The Alternative Guide to Goa

Goa is still one of the most unique places in the world the traveler can visit or live. An old Portuguese colony on the west coast of India, it's long been a refuge of freaks and hippies, a centre for trance parties and raves and is now rapidly being chewed up by package tourism and development.

But it's still great. Whether you come during high season to dance at the parties, hang out on the beaches or get stoned during the monsoon, Goa is still one of the coolest places in the world to visit or live.