In this issue

The Planet-Goa Magazine, quite simply, is a magazine about Goa meant to give the reader a comprehensive overview of what Goa has to offer to the traveler and Holidayer when on Holiday in Goa, and reveals the best Goa has in store for them. In actual effect, the Planet - Goa magazine has caught the undivided attention of the residents of Goa as well as the visitors and has been found to be a 'one - of - its -kind' of magazines.

It's Time To Have An Affair With Your Donuts!

South Goa's latest dessert hotspot is a cute little homegrown donut shop, which can give the biggies a run for their money. While devouring a few of these rounded delicacies, Shobhika Jaju writes about "The Donut Affair".

2 mins

9 Food Trucks! Around in Goa

Over the last decade, the culinary landscape of cities and towns all over the world has been transformed by a new kind of street food purveyor, the gourmet food trucks.

4 mins

GOA ARTS AND LITERARY FESTIVAL 2023

The Goa Arts and Literature Festival (GALF) is an annual literary festival in Goa. The International Centre, Goa (ICG) organises the event in association with the Goa Writers' Group, with support from the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa.

2 mins

The Western Ghats in Knoxville!

THE kids had chosen Knoxville to live in and put down roots because it reminded them of the Western Ghats and Goa.

4 mins

Asia's Most Celebrated Film Festival

The best Film Festival Celebrated in the entire Asia

4 mins

Surfing through the Greys: Silver Surfers Club

You are never too old unless you want to be! Age is just a number; count the memories you make while living to the fullest. Silver Surfers Club is an initiative that brings a positive change among the still-young-at-heart individuals. This article has been written by Bay Agnani for The Silver Surfers Travel Club, a Travel Community with a difference, created for the new breed of 'Young at Heart' 50+ travellers who crave independent travel.

3 mins

Tripping Through Gorgeous Goa

CYCLING in Goa is a trip.

7 mins

Yellow Moon Café

AMIDST chaotic Calangute there is charming and cozy little café, owned and being run by Chef Donovan Fernandes, who is a graduate from WGSHA, Manipal, along with incredible support from his parents.

1 min

NAD: The Men's Store

NAD – The Men’s fashion store, recently launched in Goa, is the brainchild of Naresh Ravindranath.

1 min

Let the good vibes roll with "Juju"

Reimagine the way you engage with Indian cuisine at Juju, a restaurant attempting to serve traditional Indian cuisine in the most imaginative avatars.

2 mins

HOUSE OF NOMAD: TAJ HOLIDAY VILLAGE RESORT & SPA, GOA

THE House of Nomad draws inspiration from the life of a wanderer, always moving, adapting, and innovating. It is bohemian and warm with exposed walls, Edison bulbs, and a chalkboard with specials written on it. Life is undoubtedly a journey, one that is best taken with friends, food, and fine spirits for companions. Taj Holiday Village’s new gastrobar - The House of Nomad, is the perfect destination to discover everything in abundance.

1 min

PAPER MOON: An Italian Voyage

TAJ FORT AGUADA RESORT & SPA, GOA

3 mins

Purple Fest Goa

honours People with Disabilities.

4 mins

SIROI LIFESTYLE STORE, GOA

Siroi means 'a rare lily', found only in Manipur in northeastern India. The rare flower's beauty and meaning reflect in the entire opulence of the store. The store has a unique and contemporary collection of merchandise whose sole purpose is to redefine the beauty of the space in which it sits.

2 mins

Itadakimasu

Banzai! The sushi and Sashimi dive bomb our palates with umami explosions as our tastebuds surrender to the delicate, balanced flavors of Japan. The land of Sun Sand and Sea is today pleasantly inundated with tantalizing food-fare which originates from the land of the rising sun. To a Japanophile like me this all feels like dreaming of the Sakura blooms in spring. Here's a list of the top 10 restaurants offering the Japanese experience to its Goan patrons and tourists.

5 mins

The Postcard Hideaway, Netravali

The opulence and charisma of the state of Goa for its beauty is unmatched. The green ecosystem of Goa inherits the gift of mother nature in the form of flora and fauna. While maintaining the richness of the ecosystem, eco-tourism in Goa is increasing its footprint strongly.

8 mins

The Significance Of The Season Of Lent

"You are dust and to dust you shall return…” chants the priest as he smears ashes on the foreheads of Catholics who begin their day in churches all over Goa on Ash Wednesday.

4 mins

An Entrepreneurial Genius

Jaydev Mody, the man who can be credited with the success of the off-shore casino industry in Goa, got candid with Planet Goa about his life’s journey, likes, dislikes and lots more. With decades of work experience behind him, Mr. Mody has a wide range of interests which include gaming, textiles, real estate, horse racing and more. In this conversation with Planet Goa, he shares insights from his life, both personal and professional, and as he does so, there are also those pearls of wisdom, which can guide one toward a fulfilling career and life. For those who love gambling; there is a special advice by the gambling maestro himself.

6 mins

Exclusive To Goa

Goa as a tourist destination is constantly growing, and this is further validated by the ever increasing number of five star luxury resorts opening up in the state. Over the past couple of years, some of the world’s best hotels have launched themselves in India and have started their journey with Goa – giving the state an exclusive right to boast of certain hotel brands not present anywhere else in the country.

4 mins

Narkasur In Goa

To celebrate the arrival of light, one needs to simulate darkness hence boys group together and busy themselves in the creation of an ugly giant. The bigger the boys, the nastier the Narkasur. 

2 mins

Hear The Engines Roar

Following the motto of 'Survival of the fittest' the challenge takes competitors through mud, drenching rain, steep slippery slopes, deep ruts, gullies, flooded rivers, and landslides; all mercilessly demanding and dangerous tasks. 

2 mins

A Week Off The Beaten Touristy Path In Goa

Discovering a new Goa & reliving memories from the past ...

5 mins

An Art Exhibition, For A Cause!

Mukhâ - The Intimacy, an exhibition by celebrated artist Hesham Malik was hosted by the Carpe Diem Art Gallery, Majorda, with the aim of raising funds for Sethu Centre for Child Development.

4 mins

Christmas Chimes

Christmas Chimes

2 mins

Message In A Bottle

Anjali discovers that there’s more to glass bottles than just beer and whisky

3 mins

An Alternate Guide To Goa

Monalisa explains how you can go off the grid and explore Goa from a different perspective

3 mins

Crafting Goa's Nightlife One Brewery At A Time

A look at what’s chillin in the beer market of Goa

3 mins

Baga Beckons

Baga is perhaps the most well known beach in India. With its iconic nightlife this sunny beach has captured the imagination of tourists from all over. Amina explores the bitter sweet experience of Baga

3 mins

Oorja Energizing Homes And Hearts

For eclectic designs and décor items check out Goa’s latest offering – Oorja

1 min

A Temple And Her Beloved Pujari

THE story of Mangueshi temple begins at Cortalim, known in the earlier days as Kushasthal.

3 mins

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Planet Goa Quarterly Magazine Description:

The Planet-Goa Magazine,Quite simply, a magazine about Goa meant to give the reader a comprehensive overview of what Goa has to offer to the traveller and Holidayer when on Holiday in Goa, and reveals the best Goa has in store for them. In actual effect, the Planet - Goa magazine has caught the undivided attention of the residents of Goa as well as the visitors and has been found to be a 'one - of - its -kind' of magazines.