Today, when you think about Goa and Goan cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is “pao” or our beloved “poi.” However, the first myth that was busted with a piece of trivia on this popular trail with
You might know Margao from railway announcements and dusty bus signs. Maybe you’ve passed through on your way to Palolem or Benaulim. Maybe you only saw it through the window of a cab, just another busy Goan town on the way to somewhere else.
That’s probably the first thing people say when anyone mentions travel plans to Goa during the rains. Beaches are flooded, shacks are shut, the parties are off… Right?
The first time I heard about the Bonderam Festival, I thought someone had mispronounced "bandaram", maybe another beach party in Goa, I assumed. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
What I found instead, nestled in the Divar Island, was a celebration unlike any other in Goa, quirky, deeply rooted in history, full of satire and laughter, and strangely emotional. It's a day when flags do more than decorate. They remember. They revolt. And most importantly, they bring people toge
I never thought I’d see trees glowing softly under the starlit sky. Or that I’d follow a faint trail lit not by lanterns, but by mushrooms emitting an otherworldly green shimmer. This wasn’t a dream. This was bioluminescence in Goa and it felt like stepping into a fairytale.
There’s a Goa that doesn’t show up on Google. Not in the top 10 beaches list, not on travel vlogs, not even in the hashtags.
It lives in whispered stories, in clay cups of steaming
Goa.
The name alone sparks visions of sun-kissed beaches, neon parties, and palm trees swaying to the rhythm of waves. It’s India’s postcard paradise—the one you think you already know.
But if that’s all you’ve seen, you’ve barely scratched the surface.
Now, if you’re here looking for the best fish thali in Goa, I’ve got you covered. For all the die-hard seafood lovers and even for the ones who are just testing the waters (pun intended), this list will take you straight to the thali legends of Goa.
The monsoon in Goa isn’t just a season—it’s a mood. The kind that smells like wet earth, tastes like hot mirchi bhaji, and sounds like old Konkani songs crackling on the radio. But if you’re expecting sun hats and sunset parties, you might want to read this first.
You’ve booked the tickets. Your playlist is set. Your Instagram is ready for sunsets and seashell photos. But now comes the real question—what exactly should you do once you get to North Goa?
If you’ve ever been to North Goa and skipped a trip to Mapusa Market, let’s just say—you missed out on a big slice of real Goa. Not the beach shacks, not the resort brunches, but this. Mapusa Market (pronounced Map-sa, by the way) is
Some locations are more than mere spots on a map; they serve as time capsules. They capture the essence of history, the gentle murmur of waves sharing ancient stories, and the nostalgia of an era when life felt more straightforward, relaxed, and meaningful.