The story of Anjediva Island and fort off the coast of Karnataka
When Goa was conquered by the Portuguese in the 15th century, one of the first things they did was to build forts all over the land. This was to ensure a defence against other invaders and were therefore built at strategic locations in Goa. While most are in ruins, some have been renovated and are […]
Taxi operators in North and South Goa to strike from 19th January
The high esteem that Goa was once held in as a premier tourist destination is slipping downwards rapidly. Through-the-roof room rates thanks to GST, bad infrastructure as far as transport is concerned, high expenses on food and drink, the garbage problem faced in the state, are just a few reasons for these. In fact, the […]
Obscene messages to young girls lands Goan youth in a UK jail
Paedophilia has long been an extremely horrifying uphill battle for law enforcement as well as lay people in almost every country in the world. Children aren’t safe anywhere and the worse part is that a paedophile can be someone unknown or even a family member, male or female. If we switch on the news, there […]
The feast of the Three Kings is celebrated today in Goa
Today, the 6th of January is the day of ‘Epiphany’ or the Feast of the Three Kings. The feast is celebrated all over Goa with great joy by Catholics as well as people from other religious faiths. The villages of Reis Magos/ Verem in North Goa and Chandor and Cansaulim in South Goa are where […]
Skateboarding your way to a great time right here in Goa
Here’s something fun for you skateboarding enthusiasts to do. Did anyone know that Goa has picked up skateboarding as an activity and that there’s a skating park being built at Youth Hostel in Miramar? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, it is. True, that is and sounds like a lot of fun. Skateboarding […]
Global warming is leaving our seas and oceans gasping
The world’s oceans cover approximately 70% of the earth’s surface. They have a strong, two-way relationship with the weather and climate. The oceans influence the weather on local to global scales, while changes in climate can fundamentally alter many properties of the oceans. Unfortunately, the issue of global warming is now a major cause for concern. […]
Move over Zumba. It’s time for some PoundFit in Goa!
Goa has its fair share of athletes, sports activities and gyms. There are a lot of people that like to keep fit in the state. The ones that want to do it for fun as well as get fit pick options like aerobics and Zumba. Zumba, in particular, has a very big following with lots […]
The Saturday Night Market is unique only to Goa and a must visit
Over the years, Goa has earned a reputation for being one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. A large number of foreigners such as the British and the Russians can be found in Goa almost every year along with tourists from all over Europe as well. The domestic tourists that arrive in […]
Miramar Beach almost disappears under waste after New Year’s Eve
Goa in general faces a problem with garbage and waste management all through the year. It’s not just the roadside areas that suffer. Our beautiful beaches bear the brunt of most of it since this is where the hordes of tourists descend from the hinterland areas. New Year, same old problems with waste On the […]
A long and adventurous road trip from Germany to Goa
Everyone loves to go on long road trips. Especially with no particular destination in mind. There’s something about driving with the wind in your face, singing along to the music playing and having a great time with friends that are taking the trip with you. But not everyone does a group road trip. There are […]
