“How’s the josh?” asks CM Parrikar as he inaugurates Goa’s new Mandovi bridge
For a man fighting cancer, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar looked chipper as he delivered his inaugural speech for the newly opened Atal Setu bridge asking an enthusiastic crowd, “how’s the josh?” The line, of course, a reference to the recently released Bollywood hit Uri was received with chants and cheers, as the CM along with dignitaries […]
This awesome electric cycle is all you need to explore Goa
Why rent a motorcycle or a car in Goa, when you can go the green route – and rent a cycle? Not only do you contribute to a cleaner and greener environment, but it’s also a healthy way to spend your holiday in Goa. If you think that’s a good idea, well you’re not the […]
A music festival for the senses: Monte Music Festival 2019
In less than two weeks, Old Goa will once again be the venue for the Monte Music Festival 2019. That’s right, Fundação Oriente in partnership with Cidade de Goa brings us the 17th edition of one of Goa’s most awaited classical music festivals. From 2002, the Monte Music festival has drawn a number of Western […]
No, Goans are not living the ‘susegad’ life anymore
I think one of the first words in Konkani that I heard while growing up was ‘susegad’ derived from the Portuguese ‘sussegado’. Though I knew it meant ‘relaxed’, I didn’t really know what it meant till I moved here in 2004, and found out that it took a month to get an internet connection, and two […]
Fine dining restaurants are not difficult to find in Goa
When the discussion about where to eat arises, we are presented with hundreds of options, because over the years, Goa has become home to various dining establishments that cater to every taste, budget, mood, and ambiance. However, for those times when the reason for eating out is not just because the gas is over, or […]
Put yourself in the driver’s seat, and don’t get taken for a ride in Goa
If you know how to drive a car or ride a motorcycle, you no longer need to rely on private or public transport when holidaying in Goa. While scooter rental services have been easily available in the state for many years now, self-drive cars are now becoming very popular. Many domestic tourists travelling to Goa […]
If you love to eat, this is the only road in Goa you need to visit
If you’ve landed at the Goa airport, or your interstate bus has made its last stop in Panjim, then getting to the Northern beach belt is going to require you to take a cab ride past one of Goa’s most iconic roads – CHOGM. If you’re wondering why the all caps, here’s a free history […]
Here are 5 signs that prove you’re an adult living in Goa
Goa is India’s party destination, and rightly so. With its epic party venues, festivals, and live music, once the sun goes down, the (party) animals come out. Ever since we were youngsters, being a part of the state’s vibrant nightlife was more important than eating our vegetables. But somehow as the years went by, it’s […]
A history of Christmas Carols for the festive season
Christmas carols are a popular tradition that is followed during the festive season. Everyone follows all the other Christmas traditions of decorating their homes, giving gifts, preparing a Christmas feast and all the other trappings of the season. The tradition of singing Christmas carols was never popular in Goa in the beginning. Not unless you […]
The Best Christmas Party at the Radisson Blu Beach Resort
Christmas is almost here and everyone’s feeling the spirit of the season come alive once more. Christmas is a time to reflect and celebrate the joys of not just the season but the whole year that’s gone by. And of course when the word ‘celebrate’ comes into play what else can anyone think of but […]
