by Susan Jagannath | May 8, 2020 | Adventures, Himalayan Challenge, Himalayas, Sticky, trekking, Valley of the Flowers, Walking
In the Monsoon and when it is declared Open The Valley of Flowers is in a National Park, and can only be accessed when it is declared open by the Department of Forests. You can trek from early June until the beginning of October, check exact dates, as it depends on...
by Susan Jagannath | Sep 13, 2019 | Camino, Featured, Food, Spain
Yes, Spain has great food and drink, but you probably have some misconceptions and myths. Let’s look at the famous trinity of Sangria, Paella and Churros. Everyone knows all about those, right. Wrong. Time to bust some food myths. Sangria Spaniards drink sangria...
by Susan Jagannath | Aug 28, 2019 | Adventures, Food, Himalayan Challenge, Himalayas, trekking, Valley of the Flowers, Walking
Wet, Wild and Wonderful – Trekking the Valley of Flowers in the monsoon. As a hiker or a trekker, I usually plan my walks to coincide with fine weather. Except for the Valley of Flowers. Click To Tweet There is one place you must trek in the monsoon downpours...
by Susan Jagannath | May 1, 2009 | Places, Walks
I was in a hotel by the sea, with ocean views! At first I was disappointed with the flatness of the Mediterranean – for a sea so fabled in tale and art, it was acutely disappointing. But after a couple of days, a wind came up, and then there were some waves. The...
by Susan Jagannath | Apr 10, 2009 | Places, Walks
The entrance is from the side, in a steep and narrow lane that winds steeply uphill on the Mount of Olives. This was the site of the original church, just one pillar remains after repeated destruction by sundry muslim hordes..kind of same thing again and again.. This...
