jade

Posts by this author:

Mumbai To Goa & Goa To Mumbai on Road – Everything you need to know

A great thing about living in Mumbai is the fact that you’re 600 kms away from Goa, which means you can get there in 10-11 hours, depending on how many stops you take. The bad news is that the horrendous state of roads in our country make driving as pleasant…

View Post

Mandvi Beach, Ratnagiri – what to expect

If someone says ‘Konkan Coast,’ it is almost certain that your mind will jump to Goa or Kerala. You wouldn’t think of Alibaug or Ratnagiri unless you’re in Mumbai, looking for a quick weekend getaway. However, just a hop away from the border of Goa, or 270 kms to be…

View Post

Chronograph Must-Haves of the Season

If you’re a man who understands and respects the value of time, wearing a watch is an inherent part of your daily routine. Just like the rest of your outfit, your watch is a great way to leave a lasting first impression. A sophisticated timepiece holds the power to narrate…

View Post

Going Ga-Ga at Pa Pa Ya, Colaba – Restaurant Review

How are you doing, guys? After a quiet monsoon season of catching up on work and building my marketing agency, I’ve suddenly found myself drowning in blog posts. Just two months ago, things seemed to have stagnated and this blog, That Goan Girl, seemed to have plateaued. But post my…

View Post

The Q Experiences – India’s first luxury travel cruise to Antarctica

Remote, outworldly, spellbinding! The glistening ice-clad peaks and acres upon acres of white have has caused Antartica to be on the bucket list of scores of travellers. I’m sure that Antartica, even in my wildest imagination can’t compare to its actual beauty and the overwhelming power of nature in reality.…

View Post

The Coming of Age of Real-Time Payment Systems – NPCI

In a very short span of time, India has taken leaps in terms of the development and adoption of online payment systems. For a country that always relied on hard cash to make payments, digital means have not only caught up, but is on par, and will soon overtake cash…

View Post

The Oak Barrel, Panjim – I’ve saved the best for last!

Edit: The Oak Barrel has permanently shut down. Whew! I’ve finally come to the end of my string of restaurant reviews in Goa. From Tio Tillys to Yaki Zushi, Marriott to Grand Hyatt, Caravela Cafe to Cluck Tales – this trip sure had me piling on the kilos. However, I…

View Post

Grandmother’s Hole Beach – one of Goa’s many hidden gems

The beaches closest to my home in North Goa are congested, and chaotic and suffer from a serious overdose of people. Luckily, (or unluckily) for me, and in fact, my entire village, when people think of Goa’s sun-kissed beaches, the ones that immediately pop to mind are the ones that…

View Post

Caravela Cafe, Panjim – English Breakfasts & Goan Treats

If you’re wondering where Caravela Café is, you’d be surprised to know that you’ve most definitely driven past it as you enter Panjim. I have, too! We’ve passed it countless times, and a split-second glance into one of the lanes would have led you to this gem of a place…

View Post

Cluck Tales, Panjim – For the love of chicken!

Edit : This restaurant is permanently closed. You know what to expect with a name like ‘Cluck Tales’ – chicken served in a myriad of ways. Judging by the response to my Instagram and Facebook posts, a lot of you have already been here when it was under the reign…

View Post

Yaki Zushi – Goa’s most popular Sushi restaurant

A lot of folks from the Saligao-Sangolda-Porvorim area, and even beyond would have dined at Alua, Salgolda. Back in the day (getting old, I know), there weren’t a lot of dining options in Saligao, my hometown, and almost every occasion would be celebrated with lunch or dinner at Alua. Hailing…

View Post