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...

A teenage boy who emigrated to the UK for work shares his insights about the differences between the countries Intro: This post is guaranteed going to make you think twice. Read it now. The eco-friendly metro buses and clean pavements Ever since I moved to the United Kingdom on the 5th of April 2019, life has been completely different for me. Firstly, the homesickness has got the better of me. I miss my mom and dad, my Royal Enfield and moreover, my freedom to take my ride and wander wherever I want. Now that I've been in London, its been more of a hassle to hustle and earn a living. But that's not what life is all about, or is it? My life has been all about jolly good stuff back in the days. I completed my engineering, so you can relate! It's been hell of a ride, but I made it through. Phew! But on a serious note, I do miss my childhood like every other human. At times, I just sit around and reminisce about the beautiful memories at the beach, parks, etc. p...

Tips to help you chose the best location in Goa Well, I hear a lot of questions from tourists asking which part of Goa should they visit, or locally stay, if they have a tight itinerary. Which part of Goa do you like? Leave it in the comments to share with others. Also, share your best memories of Goa or any suggestion that you would like to give to other visitors. My answers to this question is always a question to them asking what do they seek in Goa? Is it the rave parties? Or the delicious fish thali? Or the tranquility on the beach? If you have answers to these questions beforehand, then I Paragliding in Colva can help you out better. Or you can help yourself better. I have presented below a comparison of both the flanks of Goa so that you may have a better idea of where to stay if you think of coming to Goa for even as little as a day or two maybe. P.s. These keypoints have been made, considering you stay more closer to the cities of Panaji and Margao (which most of...

The process of making Feni from Cashew The Summers are an amazing time to get your hands on the traditional signature alcoholic beverage of Goa -  FENI.  Have a glass of Feni on the beach on a windy day and you will feel the world spinning, literally. It is stupefying and lethal. Hence, it is taken with a slice of green chilli and a wedge of lime dunked in the glass. There are other alternatives to it as well.  Urak  is the unfiltered version of Feni and makes up about half the percentage of alcohol content than Feni. They are almost similar in taste, but only a regular drinker can distinguish among the two. To help you better understand the brewery process, let me start it from the very beginning; it's source - cashews or toddy. Talking about cashew Feni, what they apparently do is initially pluck buckets of cashews from their plantation farms. Then, the seeds are separeted from the fruit. After that, the cashew fruits are thrown into a tub to be crushed,...

Top Reasons to book a trip to Goa For those who have never been to Goa but have widely heard about it, you guys very well know how excited they all sound about it, right? From telling you hours of experiences to having a relaxed holiday, people from all corners of the world come to Goa for one exclusive reason: the sunny weather and the economical alcohol rates. These 2 keypoints drive traffic in Goa more than the amount at Cortalim Junction (one of the frequent traffic jams location in Goa). Coming straight to the point: it is highly unlikely that any youth from India, particularly from South India would not have Goa in their bucket list! This is because of the vivid history of Goa. They were ruled by the Portuguese, unlike India which were ruled by the French! The Portuguese customs and traditions were all not forgotten when the Portuguese army retreated back to its country, giving Goa its liberation. The tradition was still alive among the inhabitants and they cherished it ...