Let’s save the oldest stone inscription in Goa’s history
Goa’s history dates back to prehistoric times The fourth century AD was the era of the Badami Chalukya rule in Goa. Who were the Badami Chalukyas? You’ve probably heard of the Kadambas (most Goans have, we use the Kadamba bus services so we remember that dynasty). Once the Kadamba dynasty declined, the Chalukya dynasty took […]
3 Forts – Cabo de Rama, Corjuem and St. Estevam
Cabo de Rama Fort – Cancona South Goa This 18th Century Portuguese fort is situated in South Goa and acted as the sentinel of Goa’s southernmost borders. Portuguese claimed the Cabo de Rama Fort after defeating the Raja (King) of Soonda. They renovated the fort and equipped it with 21 guns, a military barracks, a […]
Benaulim Beach and its famous folklore village of ‘Banahalli’
The idyllic Benaulim beach is situated in South Goa between Colva and Mobor Beaches. Its village name is steeped in folklore. A picturesque fishing village, Benaulim is dotted with paddy fields and still retains the Portuguese feel. There are two beaches, the main Benaulim Beach and a smaller one called Vaddi. Benaulim boasts of being one of […]
Goa’s Atlantis? A century old submerged Hindu temple resurfaces in Goa
Submerged for more than a century, a Hindu temple has been found at Kurdi in Quepem. According to a Times Of India report, the relics of an ancient temple of Shree Ganesh has been found at Kurdi, a village in Goa that lies submerged in water round the year. It was a chance discovery, as the […]
Prominent Goans – Dr Savita Kerkar and her tryst with an Arctic Expedition
Dr. Savita Kerkar engraved her name on the list of prominent Goans by becoming the first Indian woman to represent India on the Third Indian Arctic Expedition as a Research Scientist in 2009. Her journey to the North Pole began after one of her students coaxed her into applying for an interview to carry out […]
‘Escape2Goa’ to host 15 international bloggers
‘Escape2Goa’ an event by social enterprise Leave UR Mark and Goa Tourism Department will host a total of 15 international bloggers in Goa. The event will be held from November 12-22, showcasing Goa’s history, cultural diversity, cuisine, adventure and luxury experiences to the international bloggers. The event is organised to promote Goa on an international […]
What you should not miss out on when in Goa – Part II
After our previous post on things you shouldn’t miss out on when in Goa, we have come up with an even more exciting list of things which are going to bring out the adventurous person in you. Trekking Goa is known to offer some of the most fascinating terrains for trekking in India. The Dudhsagar […]
