Not until 1961 did the Portuguese leave, giving Goa its freedom. It wasn’t until 1987 that Goa officially became a state in India. Architecture, especially that of churches, resembles southern ...

Goa has to say goodbye to them; tourism in Goa has moved on. Hippie and backpack tourism inevitably is associated with drugs and does not make a healthy spectacle,” Gantzer said.

PANAJI, India (AP) - Eight Finger Eddie's time had come and gone.When the 85-year-old, touted as the godfather of Goa's hippie scene, died last week in a beachside village in ...

Goa is not only about nightlife and beaches; it's also a perfect location to enjoy some of the country's most scenic road trips. If you have been planning a Goa trip, check out these road trips if ...

GOA, India -- The tie-dyed billboard states in swirled paint: "Welcome to the Mother of All Indian Night Markets." Inside the market, at twilight, Neil Young's bohemian mantra "Rockin' in ...

The comments come as Goa Tourism reported a 10.5% year-on-year rise in tourist arrivals in Q1 2025, with over 28.5 lakh visitors compared to 25.8 lakh in the same period last year.