No trip to Japan is complete without climbing Mount Fuji. During last Eid weekend which turned out to be the last weekend of this year’s official climbing season, I felt privileged to be able to summit the highest peak in Japan. A memorable SOTG’s first trip to Land Of the Rising Sun. Faith and ArtRead more
Beetroot Red Velvet Chai Latte
Do you like beetroot? When making beetroot juice the earthiness taste gives a humble clean spirit. But, I am not sharing yet another juice recipe. A beetroot chai latte, instead Yes, your heard me right.Call it red velvet latte or superfood chai latte. You will not disappoint. All started with me missing the good old Karak chai when livingRead more
Middle East
First Ever Oman by UTMB® – Dramatic Mountain And Canyon Of Arabia
The Ultra Trail of Mont Blanc (UTMB®) is a prestigious international brand, well-known for its single-stage mountain ultramarathon race originated in France and has been gaining popularity significantly since 2003 among a growing number of trail runners. Staring at my inbox on 4th May 2018 that read “Oman by UTMB® Open for registration” – I Read more
A Guide to Abu Dhabi For Active Soul – Worth More Than A Weekend Visit
On the way to Ireland via the national’s carrier Etihad Airways, SOTG had a quick stop in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, one of the 7th state in United Arab Emirates. While many expats in the country prefer Dubai for a living (no surprise here) and tourists enter from Dubai normally do an excursion day trip, there are otherRead more
What I Learnt From First 100km Cycling
Month of January, mark a new beginning and for me it is a milestone for a new hobby. No longer getting on the wheel to commute from home to work I used to do in Sydney, nor to rush to get few necessity from grocery stores. First, owning a road bike and second, is theRead more
Urban Ultra Hajar 100 – who said there ain’t mountain in UAE?
I hardly return for the same course. But Hajar 100 by Urban Ultra in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is different. Could it be the surrounding rugged landscape soften with wild flowers, and patches of green grass? Could it be the camaraderie among participants and amazing people behind it? Could it be because it’sRead more
