Hi! My name is Reinis Fischer (39), a proud dad and devoted husband. CEO and Founder of Terramatris crypto hedge fund, stock analyst, quantitative options trader, drone enthusiast, world traveler, photographer, and passionate lover of Georgian cuisine (vegetarian). 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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Charlie Pizza, Mazeikiai

Charlie Pizza is a Lithuanian fast food chain located all across the country, serving pizza, salads, pasta and other freshly prepared dishes. It was in May 2018, when we visited the one located in the Mazaikai town.  Starter plate at Charlie Pizza in Mazeikiai, Lithuania Lithuanian Cepelinai served at Charlie Pizza Cepelinai or didžkukuliai (…

in Food blogger

Fluffy Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

On January 13th, 2019 little baby Fischer girl turned 6-month old, to celebrate it, we enjoyed a lovely Old New Year's Fireworks in Tbilisi and momma baked tasty fluffy lemon/raspberry cupcakes. Lemon / raspberry cupcakes Ingredients & Instructions (Source: LEMON RASPBERRY CUPCAKES) LEMON CUPCAKES 6 tbsp (84g), unsalted butter, room temperature 3…

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'Is tourism harming Venice?' DW Documentary

Venice is threatened by mass tourism. Some 30 million visitors a year come to the city in Italy, making their way through the narrow streets. it has been a while since we returned from our latest Italy trip, back at the end of 2015 and start of 2016. We greeted the New year of 2016 in Venice's St Mark square, the place which was so overcrowded that the…

in Macroeconomics

Highest Deposit Rates in the World by Country 2019

There are many options to consider when looking to grow your hard earned money - stocks, bonds, the relatively new peer to peer lending, and of course -  bank savings or deposits. As a small and growing investor, I'm always looking for a higher yield investment, and despite deposits doesn't fit in my wealth building strategy, I have made some money in the…

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Documentary - Scammed: Investment Fraud Revealed

Interesting documentary about fraudulent investment schemes in Indiana, US. From Wall Street to Main Street in cities and towns across Indiana…anyone with money to invest is vulnerable to financial fraud. Business professionals we thought were trustworthy sometimes lie, cheat, and steal for their own personal gain. In this documentary, we reveal criminal…

in Lakes

Tbilisi sea

The Tbilisi sea or Tbilisi reservoir is an artificial lake in the vicinity of Tbilisi that serves as a reservoir. The lake has a length of 8.75 km and a width of 2.85 km. It was opened in 1953 and has become a popular recreation spot. There have been plans to develop the Tbilisi sea into a recreational park with various sports facilities.  One of the most…

in Tourism objects

Pokaiņi Forest

The Pokaini Forest, located 80 km south-west of Riga, Latvia near the small town of Dobele is a place where myths, superstition and mysterious events co-exist. The Pokaini Forest is a picturesque location and an ancient holy site famous for the wondrous legends told about it. Take a walk along the path and find out more about this energetic place. I first…

in Peer to Peer Lending

How and Why To Invest in Mintos Secondary market

I'm not a huge fan of any secondary markets (Except probably just Tbilisi flea market), but at the end of February 2019 Mintos run out of the GEL loans (the last time it happened at the end of August).As more than half of my portfolio consists of investments in GEL and I have no plans to exchange them overnight to EUR or any other currency I decided to…

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Top Peer to Peer Lending Sites 2019 (Highest Yields)

Peer to peer lending is a hot topic in 2019. Both novice and seasoned investors are putting some serious money into peer to peer lending.  I've been familiar with this type of investment since 2016, and starting 2017 have actually invested some money. When speaking about me - there is just one peer to peer platform I personally have tried, still, use, and…

in Restaurant reviews

Degusto (Aghmashenebeli avenue 148-150)

Degusto is a popular diving chain in Tbilisi. The food here is sold by weight for very budget-friendly prices.  They have excellent sweets and really tasty cappuccinos served at Degusto. The one located on Aghmashenebeli avenue 148-150, Tbilisi is just next to the Champions Academy, and sometimes I visit it after the gym. The food court at Degusto …

in Shopping Venues

Rustavi Auto Market (Buying a Car in Georgia)

Rustavi auto market is one of the most popular and useful places for buying a used car in Georgia (imported mostly from the US, but probably also from Asia and Europe).  It was at the end of 2018, we decided to buy a car here in Georgia. After research on the most popular Georgian auto website myauto.ge we decided to stick with a Volkswagen Touareg  car (…

in Tourism objects

Panorama Riga Observation Deck (Latvian Academy of Sciences)

The 107-meter tall building is considered the first high-rise in Latvia. It has been a prominent fixture of the Riga cityscape since the 1950s. There are a total of 766 rooms on the 23 floors, occupied by scientists, researchers, historians, and various companies.  It was in May 2018, when I first visited the observation deck located in Latvian Academy of…

in Hotel reviews

Top 5-star hotels in Astana, Kazakhstan

Astana took over the role of the capital city from Almaty (the largest city) in December 1998. Now, it is undergoing a transformation costing billions of dollars, where top international architects assist in trying to make Astana a worthy capital - not only of Kazakhstan but of all Central Asia. Thus, Astana presents an interesting and intriguing blend of…

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Dzveli Duqani

Dzveli Duqani is a typical Georgian cuisine restaurant located next to  Didi Dighomi II  Micro District on Davit Aghmanashabeli avenue's 12th km (you can get here when driving from Tbilisi mall back to the city) Discovered by accident in January 2019, after returning from Mtskheta. Next, to the restaurant, there is a small parking space under the bridge…