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| Immortalized in a frenetic burst of celluloid, Goa may forever be remembered as the gorgeous low-key paradise turned watery grave to Matt Damon's erstwhile 'Run Lola Run' girlfriend in the opening minutes of the internationally acclaimed sequel- "The Bourne Supremacy." Fortunately, Hollywood was largely kidding, the actual chances of your hot European girlfriend accidentally drowning after a high-speed chase with a sniper-rifle toting- world-class assassin- are relatively low. More likely, she'll leave you for some salty-surfer-boy from Australia, so keep your guard up- its hard to compete with that accent. The alpha politics of fecundity aside, Goa is a paradise, and one rich with natural resources, both human and topographical. It won't take a whole day at the beach to notice that the eye candy is certainly not limited to the swaying palms and crimson sunsets. A favorite hot-spot for the Anglo-phones of Oz's 'South Land' neighboring Kiwiville, and the good ol' UK crown, Goa is awash with mellow Western backpackers sprawled in hammocks on outdoor decks. First established as a hippie mecca of psychedelic villages in the 1960's, contemporary Goa has witnessed a revival amongst the alternative crowd, travelers who spend their day at the beach and their nights bouncing between psytrance pumping raves.
Nicknamed the "Pearl of the Orient," it should come as no surprise that history has witnessed a variety of suitors flirting with beautiful Goa: the Rashtrakutas dynasty, the Bahamani Muslims, and the swarthy Portuguese have all had their turn on her desirable dance card. The latter especially, having left an indelible mark on Goa's aesthetic, simply spend a market-day navigating the bustling streets and you'll notice the Iberian architectural stamp. Culturally, Goa is a melting pot of Occidental and Oriental flavors. Unlike Huntington's infamous "Clash of Civilizations" thesis, in Goa, a secular harmony pervades, nurtured by an exemplary degree of religious tolerance between the largely Catholic and Hindu populations. A vacation for the mouth as well as the eyes, Goa has an excellent and affordable blend of marine inspired culinary treats. A wealth of delicacies is daily harvested from the sea. Indulge in a healthy diet of sweet prawns and ruby shelled lobsters, both popular with the tourists, while a simple mackerel and rice dish is common with the Goans. The weather is optimal from mid-to-late September until the Ides of March, so render unto Caesar what is Caesar's, but remember to leave before the balmy monsoon season strikes, togas are awfully heavy in the rain. By now you should already be booking your flight to the subcontinent, after all, it's about time you get Goan. |
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