Top 3 projects by GTDC to look out for in Goan Tourism
‘Goan tourism’ industry is on a verge of a Filip. Some projects undertaken by Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) in recent times have introduced activities, otherwise unknown to the state. Activities such as the Helicopter rides and Hot air balloon rides in South Goa. These activities have been introduced for the first time. They […]
How many Goans know Reita Faria Powell? First Asian to win the Miss World crown!
Many Goans have achieved greatness on the global pantheon and have become immortalized in the minds of fellow countrymen. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, ItsGoa in its humble attempt would like to introduce to our readers, Reita Faria Powell, the Goan who won the 1966 Miss World crown. There were many firsts, when […]
CCP poll results sheet (ward wise detail)
Results for the Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) have been declared and the panel supported by Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserratte, has been declared the victor. The winning panel managed to win in 17 wards out of the 30, while the rest of the 13 wards being won by BJP. The results have been mentioned below […]
Which was the first English school in Goa?
A deacon who had come looking for a cure in Goa, after being cured of his ailment wanted to give this land something in gratitude. His gift was the establishment of St. Joseph High School in Arpora in the year 1887, which also happens to be the first English high school in Goa. Fr. Lyons […]
Can you guess how many tourists arrived in Goa in 2015?
According to the statistics revealed by the State Tourism Department, Goa witnessed a 30.54 per cent increase in overall tourist arrival. In total the state was visited by 52, 97,902 (more than five million) tourist, of which 47, 56,422 were domestic tourists and 5, 41,480 foreign counterparts.
She walked for 26 days to reach Goa!
A walking journey to Goa Aanchal Dhara Madan, a photographer by profession, decided to test the limits of the human body. Hence, she founded ‘The Audacious Project’ with her husband Prashant Madan. Their maiden project under the brand was ‘Two Feet & A Dream’, which involved a walking journey to Goa. Aanchal covered 583 Kms from […]
How much did the British offer to purchase Goa?
Although there weren’t any attempts made by the British to annex Goa. They did position their soldiers in Goa from 1798-1799 and 1802-1813. Upon Portugal’s request in assistance to protect the possession from the Dutch and French attack. In the year 1839, the British offered to buy Goa for £500,000. The Portuguese refused […]
Did the British PM’s visit to Goa in 1983 give boost to tourism?
British tourist in Goa was once a revered tourist profile. Primarily due to their peaceful and polite nature; also they had a good spending capacity. But what introduced Goa to this demographic? Or rather who? The year was 1983, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) retreat was held in Goa. One of the visiting leaders […]
Which church in Goa received the ‘Golden Rose’ from the Pope?
There are many unknown facts about Goa and this is an attempt to unravel one of it. Many know churches located in Old Goa are famous world over. It serves as a tourist attraction and pilgrimage site as well. But visitors (tourists and locals) are unaware that one of these churches has received a ‘Golden […]
The legendary ‘Eight Finger Eddie’, father of Goan tourism?
Who was the first hippie to visit Goa? Or rather, ever wonder? Who was the first tourist to visit the state after the liberation? Well, the search is over. Yertward Mazamanian (1924 – 2010) popularly known as ‘Eight Finger Eddie’, was the first hippie to visit Goa and eventually introduced Goa to the hippies. Thus, […]