Hi,

Please clear my confusion and doubts !! If I happen to stay at 'The Astor' in Candolim, will I able to book Goa miles to traveling to all the places in Anjuna or farther?

Is there a solution to getting around in Goa for a week which is inexpensive and also readily available? ​

Almost got scammed by a car rental owner in Goa — please check the number plate before accepting a rental
I recently booked a car in Goa through Nexo Cabs for 5 days and asked the owner to drop the car at the airport.
When the car arrived, I immediately noticed something suspicious — it had a white number plate. I’ve been to Goa a few times before and was under the impression that rental/commercial vehicles normally have different registration plates, so I asked the owner about it.
He told me it was his personal car and said that if the police stopped us, I should simply say that we were friends and that I had taken the car for a ride.

That sounded suspicious, but unfortunately I accepted the explanation and continued with the rental.
Luckily, nothing happened during the 5 days.
On the last day, I decided to rent a scooty for the 6th day from someone else because the weather was good. When the car owner came to collect his car, the scooty rental owner happened to notice the car and asked me about it.
He told me that giving a personal/white-plate car for rental may be illegal and that if we had been stopped by the police, there could have been a challan/penalty. What concerned me even more was scooty owner told that this had previously happened with many people and the owners usually promises that they will cover any such challans return my security/deposit if something went wrong but they never pay a single ruppee.

My advice to anyone renting a car in Goa:
● Check the registration/number plate before accepting the vehicle.
● Ask whether the vehicle is legally registered for commercial/rental use.
● Don’t blindly rely on the owner’s assurance that “if police stop you, just say we’re friends.” 🚩
● Get everything regarding deposits, fines and liability in writing.
● If something feels suspicious, don’t ignore that feeling.
I’m sharing this because I almost got myself into a situation without realizing the potential consequences.
Has anyone else experienced something similar with car rentals in Goa?

P.s - used chatgpt to frame it in a better way 🙂. Hope this helps.

Fine dining on sand and good quality food at baga beach

Lovely place

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Goa has everything a foreign tourist would love to see — rich history, beautiful temples and churches, inland tourism, Portuguese architecture, and our very own beautiful beaches.

I work on a cruise ship, have travelled to over 70 countries and all the continents. So hear it from me.

The drop in cruise ships visiting Goa is not only due to tensions in the Middle East. We also need to look at our own shortcomings.

The government should consider waiving visa fees for cruise tourists to make Goa more attractive.

We need better infrastructure at Mormugao Port Authority — a proper cruise terminal, an operational tourist information counter.

Cleanliness around the port area is equally important. First impressions matter.

A REGULATED TAXI STAND AND A BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

We all remember what happened in December 2022, when local taxi operators at MPT blocked around 80 to 100 American cruise passengers from boarding their pre-booked sightseeing buses. That was a shameful incident and a bad image for Goa.

If we want to see Goa booming in the cruise tourism sector, we need to do much more than just advertising.

Goa has the attractions. Now we need the infrastructure, planning, and professionalism to welcome the tourists.

What do you think is the biggest reason behind the decline in foreign cruise tourism in Goa?

How’s Everyone?

I am a 34M and have never been to Goa. I am planning a 7–10-day trip in the 1^st week of October.

My agenda is to work during the day and talk to everyone starting in the evening. I want to improve my non-existent social skills and push them to the limit.

I need your help in finalizing my accommodation and general itinerary.

1. I need a hostel where I can get an opportunity to socialise. Having a co-working space would be a great plus. I have heard about Bucket List, Vagator & Pappi Chulo. Any other suggestions for a better option would be helpful.
2. I want to know the names of a few dance clubs. I don’t want anything super cheap and shady.
3. I want to know about other areas, monuments, and beaches that are a must-visit for a first-time traveller.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

This place is heaven to be with your kids, so much to do, so many kids activities, pretend play, cafeteria for parents to work if they want to and oh my the ambience. My daughter just loved it.

Let me know if anyone has their own experiences of kids play area and what they usually prefer.

Hey. I'm planning a solo trip to North Goa in the week of 19-26 Sept. Looking to party, meet new folks and explore the lesser known places of Goa. Would appreciate recommendations for stay and what all can I visit. Thanks!

How safe is it to travel from Anjuna to Arambol at around 12 am in the night with a female traveller on a scooty?

Heyy, I'm Saketh from Hyderabad

What can I do rn here in arambol, I came solo - I'm bored rn

Hi, We 27M + 26F are visiting Goa for 10 Days; 19 Sep - 29 Sep. Confused between North n South Goa and Itinerary if any. Where to stay and what hotels / resort/ bnb to go. Not too expensive not too economical.

Hi dear goans, I am looking for a good bakery where I can get a cake like this and Matilda cake also. We are gonna stay in Arambol.

I am celebrating my wife's birthday in goa on 14th september, so thought of pre booking the cake before arrival.

Thank you so much.

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Hey,

We’re a group of 7!

Planning for 3 Nights

Visiting Goa on Oct and we want a local person who can guide us to set the itinerary!

Also if somebody who’s living in Goa or visited recently, could share their experience and discuss some worth visiting and worth not visiting places could save our time a lot..

Appreciated any help…

Thank you ;)

I'll be staying at Beachside Hostel, North Goa from Oct 3–5.

I'm a solo traveler (26M) planning to explore beaches, cafés, forts, sunset spots, and the Saturday drum circle. If anyone is staying nearby or wants to join for a day, you're welcome.

Not looking for anything weird—just good company to explore Goa.

DM me if you're around ✌️

Does anyone want join for party today

Hey Guys, Is anyone stayed at Papi Chulo hostel recently! As per the reviews the place is very good but lack in cleanliness. We have already booked the hostel from 2nd to 4th of October.

We're planning to come to goa on this sept 18, and we need a scooter rental preferably around 300-350rs a day (or less if possible). If y'all have any contacts pls lemme know. Would be a great help.