Blog Archive: March 2025
How to Install Google Analytics for Substack Newsletter
| 13 viewsI've been using Substack to publish my newsletter, Covered Calls with Reinis Fischer. Substack’s built-in analytics are quite decent for basic insights, but if you’re looking for more detailed data, I’ll walk you through the process of…
Palolem Beach / Goa / India
| 14 viewsPalolem beach movie is out - or during the winter school break (2024/2025), we returned to India—Goa, and one of our favorite spots on Earth: Palolem Beach. With a short stop in Delhi, warmly hosted by the Klimis family (Aleksandra Klimi…
My High-Protein / Ultra-Rich Calorie Deficit Diet (Banana & Matsoni) Helped me to Drop about 5kg in 3 weeks
| 61 viewsFor the past three weeks, I’ve been sticking to an ultra-low-calorie diet that’s delivered fantastic results—dropping from a weight that was creeping dangerously close to 100 kg down to 93.3 kg, a loss of about 5 kg in just 21 days. I’ve…
Gare de Lyon, Paris
| 27 viewsThe Gare de Lyon, is one of the seven large mainline railway stations in Paris, France. It handles about 148.1 million passengers annually making it the second-busiest station of France after the Gare du Nord and one of the busiest in…
Baltic German DNA Uncovered: Tracing My Ancestry to the von Anrep Nobility
| 35 viewsFamily legends often hold a grain of truth, even if they become distorted over time. My journey into family history, particularly on my maternal lineage—through my mother's mother's father’s side (Rozentāls)—has been a fascinating one.…
Salty Garden and David Gareja Monastery complex
| 22 viewsOur latest weekend escapade in Georgia was nothing short of a whirlwind, filled with diverse experiences, stunning landscapes, and a touch of nostalgia. It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years since we first stumbled upon the hidden…
Stays & Trails La Maison Hotel Review in Panaji
| 13 viewsAt the tail end of 2024, just before catching our flight back to Delhi, we decided to book a one-night stay at Stays & Trails La Maison Fontainhas in Panaji, Goa. After weeks staying in Palolem beach, we wanted to wrap up our trip with…
GDP Growth in the Baltic States (2016–2025)
| 35 viewsBetween 2016 and 2025, the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—have undergone significant economic transformations. This period spans two U.S. presidential terms under Donald Trump (2016–2020 and 2024–present). Analyzing the GDP…
February 2025 Stock Portfolio Update ($8,271)
| 38 viewsAt the end of February 2025, the total value of our stock portfolio was USD 8,271 (€7,953 ). What is about 4.19% increase or USD 332 gain, if compared to the previous month. Despite very turbulent month, our small but aspiring dividend…
Things to do in Palolem: Art Class with Swaroop
| 15 viewsAfter spending a few weeks unwinding on Palolem Beach—swimming, surfing, and soaking up the sun—we decided it was time to explore some of the other activities the area had to offer. Palolem is more than just a stunning beach; it’s a…
Prague / Meet CE Conference
| 13 viewsIn mid-October, during Renee's school break, we traveled to Prague for the Meet Central Europe Translator Conference. It was a great opportunity to connect with professionals from the industry, exchange ideas, and see how the translation…
Fishing Adventure in Palolem: Dolphins, Turtles, and Local Flavor
| 14 viewsDuring our stay at Maria Guest House in Palolem, we had the pleasure of embarking on an unforgettable fishing adventure organized by our host, Mir. It all began with an early start to the day—we left the hotel at 7:00 AM, just as the sun…