Blog Archive: October 2023

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,…

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…

10 years ago today, on October 10, 2013, my blog went online at reinisfischer.com 10 years have passed like a flicker, especially the last 6 or 7 years. Over the years the blog has turned into a massive archive covering my travels in Georgia and around the World, documented progress on stock investments, options…

October 2023 witnessed the dynamic convergence of two major events in the heart of Georgia - the Tbilisi Marathon and the Tbilisi City Festival, famously known as Tbilisoba. As proud participants in both celebrations, we embarked on a journey that encapsulated the spirit, diversity, and unity that defines this vibrant…

On October 1st, 2023 Tbilisi Marathon was held (organized by Heildebergcement and I  participated in running 10 kilometer distance setting my personal record, finishing in 1 hour 10 minutes, and 1 second. After our successful start at Tbilisi Fun Run in early spring, we decided to challenge ourselves one more time…

Ar Cafe Qartuli also called The Georgian is a lovely roadside restaurant near the town of Khashuri (located next to Khashuri - Borjomi highway) which serves typical Georgian cuisine. The pricing is quite affordable, the cuisine is delicious and the interior is nice. When traveling form Tbilisi to Borjomi, I highly…