Your guide to making a Goa vacation less stressful
Abigail Crasto
PLAN AHEAD
To ensure a safe and enjoyable Goa trip, look up reviews, browse online for information regarding popular attractions, best time to visit, weather, costs and other details.
Goa| Travel| Plan| Accommodation|
LIST IT OUT
Don't miss out on any fun events and monthly festivities happening in Goa. Prepare an itinerary that includes visiting the state's backwaters, it's delightful beaches and more.
Goa| Trip| Places to visit| Festivals| Events|
MODE OF ADVENTURE
Besides accommodation, make sure you choose a suitable mode of travel -- local bus, rent-a-bike, rickshaw and ferry service are a few options to get around Goa.
Goa| Travel tips| Mode of transport| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes
IN THE KNOW
Familiarize yourself to Goan norms regarding appropriate wear, driving etc and abide by them. Learn Konkani, the local dialect to read sign boards, directions and have more meaningful conversations.
Guided tours by Make it Happen, Soul Travelling or even BLive Electric bike tours will help you soak in Goa's rich heritage so that you can experience Goa like a local.
Goa| Tours| Culture| Way of life| | Photo: Jessica Faleiro
COPY THAT
Take note of Goa's travel guidelines and advisories available online and don't merely carry important documents, but make digital/ photocopies in case you lose any.
Goa| Documents| Digital| Handy|
ONE CALL AWAY
Although Goa's hospitality makes you feel quite at home, make sure to keep local helpline numbers (Police 112, Fire 101, Ambulance 108, Women Helpline Number 1091) and emergency contacts by your side.