by Susan Jagannath | Jan 16, 2025 | Adventures, Camino, Places, Travel, Women
In my journey as a pilgrim, I’ve walked the tranquil paths of the Camino de Santiago and, more recently, immersed myself in the vibrant energy of the Kumbh Mela. Both are pilgrimages in every sense of the word, yet their contrasts couldn’t be starker. One whispers to...
by Susan Jagannath | Dec 27, 2024 | Adventures, Goa, Places, Travel, Women, Writing
Don’t we all say – what happened to the year – it flew past as quick as a teenager avoiding chores. I asked and got a whole lot of answers – it was a whirlwind of adventures, discoveries, and connections. It’s been a year full of...
by Susan Jagannath | Dec 26, 2024 | Adventures, Christmas, Food, Goa, Places, Travel, Writing
A Search for Local Breads and Christmas Sweet Treats in Goa led us deep into the quieter heart of Goa’s Mapusa markets. Tucked away behind the loud and flashy stores with cheap clothes and plastic goods from interstate, we discovered the heart of Goan food. In the...
by Susan Jagannath | Nov 12, 2024 | Adventures, Camino, Places, Travel, Walks, Writing
The Extreme Devotion of Shopping in Chickpet might sound vaguely sacrilegious, after all one cannot worship both God and Money. But God and Shopping? It’s almost like a camino – Chickpet feels like stepping into another world. Don’t think of it as a...
by Susan Jagannath | Nov 9, 2024 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Places, Travel, trekking, Walking, Walks, Writing
The Best of All Lookouts Yes, it is a bit of a splendiferous name. Welcome to the ancient world of Gondwana, where Australia’s rich natural history comes alive. Here, in the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, majestic Antarctic beech trees...
by Susan Jagannath | Oct 31, 2024 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Camino, Places, Travel, trekking, Walking, Walks, Writing
The Camino de Santiago is a profound experience with both physical and spiritual rewards and let’s be honest, challenges.. For seniors, preparing for this journey requires careful planning and consideration. Having walked multiple caminos after I crossed 60, here are...
