Hi! My name is Reinis Fischer (38), a proud dad and devoted husband. CEO and Founder of Terramatris crypto hedge fund, drone enthusiast, world traveler, photographer, book author and passionate lover of Georgian cuisine (vegetarian).

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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April 2023 Stock & Crypto Portfolio Update

At the end of April 2023, I was managing 3 small investment portfolios. The total value of all portfolios combined was USD 7,035.08 / EUR 6,396.66. Last month our portfolios grow by quite an impressive USD 569.01 One of my short-term goals is to grow portfolios to $10,000. To get there it is planned to deposit additional capital, plus selling options premium. $3,000 to go before reaching our short-term goal. Portfolio #1 It was a good month…

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Get Passive Income by Selling Put Options on These 5 Stocks

Investors are always looking for ways to generate additional income from their investments, and one strategy they can consider is selling put options. This strategy involves selling a put option contract and collecting the premium, with the obligation to buy the underlying stock at a specified strike price if the stock falls below that price by the expiration date. If the stock price does not fall below the strike price, the investor keeps the…

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Boutique Hotel O. Galogre Review in Batumi

Offering a rooftop terrace and free Wi-Fi, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Black Sea Coast. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV, and the historic St Nikolay Church is a 2-minute walk away. We have been eyeing Hotel Galogre for many years already, and finally booked it in Mid-April 2023, during Orthodox Easter here in Georgia. We stayed here for 3 nights in a family suite (two rooms) and breakfast included paying only GEL 490, that's…

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Herods Boutique Hotel in Eilat Review

Herods Boutique Eilat a Premium collection by Fattal Hotels is a 5-star superior hotel located at the end of Eilat's promenade, on the shores of the Red Sea in Israel. It offers luxurious rooms with a balcony, a swimming pool, and a spa. Free WiFi is available in the lobby. We booked this hotel for a New Year's celebration of 2023 for about 2 nights and paid quite a hefty price of about USD 735 for a stay here. Was it worth the price? Well,…

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Tbilisi Adventure Run Fun Race with Caucasus Translations Team

On April 23, 2023, we run our first adventure race in Tbilisi through the spectacular mountains close to Mtstasminda Park. The run turned out a bit harder than I expected, but the result still was awesome and everyone from the team finished. I come up with the idea to have custom print T-shirts for every team member at Caucasus Translations I made this design in Canva, the idea was to raise awareness of the brand name via QR code. We didn't…

Living in Georgia |

Top 10 Best Selling Gaming Laptops with RTX 3050 Ti Graphics Card

In this article, I've listed 10 top-selling gaming laptops with  Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 TI graphics card, available to purchase on Amazon.  A quick note: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon, by clicking on links on this page and by making a purchase on the Amazon site, I might earn an affiliate income from that. The prices for laptop computers listed on this page are retrieved using Amazon Product Advertising API and are updated…

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Tbilisi Adventure Run

The video titled "Next time I will be a referee or our latest Tbilisi Adventure Run video is out!" features a fun and adventurous 7km run that took place in Tbilisi, Georgia. The video showcases the team of Caucasus Translations as they embark on this exciting journey through the beautiful trails of Tbilisi. The video captures stunning footage of the runners as they navigate through the hills and valleys, providing viewers with a glimpse of the…

Living in Georgia |

Easter Picnic at Birtvisi Canyon

On Sunday, April 9, Easter 2023 was celebrated, and this year we decided to spend it in Tbilisi and Birtvisi canyon. Our day started early in the morning as we prepared for the festivities by experimenting with a new dough and making a Jewish-style pie with eggs (inspired by a similar dish we had tried in Israel), coloring eggs, and baking cinnamon rolls. To make the day even more special, we invited our friends - a Greek-Latvian family - to…

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Top Places to Visit in Georgia and Tbilisi in May

Georgia is a country with a rich history, diverse culture, stunning natural landscapes and delicous cuisine. May is a great time to visit as the weather is warm and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. In this article I have listed some ideas and top places to visit in Georgia and Tbilisi in the month of May: Explore the cobblestone streets of Tbilisi's Old Town and admire the mix of architectural styles, including Persian,…

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Strada Mosashvili near Vake Park

Strada is a chain of restaurants in Tbilisi, serving contemporary American and Asian cuisine, created by an international team of chefs.  We love coming here for a glass of wine, meatballs, seabass, or tom yum soup.  Located on Mosashvili street 11 in lively Vake neighbourhood close to the Vake park, Strada seems is a popular choice among lcoals and expats. There is one more Strada I know about located on Marjanishvili area.  There are many…

Restaurant reviews |

The Basics of Covered Call Writing: Understanding the Strategy

Covered call writing is a popular investment strategy used by many investors to generate income on their existing stock portfolio. Covered Call is also one of my favorite options trading strategies, together with writing cash-secured put options. The strategy involves selling call options against stocks that you own, in exchange for receiving a premium payment. Make sure to check out other articles in Options Trading Academy, or subscribe to…

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Batumi. Easter. 2023

The Great Easter Movie is Out - Another Awesome Weekend in Batumi! Batumi, the coastal city of Georgia, has always been a favorite destination for tourists all over the world. It is a perfect blend of nature, culture, and modernization that leaves everyone in awe. This year, we visited Batumi once again and had an amazing time exploring the city's hidden gems. We decided to stay in the Old Town and booked a boutique hotel O. Galogre that gave…

Living in Georgia |

Sevanavank Monastery Complex on the shores of Lake Sevan

Sevanavank is a monastic complex located on a peninsula at the northwestern shore of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, not far from the town of Sevan. Initially, the monastery was built at the southern shore of a small island. After the artificial draining of Lake Sevan, which started in the era of Joseph Stalin, the water level fell about 20 metres, and the island transformed into a peninsula. At the southern shore of this…

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Khedi Restaurant Tbilisi

In today's article, I am excited to announce the resumption of my restaurant reviews series, with a special focus on Tbilisi restaurants. I recently discovered a trendy restaurant called Khedi on Ketevan Samebuli avenue, and I cannot wait to share my experience with you. On a rainy day in early April, my partner and I were searching for a decent dining place near the Tbilisi sea but were unable to find anything in the area. My partner suggested…

Restaurant reviews |

Postcards from Yerevan (Winter)

Back in February 2023, we made a short, but very remarkable business trip to Armenia and of course it's capital Yerevan. In today's Piece of Life series - a day from Winter in the city of Yerevan. Many years ago I featured Postcards from Yerevan (Spring)   Republic Square in Yerevan definitely is the city's one of main landmarks and popular tourist spots. I first discovered it back at the start of January 2014, and have returned to Yerevan city…

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