5 minute delay in entry leaves British couple without a visa for Goa
People visit Goa all the time. Even though there is a tourist season and what’s called an ‘offseason’, it doesn’t stop tourists from coming to Goa throughout the year. Of course, during the season is when one is likely to see foreigners. The offseason tends to have a lot of domestic tourists come in. Of […]
Locals upset with foreigners that operate illegal taxi businesses.
So much has been going on in Goa this tourist season. And we’re not even referring to the hordes of tourists that landed in Goa between October and December. Or even the fact that many chose to camp on the streets and sidewalks of the state and use the area as their private toilets 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 […]
The Beer Circus Heads to Goa this November And You Have to Be There
As kids, we were all taken to the circus at least once in our lives. And we loved it. Today, I don’t think they are much fun to visit. But, it looks like there’s a new kind of circus heading to Goa this November. The Beer Circus! A 2-day celebration of all things beer and […]
How to spot Indian tourists in Goa
Many people have written about a ‘Goa vacation’, ‘how Goans are’ and the list just goes on and on. But what is the other side of the story? When Indian tourists come to Goa? Let’s see how locals get #touristalert. Not to forget, we do have amazing tourists who come here and genuinely appreciate Goa’s beauty […]
Have tourists lost faith in Goa’s Justice System?
Goa has received a lot of negative publicity due to the spate of crimes against foreign tourists in the last decade. These crimes have definitely tarnished the image of Goa, for the foreseeable future. One question on a lot of people’s minds is – Is Goa still safe for lone foreign tourists travelling to the […]
Now get arrested for drinking in Goa ?
From today onwards, anyone found drinking in public places including beaches in Goa will be arrested. These instructions were given after a meeting between members of general public, representatives from the tourism sector and the police at Calangute police station regarding drinking in Goa. North Goa Superintendent of Police Karthik Kashyap was part of the […]
Tourists’ fall prey to deep sea creatures in Calangute
In two separate incidents a German and an Indian national reportedly attacked by sea creatures of the deep at Goa’s infamous Calangute beach are doing the rounds on the internet. Unfortunately, these weren’t reported to the police. “On Tuesday (January 3) afternoon, an Indian tourist was bitten by a hichan. These sea snakes appear close […]
No shacks on beaches, first charter flight arrives
First charter arrives: No shacks yet? The tourist season begins! The first foreign chartered flight of the season, ‘Air Rossiya’ with 492 Russian tourists landed at 4 pm on Sunday. But still no shacks on beaches! The second charter with domestic tourists from Surat (Gujarat), (first Indian charter), will arrive on October 24, on the […]
5 Whacky cocktails available in Goa!
Goa is known for its Fish, Feni, Football and much more. As a tourism destination it is popular among domestic as well as foreign tourists who mostly come to laze on the beach with friends or enjoy the buzzing night life. While chilling in Goa, visitors love to taste the local cuisine and beverages, with […]
