With Tiffin Factory, healthy Goan lunches are just a call away
Food, essential to everyone’s survival. A great meal can definitely make anybody’s day bright. But for most of those, who travel to different cities for work, having a good, hot and, homemade meal sounds like a dream. Most of the youngsters and office-goers today have poor food habits. With busy schedules and long working hours […]
Mi Casa, the multi -cuisine restaurant that leaves you wanting more
Don’t you just love the concept of a multi-cuisine restaurant? You find pretty much everything under one roof. One gets to experience and taste a little bit of everything from all over the world. Not only does this make for a tasty trip, but it also introduces you to different cultures. With a similar concept, […]
Tourist drowns in Candolim as heavy monsoon rains intensify
Goa has seen more rain this monsoon than it has in the past few years. Thanks to a spate of cyclones that have passed over the state, Goa’s rain deficit has been eliminated. Due to the incessant rainfall all of last week and the week before, many parts of Goa, including Panjim are completely waterlogged. […]
Want to experience ‘Asli Bombay’ street food? Head to Let’s Chaat
Whenever we think of Mumbai, what’s one of the first things that come to mind? The skyscrapers, traffic, lots of people, and much more. But one thing that everybody loves about Mumbai and perhaps is the most popular is its authentic local street food. Being here in Goa, thankfully one is not very far from […]
This is Goa’s first disabled-friendly, wheelchair accessible restaurant
Most of the restaurants around the city are complete with tasty food, pleasant ambience and great service. However, Peep Kitchen at Taleigao has something more to offer. What makes it unique is the fact that it is now wheelchair accessible, making it Goa’s first (and probably only) disabled-friendly, family restaurant. Peep Kitchen located at Taleigao, […]
Joint rescue operation by Indian Coast Guard, INS Hansa and Drishti saves life of army officer
Earlier today off the coast of Cabo de Rama, a man slipped from the rocks and fell into the choppy waters. An alert lifeguard spotted the man and launched the jet ski but was unable to reach him due to the rocky terrain, high waves and dangerous conditions. The senior lifeguard Amitava threw a rescue […]
It’s raining pakoras and chai at the Novotel this monsoon season
A few weeks ago, in anticipation of the monsoons, we wrote about how the rains bring out the strangest food cravings. The whole year round you can find mirchi pakoras and kappas available at these little roadside vendors, but we literally walk right through them. Come the monsoons, however, and we line up for a […]
Goa’s State Tree vs State Heritage Tree – know the difference
The topic of Goa’s state tree is a bit of a complicated one. On the one hand, we have the magnificent Indian Laurel, better known as the matti, while on the other hand, we have the versatile and popular Coconut Palm. Both these trees enjoy the status of State Tree in Goa, but for different […]
Meet Goa’s State Fish, the Striped Grey Mullet or Shevtto
When we think about the concept of Goa having a state fish, it makes for a great discussion. For people that really love fish, opinions will definitely be divided, and let’s face it, the chances of a clear winner will be slim. While Mackerel is a very popular choice in most households because of its […]
The beach said ‘mayday’, so we’re cleaning it on May Day
Whenever we see magazine or brochure pictures of Goa, we see pristine sands and turquoise waters. The images are beautiful and inviting, yet the reality is the exact opposite in most cases. Broken bottles, plastic packets, and loads of other trash lines our beaches. Not only is this off-putting to visitors, but it’s incredibly harmful […]
