How South Goa Beaches Differ From Those In North Goa?
"Sun and Sand" is what Goa, a state located on the western coast of India is famous for. This is simply due to the fact that this Indian state comprises of number of beautiful beaches. These beaches are situated in the northern as well as...
A “Swiss” encounter at the Candolim Beach
"Your shoe is making sound" commented Sandra a Swiss tourist while walking besides me along the Candolim Beach located in North Goa. It is this "out of the blue" comment made by this lady who was a total stranger to me that piqued my curiosity....
Goa Diaries 2017- Lots of “Fun under the Sun”
"Lots of fun under the sun, with some work done" would be the best way to describe my eight day backpacker trip to the beautiful beaches of Goa which began on the 23rd October and ended on 30th October 2017. However, my Goan sojourn actually...
There Is Something About “Pereira’s Shack” at Varca Beach
It was while I was visiting the serene Varca Beach located in South Goa, that I set my eyes on a shack called "Pereira's" situated in a remote corner. It was noon and the heat was sapping, and so I decided it was time to...
Surf Shack at Arambol Beach
"Sun and Sand is what I like best in Goa" said Roman, a Russian photographer to me while, I was having delicious lunch at "Surf Shack" located on the Arambol Beach. It was when I visited this beautiful beach situated along the Morjim-Ashwem-Mandrem beach stretch...
Cafe Lucky Star, A Beach Shack at Morjim Beach
As I stroll on to the beautiful Morjim Beach located in North Goa, what I experienced was true serenity under the setting sun. However, I also observed a small shack situated on this beach. Now, it is out of curiosity that I stepped into this...
A handicraft shop at Vagator Beach
"A pleasant smile" is the first thing that comes to the mind when one first sees Akash, a handicraft product seller located at the Vagator Beach in North Goa. It was while I visited this beach that I first set eyes on this man selling...
Calangute Beach and the “Bubbles” Cafe
As I was walking along the Calangute Beach in North Goa I suddenly hear a pleasant voice pleading "Sir please come to this cafe". On hearing this rather sweet voice I looked up and saw a young boy with sunglasses, who when asked for his...
The “Kulfimakers” of Donna Paula
As I was walking back from the "Donna Paula" jetty during my trip to Goa, a neatly dressed simple man named Ryan approached me, and asked me if I would care to have a kulfi (a form of Indian candy). The climate at that moment...
Dinner at Brittos in Baga
"Class personified" would be the best way to describe the ambiance of "Brittos Bar and Restaurant" situated in close proximity to the Baga Beach in North Goa. It was after covering the "Calangute, Vagator, and Anjuna" beaches on my trip to Goa that I eventually...