Here are some romantic restaurants to eat at this Valentines Day
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. It’s probably the same when it comes to women. Especially when the food is truly delicious and well prepared. Food is an intimate experience. Memories are made and friendships become stronger as does love sometimes. And we can’t forget that if the dinner […]
The beautiful Reis Magos Church in Verem
And a beautiful one it is. So much is spoken about the famous Reis Magos fort that people tend to forget about the lovely Reis Magos Church located at the side of it. The tiny fishing village with the same name, on the banks of the Mandovi river, is home to both these historical buildings. […]
Goa gets a new take on healthy living with the Fitness Bar
Goa is all about good living and now it’s about to be about a healthy one too. From the good people that brought us great party places such as Taverna and Cohiba, Good Life, the parent company of these fine establishments has brought us another two ventures. These are The Fitness Bar and COMO Designer […]
Netravali: A nature lover’s paradise in our backyard
It’s truly amazing how most people bitten by the travel bug will go to all kinds of exotic places all over the globe. But they sometimes forget that India too has so many beautiful locations to visit. Goa, for example, has a multitude of gorgeous locations, all within driving distance, to check out. The drives […]
South Goa’s coastline from Arossim to Galgibaga is just beautiful
For the smallest state in India with a coastline that’s approximately 102 kilometres long, Goa has some of the most beautiful beaches. While the north has some pretty great ones, it’s clear that South Goa’s beaches are the real gems with their more or less peaceful atmosphere and white, sandy surfaces. Of course, not all […]
Old Monk creator is no more. Kapil Mohan passes away at 88.
To quote Captain Jack Sparrow, “where has the rum gone?”. In a major blow to the beverage industry, Kapil Mohan, the creator of the iconic Old Monk passed away on Sunday, the 7th of January 2018 according to reports on social media. These reports say that he died from sudden massive cardiac arrest at his […]
The story of Anjediva Island and fort off the coast of Karnataka
When Goa was conquered by the Portuguese in the 15th century, one of the first things they did was to build forts all over the land. This was to ensure a defence against other invaders and were therefore built at strategic locations in Goa. While most are in ruins, some have been renovated and are […]
Global warming is leaving our seas and oceans gasping
The world’s oceans cover approximately 70% of the earth’s surface. They have a strong, two-way relationship with the weather and climate. The oceans influence the weather on local to global scales, while changes in climate can fundamentally alter many properties of the oceans. Unfortunately, the issue of global warming is now a major cause for concern. […]
Calangute beach: Where the parties (and violations) never stop
A New Year is here and with it comes another round of parties on the beach, especially on Calangute and Baga beaches. Unfortunately, along with these come the violations of the beach shack policy given by the tourism authorities. The violations on Calangute beach in particular Picture this. It’s sunset on the Calangute-Baga beach stretch. […]
5 New Year Resolutions Goa Should Strive To Make
Every New Year, we make resolutions about certain unhealthy things we’re not going to do. We make these resolutions in good faith and with lots of conviction, at the time, that we will get them done. Goa, as a state, should make some resolutions too. Especially when it comes to sorting out social issues that […]
