We traveled around Australia for more than 15,000 kms and after that we took a flight to India and spent a few months traveling around Goa, Gokarna and Hampi.
Goa is divided into two – North Goa and South Goa. North Goa is usually where all the action is while South Goa is full of isolated islands and quite relaxed beaches. We started in Anjuna in North Goa and then head south to Palolem and Gokarna. Anjuna Beach was full of activities with lots of trance parties happening at multiple shacks at the same time. It is like the beach full of discotheques everywhere but you’re are more or less partying by the sea instead of indoors. Its a pretty fun vibe if you are a party animal. Palolem on the other hand was very still and silent with not much happening except for a silent disco joint and pool parties at the Lalit that people gathered for. It was quite a refreshing change from Anjuna but it was time to go after a few days. We made our way to Agonda beach and Blue Lagoon while we were in South Goa and then head out to Gokarna.
We moved on to Gokarna and found out that it is actually a cluster of beaches – it starts at Gokarna – then Kutley Beach – Om Beach – then Half Moon Beach and then Paradise beach. From Kutley to Paradise beach – there accomodation gets more and more basic where we found there were no place to stay in Paradise beach at all – you basically needed to camp out.
What I loved about all these beaches is hand delivered fruits that come your way all the time. Since it gets quite hot everywhere in Goa – Fruit is the best way to re hydrate.
Turiya Tatyana 