6 Places Serving The Best Sushi In Goa
I am just about amazed by the variety of cuisines Goa has to offer. Goa has restaurants serving authentic Goan food to restaurants serving cuisines from all around the world. The next time you crave some good Sushi in Goa do not break your head on searching for a place to go. ItsGoa has a […]
Want to feel more Goan? Learn Konkani!
Have you lost your flare in speaking and writing Konkani? Well, here’s some good news. Get back to the basics, as Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr, is conducting courses for beginners. Institutional Information Thomas Stephens Konknni Kendr (TSKK) is a Jesuit research-institute working on issues related to the Konkani language, literature, culture and education. It is […]
5 places Goans can catch the football this month
Goans are known for their love of football. So when 2 major International tournaments come up at the same time, you just know that a lot of Goans up and down the length and breadth of the state are going to be staying up all night to catch the games. We are referring to the […]
Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana -Available for all Goans!
The Health Insurance Scheme Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza said, “The scheme will cover 15 lakh population of Goa, which includes three lakhs families from the state .” Deputy Chief Minister, Francis D’Souza stated that the new health insurance scheme ‘Deen Dayal Swathya Seva Yojana’ which was recently rolled out by the government would cover the […]
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 […]
Viceroy’s treasure from Goa worth 77 crores ?
Goa under the Portuguese would appoint a Viceroy to govern the territory of Goa. It was the one of the top most positions available at the time. One would expect the Viceroy to lead a very comfortable life. contrary to that, he did not get as many perks as assumed. From the pocket Palacio da […]
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 […]