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Goa is one of India's smallest states situated on the west coast about 350 miles south of Mumbai (a one hour flight). Its relatively small in area and you can drive from North to South in about 3 to 4 hours. A large number of Charter flights from Europe bring tourists in in the 'main season' ie October to May, but there are travellers here from all around the world most of the year.
Its a great mixture of Indian & Portuguese history, in a tropical setting, with a lively cosmopolitan feel to it.
Once a major retreat on the 'travellers' trek around India it now also has tons of tourists from all over Europe and beyond. Over the past five years their has been a significant increase in Indians from other states visiting Goa, both over the Christmas/New year period and again in May.
Goa covers so many interests...from birdwatching and fishing, to Hindu Temples and Old Gothic Churches, Portuguese architecture to lush green paddy fields. And of course there are the glorious beaches, restaurants, and nightlife!
If you read any of my tips...can you give them a rating as to their usefulness...good or bad! And leave a comment so I know who's been reading them...many thanks!
I'm currently living in Goa, specifically in Calangute...so if you have any questions about North Goa that my tips do not cover then feel free to drop me an email...
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Hi! Thank your very much for your good information on Goa. Greetings from the Azores.
Hi! I'm thinking of visiting Goa in January 2011 and finding your tips on taxi very valuable. Thanks for some practical advice.
nice photos
It was nice reading the recipe :) Do you have any more recipe about Goan Cuisine ;)
great tips... I liked Goa in your way. Bora
Blue Whale Water Park now has a website. http://www.bluewhalewaterpark.com
This hotel is fab. I have visted twice in the last six months. Basic but the staff are amazing, food is fab and the location is oerfect, in a village but not far from where it is all happening. 10/10 I will be going back time and time again.
Very nice page with informative tips. Visiting Goa in February 2009. Can't wait anymore!
We will finally be visiting Goa in april....hope its pleasant weather!
Just a comment on Sou....'s Kitchen, we were there last year, first to arrive, and horrified to see the bar staff/waiters re-filling the water bottles to be sold.... Not a good sight, will not be going there when we return in January '09.