When the hustle and bustle of everyday life start to feel overbearing, it is picturesque Goa that beckons people from all over the world. However, Goa is also home to many fascinating museums that stand witness to past times, rich heritage, culture, and architecture, whatever your interest maybe there is a museum to enrich and educate you. Here are some …
Heritage Houses – Goa’s Fascinating Past
The best heritage villas in Goa will entice you, surprise you and leave you speechless, with its vast gardens, multiple and artfully designed rooms along with its intricately carved furniture and tasteful decor that adds a feel of the bygone yet luxurious Portuguese rule in Goa. Many of these homes are still occupied by the ancestors of the original owners …
Viva Carnaval
Carnival was introduced to the Goans by the Portuguese. This Festival heralds the arrival of Spring and is somewhat similar to Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Europe and the Brazilian Carnival with its pomp and gaiety. Goa is possibly the only place in Asia to celebrate Carnival. It’s definitely the closest one can get to the Brazilian Carnival. It’s …