How to Open Investment Brokerage Account in Georgia (Galt & Taggart)
| Living in Georgia | 53 seen
The other day I received a cold call from my bank (Bank of Georgia) offering to become a prime customer at their SOLO banking. I listened to what they have to offer, was not very interested in access to 1,200 airport business lounges, but instead decided to give it a look on their investment banking account.
For the first time in Georgia, with Bank of Georgia Investments, you can buy full or fractional shares on NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchange, available directly in the mobile banking application.
As I'm already a bank customer I was able to apply, open and fund my new brokerage account in less than 5 minutes - all online. Wow.
I opened a brokerage account with less than $25.. wow.. all online, with a $1 commission on stock buys..though no options, but still awesome. If there is a reason to relocate to Georgia, then the Bank of Georgia will help and even save huge on commissions. JP Morgan owns a stake in BOG.. bought 0.85 fractional shares of NIO. Awesome.
Here are just a few benefits:
- With BoG investments, you have affordable access to thousands of securities listed on NASDAQ and NYSE
- For the…
How to Setup XTRF with Apache HTTP server as a reverse proxy and SSL from Let's Encrypt
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XTRF is a Polish translation management system available to install as SAAS or on your own server (both Windows and Linux). In today's article, I will keep notes on How to Setup XTRF with Apache HTTP server as a reverse proxy and SSL from Let's Encrypt
The company I'm assisting in server works has been using the XTRF translation management system since 2011 (if not earlier). A few years ago I helped to perform a major upgrade (from version 2 to version 8).
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The system was launched over the internet, but recently the latest Google Chrome update stopped supporting the system saying: ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH
XTRF runs on some Jboss server, something I'm not very well familiar with, but as a few years ago we already had a similar problem with ciphers, at the start I was looking to fix this in JBoss settings (standalone.xml)
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Though, after a few emails with the XTRF support team I got a few pointers to start with, and for my surprise, they were…
Postcards from Pasanauri
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Pasanauri is a small town in Georgia, situated in the Dusheti district, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.
We have been traveling this small town through zillions of times, mostly when heading to Gudauri or Kazbegi, but never had we made a stop here and explored more.
It was in the mid-February 2022, we headed to Gudauri, but as the road was blocked and not willing to wait more we turned our car around and headed back to Tbilisi, but decided to make a stop at Pasanauri to make a drone photo of black and white Aragvi
I couldn't catch the colours today, but I guess I was making a photo at the wrong season and should return here in Spring / Summer.
Pasanauri lies about 90 kilometers (56 mi) north of the nation’s capital of Tbilisi,at elevation of 1,050 m. above sea level. Located on the Georgian Military Road, Pasanauri is flanked by the Aragvi River, and surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains. The average winter temperature is 0 degrees Celsius but often falls below 10 degrees Celsius.
Due to its picturesque location and the proximity to nearby historical sites as well as for its mineral water, hiking routes, handcrafted items and food,…
Bristol Hotel and Spa Bakuriani
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Bristol Hotel and Spa Bakuriani is offering accommodations in Bakuriani. The property provides ski-to-door access and ski storage space, as well as a restaurant and a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, sauna, karaoke and a 24-hour front desk.
We booked Bristol Hotel and Spa Bakuriani hotel at the end of January 2022, for a two night stay, paying about $250 (breakfast included)
When visiting such hotels it's always about personal, not interior or location (which both are great for this hotel).
During our stay here we faced several issues, which luckily where solved, but I was left wondering why they even happened first hand - like, they have little nice indoor swimming pool and sauna, which they forget to turn on... or forget about towels in a room after housekeeping...ahh.. just regular little things complaining about
Very nice indoor pool, with water temperature +30 C... amazing after day in the cold winter.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi is available…
Spice and Herbal Garden No7 near Bentota, Sri Lanka
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Spice and Herbal garden No7 is located next to the Galle - Hambantota - Wellawaya Hwy near Bentota in Sri Lanka.
We visited this place during a day trip from our hotel (Taj Resort & Spa) to Madu Ganga river when returning back to our hotel. We didn't have any special plans to visit this place, but our driver (s) just took us there.
