There is a perpetual longing for Goa. I can’t quite explain why, but something about this place brings me a deep sense of quietude and contentment––like a retreat for my soul. The countless times I must have thought of living here, in a typical Portuguese-styled house, surrounded by palm trees, coconut groves, colorful bougainvilleas, and … Continue reading Finding Susegad in Goa
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Unveiling Goa: 7 Unique and Underrated Experiences for Every Traveler
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Goa: Art, Architecture and A State of Mind
When I think of Goa, one thing that remains beautifully vivid in my mind is the sight of thick clouds looming over the sky and palm trees gently swaying to the rhythm of the wind. It takes me back to the time when I arrived in this coastal land just in the middle of monsoons. … Continue reading Goa: Art, Architecture and A State of Mind
Monsoon Escapades in Goa
When the monsoons arrive, they change Goa’s landscape into a dramatic vision—turning the foliage into lush green, soaking every bit of the parched land and making the distant hills grow verdant with eagerness. One can see nature’s abundance all around: be it the dark, heavy clouds almost touching the land about to burst or the … Continue reading Monsoon Escapades in Goa
Of Birds, Bees & Books: The Literati Bookshop & Cafe in Goa Had All My Heart
The days were balmy, the clouds had strewn itself across the sky and the sun would sporadically play peek-a-boo, the tropical dampness could be felt on the skin all day at this time of the year. This was the month of May. Yet there were moments of respite when the cool wind would blow my … Continue reading Of Birds, Bees & Books: The Literati Bookshop & Cafe in Goa Had All My Heart
Timeless Goa: of beauty, memories, & discovering few things
I love the smell of the sea... The sudden whiff of fresh air made me realize that I am finally in the place I had long been waiting to visit. That from a distance I could smell the sea, and imagine the sight of gulls flying high with their soaring voices. And, I wonder, do … Continue reading Timeless Goa: of beauty, memories, & discovering few things
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