Off to Goa, but not a beach in sight.....

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July 31st 2013

Published: August 24th 2013

In order to leave Hampi, we got ourselves an early morning rickshaw to Hospet where we would pick up our first day train since arriving in India. The 8 hour journey would bring us to our next destination….Goa. When deciding where to stay in Goa, we agreed upon a fairly unusual spot being Panaji, the Goan capital. There is nothing in itself strange about Panaji, however when Goa is mentioned,... Read Full Entry

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Michael Sculfor

SculforandJupp

Hi, Welcome to our blog. Having completed a 9 month trip to the US, Australia and SE Asia in 2005, we were truly bitten by the travel bug. So, around 5 years later when the time seemed right and we finally had enough funds in the bank, we were off again, this time on a years journey to Central America, South America, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia. Heading back to the UK after this amazing trip and saving once more for just under a year, we were off again in search another journey, this time taking us to Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. Unfortunately, our blog only covers our second and t... full info

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25th August 2013

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Mike Fossey

It just isn't India!
You and your photos make Goa seem almost worth visiting. Personally, I was disappointed with Panaji, and with Goa in general. It felt like Portugal with Russian influences (particularly the latter at the beaches) and India only around the fringes. A pity really. So, where next?

27th August 2013

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Michael Sculfor

Definitely different to the rest of India, but at times saw that as a good thing! Cant comment on the beaches as didn't get round to them due to the weather which was a shame as would like to have been able to explore....oh well, another time perhaps!....Next stop....Mumbai

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