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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How To Fix Access to the path 'C:\Users\...\My Music' is denied when opening a Trados Studio project package
The other day Gvantsa from the translation office in Tbilisi asked if could I help to fix her Trados SDL Studio 2021. As not being an actual user of this program, just providing support for the office technique I took a look and saw there are some problems with permissions, as the software was saying Access to the path 'C:\Users\...\My Music' is denied when opening a Trados Studio project package. I thought what a strange choice for the folder…
#12 Coin of the Week: BTC (Bitcoin)
We keep growing the Terramatris crypto hedge fund bit after bit by selling put options on Ethereum and Bitcoin Every week we choose one crypto coin and invest all premium in it. In the last weeks, we have already invested in XLM, ETH, USDC, and BTC. I have decided to stick with these 4 tickers until we grow the portfolio to at least 0.1 ETH or 0.01 BTC, thus enabling covered call writing on these positions. On week 12th, we are returning to…
Mestiatour guesthouse in Mestia
This guest house is located in the picturesque village of Mestia. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided at Mestiatour Guest House. We booked here one night stay but two separate rooms for the price of GEL 200 at the end of September 2023, during our few-day Svaneti trip The private and dormitory rooms are heated and simply furnished. We got a nice room in the third floor, with nice views towards Mestia. Simple and cozy. From the…
International Night at British INT school of Tbilisi
In the vibrant tapestry of Tbilisi's cultural landscape, October 2023 marked a significant celebration – the International Night at the British International School of Tbilisi. This enchanting event brought together a kaleidoscope of experiences, where Georgian dance, delectable cuisine, and the warmth of camaraderie transcended borders.As the rhythmic beats of Georgian dance echoed through the venue, attendees were immersed in the rich cultural…
Tbilisi Airbnb market overview - October 2023
Back in 2022, I had the idea of creating a Tbilisi Airbnb property management service. I created a few articles on my blog and got some attention from the expats living in Georgia, but haven't yet concluded any deal. Recently I got contacted by a French investor and we agreed to share a cup of coffee to talk about a potential partnership I decided to take another look at the Tbilisi Airbnb property market. According to AllTheRooms, the…
Latest Stock Buy: 5 AMZN shares at $123.16
On October 25, 2023, I bought an additional 5 shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock, paying $123.16 per share for our partnership fund Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. We are now holding 50 shares of AMZN in our stock portfolio. Using dollar-cost averaging our average cost per AMZN share is $117.43 50…
#11 Coin of the Week: USDC
We keep growing the Terramatris crypto hedge fund bit after bit by selling put options on Ethereum. Every week we choose one crypto coin and invest all premium in it. In the last weeks, we have already invested in XLM, ETH, USDC, and BTC. I have decided to stick with these 4 tickers until we grow the portfolio to at least 0.1 ETH or 0.01 BTC, thus enabling covered call writing on these positions. On week 11th, we are returning to USDC coin -…
Paragraph Resort Hotel & Batumi
As our weekend journey led us back to Georgia via Kutaisi, my family and I seized the opportunity to extend our school break. Our chosen retreat? The exquisite Paragraph Resort Hotel nestled near Shekvetili and Batumi. This decision promised days filled with water attractions, encounters with majestic white sharks, and the renowned warmth of Georgian hospitality. Dive into our adventure through the video, and don't forget to give it a thumbs up!…
TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund: Strategies and Insight
The world of cryptocurrency investment is constantly evolving, with new strategies and opportunities arising regularly. One such development is TerraMatris, a private crypto investment hedge fund founded by me, Reinis Fischer on August 22, 2023. This fund takes a unique approach to cryptocurrency investment, combining options trading with reinvestment in various crypto assets. In this article, we'll explore TerraMatris, its trading strategy,…
Hotel Intourist Palace Batumi
Intourist Batumi Hotel is located in the popular Black Sea resort of Batumi, 300 metres from the nearest beach. We booked a one-night stay here at the end of October 2023, paying a little less than EUR 80 (breakfast included). After arriving here from Parapgraph Resort Hotel in Shekvetili it felt a little bit outdated, but for the price paid - Hotel Intourist Palace is an excellent choice in the heart of Batumi. Legend says that Yalta…
#10 Coin of the Week: Ethereum (ETH)
I keep growing the Terramatris crypto hedge fund bit after bit by selling put options on Ethereum and Bitcoin. Every week we choose one crypto coin and invest all premium in it. In the last weeks, we have already invested in XLM, ETH, USDC, and BTC. I have decided to stick with these 4 tickers until we grow the portfolio to at least 0.1 ETH or 0.01 BTC, thus enabling covered call writing on these positions. For week 10, we are returning to ETH…
TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund Portfolio Value reaches $79.79 in September 2023
Terramatris is a private crypto investment hedge fund started on August 22, 2023, by me. The fund is privately held and is not publicly registered under any specific jurisdiction. Though, most of the time operated from Tbilisi, Georgia. We trade options with crypto while reinvesting premiums back into different crypto assets. At the moment we are growing our crypto portfolio by selling put options on Ethereum. Once we will have at least 0.1…
Sold 1 Bull Put Credit Spread on TSLA – 4.58% potential income return in 3 days
On October 10, 2023, I sold 1 bull put spread on Tesla stock with strike prices at $247.5 and $242.5 with expiry on October 13, 2023. For this trade setup, I was rewarded with $22.92 (after commissions). As on October 10, my blog was celebrating its 10 anniversary I wanted to celebrate it with something BIG - and without much thinking, I came to options trading. Tesla seems like an ideal candidate for this anniversary. Maybe on the blog's 20th…
The 'Anti-Coffee Fund': Investing $5 a Day for 33% Returns
It was on a Saturday evening at the end of September 2023, we were returning from a Salty Garden tavern near Bazaleti Lake to Tbilisi, parked our car on the street next to our house when I noticed there was a new corner coffee shop opened in our house. The better part of me asked me - if would I like to have a cup of coffee. I thought about it for a second - like, we have an excellent coffee machine in our apartment, and that is the only coffee…
#9 Coin of the Week: Stellar XLM
I keep growing the Terramatris crypto hedge fund bit after bit by selling put options on Ethereum and Bitcoin. Every week we choose one crypto coin and invest all premium in it. In the last weeks, we have already invested in XLM, ETH, USDC, and BTC. I have decided to stick with these 4 tickers until we grow the portfolio to at least 0.1 ETH or 0.01 BTC, thus enabling covered call writing on these positions. On week 9th, we are returning to…