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My family hails from the Konkan coast and I grew up eating this blend of European and Indian food. When in Goa make sure you sample the region's true cuisines - my personal favourites are pork vindaloo, a dish flavoured with vin (red wine vinegar) and alho (garlic) and the xacuti.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18649 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17410 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17410 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13807
Huge garden, expat owner. I'll give his web address so you can check it out.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13807 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11755 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11755 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11627
Ask for Raymond who also has scooters for hire, this busy family concern caters for all walks of life and a stress free enviroment is ensured.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11627 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11161 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11161 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10903 Rooms have TV, A/C, fridge, private bathroom with hot water.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10903 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10085
Goa is my favourite place on earth and hey I gota say I’ve done fair bit of travelling in my time guys .. Peace and love to all. Go see for yourself the uniqueness of this paradise.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10085 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9806
Palolem, the next beach along, has come a long way over the years and the strip is now lined with beach huts from the Cozy Nook to the Bridge and Tunnel. The Dream Catcher (behind the Banyan Tree) is great for morning Yoga or breakfast with the buffalo.

This beach was made famous by Matt Damon in The Bourne Supremacy with his (very sexy) run sequence.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9806 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9805
Once you've maxed the credit card (or rather bartered, bashed and slashed your original prices in half), why not head out to Cubana's: for 800 rupees a couple you get an open bar, a good mix of Hindi and hip hop, R'n'B tunes, a view from the hills all lit by the moonlight and a massage to boot.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9805 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9804 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9804 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9803 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9802
Splash out and book yourself into the Panjim Inn where you will step back in time and style, and fulfill all your Rani and Raj dreams. The art work in the gallery will blow you away.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9802 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9801
Meditate in the silent ruins on a hill and you may even be lucky enough to spot a peacock.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9801 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9799
Take a train to Hampi or Madgoan but be aware that most trains leave early in the morning (e.g. to Hospet - Hampi at 7 am) so it’s good to stay somewhere close to the station. We found the best place was Kovolam Beach which has lots of guesthouses and restaurants and a nice beach, and it’s cheap.

Some advice: Don't catch the state bus from Goa to Hampi - it's 10 hours of sheer hell.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9799 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9797
Lots of bars abound on and around the beach areas and there's plenty of cheap accommodation for those on a tight budget.

The local nightclub is pretty impressive, even if it's all bang-gnab trance all night long.
The beach is medium sizee but really nice (just expect a lot of hawkers) and locals are as friendly as the tourists.

This is a really good place to relax on the beach by day and party by night. You also have a lot of options for exlporing the rest of Goa once you get there.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9795 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9795 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9794 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9794