If you eliminate the pizza parlours and the old-school (but still so delicious) triad of Pesto, Alfredo and Arrabbiata sauces from Italian menus across the country, you’ll be left with a mere handful of establishments serving the perfect plate of pasta. Think about it! I can only speak for myself…
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I wish more people knew that Goa is so much more than beaches, booze, and parties. The stereotype drives me, and I’m sure, most Goans, up the wall! Those who dare to dust the sand off their feet will find that there’s SO much more to do in Goa –…
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Hello, hello! Welcome back! It may come as a surprise to those of you who know my love for travelling to new destinations, but I do have a soft spot for staycations! Sure, zipping off to another state or country is thrilling, but the stress of a long road trip,…
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Variety is the spice of life, they say. So when you’re in Goa, shake things up a bit. Dust the sand off your feet, grab that sunhat, and do something off-beat, like visiting the Spice Farm in Goa. The Sahakari Spice Farm is a well-known spice plantation located in Ponda,…
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This blog post on the top places to buy gifts in Goa has been updated in June 2025. Gone are the days when receiving an invitation in Goa meant a trip to Mapusa or Panjim to pick out a gift. Folks would head to a few trusted gift stores in…
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Fusion. This exciting word in the world of food is at best, a celebration of creativity and a well-travelled chef. While the trend doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, Goan food has so far, remained untouched by trendy mash-ups. On the other hand, we have another revolution…
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Update: This resort has shut down. Picture your ideal luxury beach getaway in Goa… what does it look like? An undisturbed beach with white sands lapped by foamy waves; you, sipping a cocktail while lying on a beach bed, with palm trees offering welcome shade under sunny skies. Meters behind…
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I’m pretty sure the tourists who visit Goa have seen more of the state than I have. Honestly! Having grown up and schooled in Saligao, I don’t think I’ve travelled beyond a 10 km radius around my village – unless it was a school picnic in the South. And now,…
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Edit: Bistro Bourbon Street has closed down. Hey hey! Welcome back! It’s a brand new week and I have a great new find to tell you about – a Cajun restaurant right here in Candolim! Think Cajun cooking and some of the things that pop into your head are New…
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Hey there! How excited am I! I couldn’t wait to tell you about this new restaurant I tried on my trip home to Goa in April and have been talking about ever since! Amavi by Sumera is a fairly new restaurant that merges casual with hip in the most seamless…
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Updated – January 2026 – A guide to restaurants in Candolim With over 200 restaurants in Candolim alone, the big vacation dilemma if you’re staying in this part of the state is deciding where to eat. Roadside shacks, fine dining spots overlooking the beach, and everything in between serve up…
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