Whoever told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day clearly never indulged in the best Sunday Brunches in Goa. In my opinion, brunch adds a little magic to mealtimes, combining the very best of breakfasts – such as Nutella croissants, cheese and fruits – with the…
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Old meets new in our capital city of Goa, Panjim… or Panaji, as they call it nowadays. It is here where you’ll find traces of our Portuguese-dominated past alongside glittering casinos, lush parks, world cuisine, quaint coffee shops and vintage-looking storefronts. Panjim is the ideal hang-out area- offering something for…
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While my blog is called ‘That Goan Girl,’ I rarely write about Goa in a way that helps travellers visiting my home state. You see, this is a space for me to document my food and travel adventures around the country, not a guidebook to Goa… but naturally, I get…
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Dear Dr Pramod Sawant, A couple of days ago, a migrant labourer was standing in line for groceries at the shop, in the sun for 40 minutes, Rs. 70 in hand. He was able to buy some rice with the money and the look on his face was very sad…
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When the property deal that Imran and Aliya had finalized for their new dream restaurant fell through without much warning, they were left with plenty of staff and equipment, but no space. Lucky for them, a property dealer told the couple about a crumbling old villa in Arpora – a…
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The Pride Sun Village in Arpora Goa is located very close to Sarovar Portico Lazy Lagoon, Old Bombay and the Saturday Night Market. Not many people know of the Pride Hotels, perhaps because, unlike many popular hotels in North Goa, this one isn’t really ‘out there.’ While it may lack…
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Have you ever gone down the same street for so many decades that it just becomes part of your routine? You don’t look around anymore, don’t notice anything… you’re just on the way to wherever you need to be. The CHOGM Road from Saligao to Porvorim (and all the shops,…
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What was Porvorim’s newcomer not too long ago has quickly worked its way into the hearts and lives of those living on the coastal side of the Mandovi River. Located on the ground floor of the Hotel Golden Plateau, The Basil Leaf is a stone’s throw away from Delfinos Supermarket,…
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Warning – If you hate simple beachfront hotels, scenic ocean views, and fantastic food, do not keep reading about Agonda Cottages. 😉 I’ve been making a lot of trips down South of late – the most recent ones were to visit Rasa Bistro in Palolem and Martins Restaurant in Margao.…
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We’ve got a lot of great burger places in Goa – enough that it’s worth highlighting the absolute best of the best. I’ve scoured the state looking for the yummiest burgers in the land, so you can grab one no matter where you are. All these burgers have been tried,…
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Edit – Rasa Bistro has permanently closed down. Tired of seeing the same faces at work every day? Need a change of scenery? Escaping dreary weather and chasing the sunshine in Goa, laptop in tow? Rasa Bistro in Palolem caters to you, you and you. As someone who’s been working…
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