Go (cashew and coco) nuts over feni with this unique experience
Goa is known for three Fs; Fish, Football, and Feni. For the uninitiated, Feni is an alcoholic beverage brewed from the juice of the cashew apple, or from coconuts. This fruity alcohol is a favourite among locals, but is now slowly making its way out of its home state of Goa and across India and […]
The prodigal Sunburn returns to Goa this February 2019
Like an angry young teenager that storms out of the house, vowing to never return, it was only a matter of time before the folks at Sunburn decided that it was time they resolved their issues with the Goa Government, and give the people what they want. The EDM festival that revolutionized dance music in […]
No, Goans are not living the ‘susegad’ life anymore
I think one of the first words in Konkani that I heard while growing up was ‘susegad’ derived from the Portuguese ‘sussegado’. Though I knew it meant ‘relaxed’, I didn’t really know what it meant till I moved here in 2004, and found out that it took a month to get an internet connection, and two […]
Fine dining restaurants are not difficult to find in Goa
When the discussion about where to eat arises, we are presented with hundreds of options, because over the years, Goa has become home to various dining establishments that cater to every taste, budget, mood, and ambiance. However, for those times when the reason for eating out is not just because the gas is over, or […]
Psychology can now help choose the 5 best beaches in Goa for your personality
You’re probably second guessing this already, but don’t. Your personality deserves far more credit than you think. In fact, your personality type influences a number of decisions that you make on a daily basis, decisions like where to eat, what to wear, or even who to vote for. This same personality type could (in theory) […]
Put yourself in the driver’s seat, and don’t get taken for a ride in Goa
If you know how to drive a car or ride a motorcycle, you no longer need to rely on private or public transport when holidaying in Goa. While scooter rental services have been easily available in the state for many years now, self-drive cars are now becoming very popular. Many domestic tourists travelling to Goa […]
If you love to eat, this is the only road in Goa you need to visit
If you’ve landed at the Goa airport, or your interstate bus has made its last stop in Panjim, then getting to the Northern beach belt is going to require you to take a cab ride past one of Goa’s most iconic roads – CHOGM. If you’re wondering why the all caps, here’s a free history […]
These 5 Goans are flying to the Far East to catch the Ultimate Frisbee
After a grueling set of tryouts on the beaches of Goa, Chennai, and Mumbai, the all India team list for the Mixed Masters division of the Asia-Oceanic Beach Ultimate Championships (AOBUC) in, Japan has been announced – and Goa has made the cut. Members of Gnash, Goa’s foremost Ultimate Frisbee club have also been chosen […]
3 home remedies for the perfect winter skin
So winter has set in and the temperature is plummeting. You’ve probably already noticed your skin drying out and your lips getting chapped due to the lack of moisture in the air. But before you skip out to the closest pharmacy to buy a bunch of skin care products, here are a few home remedies […]
Celebrate Reggae music at Goa Sunsplash 2019 on 12th and 13th January
A music genre that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, Reggae has come a long way since then, infiltrating the music scene in a big way. It has strong links with Rastafarianism, which is an Afrocentric religion that developed in Jamaica somewhere in the 1930s. Rastafarianism was born with the aim of promoting Pan-Africanism. It […]
