About
Contact
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Wordsmith Kaur
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • All
    • Breakfast
    Butter Paneer

    Butter Paneer or Paneer Makhani

    Cauliflower Stalk Curry or Gobhi ke Danthal ki Sabzi

    Italian|Chinese|Mushroom Stuffed Tortilla

    The X Factor | Virgin Lychee Mojito

    The X Factor | Virgin Lychee Mojito

    Crusty Kale-Mushroom Quiche Cups

    Crusty Kale-Mushroom Quiche Cups

    Pindi Chole/ Chana/ Garbanzo Beans Recipe

    Pindi Chole/ Chana/ Garbanzo Beans Recipe

  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Portfolio
    • Hire Me
    • Accolades
    • Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • All
    • Breakfast
    Butter Paneer

    Butter Paneer or Paneer Makhani

    Cauliflower Stalk Curry or Gobhi ke Danthal ki Sabzi

    Italian|Chinese|Mushroom Stuffed Tortilla

    The X Factor | Virgin Lychee Mojito

    The X Factor | Virgin Lychee Mojito

    Crusty Kale-Mushroom Quiche Cups

    Crusty Kale-Mushroom Quiche Cups

    Pindi Chole/ Chana/ Garbanzo Beans Recipe

    Pindi Chole/ Chana/ Garbanzo Beans Recipe

  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Portfolio
    • Hire Me
    • Accolades
    • Contact
No Result
View All Result
Wordsmith Kaur
No Result
View All Result
Home Blogchatter A2Z Challenge

My First Trip to Goa

by Harjeet Kaur
April 8, 2021
in Blogchatter A2Z Challenge, Travel
10 min read
0
21
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS

My First Trip to Goa

Vagator Beach

This is the 7th post for  #BlogchatterA2Z 2021 powered by Blogchatter. G for Goa.Strange but true. It was My First Trip to Goa in March. My First Trip to Goa lived up to its expectations. I do intend to visit again after the pandemic as it did restrict our movements & sojourns. I went with my girl gang and we had a riot of a time.  Goa is India’s most beloved beach destination. I was travelling to Goa for the first time and found the blend of historic architecture, spiritual sanctuaries, unforgettable beaches and spectacular experiences. It is without any doubt a beach paradise. From the splendid sands of Anjuna beach to the hustle nightlife of Tito’s Road, to the flea markets and exotic food, there is much to revel in.

Tourist Season–My First Trip to Goa

Although we didn’t have a taste of the nightlife we did have our own private parties at the villa we stayed in. Goa is a tiny state but it is prosperous and has a high literacy rate. Generally, the tourist season in Goa extends from November to the end of March. We were there in the first week of March and it was quite warm already.

Big Foot

BIG FOOT

The first day we decided to venture and explore ancient Goa and our cabbie took us to Big Foot Loutolim. Ancestral Goa captures an old-fashioned village. It is situated in the sleepy settlement of Lotoulim, a village that was home to Mario Miranda and violin maestro Emiliano da Cruz. The place showcases the Creation of Goa, professions, forgotten rituals and beliefs, costumes and architecture. It was a very disappointing experience. We all trooped back and just lazed around.

Flea market; Souvenir Shopping

The next day we planned to go to the flea market. The place was crowded and we just breezed through the place and were back within the hour. The pandemic was playing spoil sport or I would have shopped till I dropped. They ha d a lot of interesting stuff. I just picked up a terracotta starfish and a sea horse for my garden.

The Black Sheep Bistro

On the third day, we stepped out to fine dine @The Black Seep Bistro 1st Floor, Villa Braganca, Dr Braganza Pereira Rd, above Fab India Store, Panaji, Goa 403001. The Black Sheep Bistro is a quaint dining restaurant serving Seafood, Continental, European, German preparations. A popular place in Panaji, it is acclaimed for its scrumptious food and is a nice place to dine in. The stuffed Bao starter was delicious and so was the rest of the food.

Titlie-Sundowner

The next day was planned for a sundowner. We made reservations @ Titlie the Culinary Bar, Small Vagator, 592/5, Ozran Beach Rd, Coutinho Vaddo, Anjuna, Goa 403509. A premium table with the perfect view of the sunset at Vagator Beach was reserved for us. We ordered cocktails and mocktails and watched the sun go down in a ball of fire. The Nacho chat was scrumptious. The aubergine and the thin crust pizza disappeared in minutes.

