On my first trip to India, I spent a month at the hippie beaches of Goa. In Palolem, I attended yoga classes at a nearby well-being centre called Bhakti Kutir. Secluded among the trees 200 metres above the south end of the beach, it’s a great place to go if you’re looking for yoga in Palolem. […]
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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.
Meditation in Goa: What It Taught Me About Life
When I travelled to India, I wanted to try something a bit different. On my solo trip to Goa, I was looking for peace and balance in my life. Luckily, Arambol held the answer: a ten-day course offering ‘soul realisation through movement’ – perfect if you’re looking for meditation in Goa. Having tried nothing of this […]
Thoughts On My Travels So Far
This was written in April 2013 in Malaysian Borneo, shortly after I’d arrived following my solo trip to Goa. Over lunch earlier this week, a girl I recently met commented that I seem very happy. It made me stop and think how great that is, and how true it is. How happy I have become since […]