Thomas Cook UK collapses, taking foreign tourism in Goa with it
Tour agents and operators in Goa are in a state of panic, as news of Thomas Cook UK’s collapse couldn’t come at a worse time. With just a week before the start of high season in Goa, the collapse of the 178-year-old company means that over 35,000 British foreigners will not be making the chartered […]
Holidaying in Goa? Your accommodation might be illegal
Goa has and always will be the ultimate vacation spot in India. It has something for everyone. Whether it’s a tranquil cottage by the beach, or a quaint old house inland overlooking a field, in Goa, you can find it all. What makes it easier to find places like this, is the internet. There are […]
WATCH: Cecille Rodrigues parodies Lorna in a song about potholes in Goa
It’s not news at this point when it comes to the situation of the roads in Goa. The people of the state have been complaining for months about the terrible and dangerous potholes that are plaguing almost every road from the north to the south. The Government has acknowledged the appalling condition of the motorways […]
Residents of Boca de Vaca ‘spring’ into action during Panjim water crisis
To say it’s been a rough few days for Panjim is an understatement. Residents across the capital have not had water for almost a week. Last Friday, heavy rains and a resulting landslide led to the breakage of a major pipeline near Ponda, at the Opa water supply plant. This halted the supply of water […]
Remembering the legend that was Percival Noronha
The in-roads of Fontainhas are steeped in history, and while the keen passer-by draws inspiration from the history and architecture that surrounds, it’s not very often that they get to speak to and hear first-hand, about how the history of the very road they are standing on has come to be. Behind the maroon walls […]
Fort Aguada is getting renovated, and it’s going to cost 22 crores
There’s no doubt that Fort Aguada in Sinquerim is one of Goa’s most popular tourist attractions. The site of numerous movie shoots, (Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Golmaal, and Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd to name a few) this erstwhile Portuguese structure was constructed as a point of recourse for Portuguese ships to stock up on fresh […]
‘Not all superheroes wear capes.’ Saluting the bravery of Varad Karmali
India has never had a dearth of people we can look up to. Right up from our freedom fighters that fought for our independence, sportspeople who make us proud with their achievements and young guns across the country who are a source of inspiration to us all. As we usher in another glorious year of […]
Can’t get a cab in Goa? If you’re stranded you can ride with a volunteer
It’s been almost a week now that the taxi union in Goa has been on strike. What started off as a demand to have app-based taxis scrapped by just the tourist taxi drivers, escalated to include rental car operators and even the black and yellow taxis. In the last couple of days, close to 50 […]
Music, Art And A Dash Of Innovation At This Goan Art Cafe & Eco-stay
Whoever re-created this 300-year-old Portuguese bungalow took the notion of creativity and made it something more sublime than anyone could ever have imagined. Nestled around the CHOGM road bend in the quaint town of Sangolda, Saraya eco-stay is a far cry from the plush seaside establishments of the Arabian coast. Cut back on your carbon […]
Are digital meters the solution to Goa’s taxi troubles?
Almost every year for the past few years now, whenever the topic of taxis has come up in the media, it has always revolved around the fact that fares are too expensive and not regulated. Till now, there has not been a universally accepted solution, and not for lack of trying. Last year, there was […]
