Journey into the land of the Mughals at The Awadh House

The lobby at The Awadh House

For those who have travelled extensively in the North of India, you will have realised that there are a number of exotic magical lands. Cities where you see the regal combined with the ancient; places where time actually stands still. What sets places like Ayodhya, Lucknow, Allahabad, and the neighbouring districts apart from the rest […]

Residents of Boca de Vaca ‘spring’ into action during Panjim water crisis

Panjim water crisis

To say it’s been a rough few days for Panjim is an understatement. Residents across the capital have not had water for almost a week. Last Friday, heavy rains and a resulting landslide led to the breakage of a major pipeline near Ponda, at the Opa water supply plant. This halted the supply of water […]

Today, the 18th of June, we celebrate Goa Revolution Day

revolution

In the heart of Panjim lies one of its most famous roads. A favourite shopping location for both locals and tourists alike, 18th June Road is home to a lot of shops known for their fantastic wares. And like most of the main roads in Goa, its history is well-known. Today, the 18th of June, […]

If you have children, these are the 5 best kid-friendly activities in Goa

Kids Summer Activities

Family trips are fun and memorable for all kinds of reasons. Coming to Goa with your kids is a great idea because there is always something to do, no matter where you stay. Whether it’s something as simple as a day at the beach, or going off the beaten path and taking a forest trek, […]

You’ve been picking and storing mangoes wrong your whole life!

mangoes

We’re heading into the last couple of weeks in March, which means just one thing – mangoes! Yes, mango season is starting soon, and you can already see the trees flowering. The smell of green mangoes is in the air, and very soon, the markets will be full of the sweet, pulpy, and utterly scrumptious […]

Panjim to Dabolim Airport for 100 Rupees. Too good to be true?

Airport Shuttle

The irony of traveling by flight to neighboring states has always been that often the cost of getting to the airport is almost as expensive as the ticket to Maharashtra or Karnataka. For instance, a flight to Pune in the first week of April 2019, will cost an average of Rs. 2500. The trip to […]

These 7 restaurants serve the best Pizza across Goa

Pizza Image by Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay

Pizza, such a simple looking dish, yet the flavors are so complex, there are only a few restaurants in Goa that deliver a truly authentic experience. This 18th-century Italian dish may have had humble beginnings, but is now one of the most popular foods in the world, and here in Goa, it is definitely a […]

Hotel Fidalgo – So Central, So Convenient

Goa is India’s tourist capital. When people think of Goa, they think of beaches and good times, and when it comes to accommodation, everyone looks for hotels that are near the beach. But more than just vacations and fun times, Goa is also quickly becoming a great destination for businesses looking to extend their operations […]