Tell me you're in Goa without using the word Goa

GIVEAWAYS OF 'GOANNESS'

If you were thrown a challenge of telling someone you were in Goa without explicitly saying so. What would be those defining features of the tropical State that would be dead giveaways of 'Goanness'?

SPELLING GOA IN BOLD

Here are are a few things that spell out Goa in bold - from lashing waves to coconut groves, feni, Vindaloo, scooters rides and everything else that's exotic, earthy and calms frayed nerves.

SOAKING UP THE BEACH

1) Chilling by the beach with sounds of crashing waves and psytrance music playing at one of the shacks.

SCOOTER DIARIES

2.) Taking off on a scooter, with wind in your hair and adventure in your heart, meandering through lush coconut groves.

FENI TALES

3.) Sipping cashew or coconut feni with fiery and tangy pork vindaloo, while enjoying a river view.

MARKET BEAT

4.) Strolling around a buzzing flea or Saturday night market, aflush with interesting items, knick knacks, food stalls and lively music.

THE DREAM STREET

5.) Walking on a street with aroma of seafood wafting through the air and houses ablaze with bright colours.

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