If you’ve been anywhere near Calangute, Candolim or Baga lately, you’ll know the vibe has… changed. What used to be easy, breezy beach days when we were kids in the 90s, now feel overcrowded, overdone, full of garbage, a little too loud, and overstimulating for a proper unwind. So, where…
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I’ve written extensively about Goa’s best Indian restaurants, South Indian restaurants, the top Pan Asian spots (which, honestly, open and shut faster than I can keep up with), the nicest chaat places, and even where to get your gelato fix. In fact, there are countless listicles like these on my…
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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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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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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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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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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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