India changes every 50 kilometres and so do the cultural practices. In a country with such diversity, attending the various festivals is an irresistible idea, especially when the weather is on our side. Hornbill Festival, Nagaland The introverted state of Nagaland comes to live in the first week of December. Travellers from across the work…
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Goa during the rains are probably not a favourite with most Indian and international tourists. But when I lived in Goa, August was the most beautiful month in the year. Fresh and abundant after the Monsoons, the state seemed to come alive. Nature’s soothing green painted every corner of Goa’s canvas. The breeze was velvet-like…
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In April 2014, I moved to Canacona, Goa from Mumbai as a seasonal worker. I stayed and worked there for six months and saw it as an opportunity to travel across Goa and parts of Karnataka. Turiya Villa and Spa is a delicate and beautifully done up Portuguese villa in a village called Chaudi in…
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This is my favourite part of Goa. Teeming with things to do, interesting people to meet and great desserts, every time I have visited Panjim, I have grown increasingly fond of it. The cultural presence in this city is significant. Perhaps the reason why it tops my chart of Goan destinations. Unaffected by the tourist…
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If the laziest person were to choose one destination in the country, South Goa would be it. With absolutely nothing to do here, you have all of 24 hours to yourself by some of the best golden beaches in the country. With the sun as bright, the sea as clear and the crowd fewer than…
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Sometimes taking second chances becomes necessary. The first time I visited Reis Magos Fort, it was on a Monday and only met a closed door. However, determined to see this historic Fort, I revisited when it was open to public. My main purpose of visiting the fort was witnessing another one of the renowned architect,…
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