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Are you contemplating a winter holiday in the subcontinent? Continue reading as two writers advocate for their favored South Indian state.
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Are you contemplating a winter holiday in the subcontinent? Continue reading as two writers advocate for their favored South Indian state.
If leisure had a poster child, it would be Goa. This enchanting state located on the western coast of India is bordered by the Arabian Sea and is renowned for offering experiences tailored to every type of traveler. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, adventure, or cultural immersion, Goa has something that will check every box on your travel to-do list.
Planning a subcontinental winter holiday? Read on as two writers make the case for their preferred South Indian state.
The gods smiled on Goa, blessing this sun-kissed strip of the Indian coast with warm winter weather, whispering palms, fine food, friendly people, and an array of sandy beaches, creating an unbroken strip of gold from Arambol to Polem. However, with so many beaches to choose from, where to begin?
There’s a 100-year-old bar in Pomburpa village of Goa, a small state on India’s west coast. Rose Bar is run by Joao Fernandes, atodekar(coconut plucker) who is 85 years old. Once a hunter, his bar is strewn with trophies like porcupine hair and a collection of ancientgarrafões– traditional glass-blown containers used to store the local brew,feni.
In the quaint Pomburpa village ofGoa, there exists a 100-year-old bar called Rose Bar. Managed by 85-year-old Joao Fernandes, a dedicated coconut plucker ortodekar, this bar showcases a collection of hunting trophies and ancientgarrafões—traditional glass-blown containers for the local spirit,feni.
Goa is India’s smallest and most liberated state. It was actually a colony of Portugal up until 1961, and a strong Portuguese influence still remains. Goa’s coastline stretches for around 100 kilometers (62 miles) and its beaches have become extremely popular tourist destinations.
For sure, Goa’s Baga Beach may be commercialized and really developed, but for those who like action, it’s one of the most happening beaches on the coast. You’ll find everything from water sports to fine dining restaurants, along with lively bars and clubs.
Goa Garba is an ancient cave temple and 12th-century archaeological site in Pejeng, Bali. This is a peaceful hidden spot in the jungle where you can see some ruins and escape the usual tourist crowds of Ubud. There’s a hint of Gunung Kawi to it, and I find places like this just fascinating.
The Goa Raja Waterfall is a recently discovered hidden gem in east Bali, situated close to the famous Tukad Cepung Waterfall.