{"id":333899,"date":"2017-09-14T14:44:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-14T06:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/best-things-to-do-goa-333899.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T03:50:12","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T19:50:12","slug":"best-things-to-do-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/galerie\/best-things-to-do-goa-333899.html","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful Goa: The 11 Best things to do in this 'hippie' haven"},"content":{"rendered":" <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/north-indian-tale-215046.html\">India <\/a>has certainly gained traction in recent years as a popular holiday destination among us in Southeast Asia.\u00a0While you\u2019re probably familiar with cities like New Delhi and Agra which draw throngs of Southeast Asian tourists every year with its iconic landmarks like the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort, you might be less acquainted with <strong>Goa<\/strong>, India's smallest state. Just an hour's flight south from Mumbai, the tropical paradise is known world-over as a party central.\u00a0<\/p> <h3> <span>Goa: A different taste of India<\/span> <\/h3> <p>The state has been indelibly shaped its 450 years of Portuguese rule, followed by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/fashion\/trends-and-tips\/trend-guide\/pompoms-trend-207365.html#item=1\">rush of hippies<\/a> in the 1970s. This much becomes immediately apparently the minute you set foot in the city and take in the Portuguese-influenced architecture and distinctive meat-heavy cuisine.\u00a0While Goa is perhaps better known to some as a <strong>party destination<\/strong> (this is certainly true for its northern areas), South Goa and its inland areas are reminders of its quieter past - and refreshingly so.<\/p> <p>For great beaches and rave parties you'll remember for a lifetime, definitely give the <strong>beaches in North Goa<\/strong> a go. But if you're a history buff and want to sink your teeth into the wondrously rich culture and history, South Goa is your best bet. There you'll find the <strong>Se Cathedral,<\/strong> the largest church in Asia, and the Basilica of Bom Jesus, a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong> site. Goa is not short of great nature activities as well, whether it's the breathtaking <strong>Dudhsagar Falls<\/strong> or <strong>dolphin-watching<\/strong> atop a boat cruise.<\/p> <p>Despite being a much-loved and frequented vacation spot among travelers across the globe\u00a0with its rich history, laidback vibes, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/now-or-never\/destinations\/9-exotic-beaches-southeast-asia-246125.html#item=1\">great beaches<\/a> and all-night rave parties, Goa has yet to catch on as a popular vacation spot among us in SEA. Make no mistake - you'll want to make this beach haven at the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel-my\/destination-accomplished-my\/asia-my\/india-travel-list-2017-217133.html#item=1\"> top of your travel list <\/a>this year. Browse our top picks of activities in the gallery above!<\/p>  <p><em>Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>Read More:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel-my\/destination-accomplished-my\/asia-my\/10-breathtaking-places-india-romantic-proposal-217135.html#item=1\">10 Breathtaking places in India for the most romantic proposal<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/unknown-india-authenticity-untouched-nature-215018.html\">Unknown India, authenticity and untouched nature<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/travel\/destination-accomplished\/asia\/traditional-dishes-india-215010.html#item=1\">Travelling Foodie: 10 Delicious traditional dishes you can only try in India<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first thing you'll learn about traveling to Goa: you'll want go back again. 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