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Life in Goa and beach hopping in North

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We stayed close to a beach Technically, we had been to Goa before to visit the Dudhsagar waterfalls in monsoon as well as a brief stopover at Palolem beach. When an invitation to be a #TreeboTripper came along, we chose their resort near the Calangute beach in Goa – things don’t get more “at the heart of it all” than this. Which exactly were our reasons for apprehension. “Resorts” are a far cry from how we prefer to travel – as close to the local people as possible. We strive to stay as away from the “tourist hubs” as we can. And here we were, midway between two massively popular beaches in Goa Tourism – Calangute and Baga. So why did we choose a resort in such a popular place? Several reasons. Travel has taught us to keep an open mind. Embrace change. Get out of our comfort zones. That’s exactly what we were doing by choosing to stay in this Treebo resort property. The photos had looked warm and inviting. “The sea is so close, how much time will we spend i...

Plan your own trip to Andamans - The Andaman Odyssey

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  Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the remote islands in Indian subcontinent, have some of the most exotic beaches, rich marine biodiversity, some of the best coral reefs and is a perfect holiday destination. Andamans gained popularity after Time magazine rated one of its beach - Radhanagar beach in Havelock island (Swaraj Dweep) as the best beach of Asia in 2004. An ideal tourist destination for Scuba certifications or relaxed vacations or nature lovers or an explorer, Andamans offer something for all kinds of travellers. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a unique place you cannot afford to miss. Andaman has number of sunrise and sunset points. This beautiful sunset is seen from Chidiya Tapu near port blair This series of travel blogs - The Andaman Odyssey will serve as a one stop travel guide to you and give you all details along with recommendations to ensure you can plan your own trip. In the first blog of the series - Introduction to the Emerald Islands in India, we had given you an...