Major tragedy averted recently – First Mandovi and then Zuari
The inevitable finally happens! A Crane breaks off from its tower and falls into the River Mandovi at the Construction site of the new 3rd Mandovi Bridge joining Porvorim to Panjim. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, 24th October 2017. A major tragedy was averted. Site workers said there were no casualties. According to reports, […]
3 Forts – Cabo de Rama, Corjuem and St. Estevam
Cabo de Rama Fort – Cancona South Goa This 18th Century Portuguese fort is situated in South Goa and acted as the sentinel of Goa’s southernmost borders. Portuguese claimed the Cabo de Rama Fort after defeating the Raja (King) of Soonda. They renovated the fort and equipped it with 21 guns, a military barracks, a […]
The Goan fish thali is an absolute delight and a must eat dish
One of the favorite dishes of every Goan is the Goan fish thali. Goans love their ‘xitt kodi nustea’ and it’s pretty much a staple in every Goan household. The rice with that special curry full of flavor and the fish which is fried in a certain way which you will never find anywhere else […]
S.T.A.R.S – An NGO that spends time and reaps smiles
S.T.A.R.S NGO was born in July 2013 in Panjim, Goa to connect like-minded people in order to give back something to the forgotten members of society. As it says in the title of this article, their vision is Spending time and reaping smiles, forging lasting relationships. Their mission is Creating a sense of belonging, inspiring through activities, enlivening […]
Oktoberfest 2017 at the Inox Courtyard in Goa in October
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest and most famous beer festival held every year in Munich. The festival began in 1810 and is also held annually in many countries and cities across the globe. In Munich, it runs for approximately 16 – 18 days during the last week of September and runs into the first week […]
Reis Magos – Goa’s oldest fort
Located on the north bank of the Mandovi River and steeped in 400 years of history, is the oldest fort in Goa – the Reis Magos Fort. The word, Reis Margos in Portuguese, means ‘three wise men.’ Located at the foot of the fort is a church dedicated to the three wise men of the […]
Goan cuisine in Ribandar – Texeira’s, the famous food hut
Goa is home to one of India’s tastiest cuisine. The flavours, the aroma and the taste of Goan cuisine are a gastronomic delight. Unless you have personal contacts with Goan families, you may go round in circles looking for places to savour these Goan delicacies. ItsGoa.com brings you one such eatery that will leave you salivating […]
5 of The Most Haunted Places In Goa That Will Freak You Out
Ghost stories and legends of haunted places are a rite of passage for everyone at a young age. Sometimes parents even tell their kids stories in order to get them to behave or do something. Naturally, when a kid hears these kinds of stories, it’s liable to haunt him or her for a long time. […]
7 things a Goan NRI does when visiting Goa
You’ve probably seen lots of blogs giving tourists tips on places to go and things to do when in Goa. This usually involves spending time at the different beaches, shopping at flea markets, and dining at myriad multicuisine restaurants that have sprung up all over the state. Sometimes you’ll get tips on where to find […]
On the eve of Muharram, four Mosques in Goa, to remember
I’m sure you’ve heard of the Portuguese influence in Goa. All those pretty ‘Donas’ and their Gorgeous Mando dances, all the yummy Portuguese Goan sweets and festivals are so well known today. Did you know that Goa also had a strong Muslim influence? In fact, before the Portuguese came to Goa, Adil Shah (The ruler […]
