Vegetarian Restaurants in Goa – ThatGoanGirl Guide

I came across something strange the other day. When I googled ‘Vegetarian Restaurants in Goa,’ my search results threw up some weird results. Popular publications featured restaurants like Brittos, known for its lobster, Jamun, a high-end Goan restaurant serving beef and fish, Sakana, famous for its sushi, and Copperleaf, renowned…

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Where to get Middle Eastern Food in Goa

Hundreds of thousands of Goans live, work, and study in the Middle East. My parents did too, for close to 2 decades. You would think that given how large the Goans diaspora is in the Gulf, we’d have a wider range of Middle Eastern food and restaurants, but alas, we…

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3 Local Goan Bars with Good Food and Great Vibes

Local bars and taverns have been an integral part of Goa’s local culture for generations. Every evening, men from villages around the state would make their way to their neighborhood watering hole for some local alcohol, chit-chat, and pass-time. While many local Goan bars still see only the village folk…

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Best Pizzas in Goa – ThatGoanGirl Guide

I don’t know about you, but for me, Friday nights are when I crave some cheesy Italian goodness! Either that or a great burger! Goa loves its pizza and this Italian staple has come a long way with pizza joints taking their cheeses seriously, importing good ingredients, growing their own…

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Goa’s Best Croissants and Where to Find Them

Is there anything more tragic than a sad, little soggy croissant? There is! It’s bread disguised as a croissant? *shudder* These baked beauties aren’t hard to find in Goa, so for all of you seeking a croissant that stays true to its French roots, read on for your favourite Goan…

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10 beautiful hotels in South Goa to stay at

Even though I live in Goa, when routine gets the better of me, a staycation to the South is the quickest and easiest escape there is. It’s fun playing tourist in your own state – and if we’re being honest, South Goa is where there are still traces of Goa…

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Best Desserts in Goa To Try Right Now

Every restaurant in Goa offers something to satisfy your sweet tooth after a meal, but a precious few are worthy of featuring in a list of Goa’s best desserts. I’ve eaten my way through the below average gulab jamuns, the dense and dry cakes and whipped-cream-based Serra Duras to dig…

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An Epic List of things to do in Anjuna – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Anjuna is one of the most popular coastal villages in North Goa. From gaining popularity in the 1960s as a thriving hub of hippie culture to the 2000s when it became a hotspot for electronic trance parties, Anjuna has changed drastically through the decades. Today, it boasts of posh hotels,…

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Top 3 Real Estate Developers Goa

Real estate developers in Goa are a dime a dozen. After all, Goa is a serene state brimming with nature’s beauty. Its terrain and topography make it one of the top picks in the country for real estate investments. If you are looking to buy property here, it is crucial…

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Regional Indian Food in Goa – ThatGoanGirl Guide

Goa is a melting pot of cultures, but until a decade ago, one wouldn’t find a wide variety of cuisines available. There were a fair number of Italian restaurants and those serving Continental fare, but in terms of regional Indian food, it was limited to North Indian or more specifically,…

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Best Home Bakers in North Goa

When I was younger, I wished I had more than 4 people in my family so that I’d have more birthdays to celebrate. And more cake to enjoy throughout the year. It wasn’t until I started earning my own money that I realized that I don’t need to wait for…

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