W-The Spice Traders

Sunday afternoon was brunch at The Spice Traders W…@The JW Marriot. It gave a panoramic view of the Vagator Beach and Chapora Fort, with its dramatic red cliffs. The spectacular buffet outdoors had myriad dishes on display. Starters, soup, live counters and an array of drool-worthy desserts.

Morjim Beach

Morjim Beach

Goa is acclaimed as the beach capital of India. We wanted to skip the crowds and set out at 7 am to Morjim Beach. We had the beach to ourselves and it was so serene and peaceful. Morjim Beach is pristine with soft white sand. One of the best beaches to visit in Goa. We took a long walk, did some yoga and collected some shells. The picturesque beauty of changing colours of the sky with the sunrise is entrancing. Morjim beach is also well-known as the breeding place of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. But not when we were visiting.

My First Trip to Goa

There is no scarcity of options in Goa. We just didn’t venture out much because of the pandemic. There are night long trance parties to casinos to nightclubs. Goa typically has pulsating events for the whole night! Goa is famous for Feni but my friends lugged Diya wines; white and red.

Random Goa

Goa has a lot to offer for everyone; a foodie, a history buff or just a beach bum. We enjoyed the beautiful shores of its beaches and remarkable green of its countryside to its spellbinding colonial history and its mouth-watering food; Goa is certainly a destination I would love to visit again.

My previous posts for #BlogchatterA2Z are Andhra Pachi Tomato Pachadi , Bourbon Cream Pudding , 5 reasons to use cast iron utensils , Egg Dosa and How to make Fajitas

Tags: goavagator beachW
ShareTweetPinSendShareShareShare
Harjeet Kaur

Harjeet Kaur

My writing was limited to school essays and projects for my kids and out of the blue, my writing career began with writing articles for the magazine section of The Hindu. I had a weekend column in the newspaper which was well appreciated. Juggling my time between various jobs down the years and my writing, I have written content for fliers, brochures for colleges, speeches, social media content and also website content I love writing and I am open to writing on a plethora of topics. My blog has interesting insights into my life and travels, gardening, beauty, grooming, recipes, mental health and sustainability. I am a freelance content writer and the answer to all your content generation needs. I thrive on writing and content writing gets my adrenaline pumping. Stringing words and vocabulary is my passion as well as my bread and butter. Whether it is lifestyle content, ghostwriting, blogging, features, or articles, covers the whole gamut of writing that I can pen down. My writing has been much appreciated as it attracts, engrosses as well as captivates. I love to write on any interesting topic under the sun. Meeting new people and understanding what makes them tick is always enlightening. Communication is my strong point and I get across my thoughts right from the heart. An avid and dedicated blogger, my blog is valued by family and friends alike. My blog is ranked 14 in the Top 100 Lifestyle Blogs in India. I love to cook for family and friends and my secret ingredient- “love” is abundantly used in my cooking. It covers myriad interesting topics. I am a passionate home chef and am all for a healthy balanced diet with simple, easy-to-cook recipes. What I do is transform traditional recipes into gourmet by the turn of my ladle. Do read my blogs to know me better.

Related Posts

Kangla Fort, Imphal
Blogchatter Half Marathon

Top 6 Must-See Places in Manipur

September 14, 2023
view from Ri kynjai cottage
Travel

Shillong-Scotland of the East

July 12, 2023
rhino at kaziranga
Travel

The Kaziranga National Park

August 10, 2023
Xtra Roasted Baby Potatoes & Mushroom Recipe
Blogchatter A2Z Challenge

Xtra Roasted Baby Potatoes & Mushroom Recipe

April 27, 2023
This Velvety Butter Mutter Paneer Curry recipe requires you to smother peas & cottage cheese in a creamy gravy & soak it up with rice or roti
Blogchatter A2Z Challenge

Velvety Butter Mutter Paneer Curry

April 28, 2023
Workshop in progress in progress
Travel

Writer’s Retreat at Faraway Renz

May 15, 2023

Comments 21

  1. Navita Bhatia says:
    2 years ago

    I guess, most of us have fond memories associated with Goa. Loved all the pictures especially sunset and sunrise images. Beautifully captured. Thanks for reviving some old memories.

