independent — welcome visitors with genuine hospitality rather than tourist-industry polish. \nThis carefully crafted journey takes you deep into Lithuania’s many layers. \nYou’ll wake up in a room overlooking Cathedral Square\, descend into royal crypts\, take a boat cruise on river Neris\, and drive a tank. \nYou’ll sit down with the entrepreneurs and innovators building Lithuania’s reputation as Eastern Europe’s rising tech hub\, gaining insights into investment opportunities and digital innovation. \nYou’ll spend two nights in Kaunas—Lithuania’s second city and interwar capital—exploring Art Deco architecture\, WWII history at IX Fort\, and the baroque splendor of Pažaislis Monastery and taste mead the way Baltic tribes drank it a millennium ago. \nYou’ll visit Trakai’s fairy-tale island castle and taste traditional Karaim pastries. \nFrom the cobblestoned streets of Vilnius to the island castle at Trakai\, from the sobering cells of a KGB prison to the baroque splendor of Pažaislis Monastery\, this is Lithuania as few ever experience it — intimate\, authentic\, and utterly unforgettable. \nCheck out the trip page here.
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SUMMARY:New Dates Confirmed: Total Access Conference – September 17-19\, Panama City
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share that we’ve locked in new dates for our Total Access Conference: September 17-19 in Panama City\, Panama – a full long weekend designed for those who want to truly immerse themselves in all things internationalization. \nThis is a return to our roots. \nWhen we created Sovereign Man back in 2009 (now Schiff Sovereign)\, the mission was clear: give our members and subscribers real options\, actionable information\, and practical strategies to build optionality and security regardless of what happens in any single country or economy. That core purpose – helping you create genuine Plan B strategies – has never been more relevant than it is today. \nAnd you’ve been telling us that’s exactly what you want. Given all the instability we’re seeing around the globe\, from geopolitical tensions to economic uncertainty to rapidly shifting policy landscapes\, it’s precisely this topic and focus that you want to see in our large member events. \nNot just theoretical discussions\, but concrete strategies: residencies\, citizenships\, real estate opportunities\, tax structures\, offshore banking solutions\, and the practical tools you need to build genuine optionality for yourself and your family. \nSo we’re bringing back the conference format that started it all – intimate\, practitioner-focused\, and centered entirely on Plan B. \nYou also asked for a multi-day format\, and we listened. This won’t be a rushed one-day event. Instead\, we’re creating the kind of experience where you can break bread together\, dive deep into strategies with specialists we’ve featured over the years\, and maybe even start working on applications and planning while you’re there. \nInstead\, we’re creating the kind of experience where you can break bread together\, dive deep into strategies with specialists we’ve featured over the years\, and maybe even start working on applications and planning while you’re there. \nHere’s what we have in store for you: \nFormat: \n\nTwo half-days of formal presentations and panel discussions\nTwo afternoons of workshops\, one-on-one meetings\, and informal networking with global specialists\nReceptions and dinners with your fellow members and experts – chances to meet new people\, make friends\, or reconnect with the community you know\n\nTopics We’ll Cover: \n\nResidency and citizenship opportunities in Latin America and other countries – Colombia\, Argentina\, Ecuador\, Panama\, Paraguay\, among others\nCBI Programs around the world\, including Turkey and the Caribbean\nCBI opportunity in Argentina (we should know more details by that time)\nReal estate opportunities in high-potential markets\nSpecial economic zones like the one in Roatán\, Honduras\nOffshore banking strategies and solutions\nTax strategies and structuring\nReal asset investing\n\n…and much more \nAnd of course\, you’ll have direct access to our founders\, James Hickman and Peter Schiff – the opportunity to hear their latest thinking and connect personally with both of them over the course of the weekend. \nSunday Afternoon Option: \nFor those interested\, we’re considering organizing a half-day excursion to the Panama Canal on Sunday afternoon. This would be a chance to witness one of the world’s most important engineering marvels and strategic trade routes firsthand. We’ll gauge interest as we get closer and confirm details based on demand. \nThis is the intimate\, solution-focused conference many of you have been asking for. The kind where you leave not just informed\, but with actionable next steps and real connections to the people who can help you execute your Plan B. \nWe’re bringing together the best specialists and service providers we’ve worked with over the years – experts we know and trust\, who have actually helped members of this community successfully establish residencies\, acquire properties\, structure their affairs\, and build genuine optionality.  \nMark your calendars now for September 17-19. We’ll be opening registration soon\, and given the intimate nature of this event\, we expect spaces to fill quickly. \nThis is the conference format you’ve been asking us to bring back\, and we’re committed to making it exceptional. \nYou can sign up here.
