by Susan Jagannath | Feb 22, 2026 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Food, Places, Travel, trekking, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
If you want to see what a writing deadline looks like in the wild, go hike Makalidurga trek Bangalore with friends. Not the “reel version” where everyone looks effortlessly heroic and nobody sweats or wheezes or stares into the distance calculating the nearest loo...
by Susan Jagannath | Feb 22, 2026 | Bestsellers, Books, Camino, Churches, Faith, Women, Writing
This morning, the priest pressed ash onto my forehead. His thumb was firm. Certain. “For you are dust,” he said. I stepped outside into the ordinary weekday morning. Traffic already impatient. Sun already strong. A woman ran her dog on a leash. Children crept...
by Susan Jagannath | Jan 22, 2026 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Camino, Places, Spain, Travel, trekking, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
1) What is the Portuguese Camino? The Portuguese Camino is a set of signed pilgrimage routes running from Portugal into Spain to finish at Santiago de Compostela. Most people start in Porto (because: flights, cafés, and a very sensible amount of optimism), then walk...
by Susan Jagannath | Oct 18, 2025 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Himalayan Challenge, Himalayas, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
Five unforgettable days in the Himalayas From September 27 to October 2, 2025, writers from around the world gathered on a ridge in the Himalayas for an extraordinary experience — the Himalayan Writing Retreat 2025, hosted by bestselling author and writing mentor...
by Susan Jagannath | Aug 28, 2025 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Camino, Writing
The Challenge of Capturing your Camino – On the Winter Way The Camino Invierno, or Winter Way, isn’t for the faint of heart or the easily chilled. It cleverly dodges the snow-capped mountain drama of other Caminos but introduces its own brand of practical...
by Susan Jagannath | Aug 27, 2025 | Adventures, Bestsellers, Books, Camino, Faith, Writing
Beyond the Selfie: Capturing the Soul of the Camino (No Duck Faces Allowed!) The Camino de Santiago isn’t just a walk; it’s a grand adventure, a journey of self-discovery, and let’s be honest, a fantastic excuse to eat tapas. But how do you truly...
