5 Whacky cocktails available in Goa!
Goa is known for its Fish, Feni, Football and much more. As a tourism destination it is popular among domestic as well as foreign tourists who mostly come to laze on the beach with friends or enjoy the buzzing night life. While chilling in Goa, visitors love to taste the local cuisine and beverages, with […]
Goa – Revisiting Dil Chahta Hai 15 years later!
The year was 2001. America had just been rocked by the infamous 9/11 attacks. The entire world was shocked and shattered at the same time. Goa, whose economy had just begun to be boosted by tourism seemed to be heading for a bleak future. A question was looming, Will the foreign tourist continue to flock […]
Charles Sobhraj AKA ‘Bikini Killer’ and Goa 30 years later!
Charles Sobhraj also known as the ‘bikini killer’ was notorious for his crimes. For this he received a lot of international attention as well. Goa had a brush with this serial killer way back in 1986. His operations were set up in prominent tourist destinations. Ranging from Thailand, Hong Kong, India etc. A visit to […]
Can you guess how many tourists arrived in Goa in 2015?
According to the statistics revealed by the State Tourism Department, Goa witnessed a 30.54 per cent increase in overall tourist arrival. In total the state was visited by 52, 97,902 (more than five million) tourist, of which 47, 56,422 were domestic tourists and 5, 41,480 foreign counterparts.
Desi ya Firangi for Goa?
Goa, the domestic tourist or the foreign counterpart? The reality is very much different from what you think it is. One of the most discussed topics is what kind of crowd does the industry attract. In the early 2000’s tourism sector in Goa soared to new heights, bringing in more tourist to Goa than was […]
THE GOAN POINT OF VIEW!
Goa is viewed as a foreign land due to its distinct culture by other states in India. Being born in Goa your considered royalty or extremely lucky by the ‘Non-Goans’. This is highly because we Goans hail from a land who’s beauty so precious and adored so much that the status given stays to be […]
Three things seriously wrong with Goa!
It is a shame! that even coconuts in Goa have to be imported to satisfy the local demand. Certain things in Goa are going in the wrong direction there is no denying it. If not checked in time things will soon go out of hand. Sad part is a substantial number of Goans are themselves […]
Goan women aren’t prostitutes!
They see Goa as a place where foreign women sun bath naked and that every girl on the street here is going to sleep with them! Many domestic tourists have been found to have approached locals asking direction for brothels. There is a common misconception about Goa being a prostitution hub. Sex trade does take […]
FROM WHERE DID GOA GET THE MONEY?
The two main pillars of the Goan economy, mining and tourism weren’t born yet! So how did Goa sustain itself economically? What were the employment opportunities available in Goa. Since the colonial times Goans have migrated to foreign lands to earn a living. This trend continued even after the liberation, by India from the Portuguese […]
GOA VOTED FAVOURITE BEACH DESTINATION
Goa and its beaches do not need an introduction. The state is well known for its spectacular beaches that are a major reason behind its successful tourism.Replete with swaying palms, food shacks, flea markets, water sports and nightlife the Goa beaches make for a perfect holiday. Covering almost 83% of the total coastline area of […]
