I travelled against the usual trend in Goa and what I saw was something I could have never imagined

The author, a travel writer, finds Goa's charm not in its crowded beaches but in its quiet hinterlands and unexpected encounters with local art. A past unpleasant tourist experience led to a preference for offbeat exploration, revealing the state's lush monsoon beauty and serene village life, far from the typical tourist trail.

I travelled against the usual trend in Goa and what I saw was something I could have never imagined
The author, a travel writer, finds Goa's charm not in its crowded beaches but in its quiet hinterlands and unexpected encounters with local art. A past unpleasant tourist experience led to a preference for offbeat exploration, revealing the state's lush monsoon beauty and serene village life, far from the typical tourist trail.