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13 Interesting Things About Goa You Should Learn Before Traveling

There are a lot more than the sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and loud music

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15 min readSep 22, 2021

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Goa, is mocked as a perfect holiday destination in India. Located on the West Coast of India in the Konkan Region bordered by Maharashtra in the north, Karnataka on the east and south, and the Arabian Sea on the west.

Goa is the most influential tourist attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.

Not so many people know much about Goa except those exploring nooks and crannies of Goa or living there. Goa is rich in nature, art, culture, history, mining, iconic Indo-Portuguese architectures, and one of the few places in India that allow casinos to operate (basically, ‘Floating Casinos’).

At one corner, Goa is a part of Globalization; at the other, it’s a 19th-century tranquil living style where the barter system still plays a role. Sometimes I wonder how anyone visits Goa to stay at luxury properties and never steps out. Goa has so many things to see to explore that you might need several lifetimes to enjoy the breathtaking beauty.

I have compiled a list of valuable tips that might help make your Goa trip memorable and perhaps influence you to…

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