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 […]
REPUBLIC OF NOODLES
A republic is a form of government that has supreme control over – in this case ‘the noodles’. It is a well known fact that the noodle migrated to various parts of the Far East and here is the Republic of Noodles which serves an authentic range of noodles, besides stir fries and clay pots […]
O’COQUEIRO
Do you know that the first chicken cafreal in Goa was served at O’Coqueiro? Way back in 1968, a small eating joint originated with simple Goan fare, only to be made famous by chef Gines Viegas when he returned from east Africa. The capture of the notorious Charles Sobraj added further luster, and chef Peter […]
GOA TOURISM ESTABLISH GAME PLAN TO IMPROVE TOURIST ARRIVALS IN THE STATE
Goa has been developing its infrastructure to introduce new services for tourists. This year, Goa has considerably increased the outlay for the tourism department. For 2015-16, the tourism department has been allocate Rs 260.09 crore against Rs 140.94 crore in 2014-15. Therefore, it is now in the process of establishing a three-pronged strategy to boost […]