Goa still hasn't lost its courteous touch

Katia Goes

UNIQUE RHYTHM

There are days when time stands still in Goa, but on other occasions it runs by like a train that is whisking an old friend to a new place far away from you.

Goan warmth| Old fashioned| Vintage| Courteous and kind| | Photo: Katia Goes

TIME SPELL

Goa has that kind of magic and the ability to stop time. Yet, when you're here on vacation, you may feel it is running faster while you wish for it to stay a little longer.

Goan warmth| Old fashioned| Vintage| Courteous and kind| Fontainhas | Photo: Katia Goes

EMOTIONAL ESSENCE

Wrapped in old fashioned allure, the real Goan essence lives in its people, places, food, culture and bylanes like this one.

Goan warmth| Old fashioned| Vintage| Courteous and kind| Fontainhas | Photo: Katia Goes

HEART OF GOA

Basking in the welcoming warmth of its natives, Goa lives on in the way they speak to you, the way they treat you, the food that they lovingly feed you, and the way they leave you with a yearning to return.

Goan warmth| Old fashioned| Vintage| Courteous and kind| Bakery

TINY TALES

As you stroll through the streets of Goa, your eyes will be drawn to the beauty of simple living that unfolds all around you. These street vendors are a living testament to this richness.

Goan warmth| Old fashioned| Vintage| Courteous and kind| Roadside fruits | Photo: Katia Goes

GUIDING GOODNESS

And should you need a helping hand, for a Goan, going the extra mile comes with no compulsion of gratitude or a reward in return, but is rather accompanied with a warm smile and all the help you need.

Goan warmth| Old fashioned| Vintage| Courteous and kind| Mandovi promenade | Photo: Katia Goes

RADIANT WARMTH

It's true Goa can be quite humid, but you will find that the warmth of its people far exceeds the daily weather. And, in the comforting embrace of this warmth, you will easily forget about the humidity.

Goan warmth| Old fashioned| Vintage| Courteous and kind| Goan house | Photo: Venita Gomes

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