Five festive reasons for you to visit Goa this monsoon

If you think monsoon is the worst season to make a trip to Goa? Think again. Here’s an insight to 5 grand festivals held in Goa during the rains. It will definitely make you think of visiting Goa this monsoon. 1.San Joao, 24 June Do you need a reason to get wet? Here is a great excuse. […]

Hostels in Goa for backpackers

As the saying goes, “You do not need magic to disappear; all you need is a destination and a great hostel.” Backpacking teaches you a lot! Be it while traveling or meeting different people. And that’s just about what we love. We at ItsGoa have put together a list of some of the top Backpacking […]

5 Places Serving The Best Burgers in Goa

best burgers in goa

Over the last few months I was on an expedition to find the best burgers in Goa. Going around town I got to know that Goa surely does not disappoint when it comes to burgers. Here is a list of the 5 places I feel serve the best burgers in Goa. Although a couple of them […]

What you should not miss out on when in Goa- Part I

Goa is known as the land of “Sun, Sand and Sea”. The idea of visiting Goa would be unwinding on the beach or partying away at the famous night clubs people seem to think that Goa is all about. Well there is much more to Goa than the beaches and night clubs. Here is a […]

5 Global Fast Food Franchises available in Goa

By Aldrid Da Costa The opening of the new Mall de Goa in Porvorim, brought increased footfalls of shoppers to the area over the last few months, with designer brands and fast food on the agenda. As the stores continue to open, one of the major crowd pullers to the mall includes the inox cinema […]

The legendary ‘Eight Finger Eddie’, father of Goan tourism?

Who was the first hippie to visit Goa? Or rather, ever wonder? Who was the first tourist to visit the state after the liberation? Well, the search is over. Yertward Mazamanian (1924 – 2010) popularly known as ‘Eight Finger Eddie’, was the first hippie to visit Goa and eventually introduced Goa to the hippies. Thus, […]

Great buy at the ‘Flea market’

Yertward Mazamanian alias “Eight Finger Eddie” arrived in Goa during the mid 60’s. Instantly falling in love with Goa, he never left the state. In fact he even invited many of his ‘Hippie’ buddies to visit the state. Since working steady jobs wasn’t an option for them, how did they get by? Many of these […]

WHAT IS THE SCENE ON TOURISM IN GOA THIS YEAR?

The smallest state of India- Goa survives mainly on two economic fronts, mining and tourism.With the pause on mining which was implemented in the end of 2013 saw Goa depending a lot on tourism to replace its economy. The 105 km Long Beach line turns into a party spot on new year’s eve, also the […]

TRACK II GO KARTING

Track II go karting

If you just keep hearing that Goa is known for its fun but you’ve never really experienced it, then here’s something you can try for a first. How about a wild drive against the wind. ‘Go karting’ is definitely under the Goa’s “fun” list. Grab a car of your choice and hit the Track II […]

NYEX

Club Nyéx, located at Anjuna Cliff near the Anjuna Bus Stop, features 3 Party Levels and is already emerging as one of our state’s top clubs. The top floor is the Indoor Club, the second floor is the VIP Lounge with both indoor and outdoor spaces on the same level, and the third level is […]