An ex-pat living in Georgia since 2011, I trade stocks, take photographs, work out at the gym, and many more. Here I write about travel, finance, and other things that might interest me.
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Spring Break Project: Building Progress on Our Frame House in Latvia
As the chill of winter slowly gives way to the warmth of spring, it's the perfect time to roll up our sleeves and dive back into the construction of our dream frame house in Latvia. During this Spring break from British International school in Tbilisi, which fell between the end of March and the beginning of April 2024, our team made significant…
Discover the Charms of Kuldīga: Venta Rapid, Flying Fish, and Old Brick Bridge
| 12 viewsTucked away in the picturesque town of Kuldīga, Latvia, lies a hidden gem that combines natural beauty with historical charm: the Venta Rapid and Old Brick Bridge. Set amidst the…
Jūrkalne Seashore Bluffs: Nature's Masterpiece on Latvia's Western Coast
| 14 viewsPerched dramatically on the western coast of Latvia, the Jūrkalne Seashore Bluffs stand as a breathtaking natural wonder, captivating visitors with their rugged beauty and…
Amber Fort, India
| 29 viewsAmer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres, located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, the capital of…
Trading & Investing
#38 TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund: Targeting $7/day from 1DTE Bitcoin put options, investing in ETH
Greetings from Batumi, Georgia. At the start of May, Orthodox Easter was celebrated in Georgia and we traveled for a quick weekend trip to Batumi to unwind. Spent some interesting time discovering Adjarian mountains and even found a DAO Space at Gomarduli. Not sure does the abbreviation stands for Decentralized Autonomous Organization or is…
Latest video
Tbilisi Market. Jiu Jitsu. Hiking in Birtvisi
| 21 viewsAs the vibrant hues of spring paint the landscapes of Tbilisi, each weekend becomes an opportunity to immerse oneself in the city's blossoming beauty. With the warmth of the sun…
Spring Break in Latvia 2024
| 25 viewsWelcome to our latest adventure: "Spring Break in Latvia"! We're thrilled to share with you the beauty and excitement of our recent journey through this enchanting Baltic country…
France / Paris / Marseille / Disneyland
| 24 viewsIn the summer of 2023, my family embarked on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of France. From the iconic landmarks of Paris to the serene lavender fields of Provence,…
Hotel Reviews
Royal Orchid Central Jaipur Hotel
| 16 viewsRoyal Orchind Central hotel in Jaipur, India is a decent 4 star hotel. We stayed here for one night at the end of December 2023, during our about 3 week trip to India. We got here transferred from Agra after visiting Taj Mahal by a private…
Athens4 hotel (Monastriraki) in Greece
| 17 viewsAthens4 is a small boutique hotel in the capital city of Greece, Monastriraki area (city center). This hotel features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV. The property is located 1.2 km from the Acropolis, 300 metres from…
Inn Tawang Hotel In Delhi
| 19 viewsHotel Inn Twang is located 3.5 km from the New Delhi Railway Station. Free WiFi access is available in public areas. We stayed at this hotel for two nights at the end of December during our 3 week trip to India. The hotel was offered to us…
Nahei Cottage near Martvili
| 20 viewsFeaturing a garden and views of the inner courtyard, the Nahei cottage is a sustainable guest house located some 7 km from Martvili and 35 km from Okatse Canyon. We booked this place for a one-night stay back in September 2023, while…
Living in Georgia
Let's Talk Crypto or Stock investment Over Coffee: Join Me in Tbilisi!
| 24 viewsHey there, fellow crypto enthusiasts and finance aficionados! If you're reading this, chances are you share my passion for all things crypto, stocks, options, and finance in general. Well, I've got some exciting news for you: I'm ready to…
How To Obtain Crypto License in Georgia
| 80 viewsFor almost one year I've been working on developing a Terramatrics crypto hedge fund. While developing the fund I have organically connected to like-minded individuals, investors, enthusiasts, and more. The other morning I had about two-…
Tbilisi Airbnb market overview - October 2023
| 44 viewsBack in 2022, I had the idea of creating a Tbilisi Airbnb property management service. I created a few articles on my blog and got some attention from the expats living in Georgia, but haven't yet concluded any deal. Recently I got…
10K Challenge: Conquering Tbilisi Marathon with Caucasus Translations and Terramatris
| 15 viewsOn October 1st, 2023 Tbilisi Marathon was held (organized by Heildebergcement and I participated in running 10 kilometer distance setting my personal record, finishing in 1 hour 10 minutes, and 1 second. After our successful start at…
Servers and Drupal
How To Update XTRF to The Latest version (Linux/Debian)
| 27 viewsXTRF is a translation management system. I have been supporting XTRF system for a translation company in Georgia for more than 10 years already. I have seen have this product have grown and developed over the years. It doesnt actually ask…
How To Fix Access to the path 'C:\Users\...\My Music' is denied when opening a Trados Studio project package
| 32 viewsThe other day Gvantsa from the translation office in Tbilisi asked if could I help to fix her Trados SDL Studio 2021. As not being an actual user of this program, just providing support for the office technique I took a look and saw there…
How to Install Drupal 10 with Nginx, PHP-FPM 8.1, MySQL, phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 23.04 - Linode Guide
| 428 viewsIn this article, you will learn how to set up a webserver for serving Drupal websites running with Nginx, PHP-FPM 8.1, MySQL, and phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 23.04 For the following tutorial, I used very much the information from my previous…