UNESCO sites in Mumbai
If you have just one day to see Mumbai, it’s best to focus on the city’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and a complex of neo-Gothic … Continue reading UNESCO sites in Mumbai
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The Goa of the past: Madgaon and Chandor
Margao (Madgaon), one of Goa’s biggest cities filled with unrestored colonial buildings gives you the feel of authentic Goa. Meanwhile, the surrounding villages (such as Chandor and Loutolim) offer a … Continue reading The Goa of the past: Madgaon and Chandor
Awesome beaches around Palolem
Walk just a few minutes away from the famous Palolem beach to find yourself alone with nature. Patnem, just north of Palolem, looks quite similar to its famous neighbour but … Continue reading Awesome beaches around Palolem
Palolem – the postcard Goa
Palolem is often listed as the most beautiful beach in Goa. This halfmoon-shaped, long and relatively narrow white sand beach fringed by palm trees is incredibly popular among foreign and … Continue reading Palolem – the postcard Goa
Butterfly Beach and Cola Beach: mini-treks from Agonda
Agonda has a brilliant location, close to a virgin, tiny Butterfly Beach and pristine Cola Beach with its shallow, freshwater lagoon. Those places can be reached by scooter, by boat, … Continue reading Butterfly Beach and Cola Beach: mini-treks from Agonda
Agonda Beach – the epitome of tranquillity
Agonda used to be Goa’s hidden gem. Although those days are gone and now the beach is lined with mostly posh huts, it is still a very peaceful place. The … Continue reading Agonda Beach – the epitome of tranquillity
The Churches of Old Goa, the lanes of Panaji
When visiting Goa, you shouldn’t miss the Old Goa and the state’s capital, Panaji (Panjim). Panaji is probably the quietest and most pleasant of all Indian capitals. The labyrinthine Latin … Continue reading The Churches of Old Goa, the lanes of Panaji
Arambol – the last stronghold of hippies in Goa
Arambol is a small town in northern Goa set at a long, sandy Arambol beach. Despite growing commercialisation, plenty of restaurants and sunbeds along the coastline, it decisively remains the … Continue reading Arambol – the last stronghold of hippies in Goa
Mumbai to Goa (and back)
If you want to save money, get to Mumbai by plane and make the remaining journey to Goa by train from there. Depending on how much time you have, you … Continue reading Mumbai to Goa (and back)
Intro to India: Goa
Goa is one of the smallest, yet most famous states in India. Sandwiched between Maharashtra and Karnataka, roughly in the middle of India’s western coast, Goa is a prime beach … Continue reading Intro to India: Goa
Nonthaburi: little-known attractions just north of Bangkok
Nonthaburi is a city (and a province) merging with Bangkok from the north. Very few international tourists stop by, but the Thai tourists enjoy the visit to Koh Kret, an … Continue reading Nonthaburi: little-known attractions just north of Bangkok
Sukhothai (part two): the Sukhothai Historical Park route
The ancient city of Sukhothai is one of the capitals of Siam, dating from between the 13th and 15th centuries. Some of its temples are even older, from Khmer-rule times. … Continue reading Sukhothai (part two): the Sukhothai Historical Park route
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