Artjuna Lifestyle Shop and Café ties up with Patisserie Delicieux
Tucked away in the heart of Anjuna, in the sunny beach state of Goa, lies a special place called Artjuna Lifestyle shop and café. Artjuna was established in a beautiful old Goan house with a pretty garden. In all its years of existence, the café has evolved into a popular place. There is an outdoor […]
GTDC to bring back Goa’s beloved Kesarval Spring in Verna
Goa’s iconic tourist spot Kesarval Spring fell on bad times over the last few years. What was once a marvelous location for a picnic, turned into a pile of garbage and reduced the spring waters to a mere trickle. Now, the GTDC plans to restore the area. The locals have also put their request that […]
Famous chef Ritu Dalmia launches her DIVA brand of restaurants in Goa
It’s no secret. Goa is a melting pot of food. From local seafood to North Indian, South Indian and even Japanese cuisines, Goa’s got it all. Italian food is also a big hit in Goa with a few restaurants serving this kind of cuisine in certain places in the state. Enter a brand and a […]
Happy 7th birthday to Bakers Street in Porvorim on the Chogm road
Along the Chogm road in Porvorim sits a quaint and cozy café filled with some of the most mouthwatering and delicious smelling sandwiches and pastries. One of the best cafés in town, it’s a much-loved place to get a great cup of coffee and catch up with friends. It’s Bakers Street and guess what? They […]
Hey Goa, its true, the weather outside has been frightful!
Actually, that line is taken from a Christmas carol, related to snow. But here’s where it’s different. While it brings to mind, falling snow, warm fires and hot coffee, the weather in Goa has been anything but cozy. In fact, the heat and humidity are making everyone ill. Not to forget the strange thunderstorms in […]
Street Providence, a big-hearted NGO in Goa
In a country of over a billion, more than 20% of the population lives below the poverty line. The smallest state in the country, Goa, has the third lowest percentage of people living below the poverty line. While there is any number of NGOs struggling to help the poor, one stands out more than others […]
The Grand Dam(e)s of Goa part 3 – The Chapoli dam
It’s a lesser known dam but no less picturesque than the Selaulim and Anjunem Keri dams in Goa. The Chapoli dam lies in an equally pretty location in the Canacona taluka in South Goa. It is yet another dam that serves a purpose in our tiny home state. While the other two were built mainly for […]
The Grand Dam(e)s of Goa part 2 – the Anjunem Keri Dam
Recently, we talked about the Selaulim Dam in Sanguem, South Goa. Now it’s time to focus on North Goa’s Anjunem Keri Dam in Sanquelim. This is yet another enchanting spot to visit if you want a change from the beaches of Goa. Sanquelim, also known as Sankhali, is approximately 30 kilometers (an hour away) from […]
Summer camp at Nature’s Nest in Tambdi Surla from 18th – 20th May
Summer. The one time of the year when parents usually have no idea what to do with their kids. Most likely because they are bored and constantly underfoot. After, not everyone can afford to travel to other holiday destinations in the summer. The good news is that some hotels and even schools offer summer camps […]
The Grand Dam(e)s of Goa part 1 – The Selaulim Dam
While people visit Goa looking for a good time on its beaches, it’s easy to forget that the hinterland also holds some interesting places to visit. The state has rivers, lakes, and even waterfalls. Some of these aren’t the safest to visit at all times of the year but people still go out of curiosity. […]
