Blog Archive: March 2015
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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World Backup Day: Protect Your Data with a Robust Backup Plan
World Backup Day is an annual event observed on March 31st to raise awareness about the importance of backup and data protection. The day is a reminder that data loss can occur at any time, and having a backup plan in place is essential to ensure the safety of important data and prevent significant disruptions to our daily lives. In today's digital age, we rely on technology more than ever before. Our personal and professional lives are heavily…
Tbilisi Sulphur Baths On Kiev Street
Most often referred just as the "Kiev's Bath" which is a direct translation from Russian "Киевская баня". This sulfur bathhouse is located on Kiev's street (left side cross-street from David Aghmanashebeli avenue) I have been heading here since days we had a nice apartment in this neighborhood on Rome street, discovered first at the end of 2012. Some would call Kiev's bathhouse old and neglected (and that's true), some would call them a good…
20 Best Toshiba / Dynabook Laptops You Can Buy Online - Amazon.com
Toshiba was once a major player in the world of technology, with a strong reputation for producing high-quality laptops. However, in recent years, the company has experienced significant changes that have affected its laptop business. In 2018, Toshiba sold off its laptop division to Sharp, a Japanese electronics company. This move came after years of financial struggles for Toshiba, which had been impacted by a number of issues, including an…
Shemoikhede Genatsvale Restaurant Review in Tbilisi (Marjanishvili Street)
Shemoikhede Genatsvale is a restaurant in Tbilisi (Marjanishvili street 5) owned by a GMC Group. GMC Group is famous in Georgia and particularity in Georgia because of they run many chains of restaurants. I was really hungry that night and decided let's search for some great offer at local discount portals - I insisted tonight I'm interested in Georgian traditional cuisine like khinkhali or kababi. So we started to search. Now - we found a…
'Lermontov' Documentary Film
Lermonov is a documentary film about famous Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov made by Star Media. Babich design. Released in 2014. The film is spoken in Russian, and English subtitles are provided. I have never thought I will actually spend an evening watching something like this, but after spending a lovely afternoon at charming and for me un-typical Tbilisi literature cafe, where accidentally I started to read some Russian language books with…
Rachis Ubani Tbilisi Restaurant Review
I would call Rachis Ubani restaurant probably one of the best restaurants in Tbilisi. This restaurant serves a traditional Georgian Cuisine. It's not even about the great food they are serving here (although food is tremendous here) but more of its location. Rachis Ubani restaurant is located on road serpentine between Vake and Turtle lake, on the edge of Tbilisi Open Air Ethnographic Museum. It is best to enjoy your meal at this restaurant's…
Restaurant 'Oriental Pearl' Review In Tbilisi
Welcome to another Tbilisi restaurant reviews series - today I will write about a Chinese cuisine restaurant Oriental Pearl located on Paliashvili street 90 (Vake district) in Tbilisi. I first discovered this restaurant a few year ago, and ever since have been heading here for some 2 times per year. In overall it's a lit bit pricey compared to other restaurants, but hey it's a Chinese Cuisine. As usual for taking photographs I'm using my…
Algeti Reservoir
The other day during a hiking tour at Birtvisi Canyon we discovered another interesting tourism object in Georgia- Algeti reservoir. I couldn't resist making some photos here (see below). I didn't find much information about this reservoir in English language resources, but I found one in Russian Wikipedia, so I will try to translate it here: Algeti reservoir is a reservoir on the river of Algeti, located in the territory of Georgia in Tetri…
Hiking In Birtvisi Canyon (Hidden Trails Of Georgia)
The other day in the company of three we headed to Birtvisi Canyon for some hiking experience. It all started reading some info of a non-standard close to Tbilisi located destinations. And Birtvisi just popped up on this list. Turns out - there is a Birtvisi Fortress located somewhere in the middle of these canyons. I had never before heard of such place and was pretty much surprised learning that it's located just some one-hour drive from…
Cafe Discovery In Tbilisi Review
Welcome to another post in series of Tbilisi restaurant reviews. Today I will write about a lovely Cafe located on Marjanishvili square in Tbilisi which offers tasty wraps for a budget price. Meet Cafe Discovery. I have been heading to this place for a years already (It's a good indicator here in Georgia - if restaurant is in business for years - it's a pretty good restaurant or Cafe this time). Reason I love this place - it's one of few in…
Potential Business Partner Search In Republic Of Georgia
During my blogging career I have received several messages on my blog's contact form asking for advice for potential business partner search in Tbilisi or Georgia. Well I only feel flattered and honored that I have been noticed and contacted (seems a major role is played here thanks to my posts in Living in Georgia category). I haven't searched for potential business partners here in Georgia (though I have been doing some business here).…
Projected Future Forecast For GDP In Former Soviet Union Block Countries (2014-2019)
In past I have created many GDP reviews regarding former Soviet Union republics, but have never made future GDP forecast report yet. In this article that's exactly what I'm doing. Now, Soviet Union doesn't exist for more than 25 years already. Those former 15 republics have gone more or less separate way since dissolution of USSR. There has happened some geopolitical changes over last 25 years, starting of dissolution of USSR, formation of…
Best Hikes In Tbilisi Are Located Near Turtle Lake
I have been living in Georgia for more than tvelwe years already. I have traveled around the country quite a lot. Probably one of my favorite destinations in Tbilisi is Turtle Lake. On hot summer days, I like to head here to perform some work (in my early Tbilisi years for some Drupal development, latelty managing my crypto hedge fund) or brainstorm new ideas. Though I started to blog - and document my travels just in 2013, I have been here (…
Stratfor: How Currency Woes Undermine Georgia, Moldova
Governments across the former Soviet Union have felt the impact of currency devaluations, but currency depreciations and related economic problems in Georgia and Moldova are exposing their governments to major political pitfalls this year, including even potential government collapse. Both countries have been pursuing greater integration with the West but are still heavily linked to Russia, making them susceptible to Russia's economic downturn.…