Goa Warnings Or Dangers

 31 Reviews  The lack of waste management infrastructure for both hazardous and ordinary waste in Goa is shocking.Successive Goa governments have yet to take the problem seriously, and it is now reaching crisis... 

 17 Reviews  please avoid giving these people your money, they sell chicken that is a copy of kfc, (not as nice either), it is a goan woman and a english man, the women is not a nice person and if she happens to... 

 9 Reviews  It can be very strong waves along the coast of Goa. I know it, so take care when you swim in the Indian Ocean. I hit my leg. And don´t swim with bleeding sores in the water. I saw many do it and they... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  Indians adore children and you will see (and hear) children all over - at all times - of the day and night. So your children will be welcomed warmly. But if... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  You will come across monkeys in many places in India - everywhere from temples to forts to jungles. The monkeys in the jungles are not used to interaction with... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  1. Within India dial 100 or 108 for police.2. Within India dial 101 or 108 for medical or fire emergency.3. Although it is common in India, do not offer bribes.... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  1. Learn at least Hello, Thank you, Yes, No, and Goodbye in Hindi (at least). 2. Turn your cell phones off inside churches, temples, museums, etc. If it rings... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.2. Don't leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.3. Keep daily... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  1. Drink bottled water (check to confirm seal has not been broken). Do NOT drink tap water or any water served in a restaurant in a glass unless you saw it... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  1. If there are signs saying “No pictures”, don’t take pictures! (Some airports & bridges, Military Bases, etc. are off-limits!)2. Learn how to use your camera... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  1. Unless on the beaches of Goa, it's best to dress conservatively. No shorts, short skirs, or shirts displaying too much cleavage. You will have to endure... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  1. If not taking a prepaid taxi or a metered taxi/rickshaw, negotiate the fare before taking off.2. If spending alot of time with a taxi driver (or any driver),... 

 Dizzyhead Says:  Well, I don´t like to drive scooter, but if you rent one. Drive carefully and don´t drink and drive. For many tourists their vaction are not fun after an... 

 Dizzyhead Says:  Well, I understand it can be frustrated when all salesmen want to sell things to you at the beach. I feel it so too. But they have to survive, but I will not... 

 tranceperent Says:  hey guys, i have heard this from a lot of VT members, os thought of sharing with all.there are a lot of fake companies which try to book villa's for you online.... 

 Willettsworld Says:  I hired a moped/scooter for a few days so as to get around and see the sights in Goa. It was my first time on one so it took a while to get used to but after... 

 toonsarah Says:  When we visited the falls in 2003 we travelled by jeep part of the way, and from that point followed a path along the river which was a little precarious in... 

 graymax57 Says:  dreamcatcher, is run by walter, ( a big gue from kerrela, un-beatnen heavy wt. wreseler for the state) i sub-let here home in pellolem, jackie , is from l,pool... 

 traceyspacey Says:  Goa may have a relaxed attitude towards western dress, but please do not go topless ladies. It is illegal. Even if you undo the straps of your bikini you will... 

 vpas Says:  Find out the taxi fares before hand from you hotel staff or other contacts.Learn about the general route to be taken.Otherwise you could be literally taken for... 

 nightcowboy Says:  Sea snakes occur in the Goan Beach water; some are partly terrestrial, in estuaries and coastal water. They very in colour and size, averaging 1.3 - 1.5m... 

 traceyspacey Says:  My boyfriend broke his cash card before we arrived in Goa, we knew that we would be here for over 6 weeks and so we decided that it should be sent over. From a... 

 poipleshadow Says:  I have been living in Goa for nearly four years now and there has been a huge change in this time. I help run a small charity and as such we receive many...