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…

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…

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…

In 2024, I adopted an aggressive strategy to acquire BP stock, utilizing one of my preferred options trading tactics: selling put options on stocks I aim to own. BP's appeal lies in its optionable status, consistent dividend payouts, and…

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—…

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…

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…

Investing in individual stocks through dollar-cost averaging (DCA) is an effective way to manage risk and gradually build a position. However, options trading can introduce additional complexity—especially when managing losing short put…

Ford (F) has been a challenging stock in our family portfolio since 2023. The journey began when I was assigned 100 shares at $14 per share, an entry price that soon proved to be on the higher side. Ever since, I have been actively…

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…

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…

Investing in individual stocks using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) approach is a great way to accumulate shares while mitigating market volatility. My goal has been to build a sufficient position in Deutsche Bank (DB) stock to start…

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…

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…

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,…