It’s not uncommon for friends and me to drive down to the south to check out a new spot or just for drinks on the weekend. While North Goa has a seemingly never-ending list of bars, the crowd, the tacky music, and absurd pricing at most places make them unappealing…
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Happy New Year, folks! It’s 2026, and if you’re anything like me, those “I’m eating healthy this year” resolutions are already wobbling – because let’s be real, my cheat days are basically every day. But I’ve found the perfect middle ground: desserts that taste sinful but are made with natural,…
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I love chaat – who doesn’t? That irresistible crunch, the burst of tangy tamarind, and the spice that hits just right make it my go-to evening snack craving after a long workday. Usually, I swing by Bhonsle in Porvorim, for quick, lip-smacking chaat that never disappoints. But Goa’s got more…
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Hi guys! I finally went on an eating spree to Bangalore – a city that has among the best food in the country, however, thus far, I had never spent more than a day or two there. This time, I went for 7-8 days and had a whole agenda plotted…
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I can count the number of days in my life that I’ve spent in Bangalore on one hand – most of those days were to fly in and out for a client meeting or an event. Even in that limited time, I’ve made it a point to explore some of…
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Just the other day a few folks asked me to recommend restaurants in Agonda but it has been months (or rather, like two years) since I last visited. I spent a weekend there in January for a friend’s birthday getaway, and while it was nice to see the same old…
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Hi everyone! Diu was the last stop on my recent trip to Gujarat, but I decided to write about it first because there’s not much to talk about, really. So while India was under British rule for nearly 90 years, the little territories of Goa, Daman, and Diu had a…
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When I think ‘Thai food,’ I think ‘rainy day!’ The fact that I’m up for enjoying it all day, any day is a different story, but there’s something about the flavours of Thai food that go so well with the monsoons. The sweet, sour, spicy, salty, and aromatic flavours of…
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For decades, Dabolim Airport (GOI) stood as the sole airport hub in Goa until the emergence of Mopa Airport (GOX) very recently. Even though the airport saw bustling crowds of passengers and their eager friends and families, finding restaurants in Dabolim to relax, grab a snack, or sit and wait…
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Siolim, the rising star of North Goa! It’s not just a village anymore – it’s a cool village, a hip neighbourhood. Its proximity to Assagao, Anjuna, and Vagator gives tourists the feel of being near the action while still soaking in the local vibes. Whether you’re in the mood for…
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Having grown up in Goa, the term “beach shacks” has always meant simple, makeshift structures on the sand – complete with plastic chairs, thatched roofs made of coconut palm leaves, and offering the experience of dining with the feel of warm sand under your feet. However, with the evolution of…
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