30 Assagaon, Goa
Winding past the sinuous Parra village road of Arpora towards Mapusa, one is welcomed by an astonishing amount of enormous Pipal trees and numerous old Goan style structured mansions. The road is an immaculate stretch of a typical Goan village, untouched by new age concrete structures or an abundance of guest houses & hotels for […]
Mahindra Homestays Blogs
Mahindra Homestays’ comprehensive Blog section on http://blog.mahindrahomestays.com/ highlights interesting ‘must knows’ for people traveling to India. I have been writing these blogs for the Homestays Leader in India since July 2011. Topics varying from ‘Best Places to Watch the Sunset in India‘ to practical information on handling money in India are covered in these. Read more […]
Olaulim Backyards, Goa
The whole experience of Olaulim Backyards can be summed up in one word – Discovery! Right from finding your way through the lush, curvaceous narrow lanes of the area, to entering the unassuming little gate into the wide wilderness, it feels like one is unearthing a precious hidden place. Born in different countries but making […]
Acro Iris, Goa
Goa, a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, is one of the most accommodating destinations for holiday-makers. Alien cuisines & cultures have become easily palatable to the locals and somewhere the old world charm of this fantastic state seems to be getting lost in the stereo typical methods of entertainment for tourists. […]
Acro Iris, Goa
Goa, a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, is one of the most accommodating destinations for holiday-makers. Alien cuisines & cultures have become easily palatable to the locals and somewhere the old world charm of this fantastic state seems to be getting lost in the stereo typical methods of entertainment for tourists. […]
Capella, Goa
Elusively tucked away on top of a hill, away from the main road of the Parra village in Arpora, Jamshed and Ayesha’s home, Capella, promises an indelible holiday. Camouflaged amongst an acre of lush green surroundings, the house is an impressive result of the couple’s long nurtured dream of makingGoatheir home. Even though it was […]
Kim & Thelma’s, Goa
Strikingly different from the other Portuguese inspired style of houses in Goa, Kim and Thelma’s home is an inimitable blend of interesting materials all from all over India, assembled together to form a contemporary & comfortable haven. The Roman brick house is hard to miss as you climb the little hill in Socorro of North […]
Vivenda Gomes Pereira, Goa
Take a plunge in history with Antonio Gomes and his wife in the Latin Quarter of Panjim. Their 200 years old house, located in the heart of the oldest Latin colony ofAsia, is packed with tales and legends of the Portuguese era; a satiating treat for history buffs. The characteristic ancestral house essence has been […]
Casa Da Morada, Panjim, Goa
It is a fascinating experience to live in the heart of history and dive into the legendary tales with stalwarts of old times. Aloo Gomes and his wife are one of those couples who are extremely fervent to open their warm house and its archaic background to discerning travelers. Located close to the Panjim canal […]
The Only Olive, Goa
A pleasant relief from the clamoury tourist areas of Goa, the Aldona village is tucked away on the lush green banks of Mapusa River. A great idea to drift away from the stereotypical itinerary when visiting Goa, Aldona is perfect to absorb the village life. Having lived outside of Goa for many years, Adrian’s desire […]
Woodside Retreat, Pangot
The unassuming and tranquil village of Pangot got Tykee and Rahul’s attention over ten years ago, when they built their oak-wood facing house off the hardly motorable road to Ramnagar. Passionate about working for the interest of the community in Pangot, it was a natural choice for Tykee to build the home close to […]
The Homestead, Ramnagar
‘Hospitality’ is a pale word to use in reference to the warmth extended by Bunny and Amu in their sprawling farm bordering the Corbett National Park. One secretly hopes the light-hearted suggestion of adopting many visitors in the house, to be true, for one to get completely spoiled in the hosts’ fantastic company. […]