The first thing that hits you in Mechuka is scale. Mountains that feel close enough to touch, valleys that drop away forever, and a silence that swallows sound. This remote valley in Arunachal Pradesh doesn’t politely introduce itself – it kind of demands you notice it. Raw, vast, and completely…
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By late 2025, my travel log for the year was embarrassingly thin – just a food-fueled Bangalore binge, a spontaneous Gujarat hop and a 48-hour in-and-out to Haryana. Nothing wild (except the lions in Gir, of course), nothing that left me dusty, breathless, and with fresh energy to take on 2026.…
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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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Airbnb has absolutely exploded in Goa – it’s like every other person you meet is either owns one, leases one, manages one or dreams of listing their place soon. With over 10,000 active listings as of mid-2025 and consistent demand with strong year-round bookings, it’s turned into a booming side…
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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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South India is one of the most enchanting destinations in the country, offering a variety of attractions to be explored. An unimaginable blend of art, history, culture, and nature is what it offers, with every place having a unique story to tell. The ancient ruins of monuments at Hampi, consisting…
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Have you heard people say that they can vacation in Thailand and Dubai for less than the cost of vacationing in Goa? Or that they can travel from their city to Goa by flight for the same price as they would shell out to travel from Goa’s airport to their…
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Living in Saligao, Goa, my whole life, I’ve often stuck to the familiar when it comes to how I spend my weekends – trying out local eateries, cafe-hopping, hanging out at friends’ houses, or lazy weekends at home. But a recent chat with friends Sandeep, Rene, and Vaibhav, who moved…
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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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