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| About Goa |
| \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'about goa\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' is your guide to travel in Goa. Advice and info about the sun drenched Goa beaches, where to stay, where to eat & drink, what to see, what to do, when to go, and much, much more. The content is original and based on first hand Goa experiences. The aim is to help you, make your time in Goa an experience to be remembered. |
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| Unique Visitors: 15 |
| Total Unique Visitors: 610716 |
| Visitors Out: 3789 |
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| A short guide to; Agonda beach, south Goa |
| 2012-02-29 08:08:04 |
Fishingboats on Agonda beach, south Goa
Agonda beach
Agonda beach is located in Canacona taluka, south Goa. The beach at Agonda is a stretch of pristine white sand lined with palm trees, it’s wide and almost 3km’s long. With large headlands protruding into the sea, clearly defining it, on either end. The quaint little village lies just behind the beach. The centre of the villages, around the church, is located roughly at the middle of the beach. A small road runs through the village and continues to run parallel with the beach in both directions. Pretty much everything on Agonda beach is on either side of this road, most places to stay, eat or drink, more than a few little shops selling all the necessity's needed for a stay on the beach, a few beauty parlours, yoga places, scooters and motorbikes for rent, and of course shops and stalls selling the usual tourist trinkets, jewellery, clothes and what have you. At the very southern, less built-up, end of the beach is a space des...
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| Getting there and away; southeast Asia just a hop, skip and jump away |
| 2012-02-25 04:14:54 |
Flights to and from southeast Asia
Getting to India from South-east Asia has never been to much of a challenge and nowadays it is even less so. The overland trip through South-east Asia have been hugely popular with travellers since the 1970’s, and will more then often begin or end in India. The number of international holidaymakers, to both South-east Asia and the Indian subcontinent, has risen steadily for many years, and the regions are now among the most popular destinations in the world for holidaymakers and travellers alike. Over the last decade or so there has also been a big increase in the number of middle-class Indian Holiday makers going to South-east Asia, with Thailand being by far the most favourite destination.
All this considered it comes as no surprise that the number of flights to India from the Southeast Asian nations, and vice versa, is huge, and you will have no problems what so ever in finding a suitable flight to India from almost anywhere in South-east Asia...
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| More things to do in Goa; Highroller-style |
| 2012-02-23 06:48:13 |
Going all-in in Goa
Is life on the Goa beaches getting a little bit too relaxed for your taste? looking for a proper night out, highroller-style! Why not try your luck at the tables, while mingling with the rich & famous cream of Goa's social elite. For those looking for casino action, Goa offers numerous casino options. Whether you are looking to play a few slots, play a little blackjack, or try your hand at poker, there are plenty of options for casino games in Goa. Below are a few of those options.
Casino Royale
Located on a massive boat on the Mandovi River, the Casino Royale is the largest casino in Goa. With five decks and over 12,000 square feet of gaming space, there is something available for most players.
In addition to slot machines, there are over 50 table games and a full poker room. Games spread at the Casino Royal include Roulette, Baccarat, BlackJack, Pontoon, Craps, and local games like Indian Flush, Katti, Passa, and Paplu.
The p...
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| One of the best blogs about India |
| 2011-05-11 17:26:36 |
Here is a recommendation for a great blog about India, you will find it on my blog list or on, www.per-j-andersson.blogspot.com ‘Indien online’. This blog by well known Swedish journalist Per J Andersson is filled with interesting and knowledgeable insights about India, the culture, the people, the society and of course travel.
Per J Andersson is a real India authority with vast experience from traveling, living and working in India, he also the author of several books about India and one of the founders of Vagabond magazine, the leading Scandinavian travel magazine. The blog is in Swedish, but there’s always Google translate. Much enjoyment.
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| Mackies Saturday nite bazaar, Baga, north Goa |
| 2011-04-14 09:44:37 |
image from mackiesnitebazaar.com
Mackies Saturday night bazaar is located on the banks of river Baga, near Arpora, north Goa. If you are not staying in the area you taxi driver will know where it is. They are, as the name implies, open every Saturday from 6pm until late night. The vendors offer everything you would expect to find in a place like this, and probably some things you did not even know existed before you came here, but I am sure they will try to persuade that you need them anyway. Of course, most of the stuff is pretty much the same, as you would find anywhere else in Goan street stalls. If you go here for shopping, remember to haggle fiercely, this people are seasoned pros, and will overcharge you through the roof if you do not put up a fight. Except for shopping the bazaar also offers lots of different food, Goan, Indian, European, even sushi last time I was there, there is also a couple of bars that sell cold drinks, including alcohol.
