What to Do in Oaxaca For First Time Visitors
Wondering what to do in Oaxaca on your first visit? Expert, Susan Ripley of Brooklyn Tropicali, is here to spill all she knows! It’s not very often that you find a travel destination that is jam packed with traditional culture, a
25 Terrific Things to Do in Tenerife, Spain
Wondering what the best things to do in Tenerife are? Here's all you need to know on where to go, what to eat, and more from a former expat! Beautiful beaches and sizzling nightlife are two of Tenerife’s main draws
Patnem Beach, Goa: What to Do, Where to Stay, and More for a Tranquil Escape Down South
Even once you've decided where to stay in Goa and that you'd prefer the more relaxing south over north, there are still quite a lot of beaches to choose from! With the help of our local expert, Jules, we're going
Should I Go to North or South Goa?
You might have noticed Rachel wrote mostly about North Goa on her blog. That is because she lived there. While Goa is the smallest state in India, it still takes four hours to drive along the whole coast. Which means
75 Unique Things to Do in Goa You Don’t Want to Miss
Back in the day, Rachel once wrote a bucket list of fun things to do in Goa. While you can still do a lot of her recommendations today, many suggestions are no longer open! We've given her original list a much
Goa Nightlife: the 6 Most Popular Party Places in Goa
Goa nightlife is literally notorious for its party scene. However, it's a very specific type of scene - one that Rachel, being an American, had no idea about since she listened to rap and country for most of her life! After traveling
Money in India: How To Get Rupees & Handle Money While Traveling in India
This is one of the more practical posts Rachel wrote as it something she was often asked about weekly. While she has a more general guide on how to handle money abroad, this one is specifically about money in India
Corona Diaries – Lockdown in Goa
As the world closes down and takes a break due to Covid-19 we are faced with a new way of doing things. Masks on, distance kept between everyone, closures and a real emptiness. As you may all imagine, keeping distance,
Everything You Need to Know About Uber in India
To answer your first question, yes there is Uber in India. However, even nowadays, it is still not available everywhere and there are a few slight differences you may want to know about. With the help of Jules, our local
How to Get a Tourist Visa for India the Easy Way (An India e-Tourist Visa Application Guide)
Once upon a time it was pretty tricky trying to figure out how to get a tourist visa online. We've done a massive update to Rachel's original guide to reflect how much has changed since she first had to get
Save Yourself Hassle: Buy a Local SIM Card in India
Back when Rachel first wrote about how to get a SIM card in India, the process was much more complicated and getting tourist SIM cards wasn't done as much. Of course today people get them more often, so with the help
Where to Stay in Goa: All the Best Places to Stay from North to South
Rachel first visited and wrote about where to stay in Goa a while ago. With the help of one of her close friends, Jules, we’ve given this post a much needed update with even more hotels and accommodations. If you're trying