Vince Costa just put Curtorim and Goa on the map in the most epic way
Almost four years ago, Curtorim based musician Vince Costa released his debut music album titled ‘Saint and Sinner’. The album was written and recorded in his hometown, the village itself serving as a backdrop for his anecdotal tunes about life in the South, assembled with great care personally in his home studio. The album garnered […]
The Goan village of St. Estevam revives collective farming for a reason
It’s no secret that Goa is going through major development with construction happening at almost every corner. There are building complexes coming up, bridges being built and even the highway is being expanded. It’s a lot for India’s smallest state to take. Unfortunately, all this is also taking a toll on more traditional occupations like […]
Surla villagers want bars to remain permanently shut in their village
A month is almost up and the village of Surla’s liquor ban is on the verge of being lifted. However, the villagers are most upset about this and have threatened agitation if any of the bars in the village are reopened. From a one-month liquor ban in the village, they have now moved the government […]
There is now a liquor ban in Surla village in North Goa
Goa is known as the state with the ‘Sosegado’ state of mind. The land of parties, great food, affordable liquor and overall good times. But with liquor being sold at such low prices, it’s no wonder that the tourists coming into the state, sometimes tend to be unruly and troublesome. Candolim, Calangute, Baga are known […]
Beautiful Raia village is one of South Goa’s most historical villages
The one thing that can be found in abundance in the beautiful state of Goa is churches. From tiny chapels at village junctions to massive whitewashed churches made from stone and brick, these can be found in almost every part of the state. Each one is beautiful in its own way. It’s not really a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Casa Menezes Heritage Homestay and 304 Kitchen & Tavern in Batim
Nestled away in the village of Batim, a short distance from the capital city of Panjim lies Casa Menezes Heritage Homestay. The picturesque village of Batim is located just 13 kilometers from Panjim, in Tiswadi taluka. It has lots of fields and salt pans around and is just a very peaceful place to visit. There are coconut […]
