Goa, India - Whats the low down GFY?

[Ben_MN]

Anyone got any tips for this place?

Im off there in April, maybe Anjuna, i hear it gets pretty wild but I dont want to be surrounded by sweaty rave monkeys for 2 weeks.

Im after some nature, chillin, serenity, beach accomodation & maybe some diving.

If you've been there, I'll appreciate being pointed in the right direction

Thanks people.....

[Ditosta]

I spent nearly 3 months in India, and roughly the last month in Ajuna, Arambol, and vagator (all very close). The raves aren't what they used to be, so I've heard. I wasn't there for the raves myself, so I'm not sure what really goes on behind authority knowledge. There was one article in the local newspaper that claimed that raves were organized very discreetly at night, and often changed location. (That's for the raves)

As for tranquility, nature, and beach accomodation; You will find that for sure! The beaches stretch out , with occasional rocky shores. Sometimes you may find yourself almost "deserted", if you're lucky not to get spotted by the local indian beach merchants, who can be very annoying. We heard that a little more south to Kerela is beautiful as well.

Whatch out for scammers: Ear cleaners, fortune tellers, fake jewelery, and don't go roaming at night, especially for woman. Local indian males often stalk and spy on female tourists who deliberately wear small bikinis or go nude. Remember, this country has very different traditions, so try to blend in.

Here are some pics of our trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/abyss21...7594212244893/

Have a nice trip!

[DutchTeenCash]

nice post

was wondering too Goa is damn cheap these days to go to - guess you need to get some injections n pills before you go there right?

[shoeaholicanon]

bump 4 u

[DutchTeenCash]

Originally Posted by shoeaholicanon

bump 4 u

you need to reprogram your bot with a different line after 20 posts I think

[Ditosta]

I forgot to also mention that I did not see anyone diving.

[Ben_MN]

Originally Posted by Ditosta

I spent nearly 3 months in India, and roughly the last month in Ajuna, Arambol, and vagator (all very close). The raves aren't what they used to be, so I've heard. I wasn't there for the raves myself, so I'm not sure what really goes on behind authority knowledge. There was one article in the local newspaper that claimed that raves were organized very discreetly at night, and often changed location. (That's for the raves)

As for tranquility, nature, and beach accomodation; You will find that for sure! The beaches stretch out , with occasional rocky shores. Sometimes you may find yourself almost "deserted", if you're lucky not to get spotted by the local indian beach merchants, who can be very annoying. We heard that a little more south to Kerela is beautiful as well.

Whatch out for scammers: Ear cleaners, fortune tellers, fake jewelery, and don't go roaming at night, especially for woman. Local indian males often stalk and spy on female tourists who deliberately wear small bikinis or go nude. Remember, this country has very different traditions, so try to blend in.

Here are some pics of our trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/abyss21...7594212244893/

Have a nice trip!

Many thanks Ditosta and awesome pics, it all looks very "red/dusky"

Yes the sea doesn't look good for diving, so lazing around it is

[Ben_MN]

Originally Posted by DutchTeenCash

nice post

was wondering too Goa is damn cheap these days to go to - guess you need to get some injections n pills before you go there right?

Dont think so Dutch, ive been to most continents & lived in SE Asia for a couple of years and and I've never had jabs, nor do i know anyone whos got sick - but this place is a 1st for me.

As for pills - u know im all good for them, not sure how well my bulging Speedos will go down on the beach though ;)