How Busy is It In North Goa Just Now

Big Neil · Dec 19th, 2005, 18:22

Hi All,

I'm going to Goa in mid January for a month for my 5th time. Just a few questions.

How busy is it at present in comparison to previous years?

Anyone stayed at Dona Alcina in Candolim?

I've noticed that year by year it gets busier and busier and pollution get's worse. Don't know if this was the reason i got illl last year. Too many bugs going about and not enough care taken by restaurants possibly. Anyway still a great place to chill I hope.

GoanCanuck · Dec 20th, 2005, 01:34

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Originally Posted by Big Neil

How busy is it at present in comparison to previous years?

Anyone stayed at Dona Alcina in Candolim?

This year has been less busy as compared to last year. Dona Alcina is conveniently located but the mosquitoes are a major problem. After sunset it becomes impossible to sit next to the swimming pool.

Big Neil · Dec 20th, 2005, 06:33

Thanks for the mos' info' will watch out. Do you think that I should take my electronic 'tennis raquet' mos' killer. Took it last year and didn't have a use for it.

anandi · Dec 20th, 2005, 07:41

are the mosquitoes a problem all over Goa?

anandi · Dec 20th, 2005, 07:54

How busy is Arambol right now?

GoanCanuck · Dec 20th, 2005, 08:04

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Originally Posted by anandi

How busy is Arambol right now?

Send a message to M2. He is in Arambol.

bijapuri · Dec 20th, 2005, 08:42

electric tennis raquet???

PeakXV · Dec 20th, 2005, 08:57

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electric tennis raquet???

I'd opt for the battery operated one because an extension cord on the court doesn't work - especially dangerous in doubles.

Big Neil · Dec 21st, 2005, 04:15

Electric Tennis Racquet is a raquet shaped electronic insect stunner.... you get them cheap in asian stores in uk. You can rub it over your clothed body and stun the little f****rs. Believe you me this gizmo is great... used it when I stayed in huts at Asvem.

indiamike · Dec 30th, 2005, 13:53

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Originally Posted by anandi

How busy is Arambol right now?

It's Dec 30 in Arambol as I write this and people are still arriving and wandering the streets looking for a place. You hear 'all full' everywhere and it's very very difficult to find a place to sleep.

Big Neil · Dec 30th, 2005, 19:27

Mike,

How 'developed' is it around Arambol, Asvem, Morjim these days?

I stayed at Asvem (2 years ago) and when not there travelled from Baga to Morjim every couple of days. Love that area. Is it being exploited as much as Baga, Calangute, Candolim?

I'd hate to see North of Chapora turning into a Costa Del Goa situation.

GoanCanuck · Dec 31st, 2005, 00:08

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Originally Posted by indiamike

It's Dec 30 in Arambol as I write this and people are still arriving and wandering the streets looking for a place. You hear 'all full' everywhere and it's very very difficult to find a place to sleep.

Mike you should make that a sticky for all those people who insist that you just have to show up to get a room.

anjunaangel · Jan 5th, 2006, 18:48

can anyone update this thread for now? thanks .how busy is anjujna?

Dr Funkenstein · Jan 6th, 2006, 11:27

Arambol's still very busy right now (6th Jan).

You'll probably get a room eventually if you just show up but expect a lot of trudging around with your backpack looking for a vacancy.

Last time I was in Anjuna (last week) it looked very busy too.

jeunesse · Jan 6th, 2006, 11:43

Hi Mike
Any tips on Arambol accommodation from Sunday through next week. Very excited as first time in Goa and first time in India in 32 years......
Jeunesse

Dec 19th, 2005, 18:22	#1
Big Neil Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edinburgh Scotland Posts: 34	How Busy is It In North Goa Just Now Hi All, I'm going to Goa in mid January for a month for my 5th time. Just a few questions. How busy is it at present in comparison to previous years? Anyone stayed at Dona Alcina in Candolim? I've noticed that year by year it gets busier and busier and pollution get's worse. Don't know if this was the reason i got illl last year. Too many bugs going about and not enough care taken by restaurants possibly. Anyway still a great place to chill I hope.

Dec 20th, 2005, 06:33	#3
Big Neil Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edinburgh Scotland Posts: 34	Mosquitos Thanks for the mos' info' will watch out. Do you think that I should take my electronic 'tennis raquet' mos' killer. Took it last year and didn't have a use for it.

Dec 20th, 2005, 08:42	#7
bijapuri laid traps for troubadours Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Priustan Posts: 2,598	electric tennis raquet??? __________________ Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it's only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you realize your true potential. Barack Obama lookit me!!!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bijapuri/ Utube fuzzy logic: http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=bijapuri&p =r

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Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Arambol's still very busy right now (6th Jan). You'll probably get a room eventually if you just show up but expect a lot of trudging around with your backpack looking for a vacancy. Last time I was in Anjuna (last week) it looked very busy too. __________________ Out There Somewhere : My Travel Blog.

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anandi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 182	are the mosquitoes a problem all over Goa?

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Big Neil Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edinburgh Scotland Posts: 34	Electric Tennis Racquet is a raquet shaped electronic insect stunner.... you get them cheap in asian stores in uk. You can rub it over your clothed body and stun the little f****rs. Believe you me this gizmo is great... used it when I stayed in huts at Asvem.

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Big Neil Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edinburgh Scotland Posts: 34	Mike, How 'developed' is it around Arambol, Asvem, Morjim these days? I stayed at Asvem (2 years ago) and when not there travelled from Baga to Morjim every couple of days. Love that area. Is it being exploited as much as Baga, Calangute, Candolim? I'd hate to see North of Chapora turning into a Costa Del Goa situation.

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anjunaangel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: uk Posts: 192	can anyone update this thread for now? thanks .how busy is anjujna?

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jeunesse Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 10	Hi Mike Any tips on Arambol accommodation from Sunday through next week. Very excited as first time in Goa and first time in India in 32 years...... Jeunesse

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