Essentials in Goa

Goa, a tourist’s paradise attracts a large number of people all around the globe throughout the year who gather here to celebrate the golden beaches and the colorful lifestyle. However, to enjoy one perfect vacation in Goa, it is important to know the essentials in Goa, that are the things to carry with you to have the ideal holiday in Goa.

Things to carry

• Make sure you always carry cotton clothes because of its warm weather throughout the year. Carry beachwear, t shirts, sarongs and other light clothes to hang out in the day while for the evenings cotton trousers, tops and skirts are ideal.
• A good pair of sneakers or walking shoes are recommended as the roads are uneven and bumpy. Girls, avoid high heels.
• Carry wet wipes with you to wipe your face because of the hot and humid weather in Goa.
• Carry good suntan oil if you are looking for the perfect tan in your vacation in Goa.
• Mosquitoes are there as in any other place in India. Carry mosquito sprays and repellants with you.
• Avoid carrying large cash with you. There are ATM counters all around.
• sunglasses and a good sunscreen lotion are essential to protect you from the sun.
• Carry a relatively large bag with you to put all that you need together.Goa is a shopper’s paradise and there are plenty of things you would like to bring back home. So always have one spare suitcase for souvenirs in your list of things to carry.

  Things to remember while you are in Goa

• Always leave your belongings in a locked hotel room and avoid carrying too many things while going out. Never leave your bags unattended to avoid theft the rate of which is high in Goa.
• Take light food and always check expiry dates when you buy things like biscuits, chips and other FMGC eatables. Fresh sea food is best to have. Drinking lots of water is very essential in Goa.(even if you are not thirsty)
• Be cautious of the people around you at rave parties and your bags. Keep checking your bags and pockets regularly often to ensure that no one slipped drugs inside.
• Avoid using Drugs. Possession of drugs can lead you to 10 years in prison as Drug laws are very strict in Goa.
• Always book the hotels beforehand to enjoy a tension free stay in Goa.
• Avoid taking food from strangers as the food might be drugged.
• Avoid venturing out in the sea if you are there during the monsoons. There will be lifeguards to tell you if the sea is calm enough for a swim.
• Do not sit under a coconut tree. Lovely shade, but an alarming number of people die every year from falling coconuts.
• Never forget to bargain hard. Items without a price tag are negotiable.
• Avoid making friends with the stray dogs of Goa. They carry diseases.