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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Installing Hardwood floors for our Frame House In Latvia
In October 2023, we enjoyed a week-long school break from the British International School in Tbilisi, Georgia. Seizing the opportunity, we made plans to travel back to Latvia to advance our DIY project involving a Frame House. In preparation for our trip, I had already placed orders for OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and hardwood flooring from local suppliers. We had coordinated the delivery, with an agreed-upon date of the evening of October 18…
How To Obtain Crypto License in Georgia
For almost one year I've been working on developing a Terramatrics crypto hedge fund. While developing the fund I have organically connected to like-minded individuals, investors, enthusiasts, and more. The other morning I had about two-hour very interesting meeting with a Greek investor, exploring his options in Georgia. He seemed a bit surprised learning that TerraMatris crypto hedge fund is not registered in Georgia (or any other…
Tsinandali music festival
In September, the Tsinandali music festival unfolded, marking another chapter in the cherished tradition upheld by the team at Caucasus Translations. Year after year, this cultural extravaganza has become an integral part of our calendar, drawing us into a world of beautiful classical music and the delectable flavors of Georgian cuisine.The Tsinandali music festival is a symphony of cultural richness, offering enchanting classical performances…
TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund Portfolio Value reaches $132.76 in October 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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
10 Year Blog Anniversary
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 trading and even running a crypto hedge fund. Over the years I have documented the progress of home remodeling, apartment remodeling…
Tbilisi Marathon 2023 & Tbilisoba
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 city. Buckle up as we share our firsthand experience, offering you a glimpse into the exhilarating festivities that unfolded.The…
10K Challenge: Conquering Tbilisi Marathon with Caucasus Translations and Terramatris
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 and most team members from Caucasus Translations joined the race. Before the race, I took 4 training sessions on running 10K,…
Bitcoin Contango Trade with potential 12% return in 28 days
While working on the Terramatris crypto hedge fund I came up with an idea once in a month to re-invest the total value of the fund into the so-called Bitcoin contango trades. As the total value of the fund was about $74 at the end of September that's capital I put in work with bitcoin futures. Without further ado: On September 29, 2023, I bought Bitcoin perpetual futures worth 0.135 BTC at $27,162.50 per Bitcoin and simultaneously sold October…