Blog Archive: July 2014
An ex-pat living in Georgia since 2011, I trade stocks, take photographs & make video's, work out at the gym, and many more. Contact me
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Portfolio Grows to $7,827.75 Despite MS Credit Spread Adjustments
Last week marked another milestone for our investment portfolio, demonstrating resilience and steady growth despite some strategic adjustments. By the week's close, our portfolio value stood at $7,827.75, reflecting a modest but positive 0.04% increase compared to the previous week.This growth comes despite the need to adjust our credit spread on…
BRICS: An Overview of the Five Developing Economies (2013)
The BRICS countries, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are a group of developing economies that are expected to have a significant impact on the world economy in the coming years. This…
Opening a Bank Account in Republic of Georgia
In this article, I'm sharing notes on how I opened a bank account at ProCredit Georgia Bank back in 2014. Since I originally wrote this article, I have opened several additional bank accounts in Georgia - at Bank…
Electric power consumption (kWh per capita) in Former Soviet Union 2011
In the wake of the recent power outage in Tbilisi, I decided to delve into electric power consumption in the Former Soviet Union (FSU) space. In this article, I explore the kWh per capita consumption in various FSU…
EU Member States' GDP: A Closer Look at Europe's Economic Strength and Diversity (2014)
The European Union (EU) is a massive economic force, with a combined GDP that would make it the world's largest economy if it were viewed as a single entity. However, it is important to remember that the EU is made up…
Top 5 Hotels in Trabzon for a Luxurious Stay
Trabzon, located in the Black Sea region of Turkey, is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and diverse culture. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure, Trabzon has a…
Top Luxury Hotels in Yerevan: A Guide to the Best Accommodations in the Armenian Capital
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is a city with a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. It's also home to some of the best luxury hotels in the region, each offering its own unique blend of comfort,…
GDP In Former Soviet Union 2013
The GDP of the former Soviet Union countries has been a topic of interest for many economists, politicians, and individuals alike. The economic performance of these countries is seen as an indicator of their growth and…
GDP Per Capita in European Union 2013
Back in 2013, the European Union (EU) was a political and economic union of 28 member states that were located primarily in Europe. While the European Union consists of 28 member states. Some would say - Europe is…
GDP Per Capita In Former Soviet Union Countries 2013
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the beginning of a new era for the countries of the former Soviet Union. With the fall of the Soviet regime, many of these countries were left to fend for themselves,…
Minimum Wages in European Union 2014
The minimum wage is set by the government as the minimum standard of guaranteed income (hourly/monthly) that a worker should receive for the work he/she performs. In 2014, there were 22 countries out of 28 in European…
Inequality of Minimum Wages in Former Soviet Union: An Updated Look in 2014
It has been six months since I last analyzed the minimum wages in the former Soviet Union. Although it is not a major factor in economic growth, the minimum wage is still a relevant indicator in understanding a country'…
Georgia Plans To Have Full membership in EU in 5-10 Years (2014)
Recently Georgia signed Association Agreement with EU, which includes Free Trade Agreement with the EU as well. Georgian Politicians were so happy, that they rushed to announce some great plans - and so the MP of…
Cycling Tbilisi - Night Ride - Tbilisi Old Town
This ride was an extended versions for ride I made a few days ago - Dinamo Arena - Dibude. And again - evening (night), with hopes there will be less people in the streets and less vehicles. Wrong, Wrong, Wrong. Seems…
16 Best Batumi Beach / Seaside Hotels
Batumi offers plenty of hotels over there. If you are into getting some tan at pebbled Black Sea coast beaches, you might like to have a comfortable rest after it. Choose your hotel among the best available in Batumi.…
Cycling Tbilisi Embankment - evening ride - Dinamo Arena - Didube
Yesterday was a hot day, it was about 37 Celsius, and I offered to make a cycling after 9:00PM, but we agreed to ride at 7:00PM, at first we stopped for some chicken barbecue at 11 Katkha restaurant near Dinamo Stadium…
Using Custom Channels in Google Adsense
Custom Channels is a great way to measure performance for your Google Adsense ad units, and it's a great way to get more targeted ads for your websites. In this article I will explain how you can use Custom Channels to…
How to create URL channels in Google Adsense
I have been using Google Adsense for almost 5 years already, first 4 and a half years I didn't paid much attention for it. I mean I was not paying attention for better implementation, CTR, CPC and other things. I just…
Rafting in Georgia - Khertvisi - Aspindza - Borjomi
Some time ago we find some offer on Facebook offering rafting tour in Georgia for 2 days - on Mtkvari river. Tour included raft, safety wests, oars, overnight in tents. It sounded pretty good, and we decided to claim…
Flights to Mestia from Tbilisi will resume starting July 18th by Service Air
<p>Today I red splendid news on Georgian news - <a href="http://newsgeorgia.ru/economy/20140714/216770339.html" target="_blank">starting July 18Th flights from Tbilisi to Mestia will…
Vazhatravel.com - tours and travel in Georgia
Vazhatravel.com was a Drupal-powered site a built for a friend. Vazha Travel offers one of the best rates for tours and transfers in Georgia. With Vazha Travel you can order airport transfer from Tbilisi airport to the…