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I’ve lived in Goa for 3.5 years and have so much to share. I don’t keep the secret places to myself but lay it all out here on the blog so you can have a great time in this island paradise I call home.

Places in Old Goa to See Portugal’s Influence

Curious about which places in Old Goa to visit and if you should even include it in your India itinerary? Check out this complete guide, written by Jules, our local Goan expert! For more on planning your trip, don't miss our Insider Guide to Goa and the Hippie in Heels Guide to India. Old Goa, also known

A Guide to Morjim Beach in North Goa

Heading to Morjim Beach in North Goa? Our local Goan expert, Jules, is here to give you all the details! Morjim is the first of the furthest North Goa beaches after you cross Siolim Bridge (my favorite bridge in Goa because of the amazing views on either side). This section of North Goa's coastline begins

A Unique Staycation at Wigwam, Goa

Looking for a cute place to stay in Goa? Our local Goa expert, Jules, recently stayed at the very cute Wigwam in Goa's Mandrem. Here's what to expect if you want to stay! Jules is beginning this Staycation Series to bring some love to businesses around the state. She'll be taking some staycations in both

Agonda Beach, Goa: An Essential Travel Guide

Even once you've decided where to stay in Goa and that you'd prefer the more relaxing south over north, there are still quite a lot of beaches to choose from! With the help of our local expert, Jules, we're going to look at the best ones to visit. This guide is all about Agonda Beach,

Should I Go to North or South Goa?

You might have noticed Rachel wrote mostly about North Goa on her blog. That is because she lived there. While Goa is the smallest state in India, it still takes four hours to drive along the whole coast. Which means if you've only scheduled a few days here, you may want to choose between North

75 Unique Things to Do in Goa You Don’t Want to Miss

Back in the day, Rachel once wrote a bucket list of fun things to do in Goa. While you can still do a lot of her recommendations today, many suggestions are no longer open! We've given her original list a much needed update to help you plan your own trip. I, Jules, have lived in Goa

Goa Nightlife: the 6 Most Popular Party Places in Goa

Goa nightlife is literally notorious for its party scene. However, it's a very specific type of scene - one that Rachel, being an American, had no idea about since she listened to rap and country for most of her life! After traveling around India and visiting Goa last, she heard of "Psy," and wondered, "Is he a

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