Arambol beach in Goa, India, is a special place for many reasons. Not least, the Arambol beach party every sunset. Here, you can lose yourself in the freestyle drum beats and meet free-spirited people. Read my review of Goa Arambol beach to find out everything you need to know. Why visit Arambol beach? Goa’s Arambol […]
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Goa was the first stop on my round the world trip and I spent one unforgettable month here.
In the north there’s the hippie community of Arambol with its sunset beach parties, yoga and meditation workshops and nearby night market. Over the border in Karnataka is the historic city of Hampi, which is well worth a visit.
To the south there’s Palolem with its tucked away yoga centres and beautiful beaches.
I also explored Kerala, which lies south of Goa and is known as Gods Own Country thanks to its gorgeous green tea plantations. Here you will find examples of India’s traditional arts, culture and temples.
Read on to discover all my posts on these incredible places or head straight to my full guide to solo backpacking in Goa.
How to Plan the Perfect Solo Trip to Goa (2025)
A few years ago, I was preparing to take a round-the-world trip by myself. I started with backpacking on a solo trip to Goa in India. Boarding the plane, ticket in hand, my stomach flipped. I was going on a solo trip to Goa. For a month. What was I thinking? Friends had warned me […]
This is the Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Kerala (2025)
Kerala is India‘s gorgeous green land known as God’s Own Country. Ranked one of the world’s most affordable winter sun destinations, Kerala offers some of the best-loved experiences in India. I have spent six weeks in India, including a month in Goa and two weeks travelling around Kerala. Read on for my guide to the […]
The Most Amazing Things to Do in Arambol, Goa (2025)
From workshops to beach parties, there’s never a dull day in the hippie beachside town of Arambol in Goa, India. I spent a month travelling solo in Goa, and Arambol was my favourite place of all. Here is my list of the top places to visit in Arambol and the best things to do in […]