by Susan Jagannath | Nov 26, 2025 | Adventures, Books, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
I’ve always loved historical fiction – but most of it was set in Europe or England. The I did read a couple of take set in Mughal era – but what about my own heritage? Where were the historical fiction set in the heart of India?As a storyteller, I...
by Susan Jagannath | Nov 26, 2025 | Adventures, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
The Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646) was one of South India’s most powerful states, known for its military prowess, wealth from trade and monumental architecture centred at Hampi. Much of what we know about the empire is via written accounts by Portuguese and Spanish...
by Susan Jagannath | Nov 26, 2025 | Adventures, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
Hampi is in Karnataka, on the Tungabhadra River, near the border of the modern state of Andhra Pradesh. Among golden granite boulders along the Tungabhadra River in Karnataka, India, is the site of Hampi – in a landscape once dominated by the wonders of the vanished...
by Susan Jagannath | Nov 25, 2025 | Adventures, Books, Camino, Churches, Faith, Places, Spain, Travel, trekking, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
If you’re planning to walk the Camino de Invierno, you’ll want to look beyond the main markers to discover the unique experiences that make this route special. Scattered along the path are historic sites, artistic surprises, and spiritual corners that reveal the...
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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Adventures, Faith, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
The tragic stampede prompted this guide on How to Stay Safe in a Crowd like the Kumbh Mela. The stampede at the Kumbh Mela is a stark reminder that while faith moves us, safety must guide us. Having been at the Kumbh just weeks ago, I felt the energy of the crowd, the...
