GOA
Why Goa makes you happy 🙂
Why travel to Goa? It’s no secret that a trip to Goa is able to lift the spirits of many… or all? Adventure sports, nature, history, and the open water!
Side note!
See about the best shoes for hiking in Hawaii and what to wear snorkeling in Hawaii! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Waikiki that will give you Hawaii vibes!
Things to do in Goa
List of places to visit in Goa: Plan your trip
Popular tourist attractions and offbeat places beyond the beaches. Plan your trip to Goa with an interactive map.
Waterfalls in Goa
A visit to the waterfalls is one of the must-do things during monsoon in Goa. Here is a list of waterfalls in Goa for spectacular sightings.
Monsoon in Goa: Top picks from Goa Tourism
Monsoon in Goa offers unique experiences. Here are top recommendations from Goa Tourism about things to do and places to visit in Goa during monsoon!
Waterways in Goa: Top picks from Goa Tourism
Goa has lots of waterways which means lots of outdoor activities! Here are top recommendations from Goa Tourism of things to do along the rivers of Goa.
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
see more:
- What to wear hiking
- What to wear snorkeling