I was fortunate enough to spend a week in Goa at the beginning of April on a work educational trip, an opportunity that would allow me to explore the state almost in its entirety, as well as all of the properties we offer to our customers. The trip provided a fantastic insight into the possibilities of a holiday to Goa and a greater impression of what exactly we’re selling at The Goa Experience to holidaymakers hoping to capture some Indian sunshine, culture, and character.

Before landing in Goa, I spent two weeks backpacking in the north of India, exploring the Golden Triangle and the desert cities of Rajasthan. The north was incredible; a chaotic and mesmerizing mass of multisensory experiences, but I was certainly ready for a more laid-back impression of India as I boarded my flight to Goa.

Goa provides a languid and relaxed atmosphere, particularly in comparison with the north of the country, and for me, this began as soon as I met other members of The Goa Experience team at Zeebop, a famous beach shack located on Utorda Beach. After a couple of weeks of non-stop curry, it was wonderful to enjoy some of Goa’s famous seafood and dodge the spice – for the time being at least – while dining beside a comforting backdrop of the ocean with a cooling sea breeze.