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NICKY M’S KITCHEN – CALANGUTE’S NEWEST BURGER CAFE

Edit: Nicky M’s Kitchen has shut down. I never thought I’d miss writing about restaurants and food as much as I did over the last 4 months. While restaurants had begun opening up for home deliveries and takeaways for over a month now, the family and I stuck to our…

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How to choose offbeat destinations to travel to

If you’re looking to visit major cities like Kolkata and Delhi, or tourist hotspots like Manali and Goa, you’ll find an endless stream of travel blogs and guides to help you plan your trip. Visit this Instagrammable café, take a selfie at that monument, go on a can’t-miss-out-on tour…. The…

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How to (realistically) save money to travel

Travelling is considered to be an expensive hobby. When a young person travels, it is assumed that they have rich parents. When an older person does it, we imagine they have a high-paying job. But, news flash – a lot of us don’t have either. Yes, you do need some…

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Best Sunday Brunches in Goa – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Whoever told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day clearly never indulged in the best Sunday Brunches in Goa. In my opinion, brunch adds a little magic to mealtimes, combining the very best of breakfasts – such as Nutella croissants, cheese and fruits – with the…

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Things no one told you about food bloggers

“OMG – you can’t dine out anymore! How have you survived for over 2 months in lockdown as a food blogger in Goa without eating at a restaurant? It must be torture!” That was the first question a friend asked me when we spoke after 2 whole months of lockdown,…

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An Epic List of things to do in Panjim – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Old meets new in our capital city of Goa, Panjim… or Panaji, as they call it nowadays. It is here where you’ll find traces of our Portuguese-dominated past alongside glittering casinos, lush parks, world cuisine, quaint coffee shops and vintage-looking storefronts. Panjim is the ideal hang-out area- offering something for…

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24 Hours in Goa – How to spend a day in Calangute, Candolim and Baga

While my blog is called ‘That Goan Girl,’ I rarely write about Goa in a way that helps travellers visiting my home state. You see, this is a space for me to document my food and travel adventures around the country, not a guidebook to Goa… but naturally, I get…

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To Dr. Pramod Sawant – on the lockdown in Goa

Dear Dr Pramod Sawant, A couple of days ago, a migrant labourer was standing in line for groceries at the shop, in the sun for 40 minutes, Rs. 70 in hand. He was able to buy some rice with the money and the look on his face was very sad…

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Villa Nova, Arpora – A breezy garden restaurant in Goa with a travel-inspired menu

When the property deal that Imran and Aliya had finalized for their new dream restaurant fell through without much warning, they were left with plenty of staff and equipment, but no space. Lucky for them, a property dealer told the couple about a crumbling old villa in Arpora – a…

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Kutch Travelogue – Things to do apart from the Rann of Kutch

Welcome back! If you’ve landed on this blog post, I think it’s safe to assume that you’re as enamored by the mesmerizing Rann of Kutch as I am… or should I say.. ‘was.’ Very few have heard of it – the Great White Desert in Gujarat… a vast stretch of…

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Why ‘class’ and ‘comfort’ matter when choosing shoes for Women

​You would know that I am a travel freak and love exploring different places in India. I love trekking, hiking, and other such activities as it helps me stay fit and let me exploit the explorer in me. And none of this is possible without the right shoes for women.…

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