Devoid of their usual carnivalesque atmosphere, Goa's beaches offer abundant visual drama as heaving grey clouds meet an animated sea at the horizon. (Photo by Josh Sorensen) They say monsoon is the ...

Goa is that effortlessly cool friend everyone loves - it's chill, fun and always up for a good time. This sunny paradise has everything from sun-kissed beaches to vibrant markets and mouth-watering ...

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Take a day trip from Panaji to this island on the Mandovi river for some birdwatching, otter spotting, and more The mangrove island of Chorao or Chodan, a day-trip from north Goa, offers a quiet ...

Goa isn't just sun, sand and cheap beers — there's a lot more bubbling beneath the party state's laid-back surface. Step away from the beach shacks and you'll find winding heritage lanes, sleepy ...