From Chorla to Guirim, the flooding in Goa is the worst yet

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With heavy rains lashing Goa for the past 48 hours, and with more to come, Goa appears to be sinking. On social media and various messaging apps, pictures and videos are being shared of the devastation that has rocked Goa since late Saturday night. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert indicating that […]

Tourist drowns in Candolim as heavy monsoon rains intensify

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Goa has seen more rain this monsoon than it has in the past few years. Thanks to a spate of cyclones that have passed over the state, Goa’s rain deficit has been eliminated. Due to the incessant rainfall all of last week and the week before, many parts of Goa, including Panjim are completely waterlogged. […]

The 5 best foods to eat during the monsoon season in Goa

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The meteorology department has declared that the rains in Goa are likely to start between June 12 and 15 – that’s exactly a month from now. In the run-up to the monsoon season, Goan households are preparing for the rainy season in a number of ways. Rainproofing the roof, covering the balconies, but most importantly, […]

Drishti to declare 24 unsafe locations as No Selfie zones in Goa

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Goa’s monsoons are underway and the state has seen some heavy rainfall in the last two weeks. This still hasn’t stopped tourists from flocking to the state in large numbers. However, lack of understanding on their part has led to some tragic occurrences of drowning in the last week alone. This is no surprise given […]

10 food items Goans crave during Monsoon

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The rains are like a breath of fresh air. They bring us such a relieving experience between the fiery summers and the region of wintry gloom. Monsoons have arrived and the things that come to our mind are not only raincoats and umbrellas but more importantly food of this season. Simple yet appetizing food! Here is a […]

The lip-smacking monsoon mocktail

Let’s get to the point. We think mocktails are summer drinks meant to beat the heat, right? Well it’s the monsoon! And guess what? I stumbled on this rather warming non-alcoholic drink that helps get rid of the blues as well as bring out the warm bubbly you. For all die-hard Harry Potter fans, have you […]

The Ultimate Goa traveller pack

I don’t know if you as a traveller has faced the issue of carrying excess items like clothes, shoes etc. etc. while touring, and not being able to use everything you have carried. Well I am going to be gracious enough and make your packing troubles go away by compiling a list of essentials you must carry […]

Trip to Goa this monsoon

Goa is one of the most mesmerizing beach destinations in the world. And it is stupendous to get tanned in Baga or Candolim taking part in various water sports. However in monsoon, the long beach walks can become very icky; with sand and water sloshing under your flip-flops and the violent waves crashing on the […]

Goa Monsoon tips- Pussy cats & Puddles

The monsoon has well and truly hit Goa.  The beautiful state has recorded 28 inches of rainfall so far, with Tuesday producing the heaviest shower. This day alone made up for 6 inches of the total. Actually the monsoon was delayed this year and only reached Goa on the 19th of June, after the pre-monsoon […]

Experience Wild Goa!

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Attention all dare devils and adrenalin junkies out there! Wild Goa is calling this monsoon! If the previous articles posted this week did not convince you to travel to Goa, then this might. Goa is blessed by nature in all her beauty. And what’s better? She has stunning rivers too! Try out white water rafting […]