Where and what to eat in the colourful coastal Indian state of Goa
The best hotels in Goa, from the finest in luxury to old world charm
A riot of colour. A gentle pace of life. Palm trees, tumbling bourgainvillea and white sandy beaches that stretch for miles. Temples and churches. Jungles to explore. And not forgetting some of the most delicious food I’ve ever tasted. Goa is a perfect holiday destination for me. Having spent a wonderful week here visiting hotels with The Goa Experience here’s my pick of my favourite 5 places to stay in this magical corner of India.
Unwind on a houseboat on the Chapora River, Goa
Kicking off my sandals I lie back on the cushions, take a sip of a cool Kingfisher beer and watch the palm trees drifting by. It’s the second to last night of a fabulous week in India and we’re spending it on a Kerala style rice boat on a mini cruise in Goa on the...
Through the jungle to the Dudhsagar Falls, Goa
The rocks around the pool's edge are slippery. I sit down, slide into the cool water and swim over to the waterfall. At the height of its rage, the torrent races down the mountainside in an overpowering, deluge. Despite it now being the end of Goa's dry season when...
Exploring South Goa and it’s stunning white sand beaches
Winding our way through the narrow lanes of South Goa, flanked by coconut palms and dotted with brightly painted houses, I can't believe I'm finally back in India. But this isn't the India I remember. It bears no resemblance to chaotic, charismatic Rajasthan. There...
Portraits from Goa, Colour versus Black and White
A collection of black and white portraits from my recent visit to Goa in India.
Goa, an unexpected journey
It is ten years since I last visited India and I have dearly longed to go back ever since. Earlier this month I was over joyed to receive an unexpected invitation to visit Goa. It didn’t disappoint…
