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Carnival Revived After A Three Year Hiatus In The 80's

The Carnival as we know it today was not always this way and has witnessed its fair share of survival struggle. Shaeen Gomes takes us through the Carnival’s revival and journey thereafter.

A Week Of Indulgence In Paris

While many Parisians enjoy the beaches in Goa, long time residents travel to experience a cosmopolitan landscape. Sapna was looking for an indulgent break from work and culinary exploration, but discovered cultural thrills and artisanal shopping too.

Food Flavoured By Firewood

COOKING food, boiling water for drinking and heating water for bath required not only lots of firewood but proper place to burn and store.

Tour De Goa - Savouring The Sights And Sounds Of Goa On A Cycle

Goa’s first e-cycle tours are here. Easy to use, environment friendly and fun- B:Live is the new alternative to exploring the sunny state. Jason Santos gets on a bike to explore Divar and Panjim with B:Live.

Manohar Parrikar - My Friend And Foe!

Public administration improved dramatically, there was order in government departments, IFFI brought tremendous zeal across the capital city of Panjim, a new energy permeated Goa like never before.

Taste Of Goa 2019

Holds Great Promise To Make Food The New Tourism Thrust!

Live The Beach Life, Albeit Safely

Be it rain or sunshine, one cannot stay away from the beach in Goa. While you do that, we share with you some beach safety tips, to make your beach outing more memorable.

Lip-smacking Goodness On Easter At Novotel

The BBQ lunch hosted by Novotel Goa Resort & Spa in their new restaurant Vero Cibo offered not only the most palatable cuisine for the Easter brunch, but also stunning views of the lush green paddy fields, and the rolling hills of Candolim while the brunch was devoured!

A Tribute To ABBA Enthralls Audiences In Goa

Tribute band, ‘Waterloo’, bring back memories of ‘ABBA’ in a concert specially dedicated to the Swedish band.

9 Yards Of Reason To Rejoice

Charu Saigal gives saree lovers a chance to take a pick from the best of drapes.

Pop It Up Turns 1

The monsoon flea edition of Pop It Up Goa turns one this June.

Say Hello To A Blissful You At The Spa By Clarins (W Goa)

Spa by Clarins offers the perfect excuse to retreat away from the daily life and rejuvenate completely.

We Can Learn A Lot From Lisbon, We Have To!!!

THIS is my 7 th visit to Portugal, and never have I felt so nostalgic like this time, and seriously, I don’t even know why! But, I guess, after all the discussions about Portuguese Passport holders from Goa who have migrated all over the world, I decided to feel this country with a little more detail, to find out a little more of how this small country on the western most tip of Europe influenced us back home.

The Summer At Benaulim

THE last day of exams in April was a day we children looked forward to with great anticipation. It was akin to being released from a cage into the wilderness. From being unfettered from the books and set free to unleash our minds and bodies.

Village Profile: Assolna

Marise Barbosa Noronha walks around this tranquil village in the South of Goa and feels a state of calmness take over her.

Eat-ernally Goan Hospitality

GOA as we know it is in a constant state of flux, and slowly but surely, much like the bigger cities around it, there is a growing trend of places opening up, and shutting down within a year or two.

Sunburn Klassique 2019 The Homecoming Party

Sunburn Klassique was back on Goan shores, Jason Santos checks in at the festival.

Gaming Back In Time

Marise Barbosa Noronha drops in at the Games of Goa Festival and gets stuck in a time that she never wanted to leave.

Grape Escapade

Jason Santos dropped in to check out what was happening at the Grape Escapade.

Hidden Gems Of Veling

Taking your soul to discover

Get Drenched & Experience Enthralling Water Sports, Only In Goa

This season, when ‘In Goa’, don’t miss out on the many exhilarating water sport activities that the state has in store for you. With a 101 Km coastline, and numerous inland water bodies, Goa has emerged as one of the best destinations for water based adventure sports in the past few years. Be it kayaking, white water rafting, scuba diving, snorkeling, or surfing; the list of exciting activities that will give you a heady rush are many, and pretty well spread out from North to South and East to West, throughout the state.

Goenkarponn... The Song Brings The Best Of Goa To The Fore!

Goa ForGiving released The Goa Song: Goenkarponn on the Golden Jubilee of the Opinion Poll of Goa.

A New Hip Thing Is Brewing In Goa!

After taking the world by storm as a health food craze, kombucha has gradually become a routine part of many people’s diets in Goa. Fans of this fermented and sweetened tea, that tastes somewhere between vinegar and champagne, frequently say it can provide a wide range of health benefits. While there is not much evidence for most of these claims, the popularity of the drink, nonetheless, is on a steady rise. From grocery stores to restaurants, cafés and hotel properties, everyone seems to be trying to cash in on this new ‘hip’ trend in the state. Planet Goa takes a sip and tells you why you should drink it, how you should drink it and where.

Goa In 1000 Bucks A Day

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a quick weekend getaway with friends or looking to spend some cherished moments with that special someone, Goa has all the ingredients for a perfect holiday recipe.

Understated Elegance The Leela Goa

Meandering lagoons, tropical spice gardens, and a world class hotel experience – The Leela Goa delights in so many ways

Sunny Side Up!

When you are a host in Goa and have the good fortune of meeting people from all over, there’s a good chance that your encounters have a bit of sugar n spice added to them. In this new column series ‘Sunny Side Up’ young Trusha shares her trysts with tourists in Goa

Castles At Caranzalem

It’s babies day out and the parks are calling! Enjoy your day with a lazy jaunt at the Caranzalem Park in Panjim

A Treasure-trove Of Knowledge: The Panjim Library

GOA is best known for its beaches, parties, casinos, churches, food and historical places that are no longer functions such as the Augustine Tower. Very few people know about the Krishnadas Shama Library in Panjim.

Women At Work

Museum of Goa’s noteworthy initiative W@W aspires for an equal society, channeling the energies of creative minds in a productive direction.