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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Plan your trip to Georgia (country)? Here is what you will need
Georgia is an amazing country located in South Caucasus. If you are planing your trip here, or like I am looking to stay a bit longer, here I have created a few, but as I guess really useful guides in Georgia. Here are my three favorites: 16 Places To Visit In Georgia And Tbilisi 5 Days In Georgia Itinerary List - Make Most Of Your Trip Gudauri - Georgian Winter Capital for skiing, snowboarding, paragliding and heli-skiing
Boutique hotel Meg - Yerevan, Armenia
We stayed at this boutique hotel in Yerevan for 2 nights at the start of January 2014. This hotel is one of the best I have visited lately. It's truly a boutique hotel - apartments are clean and warm. The King size bed is awesome and Sateliite TV with more than 200 Russian (and not only) channels is all the traveler needs.The hotel offers a really nice feature - breakfast in the room. Fruits and water are for free + plus in your fridge, you 'll…
A Simple Workaround to Display AdSense Ads in Drupal Views
Google AdSense is a popular platform for publishers to monetize their websites by displaying ads to their visitors. If you have a Drupal website and want to display Google AdSense ads in your views, there is a simple workaround that can help you achieve this goal. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to display Google AdSense ads in your Drupal views. Step 1: Install and configure the AdSense module The first step in displaying…
Record numbers of visitors visit Georgia - hoax or true?
Today and yesterday I was reading some articles, claiming that record number of foreigners have visited Georgia in 2013. According to Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia - 5 365 356 foreigners crossed Georgian border in 2013.Why I dont like this data?Well in 2013, I have crossed Georgian border for some 6 times I guess. 3 times leaving and 3 times entering. So one me accounts for at least 3 times, right? It depends how to count.Ok, lets dig…
GEL continues to be weak against USD - is it time to start get worried?
At the end of December I made post about that Georgian lari continues to be weak agains USD. Today I decided to see what exchange rates are for today (07.01.2014)And for my surprise GEL CONTINUES to be weak against USD, so much, that for me it seems like hidden devaluation of national currency of Georgia - Lari. In last 14 days - Georgian lari has lost 0.0299 from it's value.Here is the screenshot from National bank of Georgia for exchange…
Browser wars - Google Chome 55%, IE 3%
Remember the Mosaic, early days of Netscape browser? I actually don't, but have heard of them a lot. For many years my default choice has been Google Chrome browser - I even sometimes was so lazy, that didn't the cross-browser testing for smaller web projects I'm working with - who needs cross-browser testing - everyone uses Chrome, right? Right! Browser Wars / Screen Resolutions 2019 I will not dig deeper in the overall use of browsers -…
Blog statistics December 2013
December was quite a busy month - I managed to post everyday, but my enthusiasm has gone away.Top 10 blog posts according to Google Analytics:Christmas Charity Fair In TbilisiDrupal views taxonomy mapUkraine vs Poland by GDP 1990-2012Best spent $ 5 this yearEstonia to catch up Scandinavia in next 10-15 yearsBaltic's vs Caucasus by GDP 2012Fast way to acquire new fans to your Facebook fan pageImage hover effects - how to change background on…
Latvia Joins the Euro Zone (2014): A New Era Begins
Latvia is set to become the latest member of the Eurozone when it joins on January 1st, 2014. This will make the 17-nation currency bloc one country bigger, following the lead of two other former Soviet states, Estonia and Slovakia. The small eastern European country, with a population of just 2 million, became a member of the European Union free market in 2004, and finally got the green light to join the single currency zone in June of 2013.…
The End of an Exciting Year 2013
As the end of the year approaches, it's a time for reflection and looking back at what has been achieved. In 2013, I embarked on a personal challenge to blog every single day for 365 days straight, and I am proud to say that I have accomplished this goal. One aspect of my blogging journey that stands out, in particular, is the role that Facebook advertising played in the growth of my Facebook page. I started the year with a modest number of…
Get Insights into Your Site Visitors' Engagement with the Click Heat Map for Drupal
Have you ever wondered where your website visitors are clicking on your pages? Knowing this information can help you make important design decisions, such as where to place ads for maximum impact. That's where the Click Heat Map for Drupal comes in! To get started, you'll need to download both the ClickHeat module and library. Simply extract the module to the sites/all/modules directory and the library to the sites/all/libraries directory.…
Discovering Tbilisi by Bike - A Timeless Journey Amidst New Year's Celebrations
An updated take on an article originally published in December 2013, with a note that unfortunately, most of the pictures from the original piece have been lost. However, new photos have been added to showcase the beauty of Tbilisi. Experience the charm of Tbilisi on a leisurely bike ride, with perfect weather conditions of sunny and warm. With only a couple of days left until the New Year's festivities, the picturesque scenes captured on this…
Experimenting with Facebook Scheduling Posts for Increased Traffic (2014)
As a webmaster, it's important to constantly explore new ways to drive traffic to your website. While search engine optimization (SEO) is a key component in boosting your website's visibility, there are other ways to drive traffic and engagement as well. One such way is through social media, particularly Facebook. There has been a lot of speculation about the relationship between Facebook and SEO, with some people believing that there is a…
Bakuriani: Your Next Winter Sports Destination in Georgia
Bakuriani is a popular winter resort located in the heart of the Georgian mountains. Known for its scenic beauty, serene environment, and world-class skiing facilities, Bakuriani has become a popular tourist destination for winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Despite its popularity, Bakuriani remains relatively unknown to the wider world. However, the resort once applied to host the 2014 Winter Olympics and is considered by many…
Can Facebook Boosted Posts Drive Profitable Traffic through Google AdSense?
Lately, I've been pondering over the question of whether it's possible to monetize traffic driven from Facebook Boosted Posts. I recently conducted an experiment where I used the Facebook Boosted Posts feature for the first time and was impressed with the results. The traffic generated was so promising that I decided to test the potential for monetization through Google AdSense. In January 2014, I planned to use Facebook Boosted Posts multiple…
Facebook Boosted Posts - A Cost-Effective Way to Drive Traffic to Your Website
In today's world, social media plays a crucial role in promoting a business, increasing its visibility, and reaching a wider audience. One of the most popular and widely used social media platforms is Facebook, with over 2.8 billion active users. It is a great platform for business owners and marketers to showcase their products, services, and ideas to a massive audience. However, with so many users and pages, it can be difficult to get your…