GOA: THE PARADISE

Goa, to me, is my native place. I was born and brought up in the village of Benaulim and ergo, know every detailed aspect of any place. In this blogpost, I will share with you the top places to do your shopping, be it souvenirs, spices, artifacts and anything else you got in your mind right now. The state of Goa is a tourism hotspot with visitors from all parts of the world throng to enjoy the golden beaches of Goa. What I realised after years of travelling was that each and every one of us followed a common trait while we travel - we love to shop! Yeah, that's right! Now please don't argue that men don't shop! Everybody who travels on a vacation usually ends up shopping something or the other they fancy. Men shop for chocolates, garments and other stuff to gift to their loved ones. So, yeah! We all instinctively find something or the other in the alienated country that touches our heart. Goa, is a treasure of such wealth. With rich spices and attractive clothing lin

Here's how to enjoy your 7 day vacation in Goa like never before You must have read my other posts on short stays (for as less as one day to as much as 4 days), and based on the feedback, I suppose most of you have liked my idea of the most unique schedule - apart from the mundane plans of lying on the beach as told by others. So yeah, if you haven't read them yet, click on the link below to jump to those ideas. They will open in a new tab, for you to go through those crazy ideas later. Click here now!  It amuses me when I come across travel plans of Goa given by Non-goans/ foreigners. It's like you asking about KFC recipe from the McDonalds. P.s. I came across this metaphor because I was munching on the kfc fried chicken while writing this down.  If you're tired of the cliche beach visits, then guess what? You're on the same boat as me. Having been raised in Goa, we prefer the fresh waters over the ocean as an adventure because of the abundance of i

We all know it: You've taken a sick leave to have a weekend off in Goa. You really needed that time off. However, you could not get more than 2 days time for leisure. You are all anxious to make it a memorable trip but haven't got any plans/itinerary in place. You try to look it up on google and come across this post. Well, look no further because you're at the right place. What makes this travel plan special? The answer would be that I was born in Goa and know of every nook and corner, every ecstatic place the paradise has to offer and every famous and underrated places. Without further ado, let's get down to it: A 2-day Itinerary If you're the kind of person who's coming with his/her family and prefer more of the tranquillity than simply carousing, then this one's for you.  I would prefer you to stay in the North side. The north side has loads of forts, famous beaches and much more exciting events. Day one: Depending on your arrival time, if you