Going Goa?

Best Time to Go: 

November- March.

For festive mood 25th Dec-1st Jan. You can not beat live bands, late night beach parties, Sunburn, awesome people, fun and that energy.

If you want to have solitude avoid this new year bash time.

What to Wear:

Any kind of clothing you are comfortable in ;)

* Prefer shorts, skirts, jumpsuits made of cotton, it would be easy to change and dry, as near beach you can hardly resist yourself getting a dip.

* Hats, caps, scarfs and bandannas are good to have (to cover and your hair from direct sun).

* Water shoes, floaters, flip flop, slippers, avoid heels.

Pack Your Beach Bag:

* Solid and liquid cash, phone, I.D. proofs.
* Sunscreen and sunglasses, hand towel.
* Basic first aid kit.
* Swim diapers and water toys for kids.
* A large plastic bag, to bring back wet cloths.
* Most importantly a camera with a bigger memory card, who would not want those awesome memories to be captured!

Cool Tips:

* Choose a big, durable bag with waterproof lining and extra pockets.

* Secure your phone in ziplock to protect it from sand and water.

* Use your old lotion bottle to safekeep your money and keys.

Transportation:

Once you are there, You can rent a scooter, bike or car. Another good thing about Goa is that fuel price relatively cheaper than other states of India.

* Make sure you have your driving license, helmet and I.D. Proof. 

* Drive carefully Pep Peep!!!

Hype vs Truth:

* Calangute is not the best beach in Goa, trust me. Its over crowded. Water sports are very expensive and very poor services.

* Colva is not white sand beach, its not, really!!! Sand of Varka beach is relatively lighter in color.

* Go Goa, Go Tito's!!! No, nope, nada, most hyped!!! Muddy floor, full length Bollywood songs, low brand liquor. Big letdown :(

  

Do not miss:

* Sunset point- Baga cliff, Anjuna beach.

* Casino Deltin.

* Aguada fort.

* Se Cathedral, Basilica of Bom Jesus, St. Francis of Assisi Church. 

* Candolim, Varka, Anjuna beach.

* Refreshing coconut water.
* Exotic Goan fish curry.
* Dudhsagar Falls.
* Water sports and Dolphin watching.

What and From Where to Shop:

* Panjim is a good place to shop cashew fenny (local liquor) and cashew nuts.
* Wednesday Anjuna market is good to buy fashion jewelry, handicrafts.
* Saturday night Arpora market; handicrafts, beach wraps, funky dresses.
* You can shop handy-craft items made up of sea shells, mirror, printed scarfs, hats, patch work handbags, rugs.

Enjoy to fullest...

Back to Pavilion:

* Freeze some aloe vera gel and use it for sunburn.

* Mix fresh cucumber juice with curd and apply on affected area.

  

Go With the Flow!!!

Sometimes, well actually most of the time in our life things does not happen the way we want them to be.
We do every single bit, work hard, follow the right path, pray for these dreams, but fishhh at the end its not "THAT". We start feeling disappointing, life seems meaningless. "Why it happened to me?", "What went wrong?", "Why always me?", such thoughts becomes best mate of your mind.
But just for a while, stop and think, if everything you dream becomes reality instantly, life would have been so boring. No space for unexpected elements, just plain, simple, boring life. No excitement for the new day, journey or any other plan, coz you know what you want and what would happen :/

Unexpected things make you more strong, lively and push you to give your best once again. This rush and run for your dream demand your energy, excitement, and positive hope. Life is a journey, and in any journey you would like to see variety of place, weather, scene, vegetation. What if everything just become like what you want to see. Believe me your imagination can not be that great as of mother nature.

Some people says that only dead fish go with the flow. I believe having too much pressure to pursue your dream will snatch away good things even in this situation. You will ignore all beauty and life around you and will end chasing one thing, while loosing so many other. If after doing hell lots of hard work you don't get what u wanted, you should start learning how to be happy with the current situation, how things work now. It does not mean, sit back and leave every thing on destiny, instead, start from where you are, by what you have. Don't let anything hold you back. Sometimes you should stop worrying and crying, have some faith. Things will work out may be not how u planned,but just how it meant to be. Look at life from a different perspective. 

How Relationships Can Last Long?

The word "relationship" represents the bond between two different individuals. When two people have some common interests, responsibilities, genes or apple ;).

But whenever their is any problem in these relationships, it hurts one badly. It is because relationships play major role in one's life. Time, money, power may leave you anytime but people whom you are connected hold you during your bad time. Relationships die because of ego, attitude, lack of care, love and time.

How to Nurture Relationships:

1- Never stop doing little things for each other, without expectations.

2- Be a good listener, whenever your close one is in pain he/she wants someone with whom he/she can share his/her thoughts. If you can solve his/her problem bingo!!!

3- You are missing someone! Don't hold your feeling, call that person and share beautiful memories. Never think that he didn't call you, then why should you only. This kind of thinking will kill your relationships. You be an initiator.

4- Simple formula for success is 3 C's : Communication, Commitment, Compassion.

5- There are more alphabets beyond 3 C's : T-Trust, P -Patience and XYZ!!!