If you’re planning a trip to Goa, these are my top 9 things to do when you’re there. Goa is India’s smallest state and it doesn’t have any particular big hitters like the Taj Mahal or the Golden Temple but…
Why backpackers should avoid Candolim and Calangute beaches in Goa
I stayed in Candolim after Palolem Beach and it was definitely a shock to the system. There is nothing wrong with Candolim as a destination for holidaymakers but it was too expensive for our budget as well as being very…
Why Palolem Beach is my favourite place in Goa
I never actually intended to visit South Goa but I ended up going to Palolem Beach after my fiancée had his bag stolen, forcing him to travel back to the UK for a new passport. In many ways, I think…
What is it like to experience a shirodhara Ayurvedic brain massage?
I heard from a friend during the Everest Base Camp trek about Shirodhara and I really wanted to experience this Ayurvedic therapy for myself. After my psychosomatic massage at Palolem Beach I felt like it would be the perfect opportunity…
What I learnt when I took an Indian cooking class in Goa
Everyone loves Indian food but not many people know how to cook it well. I put myself firmly in that category, in fact, I struggle to cook anything well as it’s not something that I’ve ever been taught. I’m as…
Can Ayurvedic massage solve emotional problems?
I have many emotional problems, many of which have existed since I can remember. I’m not generally swayed by so-called alternative medicine but I do think there is merit in taking a holistic approach to your health. While in India,…