Prime Rose, Sangolda – Old Wine in a New Bottle

Have you ever gone down the same street for so many decades that it just becomes part of your routine? You don’t look around anymore, don’t notice anything… you’re just on the way to wherever you need to be. The CHOGM Road from Saligao to Porvorim (and all the shops,…

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Upscale Family Dining at The Basil Leaf, Porvorim

What was Porvorim’s newcomer not too long ago has quickly worked its way into the hearts and lives of those living on the coastal side of the Mandovi River. Located on the ground floor of the Hotel Golden Plateau, The Basil Leaf is a stone’s throw away from Delfinos Supermarket,…

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Agonda Cottages – For the Goa you came for!

Warning – If you hate simple beachfront hotels, scenic ocean views, and fantastic food, do not keep reading about Agonda Cottages. 😉 I’ve been making a lot of trips down South of late – the most recent ones were to visit Rasa Bistro in Palolem and Martins Restaurant in Margao.…

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Best Burgers in Goa – ThatGoanGirl Guide

We’ve got a lot of great burger places in Goa – enough that it’s worth highlighting the absolute best of the best. I’ve scoured the state looking for the yummiest burgers in the land, so you can grab one no matter where you are. All these burgers have been tried,…

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Rasa Bistro, Palolem – A Co-Working Cafe Serving India-Inspired Fare

Edit – Rasa Bistro has permanently closed down. Tired of seeing the same faces at work every day? Need a change of scenery? Escaping dreary weather and chasing the sunshine in Goa, laptop in tow? Rasa Bistro in Palolem caters to you, you and you. As someone who’s been working…

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Martin’s Restaurant, Margao – A decades-old eatery that changes with the times

Edit – Martin’s Restaurant has permanently closed down. Martins Restaurant, not to be confused with Martins Corner, is located right in the heart of Margao, at the intersection of three roads. With the manic Margao traffic, parking during the afternoons may be tricky, however, the few shops across the street…

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The Pink Flamingo Goa – Restaurant Review

Hey Guys! I know things have been quiet on the blog for the last month or so, but work at Digitally Scrambled has been keeping me on my toes! I’ve just been in front of my laptop for entire days and nights, and blogging has taken a back seat for…

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Titlie in Vagator – Where The Food and Views Vie for Your Attention

Titlie, a new entrant to the restaurant scene in Goa sits gracefully atop a cliff in Vagator, overlooking the sea and the hills. The name couldn’t have suited the restaurant any better – for it does personify everything that a Titlie, or a butterfly, should be. Sun-kissed, bursting with colour…

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Escape to the quiet solitude of Agonda with Cinnamon Villas

I’m the sort of traveller who loves the occasional escape! Unfortunately, with the lifestyle I lead as the head of a digital marketing agency in Goa, when the time comes to get away from it all, I take it all with me. My backpack is stuffed with my laptop, power…

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Gunpowder, Assagao – Satisfying South Indian Food You Need To Try

Assagao is easily the most up-and-coming place in Goa. With hordes of Delhi-ites and foreign nationals now calling it ‘home,’ more and more boutiques selling designer wear + sustainable fashion alongside trendy cafes opening in age-old Portuguese houses – and all of it encompassed in quaint Goan village setting, it…

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Best Japanese Food in Goa? Try Sakana in Vagator!

Hey everyone! With so many foreign nationals now calling Goa ‘home,’ it’s interesting to see how various cuisines are slowly becoming available here, some in their most authentic forms. From Peruvian to Bohri and Italian to Mexican, little restaurants around the state are giving locals a host of flavours that…

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