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Goa Travel Guide: 2,325 reviews and 3,734 photos
I visited Goa already in the end of 1991, the first year when Finnish tour agencies took India to their selection of locations. My mother has always been addicted to three countries, Egypt, Peru and India, so she wanted to head Goa right away and kindly paid my trip to be her personal translator ;)
I fell in love with India. For a long after our travel I planned of returning, most of all I would have loved to experience the Golden Triangle. However I always ended up travelling somewhere in Europe because I was -greedy. If I had enough money for travelling to India, I rather toured 2 destinations in Europe in one year. I don't regret it, but in a way wish I had seen more of India than just Goa.
Goa is the smallest of all Indian states with its' 3,702 Sq.Kms. It's located on the west coast of India and has a lot to offer: its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches, christian churches and fascinating hindu temples, architecture with influence of the Portuguese, feasts and festivals and above all hospitable people. There are many things which make Goa a dream destination :)
Goa is very rich of colours. Flowers, decorations, temples, spices, childrens clothes, women's saris... all in beautiful, bright colours.
- Pros:Not as much beggars as elsewhere in India (at least this used to be...)
- In a nutshell:So different, exotic, from a European point of view. Either you love India like me, or then you'll hate it.
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Beaches in Goa -not that I'd care ;)
Favorites
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Many tourists come to Goa because of its beaches. They are many, including Anjuna Beach which has dragged people to Goa... more travel advice
Visit some small local village
Off The Beaten Path
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We took a cruise on the River Mandovi and ended up spending a couple of hours in a village called Pomburpa. The... more travel advice
...not to mention the kids :D
Local Customs
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There were always more than enough kids wanting to get to the picture. These children are pictured in Pomburpa village.... more travel advice
Locals are sooo friendly
Local Customs
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At least 12 years ago, when we visited Goa, locals seemed to be delighted when asked if we can take a photo. Look at... more travel advice
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Comments (13)
Hi. Nice pages on Goa...and lovely dog!
Hi - i remember this legend of Ganesha - and the elephant head - great memories - thx ! India is special and full of legends ! Thx for the tips on Goa and the beaches !
hi just revisited your goan pg very nit!
Wowww, love your superb presentation with beautiful pictures. An outstanding page, Jane. Moi moi ... --arie--
Hey, great page here, Jane... I love these old colonial towns....
Very informative page. I definitely want to see a Kathakali dance. It must be very fascinating.
Why is it that since a couple of days I always come across Goa ? Should it be my next destination ? I'd loved to.
This was my first virtual trip to Goa. You have done a superb job here. Thanks! :)
Hi Jane, I know Goa from books, love histor. novels & travel books, great to see your lovely pictures, make the image complete! bes/elisabeth
India has always been a dream of mine, and this fabulous page of yours made me want to rush there !!
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