Experience Wild Goa!
Attention all dare devils and adrenalin junkies out there! Wild Goa is calling this monsoon! If the previous articles posted this week did not convince you to travel to Goa, then this might. Goa is blessed by nature in all her beauty. And what’s better? She has stunning rivers too! Try out white water rafting […]
Tambdi Surla temple and its cool origin story!
Tambdi Surla temple can be called a hidden gem (Literally!). Nested at the foothills of Western Ghats the temple is almost a 1000 years old. Over the years it has become a popular picnic spot for locals and tourists alike. It is difficult to avoid the sound of gushing water from a stream that flows […]
Five festive reasons for you to visit Goa this monsoon
If you think monsoon is the worst season to make a trip to Goa? Think again. Here’s an insight to 5 grand festivals held in Goa during the rains. It will definitely make you think of visiting Goa this monsoon. 1.San Joao, 24 June Do you need a reason to get wet? Here is a great excuse. […]
Top Bird watching hotspots in Goa
In Goa you never really need an alarm clock. The main reason being is that you are usually awoken by the bakers bicycle horn at just the right time, while the second wakeup call comes courtesy of the village chapel bells. If you still have not risen from your slumber, then the birds whistling in […]
Fishing ban in Goa – will East coast rescue the West coast?
The yearly fishing ban of 61-days has come into force from June 1 and will last till July 31. The uniform ban on the entire Western coast of India is applicable to only mechanized trawlers and boats using the trawl-net and purse-seine method for fishing. Traditional canoes are however exempted from this ban as long as […]
Dudhsagar –Truth or tale?
Dudhsagar is Goa’s most magnificent waterfall that is known to take its visitor’s breath away. Dudhsagar literary means Sea of Milk. But where did the name come from? Few remember the tales and mystical fascination of the name. Location This glorious waterfall is found on the Karnataka –Goa border. It is the 5th tallest with the total […]
Forgotten Royal family of Goa?
Ever wondered, does Goa have a king? It is true that colonial rule lasted for 450 years but there was a king in Goa. Even when the Portuguese ruled. The kings of this dynasty are known as Raja of Sonda, Saundekar Raja and Rei de Sonda throughout Goa. However, how the family came to Goa? […]
Is Goa a safe destination for Women to travel alone?
With violence against women reported everyday on various media, one begs to question, is travelling alone as a female safe? Well being a young Goan. I asked myself the same question. It gives me great pleasure in saying Goans respect women. I have not heard of a case where a native Goan has acted up […]
What you should not miss out on when in Goa – Part II
After our previous post on things you shouldn’t miss out on when in Goa, we have come up with an even more exciting list of things which are going to bring out the adventurous person in you. Trekking Goa is known to offer some of the most fascinating terrains for trekking in India. The Dudhsagar […]
Grounded Arossim pontoon completes 50 days
In Goa ‘Bhageerath’ is making news. Not the legendary King from Hindu mythology who brought the Ganges from heaven to Earth. It is a Pontoon that was brought to the beach by an event planner for a party. It was used as a dance floor. Unfortunately it was grounded on the beach. It never rose […]
