‘Film Tourism Destination of the year!’
For decades Goa has draped backgrounds of numerous Bollywood blockbusters. A couple of them include Dudhsagar in Chennai Express or Chapora Fort in Dil Chahta Hai attracting movie frenzy tourist hoping to re-live popular scenes. The recent India International Travel Mart (IITM) Chennai awarded Goa the ‘Film Tourism Destination of the Year’ Award which was received by […]
Quit searching – 4 Industries that do well as Businesses in Goa
Let’s be honest, many tourists see Goa as a village meant for the retired. Not a place to start a business right? Well that is not true, there are many successful firms running in the state. I have come across four industries that flourish in Goa, indicated below. 1.Catering Goa is known as a party […]
Rs. 10,000 fine to make Goa safe?
Overloaded with complaints about the rise in alcohol consumption by locals and tourist in public areas like beaches, roads and highways causing inconvenience, Goa government officials have introduced a new amendment to exercise the law which recommends identification of ‘no alcohol consumption zones’ across Goa. According to this survey, alcohol consumption among men and women has […]
Thematic Tours revolutionizing Goa
An enthusiastic traveller and qualified accountant, she quit her job in the UK and relocated to Goa to give tourist the opportunity to explore cultural Goa. Maria Victor born and raised in Goa, is the founder of ‘Make It Happen’. As a proficient travel designer she curates cultural themed tours across India. This has enabled […]
5 Futuristic adventure pilots in Goa
Goa has long been associated with tourism and adventure. With every waking day, the number of tourist destinations are increasing as countries are pulling out all the ‘plugs’ to attract high spending tourists. Keeping this in mind, the stakeholders are continuously trying to brand and re-package Goa as more than just sun, sea and sand. […]
Feni elevated as the ‘Heritage spirit’ of Goa
Feni according to the Goa Excise Duty (Amendment) Bill, 2016, has been elevated to the status of heritage spirit. The bill was introduced by Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar in the state assembly on Monday. This brings the locally brewed feni on par with other spirits such as whisky and tequila. “Having considered diverse uses of […]
Wounded turtle rescued
Recently Goan shores have seen a rise in the number of injured sea turtles. We are fortunate that our locals immediately come to the rescue of these endangered species saving them from poachers or sure death. The most recent case of an injured turtle occurred on Sunday afternoon at Tembwada beach – a protected turtle […]
‘Ye re ye re Pousa’ – Reason for the heavy downpour in Goa
During the past couple of months we have witnessed 8% excess rainfall and flooding in several parts of the state. Ever wondered why? We are just half way into the monsoon season, and the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a total of 94 per cent ‘more-than-excess’ heavy rainfall in India this year. Relief was expected […]
Stunning rise in vehicles registration in Goa?
The appalling road conditions since 2015 till date has not in any way put a dampener on the purchase of vehicles in the State. The transport statistics by the state department registered 74,563 new vehicles in 2015-16. Public and Private vehicles registered in 2015-2016: Vehicles Total Two-wheelers 53,458 Private cars and jeeps 16,353 Private tractors […]
Ranveer Singh’s favourite Thalassa is expanding!
If you live in Vagator and have not visited the most popular Greek restaurant in Goa. You are missing out on the magic of Thalassa and beautiful view of the beach while indulging in the delectable meals. There is great news Goans in Mumbai! Coming your way this September, at Hotel Shubhangan in Khar you […]
