Comments on: THE Anjuna Flea Market, a Hippie’s Paradise

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 05:50:16 +0000

In reply to Ingrid Aphrodite Krokos Nilssen. Yes the hostels are totally new the last 4 years - and hotels are popping up more and more but still those who stay a whole season or full time drive around to find local houses to rent, it's the best way!

By: Ingrid Aphrodite Krokos Nilssen

Ingrid Aphrodite Krokos Nilssen — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 01:44:00 +0000

Good article you wrote here. Been in Goa, Anjuna 1999-2000. Seems like yesterday. And the way you describe it, not much have changed. Only now it seems the shops is more commerse. And no one lived in hostels or hotels back then. We came in start of the season and rented a house (or room) for the hole stay. That way we got involved with the locals, wich is very wise, no matter what your up to.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 10:33:53 +0000

In reply to unnavigated. Yes, Indian post is a good option. I always pack only a check bag for these big trips 65L so extra space there, then buy a cute carry on to fill with all my shopping!

By: unnavigated

unnavigated — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 07:02:47 +0000

So much amazing stuff you can buy in the Anjuna market. The problem is how to take all the stuff with you that you buy there. I actually had to buy a separate bag and sent it home with the India Post.

By: heidi705

heidi705 — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:23:26 +0000

Hello Rachel.

Great article, thanks

Just to advise, I tried to contact Diana Dreadlocks but the email address is invalid. Do you have a current one for her at all please as I would like to ask some advice.

Basically, I lived in Goa for over four years and brought my children up there but now they’ve all pretty much grown up, I’d like to come back in the new capacity of a very small business owner. Nothing too major or serious, I just want to do what I love and if I can make a little money at the same time, it would be great.

I make ( and can install) wool dreadlocks and also I am a body painter. I obviously wouldn’t want to step on anyones toes but I imagine that already there must be quite a few dreadlocks makers in and around Anjuna etc!

I would love a body painting stall in the market and a little corner of a beach shack where I can work from. Here’s hoping for this year.

Namaste

Heidi

By: santosh shastri

santosh shastri — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:54:25 +0000

so nice of you.. love your article

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 05:44:48 +0000

In reply to Mark. You do have to pay and register but I don't have the details on how to do so. I think you can just go there and ask, but they may have sold all the spots by now.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:00:41 +0000

Hi Rachel,
I’m in north India, making handicraft, and i’m looking for info about the Anjuna flea market. Do you know if i’d need to pay or register if i want to sell my things there? I can only find some (limited) info on the web about the Saturday night market, but nothing about the Wednesday flea market…
Thanks,
Mark.

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:59:54 +0000

In reply to jones. they definitely DON't have a business visa ;) hahah Even Indians don't understand many of the laws, but business visas are from major corporations and wouldn't work for market place anyways. if you work in restaurant etc you would need work visa. the anjuna "hippie" market is very relaxed.

By: jones

jones — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:48:34 +0000

Hi.
I would love to have a little shop at the Anjuna market. But I am not sure how to do it because I cant get a business visa. Do you know if the other foreigners have business visas or do they just take “the chance” without?
India is just so amazing… but so difficult to understant how the laws works and I dont want to end up in a indian prison or get kicked out of the country becuase I dont have a business visa! Do you have any good advise?

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:10:22 +0000

In reply to Kinga. Hi Kinga, shoot me an email so I don't forget, but you and someone else also asked. I'm waiting on a friend to get back to me on the details.

By: Kinga

Kinga — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 06:48:57 +0000

Hi Rachel, you gave out the vibe of the place fully. Loved it.
I have a technical question for you. We just moved in recently in the area and would probably stay here for a longer time. We would like to have a little stall at the market, do you know who we can contact to ask for details maybe??
Any help will be much appreciated.
Love and light
Kinga

By: Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:48:02 +0000

In reply to Megan Swanick. it's so much fun to find jewelry here!

By: Megan Swanick

Megan Swanick — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 15:29:43 +0000

Way cool. Really want to go shopping here!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 06:00:53 +0000

In reply to Aisha. yes, i've tried it! i find it a little too sweet but my bf loves it!

By: Aisha

Aisha — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:55:43 +0000

Wow, cool place! Thanks for the great post and photos – this is definitely on my radar now! Btw, did you drink the sugarcane juice? It’s so delicious – I live in Egypt now, and my husband bought me a juicer machine for the sugarcane I grew. Maybe you’ll like to read about it at http://aishasoasis.wordpress.com/2014/01/02/recipe-wpics-from-sugarcane-to-juice/