Earlier, cooking was a form of an art, now it is more of science. If you are a foodie, then land up in Goa. The food over here will definitely get your tummy churning and mouth watering.
Goan cuisine is undoubtedly an assortment of number of lip smacking recipes that will surely incite the taste buds of an epicurean. It carries an intoxicating aroma of Portugal with a hint of exotic and scrumptious Indian spices; and to add another stone to the crowning...Read More...

The other morning, I was skimming through the morning newspaper over my bed tea… All I could see was vibrant, colorful and gaudy pics of floats and parades and hordes of people in vivid robes, feasting and dancing on streets.

The fever of ‘Carnival’ burgeons like epidemic. Carnival is a popular festival of Christians that was passed to us as an integral legacy by the Portuguese. This 3 days extravaganza...Read More...

Apart from sea-side, sun bathing and sight-seeing, one can explore another important and most sought after facet of Goa- shopping in traditional Goan markets……
Far different from malls, stores and designer showrooms; Goan markets reflect and bawl multi-ethnic culture and essence of Goa.

While the colorful and vibrant flea markets are a kaleidoscope of artifacts, curios, trinkets, shells work, beach...Read More...

Goa, once an almost unknown silhouette of India of recently has been gaining exposure and generating a lot of interest. Now known for its beaches, architecture and fenny, what was once stereotypically known as the “smallest state in India”, is now gaining it’s well deserved popularity amongst people from all over the world.

Goan art is ready to explode on the national stage, reports Vivek Menezes.

The past 18 months have been a breakthrough period for Goan artists. Starting from minimal national attention and a largely nonexistent collector base in the state, the Goan scene has moved determinedly towards the fast lane of the Indian art world. Partly as a result, several new art-centred institutions have been planned, including a huge set of galleries at the old Adil Shah Palace on the Panjim waterfront,...Read More...

Vivek Menezes gorges his way through the state’s best restaurants.

Vegan in the land of vindaloo? Do you seek borscht instead of bebinca? Want to eat at the best Burmese restaurant on the planet? You’ve come to the right place. Goa has it all, with world-class chefs hidden away behind...Read More...

Goa is still recovering from last year’s controversies, but that shouldn’t keep you away, says Vivek Menezes.

‘Goa Goa’- the tagline speaks a lot in itself. Beautiful coastlines, mesmerizing greenery, a façade of Portuguese era houses, carnivals..the list goes on. Though on the top list of all the Tourist itineraries for its ‘Beach and modernity’ concept, Goa has something more to be proud itself of.  Situated 40 kilometers away from the capital city of Panaji in Sanquelim village is the Arvalem waterfall. Set amidst an enchanting...Read More...