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As expected, the roads in Goa are rough (to say the least!)
If travelling to a country like India, I'm sure most of us don't expect smooth highways - it's a fact of life and people simply live with it.
Holes, bumps, tight corners, crowded roundabouts and crazy drivers.
You'll also notice many cows leisurely crossing the street, not letting the screaming & horn-beeping of the drivers bother them at all - as well as lying fast asleep on the side of the road!
There are also numerous dogs that run around in packs, and also choose to doze-off on the side of the road.
Although we had some extremely close encounters, the drivers seem to do very well with avoiding the animals that share the asphalt with them... I guess it's not so much because of their "love to animals", I could imagine it's more the fear of seriously damaging their cars, tuck-tucks, etc.
If you want to find out about how to help the animals in Goa (and about how we chose to help during a day-trip), click here...
Scooters/motorbikes are widely available for rent, at good prices. But unless you trust yourself and others on the roads; play it safe and take a taxi. During my short stay I met at least 4 tourists on crutches and in bandages that had been involved in some scooter-related road accident! Leave a Comment
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Just an update. A English woman who visited Goa last year recently died of rabies. I presumed she had somehow got bitten by a wild dog. Turns out it was by a puppy...on a leash, with locals she had befriended. The puppy just nicked her, whilst being stroked...she did not even give it a second thought. Six months later...rabies! This is not to frighten anyone...but do be very careful! Leave a Comment
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 by grets
If you can, refill your water bottles with filtered water and avoid bying anything in a plastic container. Leave a Comment
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 rave by vinodcia
Always carry the bag with you and never leave it unattended as chances of theaft is very high.
Secondly keep checking your pockets regularly and avoid keeping heavy cash in the pockets. Leave a Comment
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Visit in November - Jan. We went in Feb and it was a bit too hot at 35 degrees. Not too bad in the shade during the day - but at night time at the end of a fortnight - it was sweltering.
We took Malaria tablets - but apparently (the reps all say) nobody takes them in Goa - so we opted for tonic water instead - it has a similar effect - but non of the tablet side effects like a bad stomach or headaches.
Take a spare suitcase for souvenirs - some insect repellant and some high factor sun cream. There weren't too many insects around though - but its peace of mind.
Watch out for high prices in the posh shops, or people trying to sell you stuff you dont want or cant fit in your case. The vast majority of people are really friendly - but a simple No Thanks works in Goa if you arent interested.
Watch out for the guys that run off with your suitcases at the airport. They are legit - but will need a tip. They ask for an English pound each - but you may find this is a lot compared to the cost of living and for a service you didnt ask for!
Watch out for the overcrowded markets like Anjuna - take a money belt and secure valuables. A guy tried to pick something out of my ear at one point for a tip - if this happens - just walk away. Anjuna was a bit too much for me - I looked too much like a tourist. Avoid looking at any stall you arent interested in - if you look - people expect you to buy.
Take it easy on the food front as much as you can - and drink tonnes of water even if you arent thirsty. We made the mistake of eating loads of Indian food and walking miles in the day time heat. This - along with malaria tablets can lead to stomach aches etc.
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While buying eatables like biscuits, chips & other FMCG eatables and juices or while buying medicnes check for the expiry date. In some eatables like biscuits, only the manufacture date is given and it would be mentioned best before. Some shops esp in the coastal village side keep stocks of these goods beyond the expiry date. In city side you would get a genuine stuff.
Also while buying mineral water, check for any dirt particles as sometimes they fill in tap water and seal it in such a way that it looks like a new one. Leave a Comment
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 by BluBluBlu
If you are walking at night in the less developed areas...or even the backstreets of Baga, Candolim etc...you'll find that as you reach each new property...or area...the local dogs will bark at you. Some may even be aggressive towards you. 'In general' these dogs are harmless...they are just defending their patch...and will soon leave you alone. If you get a few that keep following you...just pitch, or pretend to pitch a stone towards them...your arm action normally makes them run off.
The photo is of 'Nelly' who is the leader of the Arpora pack... Leave a Comment
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DO NOT eat with your left hand. It's the "toilet hand". Greet, pay and most of all eat with you RIGHT hand.
DO NOT use drugs. Quite politically correct considering we're talking about Goa, BUT possesion of drugs can give you 10 years in the Aguada prison.
DO NOT sit under palm trees. Lovely shade, yes, coconut in the head, no. A surprising number of people die every year from falling coconuts.
DO NOT forget to bargain. If it doesn't have a price tag on it, it's negotiable. They usually start of at three times the price. Except for the Tibet people, much nicer people to make business with.
DO NOT make best friends with any of the 100 000 stray dogs in Goa. They look cute, but they can carry a lot of diseases. Leave a Comment
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 by jalapeeno
I confronted one of these guys on our last trip and asked why they lie to tourist and the guy just ignored me and carried on fleecing people.
Take heed!!!!
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