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Big Daddy, Goa – Asia’s Largest Gaming Destination

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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Inside IshaVilas – A tranquil new wellness center in Siolim

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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Sonesta Inns, Candolim -A Family-Friendly Resort by the Sea

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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Mojigao – Bask in Nature’s Bliss at this Assagao Cafe

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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Best Food Trucks in North Goa – And Which Ones to Avoid

Welcome back! Lately, it seems like I can’t drive around Goa without bumping into a food truck or two. Gone are the days when “proper” restaurants were the only places to dine at. Goans and tourists are flocking to food trucks in Goa for some delish cheap eats and fuss-free…

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How to be Just Another Ordinary Blogger That No One Cares About

Wadup, folks! Here’s a fact for you. As of today, there are over 500 million blogs in existence. Isn’t that mind-boggling? I personally visit around 10 new blogs every week in my free time – by googling everything from ‘Best Vegan Blogs in Texas’ to ‘Hottest New Blogs In Sri…

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6 of Goa’s Oldest Restaurants – ThatGoanGirl Guide

With new restaurants constantly opening up in Goa, it’s so easy to forget those that have long-held their own in what is now a cut-throat industry. Goa’s oldest and most characterful restaurants still make their mark on the state’s ever-changing dining scene and while culinary trends may come and go,…

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Experience these 4 unique things in Jodhpur

Hey there, cupcakes! If you’re planning a trip to Jodhpur, I’m confident that the Guide to Jodhpur I wrote last week has everything you need to know about the things to do and see in the Blue City of Rajasthan. THINGS TO DO IN JODHPUR India’s second-largest state is peppered with imposing…

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Lazy Lagoon Sarovar Portico – Creek-Side Resort in Baga, Goa

Hey everybody! Welcome back! It’s no secret that I like (well, love), a little luxe in my life, and every once in a while, I try and go off on a staycation in Goa to indulge in a little TLC! In our little slice of paradise, we don’t need to…

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A Guide to Jodhpur – The Blue City

Welcome back, guys! My Travel Guide to Jodhpur is rather lengthy, so I’ll get to it right away. The Blue City of Jodhpur was the second city I visited on my trip to the colourful state of Rajasthan. While it was not as blue as I’d thought it would be,…

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JOG NIWAS, JODHPUR – Discover History and Culture in Comfort

In an age when the fashion is to raze heritage buildings to the ground and start afresh, it is fascinating to find a case of the opposite – new structures created to resurrect the grandeur that has long since faded. Jog Niwas, Jodhpur Jog Niwas in Jodhpur, a decade-old boutique…

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