Goa gets a new take on healthy living with the Fitness Bar
Goa is all about good living and now it’s about to be about a healthy one too. From the good people that brought us great party places such as Taverna and Cohiba, Good Life, the parent company of these fine establishments has brought us another two ventures. These are The Fitness Bar and COMO Designer […]
Netravali: A nature lover’s paradise in our backyard
It’s truly amazing how most people bitten by the travel bug will go to all kinds of exotic places all over the globe. But they sometimes forget that India too has so many beautiful locations to visit. Goa, for example, has a multitude of gorgeous locations, all within driving distance, to check out. The drives […]
South Goa’s coastline from Arossim to Galgibaga is just beautiful
For the smallest state in India with a coastline that’s approximately 102 kilometres long, Goa has some of the most beautiful beaches. While the north has some pretty great ones, it’s clear that South Goa’s beaches are the real gems with their more or less peaceful atmosphere and white, sandy surfaces. Of course, not all […]
The Goa International Kite Festival makes the skies come alive
Every child has flown at least one kite in their childhood. Or tried to. Our parents or grandparents usually took us to the beach to fly these and it usually was a lot of fun. Especially when there was a good breeze that made it fly and loop-de-loop all over the place, inciting happy giggles […]
Dr. Jack de Sequeira: Father of the Opinion Poll in Goa
Can anyone imagine an India where Goa didn’t exist? Where we didn’t have all that is near and dear to us that gave us a strong identity of being Goan? It’s scary as heck to think that Goa almost didn’t come into being. In fact, the efforts of one man alone were what helped shape […]
Chandor: A Goan village steeped in history, heritage and culture
South Goa is famed for its beautiful villages that are surrounded by verdant fields that go on as far as the eye can see. Just like the picturesque village of Loutolim, there is another gorgeous village that is steeped in history, heritage and culture. This is the village of Chandor which showcases not just the […]
Street art makes its debut in Goa with the St+art Goa project
Goa has never seen street art take shape the way it did at the recently concluded Serendipity Arts Festival. The St+art Goa Project curated by Hanif Qureshi was met with mixed feelings and good cheer at the festival. The St+art Goa Project During the Serendipity Arts Festival, it was difficult to miss seeing the billboard-style […]
Young entrepreneur, Malaika Vaz wins National Youth Award
Last week, Goa’s State Youth Award winner Malaika Vaz was presented with the prestigious National Youth Award. She received the award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at the National Youth Festival held in Delhi. A mile-long list of achievements for Malaika Vaz The oldest daughter of well-known local businessman, Mac Vaz and […]
Loutolim: A peaceful lush green village in South Goa
Located in South Goa, the beautiful village of Loutolim with its lush paddy fields and magnificent Goan houses is truly something to behold. Some of the finest examples of architecture can be seen here in the numerous old houses and mansions that are scattered all over the village. It is also famous for the Ancestral […]
Strong ties bind Portugal and Goa together
Anyone that’s lived or visited in Goa knows all about the strong ties that the state has with Portugal. The Portuguese ruled Goa for over 450 years before the state was liberated in 1961. In spite of this, it has still left behind a ton of influences in many aspects of Goan life. Goans have […]