Things that should happen in Goa in 2016
Things Goans could look forward to in 2016! The year 2015 was certainly an exciting with many ups and downs for the Goan public. Mining finally began to a shaky start and true enough broke down very soon with the truck owners agitation. The state was rocked by some gruesome crimes like the Vasco double […]
Pakle gele re…!?
Why 14 long years? Why was Goa the last state to be freed from foreign rule in India? Even though India gained independence from the British in 1947, the Portuguese continued to control Goa for another 14 more years, officially leaving on the 19th December 1961. Many in Goa are puzzled by this question. Why […]
STRANGERS BURIED IN GOA
A peculiar site reveals itself near Raj Bhavan (Governor’s official residence) in Dona Paula. A cemetery located right next to it, which looks like any other cemetery found across Goa. Strange aspect about the cemetery is that, graves in it aren’t the graves of Portuguese or the Local Goans. They belong to the British soldiers […]
FENI TO STAY WITH GOA!
Talking about Goa, the scene that sets in the mind is a very relaxing( or in Goan terms ‘susegad’) way of life. People are very loving and passionate in Goa. The scene is not complete without mentioning the state’s official drink, ‘Feni’ also spelt ‘fenny’. There are two types of this wonderful spirit that is […]
Goan tourism past, present & the future
Back in the colonial times Portuguese men were referred to as ‘Paklo’, but after liberation (19th December 1961) another type of Paklo entered the scene. These white men and women did not use military force to conquer, they arrived as guest and gave boost to a tradition that still lives on; today known as ‘Tourism’. […]
‘PODER’ THE GOAN BAKER….ponnk ponnk here he comes!
Goa the land of scrumptious food, generous people and traditional cultures that go way back. The serene beaches that give a whole new meaning to rejuvenation. Goa is the top most destination for tourists hands down. But there is a completely different side to it. Here in Goa the business industries are advancing and the […]
‘SUSEGAD’ ON THE WATERS
For those hardcore travelers, Goa lovers out there, this is an interesting development taking place in Goa. With the government of Goa planning to develop the inland waterways, there is a whole new exciting area for the tourists to munch upon. Goan rivers have never been exposed to the tourists to their full potential, but […]
HOUSE BOATS FOR GOA
It’s the sandy shores that come to mind first, when thinking about Goa. The beaches have always been the hot Favorite for the tourists to visit during their stay. A lot of tourism activities take place in and around the coast, be it Jet Ski rides, boat cruises or adventure activities like paragliding etc. Following […]
VIVA PANJIM
In an old heritage house in the by lanes of Fountainhas is the home of Linda and Micheal de Sousa. And it is in this very house that one will find a heritage treasure. Well we are all aware that the Portuguese being traders left behind a rich legacy of fruit and vegetables as well […]
RIO RICO
The Mandovi River derived from a Persian word meaning ‘Custom House’, was changed from Gomati, by Adil Shah, the Sultan of Bijapur…so rich were the revenues it earned for its sovereign. History engulfs you in this very hotel named after the majestic river, in which Adil Shah had crocodiles that were so huge that they […]
