Monthly Archives: February 2015

What to Bring for a One Day Trip to a Mountain in Indonesia (Trail Running / Fast Hiking Tips)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ckjojo

Trail running is a new sport for me. In the past year, this sport has also gained popularity in Indonesia. Due to Indonesian topography where we have many steeper hills/mountains, many of the trails used for this purpose are actually … Continue reading →

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Recipe for home-made electrolytes drink

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ckjojo

Ingredients: 1.5litre of water a few pinches of rock salt (I use Himalayan pink salts – tastes better and contains more mineral) 3 spoonfuls of honey juice from half lemon Optional: half a glass of mixed fruit juice Mix all … Continue reading →

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Recipe for homemade antiseptic spray & anti-bug spray

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ckjojo

Antiseptic Spray Ingredients: 15 ml of calendula infused oil (usually jojoba oil) 15 drops of teatree or manuka essential oil (strong antibacterial) 15 drops of lavender essential oil (antibacterial and painkiller) 12 drops of cypress essential oil (stop bleeding) Mix … Continue reading →

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Montenegro and Puglia – Remaining Hidden Jewels in Europe

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ckjojo

This is a long-overdue writing on one of my most memorable travels to less explored part of Europe in 2010. Why Montenegro and Puglia? Have you seen the “best” ever made James Bond’s movie, Casino Royale? Supposedly most of the … Continue reading →

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Healthy Living – Recipe – Breakfast Drink – Coffee Flavored Cashew Milk

Posted on February 18, 2015 by ckjojo

I have a younger sister whose characters are the opposite of me. She is kind and gentle while I am impatient. She takes her time doing her things while I am always in the rush. Interestingly, while opposite in characters, … Continue reading →

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A Daytrip to Mount Pangrango, West Java

Posted on February 14, 2015 by ckjojo

Earlier this year, a friend introduced me to trail running around Jakarta. That has opened my eyes to the plethora of opportunities in exploring the beautiful surrounding of our beloved town, Jakarta. In the midst of this new excitement, a small … Continue reading →

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