THE world is a funny place, and it's only getting crazier by the minute. Gone are the days of hopping onto the family llama for a quick trip downtown (if ever there were days like that); as a species, we are now more comfortable with being strapped into giant metal cans and flung towards the opposite end of the earth than ever before and that means that the world of travel has changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.
There is now a higher risk of not knowing which country you've just woken up in (this has been scientifically verified by singing along to songs such as "Waking Up In Vegas") but fear not, for I've just compiled a handy list of indicators that will help you realize, without a shadow of a doubt, that you've landed up in the balmy daydream that is my hometown, Goa...
The local business' lunch breaks are longer than their working hours
If you haven't ever set foot in Goa, you might think that I'm pulling your leg with this one but an afternoon here would be more than enough to assure you that I'm only slightly exaggerating - if at all. Goans are notorious for being aggressively protective of their "me time" and that still holds true in the numerous agricultural villages that dot the interior of the state.
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You Know You're In South Goa When...
THE world is a funny place, and it's only getting crazier by the minute. Gone are the days of hopping onto the family llama for a quick trip downtown (if ever there were days like that); as a species, we are now more comfortable with being strapped into giant metal cans and flung towards the opposite end of the earth than ever before and that means that the world of travel has changed dramatically in the last couple of decades.
The Lines That Goa Remembers
YOU’RE unlikely to have these books thrust into your face when you visit Goa. On the contrary, you might wonder where to find these tomes. That’s the sad part of Goa’s book trade: interesting books can be hard to find. Worse still, you might never ever get to know of them.
A Konkan Abode - The Transition Of ‘Goan' Architecture
What is ‘Goan Architecture’ and how has it evolved from majestic heritage monuments to contemporary design masterpieces? Jason Santos details the journey through the old world charm of Goan designs to the latest architectural developments in the state.
Loutolim - The Land Of Green Fields And Palatial House
Team Planet Goa takes a trip to explore the beauty of Loutolim the people, the places and the stories that makes this village an intriguing place worth visiting.
Decoding Comba
WHO could have guessed that the name Comba has its origins in ‘com’ (sprouts)? And that Comba had sub wards with names like Dongravaddo (named due to its sloping terrain), Combvaddo and that one region was named as Ghodevaddo because the Portuguese would keep their horse carriages there? And that a family crematorium existed right there in the centre of Comba? All these stories are told by Rujuta Borkar, the hostess of Soul Travelling team exploring the quaint residential locality in Margao.
Long Live The King
An entire years wait is finally over with the king of fruit formally announcing the onset of summer and making its annual entry in the sunny state! Fernando takes us through a nostalgic journey on the legendary mangoes of Goa…
Who Let This Dog Out?
I DAREN'T get my hopes up but I think I've done it. Hang on- Yup, there it is, all gorgeous and loaded up! Success! Oh, sweet, glorious success!
Summer Time Play Time
Things & Activities your kids will love to do in Goa.
Sofar Turns Ten
Sofar Sounds Goa joins global celebrations…
South Is Where The Heart Is!
Canacona, situated in the extreme southern beach belt of Goa, possesses a rather unique character – one that is in stark contrast with the buzzing and noisier northern part of Goa known for its neon-coloured parties that go on till the wee hours. The Agonda – Palolem –Patnem belt, though cut-off from the hustle and bustles of life, is a tranquil region frequented by people seeking to spend a quiet yet fulfilling time with themselves or with their loved ones. The area is home to a few distinctive properties that offer interesting places to stay, dine and play at, thereby providing an experience that is anything but ordinary. While a majority of the tourists are busy doing run-of-the-mill touristy stuff in Baga and Calangute, Planet Goa gives you insider access to the paradise that the South is and tells you exactly where to go for your next mini vacation or a mid-week getaway. You’re welcome!
General hospital
At the club, Curtis is forced to introduce TJ to Selina. TJ senses that Curtis is trying to get rid of him.
RESIDENT EVIL
Jon Lindstrom Marks The 30th Anniversary Of His GH Debut As Daytime's Longest-Running Serial Killer.
SUSAN BATTEN ON GH APPEARANCE
Susan Batten, best known to soap fans as ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Luna Moody (1991-95 and subsequent appearances as a ghost) pops up on GH this week as home-shopping star Flora Gardens.
'I MADE GUYS RESPECT ME AS A BALLER'
Basketball Hall of Famer SHERYL SWOOPES talks about being a Title IX baby and the first woman drafted into the WNBA
Y&R: VICTORIA HAS HER OWN AGENDA
Now that Victoria and Ashland have decided to start their own media company, it's full steam ahead to make it happen.
A Good Guy Movie Star Steps Into the Shadows
As the King's manager in the biopic Elvis, Tom Hanks says he tried to take audiences someplace new
MORGAN FAIRCHILD GUESTS ON GH
Morgan Fairchild, who began her television career with a 1973-77 run as SEARCH FOR TOMORROW's Jennifer and last appeared in the daytime as DAYS's Anjelica in 2017, appears on GH this week as HOME & HEART hostess Haven de Havilland, who welcomes Sasha to her show to talk up Deception products.
'I'M PROUD OF WHERE WE'VE GOTTEN TO'
Soccer great MEGAN RAPINOE talks with best-selling author Roxane Gay about her career, her advocacy work and legislating equality
Bold and beautiful
Quinn and Wyatt catch up, and Quinn reveals her concerns about Carter proposing to Paris.
Jenny Slate
ONE OF THE FIRST YOUTUBE VIRAL VIDEOS WAS MARCEL THE SHELL WITH Shoes On. Released in 2010 and created and voiced by Jenny Slate with Dean Fleischer-Camp, the video about a talking shell has since raked in millions of views, been turned into a children's book and now is a new film from the studio A24.