Goa always surprises with hidden restaurants and my latest find, Amrapali House of Grace, is proof of that. For years, I’ve passed by this 100-year-old villa on the way to the airport (and on countless trips to South Goa). Everyone has, even you, if you stay in Goa! And like…
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I’ve lived in Goa almost my entire life (except for the few years when I studied and worked in Mumbai), and like most Goans, I stick to my own neighbourhood for the most part. So when Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia in Cavelossim offered to host me for a staycation, it…
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Take in gorgeous views of the capital city with dinner and drinks at Goa’s newest (and only) off-shore restaurant! Be it at peak summer time, or at sun-down on a particularly pleasant day, dining al fresco at this vibrant waterside restaurant while you gaze at the river can be the…
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Ramadan is a month-long festival celebrated by Muslims. People observe a fast during the day, refraining from eating and drinking, while spending time in prayer and abstinence. Before the sun rises, Muslims consume a meal called Suhoor to get them through the day-long fast. At sundown, the fast is broken…
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The city of Nizams and lip-smacking good Biryani, the monumental Charminar, and luxurious Pochampalli silk sarees…the chosen city for India’s first IKEA store! Hyderabad, an enthralling place, popularly called ‘The City of Pearls,’ is one of India’s many bustling metropolitan cities and one that offers visitors an array of things…
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Foodies from around the country would have heard of ‘Pista House,’ the brand that’s world-renowned for making, what is often called Hyderabad’s best Haleem – a Ramzan delicacy. This gooey dish dating back to the time of the Nizams can look quite unappetizing to a first-timer, and just like sushi,…
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Edit – Davide’s Pizzeria has now shifted to Siolim. As word spreads, Davide’s Pizza is poised to raise the bar for Italian Food in Goa. Set along the Candolim-Sinquerim Road, very close to Fort Aguada, this charming eatery is slowly but surely making waves. From the road, you’ll see the…
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If you’re someone who wants a taste of the cruise ship experience, or perhaps an afternoon or evening of entertainment, you’re in for a treat! A short speed-boat ride on the Mandovi will lead you to Big Daddy, Goa’s newest off-shore casino that’s touted as Asia’s Largest. Sprawled on the…
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Ever since I’d heard about IshaVilas, I was curious to visit. Words like ‘Luxury Villa,’ ‘Airbnb,’ ‘Wellness Therapy,’ ‘Yoga,’ and ‘Neck Connection Therapy’ had been used by people referencing this new spot in Siolim, and quite honestly, I couldn’t form an idea of how everything came together. While Goa is…
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Hey folks, what’s new? If you read my blog regularly, you’d know that I am grounded from travel for a couple of months due to the merging of my digital marketing agency with another one, here in Goa. What that means is that I get to play ‘tourist’ in my…
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Hey there! Longing for a sweet summer holiday, are you? I know what it feels like to be surrounded by more skyscrapers than lush foliage. And at times like those, some soothing views while you press the pause button on life and slow down at a darling little cafe in…
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