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‘Portuguese architecture’ in Goa has little to do with the Portuguese and everything to do with Goa

‘Portuguese architecture’ in Goa has little to do with the Portuguese and everything to do with Goa

Goa’s remarkable and unique colonial-era built heritage is comprehensively misunderstood and willfully misrepresented. The most common error is to view the Latinate architecture of India’s smallest state via the prism... Read More

Bakeries in Panjim, Goa That We LOVE!

HI, I’M JADE! Welcome to That Goan Girl!I write about everything I find interesting and believe in living a life worth writing about. So if you love dessert, misadventure, graffiti,... Read More
Bakeries in Panjim, Goa That We LOVE!
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Goa's reimagined 'urraca'

‘Urraca’, once a summer drink enjoyed only by Goans, has moved from homes and tavernas to upmarket bars. Urraca is the first distillate of the cashew fruit, before it is distilled...

Esha Lal & The Beach Company

Last season The Beach Company launched India-designer Esha Lal debut swimwear range online. Having met with tremendous success, considering the global pandemic, we wanted to speak to her about her design ethos...
Esha Lal & The Beach Company
The Indian Ocean: Which Paradise Island is for you?

The Indian Ocean: Which Paradise Island is for you?

You're planning a dreamy tropical island getaway to escape this everlasting lock-down, but you can't quite decide where to go! Fret no more as our expert team at The Beach Company has conjured up...

Chlorinated swimming pool water can kill COVID virus in just 30 SECONDS

London-based experts studied how chlorinated pool water affects SARS-CoV-2They concluded the risk of transmission during swimming is 'incredibly' low.Chlorinated swimming pool water can inactivate the virus that causes COVID-19 in... Read More
Chlorinated swimming pool water can kill COVID virus in just 30 SECONDS
Upcoming Feni policy to be Feni-tastic for the industry

Upcoming Feni policy to be Feni-tastic for the industry

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that the government would start the process for obtaining a GI-tag for coconut feni. Panaji: Feni, an indigenous alcoholic drink synonymous with Goa, will now... Read More

Guiding Principles to Keep in Mind at the Beach

With all of us flocking the beaches in Goa, or Dubai, we at The Beach Company offer the following considerations for steps you can take help protect your friends &... Read More
Guiding Principles to Keep in Mind at the Beach
GOA State’s ‘Tourism Policy 2020’ notified

GOA State’s ‘Tourism Policy 2020’ notified

Goa on Friday notified the ‘Goa Tourism Policy 2020’ with a focus on making the coastal State the most preferred destination around the year for high-spending tourists in India by...

What is Aquaphobia and How to Overcome It?

When you see the swimming pool for the first time, you're generally overwhelmed with awe and enthusiasm. But when you glance over to the deeper side, your aquaphobia kicks in.... Read More
What is Aquaphobia and How to Overcome It?