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 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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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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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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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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The Three Kings Chapel in Goa has, for ages, been popular for being one of the most haunted spots in Goa, and India, too. A tiny chapel on the top of a hill at Cansaulim, it offers post-card perfect views of South Goa, right from green carpeted fields to tiny…
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Note: Artisan Backerei, Candolim has closed. A couple of tables and chairs arranged on the sidewalk is the first sign you’ll see of Artisan Backerei, an unassuming little bakery-cum-café in Candolim. Located on the main road, opposite Baskin Robbins and Curves Boutique, it stands almost invisible in the midst of…
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If you eliminate the pizza parlours and the old-school (but still so delicious) triad of Pesto, Alfredo and Arrabbiata sauces from Italian menus across the country, you’ll be left with a mere handful of establishments serving the perfect plate of pasta. Think about it! I can only speak for myself…
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Variety is the spice of life, they say. So when you’re in Goa, shake things up a bit. Dust the sand off your feet, grab that sunhat, and do something off-beat, like visiting the Spice Farm in Goa. The Sahakari Spice Farm is a well-known spice plantation located in Ponda,…
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Gone are the days when receiving an invitation in Goa meant a trip to Mapusa or Panjim to pick out a gift. Folks would head to a few trusted gift stores in the city. They’d go to the same old places every single time – to pick out a crockery…
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