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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Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: Bought 1 OHI share at $30.4

On August 18, 2023, I bought additional 1 share of Omega Healthcare Investors Inc (NYSE: OHI) stock, paying $30.4 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio Omega Healthcare Investors is a publicly traded real estate investment trust ( REIT ) active in the healthcare and healthcare industry in the United States and United Kingdom . The company invests in the construction and renovation of real estate, which is then rented out to third…

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Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: Bought 2 BTI shares at $32.71

On August 8, 2023, I bought additional 2 shares of British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) stock, paying $32.71 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio British American Tobacco plc is a British multinational company that manufactures and sells cigarettes, tobacco and other nicotine products. The company, established in 1902, is headquartered in London, England. As of 2021, it is the largest tobacco company in the world based on net…

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Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: Bought 2 DB shares at $10.75

On August 8, 2023, I bought additional 2 shares of Deutsche Bank stock (NYSE: DB) , paying $10.75 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio Deutsche Bank AG, sometimes referred to simply as Deutsche, is a German multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, and dual-listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. We are now holding 5 shares of DB in our…

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July 2023 Dividend Income Report - $0.54

Welcome to the sixty-first (#61) dividend income report, covering earnings I've made from dividend-paying stocks in July 2023.  Last month our daughter turned 5 years old, and we decided to take her to Disneyland in Paris, France. Gosh, we traveled a lot, visiting Latvia, France (Paris and Marseille), back to Latvia, and back to Georgia. Spending our time at boutique hotels in Paris, villas near the Mediterranean, and still working with our…

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Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: 1 MO share at $44.21

On August 9, 2023, I bought an additional 1 share of Altria Group, Inc stock (NYSE:MO) , paying $44.21 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio Altria Group, Inc. is an American corporation and one of the world's largest producers and marketers of tobacco, cigarettes, and related products. It operates worldwide and is headquartered in Henrico County, Virginia, just outside the city of Richmond We are now holding 3 shares of MO in…

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Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: 2 AMZN shares at $138.50

On August 9, 2023, I bought an additional 2 shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock, paying $138.50 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio. Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. We are now holding 36 shares of AMZN in our stock portfolio. That represents about 72.78% of the total portfolio. Using…

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Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: Bought 4 GPS shares at $9.89

On July 26, 2023, I bought additional 4 shares of GAP inc (NYSE: GPS) stock, paying $9.89 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio The Gap, Inc., commonly known as Gap Inc. or Gap, is an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer. Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates four primary divisions: Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and…

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Shumi winery and vineyards near Tsinandali in Kakheti, Georgia

Founded in 2001, Shumi Winery is a leading producer of high-quality Georgian wines. Its large estate is located in the Kakheti wine region’s famous Tsinandali village. A nice stop when traveling to the region of Kakheti. There is a wineshop, restaurant, and of course vineyards at the territory complex. Shumi Winery takes its name from an old Georgian word that means authentic, undiluted wine. The winery’s griffin logo refers to “Phaskunji”, a…

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Latvian Villa Kursa near Sighnaghi in Georgia

Villa Kursa offers friendly accommodation near Sighnaghi, in the village of Anaga, some 6 km from Sighnaghi center and 9 km from Bodbe Monastery. The property features a large terrace, a garden as well as a shared lounge area. Guests can enjoy a mountain view from Villa Kursa. Family rooms at the property come with free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.  We booked a two-night stay here at the end of July 2023, paying GEL 200 via booking.com  I've…

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Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: Bought 1 NKE share at $108.56

On July 28, 2023, I bought an additional 1 share of Nike inc (NYSE: NKE) stock, paying $108.56 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio Nike, Inc. is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, United States. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022. We…

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Villa Kursa & Kakheti

Our recent adventure took us to the breathtaking landscapes of Georgia, where we spent a memorable weekend at Villa Kursa near Sighnaghi. This hidden gem nestled in the heart of Kakheti, a prominent wine region, offered us a delightful blend of nature, wine, and local hospitality. Let's take a journey through our amazing weekend and explore the wonders of this picturesque destination. Nestled in the lush countryside near the charming town of…

Living in Georgia |

Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: Bought 2 AGRO shares at $10.7

On July 25, 2023, I bought 2 shares of Adecoagro SA (NYSE: AGRO) stock, paying $10.7 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio Adecoagro S.A. operates as an agro-industrial company in South America. The company mainly operates through three segments: Farming; Sugar, Ethanol, and Energy; and Land Transformation. It engages in farming crops, rice and other agricultural products, dairy operations, and land transformation activities, as…

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Swimming Pool and Spa at Tbilisi Biltmore Hotel

The Biltmore Hotel is a 5-star hotel located in the heart of Tbilisi on Rustaveli Avenue. For the past few years, we have been heading here for its indoor swimming pool. There is also a small gym and a simple spa center with a Steam room and Finnish sauna.  Small and cozy swimming pool with whirpool and few waterfalls. Not very deep, maybe 1 meter 20 or even less. Kid friendly There is an outfoor restaurnat next to the pool, offering great…

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From Riga to Disaster: Repairing Our Wind Damaged Frame House in Latvia

Just after we finished most of the framing for our frame house in Latvia, we left for a weekend in Riga. After spending good 4 or 5 days in the nation's capital we found a huge surprise when returned - high wind, the storm has damaged our building and the looks were not good.  Our frame house has suffered significant damage due to the strong winds I called to my assistant and together we fixed most of the damage in just a few couple of hours.…

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Top 7 Best Selling Intel Core i9 13th generation laptops

Laptops with Intel Core i9 13th gen processors, code name Raptor Lake, have been around for a while already. First launched on October 2022, the Intel Core i9 is popular among gaming and business laptops. In this article, I've listed the top 7 best-selling laptops with Intel Core i9 13th-generation processors.  A quick note: This article contains affiliate links to Amazon.com, by clicking on links on this page and by making a purchase on the…

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