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.

Strolling through the quiet streets of Panjim, I couldn’t help but think of all the times I had visited this town and somehow missed its hid