I am grateful to be able to travel and combining this with taking part in adventure racing – i.e. ultra and trail running races which I’m passionate about. Despite competing once in roughly every 3 months, I haven’t run for any charity since 2014. So this year it’s my big year going to new ageRead more
Old Mutual Two Oceans 56km – Why I Will Return To World’s Most Beautiful Marathon
Last Easter weekend I flew to Cape Town to enter my first race in the Mother City. Although I have been here before (part of Comrades race and Cape Town tour), there was something special about coming back to South Africa. Clearly I adore this continent with all its unique and colourful identity. As itsRead more
Fantastic Fuji – Climbing Highest Peak In Japan
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
Peaks And Pause Power
My first thought when I sat down to listen to the Peaks & Pause ATC 2018 Event was how comfortable the area was (which by the way looks like someone’s living room) filled not only with comfy sofas but with like-minded woman (few noticeable men too!) who enjoys outdoors and appreciate wellness in sense of body, mind, and spirit. Read more
Coffee Plantation Tour At MesaStila Resort – Must Do?
Last year SOTG supposed to visit a coffee plantation in Ijen but the place closed just when I finished a 70km trail running race later in the afternoon. So when came across that MesaStila, a luxury resort in Magelang exist on a coffee plantation, SOTG was overjoyed. Not a heavy coffee drinker, but I valueRead more
Magical MesaStila – A Javanese Royal Retreat?
When a friendly chauffeur greeted at the airport at an early crack of dawn, it was just a sign the holiday will be a wonderful one. Between munching on complimentary snacks and short shut-eye in about 1.5 hours journey, the vehicle made its final turn into a long driveway where the discovery of MesaStila ResortRead more
East Mix West – In and Out of My Kitchen Sep 17
This last month of quarter three reminded me of how time’s ticking with so many things to accomplish before year end. But honestly I’m not to worry about goals so much this days – let’s things come its way. Que sera sera. In My Kitchen Marriage of wonderful things from East and West has neverRead more