    Reply
  2. Archana Srivastava says:
    2 years ago

    I have never been to Goa, indeed one of the best happening places in India. It seems you and your girl gang had a gala time. Pictures are claiming it all. I have heard a lot about the beaches over there, hope to be lucky to visit there sometime.

    Reply
  3. Ramya DRozario says:
    2 years ago

    I miss Goa so much. Going through your pictures has helped ease the FOMO a bit. The sushi looks spectacular. Seafood is utterly delish and fresh here.

    Reply
  4. Deepika says:
    2 years ago

    The pictures you added just make me want to go to Goa again. Its an amazing place and had so much to offer for all ages. Totally loved reading about the places you visited specially the restaurants
    Deepika Sharma

    Reply
  5. Suhasini I.P. says:
    2 years ago

    What a delicious variety of food.

    Reply
  6. Sreeparna says:
    2 years ago

    I have never been to Goa. and your post with the delectable photos increased the craving. Don’t do this. When will this Corona end and we will start travelling like before?

    Reply
  7. Sreeparna says:
    2 years ago

    I have never been to Goa and your post increases the craving. That too with such delectable photos.

    Reply
  8. Roshan Radhakrishnan says:
    2 years ago

    The person who took these pics has an amazing eye… they are lovely and really do capture the magic of the state

    Reply
    • Harjeet Kaur says:
      2 years ago

      I II took the pictures 🙂 Will take that as a compliment..Thank you doc

      Reply
  9. Ruchi Verma says:
    2 years ago

    Goa is always my favorite place to visit, you created great memories for life!!

    Reply
  10. Huma says:
    2 years ago

    Awesome pictures. Yummy food!!

    Reply
  11. Surbhi Prapanna says:
    2 years ago

    Wow first I loved the all clicks. so beautiful. your post has also made me nostalgic. I had stayed in goa for 1 year, in year 2007 due to mu husband’s job and had lots of fun during that time. indeed goa is best place to visit and creating beautiful memories for future.

    Reply
  12. Swati Mathur says:
    2 years ago

    Goa is my favorite holiday destination and seriously can’t wait to visit it again. All your pics are so colorful and vibrant and food looks extremely delicious. Thanks for sharing them.

    Reply
  13. Chinmayee Gayatree sahu says:
    2 years ago

    This is my favourite read of the day. Be it Vagator or Morjim all the beaches of Goa are just awesome and I recalled my Goa trip ! The pictures have now played a trick with my mind where I just want to pack my bags and run to Goa.

    Reply
  14. Radhika Jindal says:
    2 years ago

    I haven’t been to goa yet. great information for those who haven’t traveled there yet. I’ll check out the bistro rest. whenever i’ll visit goa.

    Reply
  15. Aditi Kapur says:
    2 years ago

    I’ve been to Goa once and after reading your post, feel like I’ve missed so many things!! Planning another trip once this Corona period is over;)

    Reply
  16. Arti says:
    2 years ago

    You brought Goa home to me with your vibrant photos. I’ve never been either.

    Reply
  17. Sindhu Vinod Narayan says:
    2 years ago

    Goa is heaven on earth. I’m really planning to visit post pandemic

    Reply
  18. Arulmozhi N says:
    2 years ago

    Goa is one of the closest places in my heart . This captures the essence of the place beautifully

    Reply
  19. Sadvika Kylash says:
    2 years ago

    What a colorful blog post. You surly showed the colors of Goa. I=Apart from the fact that i have never visited Goa. but would love to

    Reply
  20. Anjalie Sharma says:
    2 years ago

    WOW such beautiful pictures, Goa is heaven.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Popular

  • Tambola Theme Games

    Tambola Theme Games

    3076 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Butterfly Theme Tambola – Butterfly Theme Tambola: A Different Way to Play Tambola 5 New Ideas

    889 shares
    Share 18 Tweet 0
  • Tambola Theme Games

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Baby Shower Or Godh Bharai Games

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Mango|Kobbari Mammidikai or Coconut Mango| #BlogchatterA2Z

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
Discover latest Indian Blogs

Tweets

Pinterest

Tripoto IndiBlogger - The Largest Indian Blogger Community

© 2020 Wordsmith Kaur by Harjeet Kaur.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Lifestyle
  • About
    • Portfolio
    • Hire Me
    • Accolades
    • Contact

© 2020 Wordsmith Kaur by Harjeet Kaur.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In