TRAVEL TIPS: Going to Goa

Goa is probably best known as India’s place to party, but this small state is packed with beauty and history. Goa has been through many changes, and each phase of its history is still engrained in its modern-day culture. India’s smallest state was once a Portuguese colony, and then it became hippie paradise in the 1960s before transitioning to a party town in the present day. Goa certainly has an interesting mix of influences that define it. Mormugao is the port where your cruise ship will dock, and whether you’d like to stay near the port or venture out, you’ll be sure to garner an appreciation for Goa’s unique history by using the India travel tips below.