Once here I didn't understand how this works and thought - oh, nice we are enjoying a nice excursion at the spice and herbal garden which indeed was nice, but at the end of the tour we were taken to the shop and they tried to sell us some expensive things we really didn't need or we could get for free back in our hotel.
I kindly refused but left some small donations to the Buddha statue as a thank you gift for the excusrion.
It was a nice little excursion with discovering many interesting plants, herbs and spices.
For me, it was a huge surprise learning that the cocoa has been growing on cacao trees. Awesome
Hiking trip near Turtle Lake
| Living in Georgia | 16 seen
Hiking trip near Turtle lake in Tbilisi, dining with Rapunzel and other fictional Disney characters near the Svan Tower, meeting real South African and Georgian friends near Bazaleti, tracing numbers and bitcoins back in Tbilisi. enjoy and thumbs up!
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery Sri Lanka
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Kosgoda Turtle Care program aims to protect sea turtle eggs and increase hatching rates.
I had a chance to visit Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery in Sri Lanka at the start of January 2022, during a day trip from our hotel at Bentota. After returning from the Madu Ganga riverboat safari our guides took us to the Turtle hatchery.
Arriving on the site a guide come made a littlec excusrion on the site, telling the story how turtles are rescued, hatched and released back to Ocean.
It was said they are also treating disabled Turtles and the weak ones. Also it was said that their staff patrols the beach all night looking for mother sea turtles that come out of the ocean to lay their eggs.
The they Pprotect the mother turtle during the nesting process and when she is finished laying the eggs are put safely back in the ocean,
I dont want to sound very sceptical, but for me it sounded more like a good business project. Several times I was offered to buy a plat with my name for donation $300, maybe $500 or maybe $1,000. I'm not saying this is bad, but the cold selling was not very something I was interested and I kindly refused buying a plate with my…
Daytrip to Gori (and not because of the Stalin's museum)
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At the end of January 2022, after just returning from Sri Lanka we decided to take an easy weekend trip to Gori in Georgia.
I have a good friend David living in Gori. After a quick WhatsApp chat, we agreed to have some nice dinner at Villa Park Gori restaurant with a home wine, also David recommended staying at the fancy Georgia Gold hotel.
Day trip to Gori and nearby vicinity
On a Friday evening, we took our daughter from the school and straight went to Gori, there we checked in at Royal House hotel, ordered a taxi from Bolt picked up my friend and went to the Villa Park Gori restaurant where we enjoyed some of the tastiest foods, live music and a lot of homemade wine from David's Marani.
Back to the hotel for some leep, the next morning I took a drone and made some nice aerial photography with Gori Fortress. After checking out from Royal House hotel we headed to the fancy Georgia Gold hotel for a very delicious breakfast.
From here we took a route to Gori Jvari, back to Gori with a quick stop at Gori Railway station, and back to Tbilisi.
As you can see, we skipped Stalin's Museum in Gori this time
Bentota Beach in Sri Lanka
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Bentota is a small coastal resort town, about a 2-hour drive away from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
We visited Bentota and Bentota beaches at the start of January 2022, while staying at the 5-star resort hotel Taj Bentota and Spa
It is said that Bentota has been the water sport capital of Sri Lanka with the hoteliers in the area actively promoting water sports from adrenaline filled speed boat and jet ski riding, wind surfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, kite surfing, to a leisurely ride on a banana boat for the family & kids.
During our stay here we both built sand castles, surfed and anf course get some tan at the lovely white sand beaches of Bentota.
If there is a reason to Visit Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean and Bentota beach would be at top of my priorities.
And drones fly at Pasanauri
| Living in Georgia | 10 seen
'Un droni lido Pasanauri '- or another strange but awesome weekend has been in our tapes - it was planned to visit Gudauri, but 16km from the skiing resort the road was blocked, we turned our car around and visited Ralph Schmidt in Gudaleti, with nice views toward Mount Kazbek instead.
Bandaranaike International Airport / Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Bandaranaike International Airport, commonly known as Colombo International Airport is the main international airport serving Sri Lanka.
It is named after former Prime Minister S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike and is located in a suburb of Negombo, 32.5 kilometres (20+1⁄4 miles) north of the nation's longstanding capital and commercial center, Colombo. It is administered by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd and serves as the hub of SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, and domestic carrier Cinnamon Air. The other airport serving the city of Colombo is the Ratmalana International Airport, primarily serving domestic destinations.
