Category Archives: Essentially Goa
The best of goa – what to shop, see and do.
Climate change has become a reality, and this year’s prolonged dry spells between periods of rain have allowed insect populations…
When I close my eyes, I’m often transported to our old house with its traditional clay-tiled roof, where…
Monsoon is the dearest season for everyone, especially for us who live in villages embraced by the lush…
With the summer temperature rising to 36 degrees Celsius by noon these days,…
This time, we had gone to Kerala. Since we had very little time to spend there, we decided…
Goa is also called the ‘Sunaparant’, ‘Goa Dourado’, or ‘Golden Goa’ due to the existence of the Peltophorum ferrugenium that…
The spring festivals of Carnival, Holi or Shigmo are reminders that summer is nigh. The noon temperature has…
Spring heralds hot winds in tropical lands like Goa. To soothe their harshness, trees and bushes adorn themselves…
Fish curry and rice is the staple diet of the people in Goa, Konkan and most littoral countries.…
Goa is known for its plentiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and serene backwaters, but if you look past the…