URL:https://members.schiffsovereign.com/event/new-dates-confirmed-total-access-conference-september-17-19-panama-city/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Panama City\, Panama
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SUMMARY:Discover Japan As An Honored Guest\, Not A Tourist
DESCRIPTION:Trip Highlights\n\n\n\n\n\nPrivate Geisha Entertainment Dinner with Maiko & Geiko in an Exclusive Kyoto Ochaya\nSumo Stable Visit with Wrestlers & Traditional Chanko Nabe Dinner\nZen Meditation & Tea Ceremony with Monk at Private Kyoto Temple\nSake Brewery Tour in Kyoto\, Whisky Tasting at Suntory Hakushu Distillery & Miso Sommelier Experience\nWagashi Sweet-Making\, Kintsugi Workshop\, Vintage Kimono Shopping & Dotonbori Street Food Tour in Osaka.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJapan is a country of exquisite contradictions—where bullet trains glide past ancient temples\, where master craftsmen practice arts unchanged for centuries alongside cutting-edge innovation\, and where the simple act of pouring tea becomes a meditation on beauty and impermanence. \nOver nine extraordinary days\, you’ll experience Japan’s captivating duality — where centuries-old traditions coexist with dazzling modernity\, and moments of stillness unfold amid some of the world’s most vibrant cities. \nFrom the neon-lit energy of Tokyo to the tranquil hot springs of Nishiyama Onsen and the timeless grace of Kyoto\, this journey offers a rare\, insider’s glimpse into the heart of Japan. \nIn Tokyo\, you’ll immerse yourself in the city’s ever-evolving contrasts — a place where ancient shrines stand quietly among glass towers\, and precision\, beauty\, and ritual shape daily life. You’ll visit the majestic Meiji Shrine\, dedicated to Japan’s first modern emperor and surrounded by a vast sacred forest\, and the Yasukuni Shrine\, where Japan’s complex history is remembered. In the vibrant Asakusa district\, you’ll wander Nakamise Street to reach Sensō-ji Temple\, Tokyo’s oldest and most colorful temple\, and stroll through the elegant grounds of the Imperial Palace\, the home of Japan’s imperial family. \nAlong the way\, you’ll explore the city’s historic neighborhoods\, enjoy world-class dining — from sushi counters to Michelin-starred restaurants — and witness the extraordinary morning training of sumo wrestlers\, one of Japan’s oldest living traditions. \nFrom the city’s rhythm\, your journey slows as you travel into the Japanese Alps to the legendary Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan\, recognized as the oldest hotel in the world. (Please note that Nishiyama Onsen opens reservations for next year in April\, so we will do our best to secure stay at this onsen. If anything changes or Nishiyama bookings are unavailable\, we will then find a similarly amazing onsen in Hakone or Shuzen-ji area for the group.) \nHere\, surrounded by mountain air and the sound of flowing rivers\, you’ll unwind in thousand-year-old hot springs that have soothed emperors and poets for generations. This is a place of quiet reflection and renewal — a glimpse into the deep Japanese reverence for nature\, simplicity\, and balance. \nNext\, you’ll continue to Kyoto\, the cultural soul of Japan. Once the imperial capital\, Kyoto is a living museum of temples\, gardens\, and centuries of artistry. Here\, you’ll sit across from geisha and maiko in an intimate ochaya\, gaining rare insight into one of Japan’s most refined traditions. \nYou’ll also experience a private tea ceremony prepared exclusively for you within a centuries-old shrine\, where each gesture and movement carries profound meaning. \nYou’ll meditate with a Zen monk at a serene temple\, then explore some of Japan’s most iconic landmarks: the shimmering Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)\, the world-renowned Ryoan-ji Temple with its contemplative stone garden\, the dramatic Kiyomizu-dera Temple overlooking the city\, and the Fushimi Inari Shrine\, where thousands of vermilion torii gates wind through forested hillsides. \nThe journey continues south to Osaka and Nara\, where Japan’s warmth and flavor come alive. In Osaka\, often called Japan’s “kitchen\,” you’ll indulge in a private food tour through the lively Dotonbori district\, tasting local favorites like takoyaki and okonomiyaki while discovering the city’s vibrant nightlife. You’ll also explore the imposing Osaka Castle\, once a powerful samurai fortress and a symbol of Japan’s unification. \nJust a short journey away lies Nara\, Japan’s first permanent capital\, where friendly deer roam freely through temple grounds. Here\, you’ll stand in awe before the Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji\, one of the largest wooden statues in the world\, housed within a monumental hall that has stood for over a thousand years. \nThroughout this unforgettable journey\, you’ll experience Japan not as a tourist\, but as an honored guest — alongside fellow Total Access members who share your curiosity and appreciation for the world’s finest experiences. Together\, you’ll gain access to private encounters\, sacred spaces\, and cultural traditions few outsiders ever witness. \nThis is Japan as it should be experienced—intimate\, authentic\, and utterly unforgettable. \nCheck out the trip page here.
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