In the middle o...
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| On the road; driving in Goa |
| 2011-04-02 11:42:01 |
Cruising along on the small roads, from beach to beach, through lush scenic landscape and quaint little villages, is one of the best ways to see Goa, and also a very good way to spend a day. Renting a scooter or a classic Enfield is easy, very affordable and available almost anywhere. Renting a car to drive yourself is possible, but most people opt to rent cars with driver, for many reasons this is probably a good idea. Before you rent your own ride, and I really think you should, there is one thing you need to remember, THIS IS INDIA! Driving anywhere in the world is potentially dangerous, driving in India is a lot more so than in most other places. Statistics from Goa state 2010 shows that an average of six people was killed in 84 reported accidents, and most minor accidents are not repo...
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| Getting around Goa; by taxi |
| 2011-04-02 11:22:01 |
Grab a cab in Goa Taxi, or hired car with driver, is the most comfortable way of getting around in Goa. For obvious reasons it’s not the cheapest, but considering that a taxi will accommodate at least four people, it actually turns out to be very affordable. Despite the fact that most taxis and Rickshaws are equipped with meters, and the Goa tourist administration publish the meter rates they are supposed to charge, none of them actually use the meter. To avoid arguments and hassle when you get to your destination, It’s a good idea to agree on the fare before you go. The going rate for taxis is about Rs12/km. For most longer trips like, airport pick-up/drop-off, major tourist attractions, beach-beach, bigger towns etc. there are a fixed rates. At the airport you can get your...
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| Getting around Goa; by bus |
| 2011-04-02 11:09:05 |
Drivers waiting, at Mapusa bus standTraveling by local bus in Goa Going by bus is by far the most affordable way of getting around in Goa, and actually, it’s not that bad a way of traveling. The government bus service, Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) and a number of private companies, offers regular service to almost anywhere in the state, and at a fraction of what you would pay for a taxi. As elsewhere in India buses are generally crowded, uncomfortable and very slow, but in Goa, distances are usually short and people are more relaxed/friendly than other places in India. Unless you are in a hurry or carry a lot of luggage, going by bus is a good option. The main bus stands in Goa are Mapusa, Panaji and Margao, from here you will find buses going to most places in Goa, or long distance buses to other places in India. At these bus stands you will also find express buses going between the major centres, express buses stop at several predetermined stops along the way, but n...
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| Getting around Goa; Renting a scooter or motorbike |
| 2011-04-02 10:59:25 |
My scooter guy Palolem Renting a scooter or motorbike in Goa Renting a scooter or motorbike in Goa is affordable, widely accessible and very easy. Scooters or motorbikes for rent are available in the main street on all popular Goa beach, and all you need to rent one is a photocopy of your passport. To drive one, legitimate anyway, you need a international driving permit (1949 version) and your national driving license. An international driving permit can be obtained from the automobile association or relevant authorities in your home country. Scooters or motorbikes that are legally registered for hire have Black/Yellow, tourist vehicle, number plates. All legal documents for the bike, such as, registration and insurance documents, should be carried at all time. Crash helmets are not required by law, except for when riding on national highways, but it’s a good idea to wear one anyway. Rental prices vary with the season, in peak season, 15 Dec. – 15 Jan., prices somet...
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| Ride the Bullet; The Indian dream |
| 2011-04-02 10:43:30 |
Ride the bullet For a lot of people the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions India, is classic Enfield motorcycles, and especially the legendary ‘Bullet’. Bullets have been made in India since 1955, and not a lot have changed since then. Sure, some of the Enfield models have recently been fitted with disc brakes and other modernities, but for the classic Bullet, the 350. It’s still drum brakes and the 346 cc, single cylinder, four stroke, air cooled, twin spark engine producing 19,8 bhp, and it’s very characteristic sound. The Bullet is the longest running motorcycle model in constant production, and it’s more popular than ever. In Goa you see and hear them everywhere, for a lot of people riding the Bullet is the main reasons to come here, and you can’t blame them, cruising through the lush Goa country side on a Bullet is an experience not to be missed. In India at large these machines have become legendary and the myth around them is just growing. Th...
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