Originally Posted by AnalProbe (Post 18667835)

Was very nice, in the 70s... nowadays, forget it.

Sea is horribly polluted, guys are wanking off looking at your girlfriend, it's too hot, and too touristic, in fact it's not like India at all, except for the cows on the beaches.

Better alternatives during winter months: Cape Town, Perth, Santiago, Buenos Aires

Originally Posted by Oracle Porn (Post 18667900)

This is not the type of trip I was planning for, I am going solo as a backpacker to enjoy some new experiences and visit beautiful places, live the way I would never live and see what other cultures have to offer, not staying at a fancy hotel getting massages away from local life. I want experience a very high contrast to the way I live my life right now, only if just for a little while :)

Originally Posted by DamianJ (Post 18667957)

Goa is full of western tourists getting off their faces.

If that is a new experience for you, I'm sure you will love it.

The beaches are beautiful. But it isn't a way to see other cultures and have new experiences.

Caveat: I've not been for 8 years.

Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth (Post 18668447)

Get ready to wipe your ass with your bare hand.

Originally Posted by Oracle Porn (Post 18667821)

hopefully ill be find squirting liquid poo out of my ass aiming for the hole in the ground.

Originally Posted by Oracle Porn (Post 18667821)

Anyone been there? any advice, I'm going soon for a little while, hopefully ill be find squirting liquid poo out of my ass aiming for the hole in the ground.

Originally Posted by AnalProbe (Post 18667835)

Better alternatives during winter months: Cape Town....

Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth (Post 18668447)

Get ready to wipe your ass with your bare hand.

Originally Posted by INever (Post 18669416)

That is disgusting.

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18669524)

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Finally, most port village Indians will try to sell you hash. As your attorney I highly recommend this if it's mixed with opium. Nothing is better for a true traveler then floating down an Indian river as if you went back in time a 1000 years, baked on hash, full from great food, sliding into your third Scotch, Goan trance music, as you catch the sunset.

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18669524)

As your attorney I highly recommend this if it's mixed with opium. Nothing is better for a true traveler then floating down an Indian river as if you went back in time a 1000 years, baked on hash, full from great food, sliding into your third Scotch, Goan trance music, as you catch the sunset.

Originally Posted by Coatsy (Post 18669835)

Is hash legal in India?

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18669524)

Here is the biggest tip when in GOA. Places, or the "cool" places change way too often and it really depends on what you truly want and the time of year. WTS, my tip is find out where the Israelis or Hungarians are hanging out. You are guaranteed a great/safe time and if you hear a lot of Russian, you're in the wrong place.

When it comes to renting a houseboat there are many places to chose from and they'll most likely find you first as they flyer the crap out of you. Before your rent, tip the guy a few dollars and tell him you'll wait a day or two. This way he'll book your voyage with women, due to you being a lone traveler.

Anyway, depending on your budget, take your time and set it up correctly. View your house boat first, and only pay when you board. Some are old school Goan as others have big screen TV's and air conditioners. You'll want the air conditioned one because it keeps the bugs away when you sleep.

Also, you basically float down the river so if you see a riverside village that looks interesting, just tell them to pull over. All meals are provided and they're huge portions and made fresh when you want. Just be careful when you're eating freshwater crabs or the huge freshwater sweet prawns because odds are, you might be eating a dead Indian by proxy. I thought they were delicious!

Finally, most port village Indians will try to sell you hash. As your attorney I highly recommend this if it's mixed with opium. Nothing is better for a true traveler then floating down an Indian river as if you went back in time a 1000 years, baked on hash, full from great food, sliding into your third Scotch, Goan trance music, as you catch the sunset.

Originally Posted by DamianJ (Post 18669844)

No VERY illegal and if caught you face, I think, 10 years in prison for 1 gram. There were signs at the airport when I landed warning you of this.

Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ (Post 18669524)

Here is the biggest tip when in GOA. Places, or the "cool" places change way too often and it really depends on what you truly want and the time of year. WTS, my tip is find out where the Israelis or Hungarians are hanging out. You are guaranteed a great/safe time and if you hear a lot of Russian, you're in the wrong place.

Originally Posted by d-null (Post 18669762)

isn't this a recipe to getting yourself ripped off, losing your passport or valuables, etc? isn't it wiser on a trip to a faraway country to stay sober and keep your wits?

Originally Posted by Chosen (Post 18670536)

I've been there, it sucks :pimp