We first visited Colombo airport at the start of January 2022, arrving here by Qatar Ariways from Doha (Tbilisi) here.
About Thirty seven airlines currently serve the airport's over 10.79 million annual passengers. The airport has three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 is the current international terminal, built in 1967. Which indeed seems bit outdated.
Terminal 2 is the new international terminal, which was expected to be completed in 2019. Terminal 3 is the new domestic terminal, which…
Villa Park Gori
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If there is a reason to visit Gori in Georgia, then a visit to Villa Park Gori restaurant in Georgia would be at the top of my priorities.
Villa Park Gori is an elite-class restaurant in Gori, with comfortable spaces and a variety of dishes. Located on Tskhinvali highway a few kilometers out of the Gori town.
My friend David took us here at the end of January 2022
Tasty Georgian and European cuisine. Live music. English speaking staff. Awesome.
We spent here a few hours drinking red wine David took from his home. Trying many dishes, badrijani, lobio a lot of mcvadi. The Bill? Under 100 GEL.
If you happen to be in the area - I highly recommend visiting Villa Park Gori
Cinnamon Island, Sri Lanka
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Cinnamon Island is situated in Bentota in Sri Lanka. This is a little, but a charming island that offers a few fun activities for you. Here you will be able to learn about cinnamon cultivation and if lucky will meet a monkey or at least a dog.
We visited Cinnamon Island at the start of January 2022, during our trip to Sri Lanka, and in particular during the Madu Ganga River Boat Safari.
Cinnamon Island is situated in the Southern Province in Sri Lanka. This is the place where you will be able to learn about the cinnamon harvesting and even the whole process of cinnamon cultivation. You can even visit this place with your friends and family as this is a very informative place and there’s so much you can learn
You can plan a trip to Cinnamon Island where you will be able to visit a family that runs a cinnamon plantation. You will gain a lot of knowledge here such as the process of peeling cinnamon, harvesting cinnamon, growing cinnamon, and how to obtain oil from cinnamon. This is a very unique experience you and your loved ones can get.
Learn more: Cinnamon Island
Sri Lanka Chronicles: A Tropical Escape to Colombo, Bentota, and Galle
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Ahoy, fellow wanderers! Join me in this travelogue as I take you on a sun-kissed journey through the gem of the Indian Ocean – Sri Lanka. In January 2022, the island nation unveiled its wonders as I explored the vibrant cityscape of Colombo, basked in the coastal bliss of Bentota, and wandered through the historic charm of Galle. With the Indian Ocean as our constant companion, infinity swimming pools beckoning, and a myriad of flavors to savor, this was a trip to remember. Buckle up for tales of exotic fruits, fish curry feasts, encounters with elephants and varans, tuk-tuk adventures, and the warmth of +38°C. Welcome to the tropical paradise that is Sri Lanka!
Colombo: A Tapestry of Modernity and Tradition
Our adventure kicked off in Colombo, the bustling capital that seamlessly blends modernity with its rich cultural tapestry. The city's vibrant markets, colonial architecture, and the soothing Indian Ocean breeze set the stage for an enchanting journey.
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Taj Bentota Resort & Spa Hotel Review in Sri Lanka
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Taj Bentota Resort & Spa - is located in Sri Lanka's Galle District, offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Pampering spa services, an outdoor pool, and 5 dining options are provided.
We booked this 5-star hotel for a 3-night stay at the start of January 2022, while traveling near the Ocean in Sri Lanka. For a 3 night stay here we paid about USD 580.
The room seemed a bit small at the first glance, but after all it was quite perfect (as most of the time we did spent near the Indian Ocean or at the swimming pool)
The property's well-lit rooms come equipped with a minibar and tea/coffee maker. It provides a cable TV and safety deposit boxes. Private balconies have outdoor seating areas and overlook the sea.
Taj Bentota Resort & Spa is 60 km from South Colombo. It is approximately 90 km from Bandaranaike International Airport. Guests who drive can enjoy free parking.
For getting here we arranged a transfer from our hotel in Colombo, see Hilton Colombo Residence Apartment Review and paid about $60 fpr the shuttle service
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