10 things that Gulfie returns miss about the UAE
For many of us who have grown up in Dubai, Sharjah, or Abu Dhabi, making the shift back to India, and Goa, in particular, is tough. Though at first, it may seem like an adventure, after a while you begin to miss stuff. Now, I’m not talking about major infrastructural stuff. No no. I’m talking […]
If you’re a carnivore, these are the 5 best grill houses in Goa
The 40-day Lenten period is over, which means we can eat meat again! Goa has probably the most diverse cuisine culture of all the states in India. Add to that, the fact that we have no restrictions on beef (thankfully) means we do some pretty awesome stuff with our red meats. Goan cuisine aside, there’s […]
In Record Time – featuring Kristian Bent, singer and songwriter
It would be too much of a cliche if I were to say that music was the only thing that got me through the years. I was ten when we moved out of our beachside home in Goa for a house in Bhedshi, a village 2 hours out across the border with Maharashtra. It was […]
Miles Lobo, Goa’s Samurai will fight in the biggest arena – HOLLYWOOD
Sharp and incisive both with a sword and his acting skills, a young lad from Goa’s Parra village wants to cut a wide swath in the world of US cinema. After training in samurai sword-fighting in Japan, Miles Lobo, a 2nd Dan in the Iaido — a Japanese martial art which specialises in the use […]
7 things you SHOULD NOT DO at the beach in Goa
Welcome to Goa! The land of sun, sand, beaches, and an abundance of happiness. Our little coastal state attracts tourists from all over India and the world because we have some of the most beautiful beaches, and an amazing culture to boot. So awesome are the people of Goa, that they are often quite tolerable […]
The Government of Goa is banning single use plastic – and we couldn’t be happier!
In the last couple of years, establishments across Goa have been banding together to support the ban on single-use plastic. In restaurants such as Baba Au Ruhm or Thaal, it is not uncommon to see drinks served without straws, or supplied paper or metal straws when asked. It’s this conscious effort from restaurant owners that […]
If you have children, these are the 5 best kid-friendly activities in Goa
Family trips are fun and memorable for all kinds of reasons. Coming to Goa with your kids is a great idea because there is always something to do, no matter where you stay. Whether it’s something as simple as a day at the beach, or going off the beaten path and taking a forest trek, […]
8 unique summer tips for the boss lady in you
It’s that awful time of the year again when the scorching sun takes a toll on your skin, hair, and practically everything you try to do at this point in your life. Considering the majority of working women in Goa commute by the ‘over-crowded’ public transport, it can be a task to look calm and […]
Here are the 5 best and most unique thalis in Goa (and none of them have fish!)
If one were to say that the state food of Goa is fish, and by extension the fish thali, they wouldn’t be wrong. In fact, the fish thali is so popular in Goa, there’s no harm in admitting that it often leads to rather boisterous debates as to which restaurant in Goa serves the best […]
Kingfisher just pulled off the most epic April fool prank – instant beer!
In a video that has garnered over a million views on YouTube, the beer giant Kingfisher ‘introduced’ the newest, simplest, and by far the greatest way to be the ‘king of good times’. With a swanky and rather convincing production, they debuted their latest innovation – Kingfisher Instant Beer that can be made anytime, anywhere. […]
