Blog Archive: February 2025
Dedoplis Tskaro / Eagle Canyon / Big Shiraki (2024)
| Living in Georgia | 41 seen
Our summer journey through Georgia's hidden treasures has been an unforgettable adventure! We began by hiking the stunning Eagle Canyon near Dedoplistskaro, a limestone marvel home to majestic birds of prey. The 1 km trail led us through…
How to Install Drupal 11 with Nginx, PHP-FPM 8.3, MySQL, phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 24.04 - Linode Guide
| Servers | 1,261 seen
In this article, you will learn how to set up a webserver for serving Drupal 11 websites running with Nginx, PHP-FPM 8.3, MySQL, and phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu 24.04For the following tutorial, I used very much the information from my previous guide…
Kakhaberi Restaurant: A Culinary Gem Near Bibliani
| Restaurant reviews | 53 seen
In early January 2025, during a weekend trip to Gudauri, we stumbled upon Kakhaberi restaurant near Bibliani. What a discovery it turned out to be! Nestled along the route to the mountains, this place is a treasure trove of authentic Georgian…
Salty Garden & Lisi Lake (2024)
| Living in Georgia | 43 seen
The last weekend of April 2024 was filled with nature, good company, and memorable experiences. The journey took us to Salty Garden near Bazaleti Lake, where I met Anastasiya, who was working at the Salty Garden tavern, and later, a hike around Lisi…
How to Install Composer on Ubuntu (24.04) for Easy Drupal Module & Theme Updates
| Servers | 316 seen
As a Drupal developer, keeping your modules up to date is crucial for security and performance. To streamline this process, I use Composer—a powerful dependency manager for PHP. It allows me to quickly update Drupal modules without the hassle of…
Erisoni Restaurant in Gori
| Restaurant reviews | 135 seen
During my recent visit to Gori, I had the pleasure of dining at Restaurant Erisoni, a place I wouldn’t have discovered if it weren’t for a friendly recommendation. The night before, while enjoying a cup of coffee at Georgia Hotel Gold, I struck up a…
Karavela Restaurant: A Cozy Gem Near Tbilisi Sea
| Restaurant reviews | 65 seen
For years, we’d been eyeing Karavela, a charming restaurant perched near the Tbilisi Sea. The idea of stopping by lingered in our minds, especially during our many drives around the area back in 2019-2020 One memory stands out vividly—driving…
Gori, Uplistsikhe & Mom
| Living in Georgia | 63 seen
We kicked off February with a trip to Gori, a city known for its deep historical roots and a connection to one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century—Joseph Stalin. But our journey wasn't just about history; it was a mix of relaxation…
Tbilisi Museum of Illusions & Holloseum
| Museums | 32 seen
At the start of February, we spent a delightful afternoon exploring the Tbilisi Museum of Illusions and Holloseum. Our little one, having already visited the museum a few weeks prior with her class from the British International School of Tbilisi (…
Colva Beach: Golden Sands and Tranquility in Goa
| Tourism objects | 46 seen
Colva Beach, located in South Goa, is known for its expansive golden sands and tranquil atmosphere. Stretching for several kilometers along the Arabian Sea, the beach offers a peaceful escape from the busier tourist hubs in the region. Its wide…
Birthday party (2024) aka Kartuli Disko
| Living in Georgia | 187 seen
Back in June 2024, amazing team at Caucasus Translations pulled off an incredible surprise birthday party for my dear partner. The birthday girl of honor had absolutely no clue what was going on as I secretly took her to the party spot in the…
January 2025 Stock Portfolio Update ($7,936)
| Stock Portfolio | 74 seen
At the end of January 2025, the total value of our stock portfolio was USD 7,936 (€7,611 ). What is about 14.17% increase or USD 984 gain, if compared to the previous month. Despite few troubled options trades our small but aspiring dividend stock…
Schuchmann Wines Château: A Long-Awaited Stay in Georgia’s Premier Winery Hotel & Spa
| Hotel reviews | 266 seen
It took us over a decade to finally make it to Schuchmann Wines Château & Spa, and it was well worth the wait! We’ve spent years recommending this stunning winery hotel to visiting friends and business partners, yet somehow, we had never…
Margao Market, Goa: Spices, Sweets, and a Slice of Local Life
| Shopping Venues | 62 seen
We decided to take a relaxed day trip to Margao, thanks to our host at Maria Guest House in Palolem Beach, who kindly organized everything. The main event? A visit to Margao Market. It turned out to be a short but fascinating experience, filled with…