Shopping in Panjim – Where to Go and What To Buy

Shopping in Panjim – Where to Go and What To Buy

Panjim actually has three very different shopping personalities, and it’s worth knowing which one you’re walking into before you go. Head to Caculo Mall or MG Road and you get familiar, global fast fashion – Pepe Jeans, Levi’s, Westside, Max, Nike, the same chain-store rhythm you’d find in most Indian…

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Where to Drink Craft Beer in Goa Right Now

Where to Drink Craft Beer in Goa Right Now

Goa has quietly become a serious craft beer state. Between the beach shacks and the feni stalls, there’s now a whole scene of … View Post
The Restaurants That Make South Goa Worth Exploring

The Restaurants That Make South Goa Worth Exploring

South Goa is full of restaurants that quietly go about their business without much fanfare. No flashy signage or elaborate interiors. No social media … View Post
Beyond the usual Sundowner Spots in Goa

Beyond the usual Sundowner Spots in Goa

If you’re travelling to Goa and haven’t put “watch a sunset with a cocktail in hand” somewhere on your itinerary, I’m … View Post
Restaurants in Panjim That Make Any Evening Feel Special

Restaurants in Panjim That Make Any Evening Feel Special

Panjim has no shortage of places to eat. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a neighbourhood café, a late-night bite, a family … View Post
Two Quiet Days in Chopta in Photos

Two Quiet Days in Chopta in Photos

Hello hello! This blog post is a little different, because I don’t have much to say – and I don’t want to overthink … View Post
Free Things To Do In Goa That Aren’t Just “Go To The Beach”

Free Things To Do In Goa That Aren’t Just “Go To The Beach”

Goa is no longer the “cheap beach destination” people still imagine it to be. Between ₹600 cocktails, ₹1200 breakfast bills, absurd peak-season hotel rates, overpriced scooter … View Post
Rishikesh, Revisited: Safari, River Rafting & A Wilder Side

Rishikesh, Revisited: Safari, River Rafting & A Wilder Side

The first time I went to Rishikesh, it was exactly what I expected it to be – cafés spilling out onto narrow lanes, yoga … View Post
Top Cafes in Panjim – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Top Cafes in Panjim – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Panjim isn’t a place I “go out” to. It’s where my week happens. Meetings spill into coffee, coffee turns into lunch, and … View Post
Athirapally: Less to Do, More to Sit With

Athirapally: Less to Do, More to Sit With

I’ve always liked pairing destinations. So on this trip, after visiting the largest lake in Kerala (Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom), it felt only … View Post
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: Wonder of Sustainable Architecture

Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: Wonder of Sustainable Architecture

The living root bridges of Meghalaya are self-strengthening natural structures formed by training the aerial roots of Ficus elastica (rubber fig) trees across rivers … View Post