Coronavirus in Goa: news, travel and visa-related info about Covid-19 outbreak UPDATED
CORONAVIRUS IN GOA UPDATE: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, India has suspended ALL visas from every country from March 13th until April 15th. The Government also imposed a 14 days quarantine for travelers arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15th. “All existing visas,...
Arambol Open Mic: one of the greatest open mics in the world
The Arambol Open Mic is a kind of magic. Not only one of the most traditional music events in Goa, but a must-do for the many musicians from around the world who travel in Asia. It happens every Friday night, from November to April, at Organic Vibes, a well-known venue nearby Arambol beach. Open Mic is a long-time tradition in Arambol....
Kuripe: 10 things to know about the best selling rapé pipe
The Kuripe is a bit of a contradiction. It is, by far, the best selling rapé pipe on the Planet. But also the least used applicator in the real rapé ceremonies. Let me explain. So, you already know what the shamanic snuff tobacco (a.k.a. rapé) is, right? If you don’t or you think you may want to delve into it, check my essay What...
Best Songs about Climate Change and Global Warming
Update. Right after I posted on the social network my first list of the 10 best songs about climate change and I have received tons of comments and suggestion. The following is my second update. I will keep updating! Thousands of artist have written climate change songs about environmentalism in the last decades. That’s why I have...
Is rapé addictive? (scientific evidence, first-hand experiences)
There is a question I’ve continuously been asking myself since the beginning of my experiences with the shamanic snuff tobacco: is rapé addictive? See also: what is rapé, the shamanic snuff tobacco from the Amazon? Now that I’m leaving Arambol to spend the summer in North India, it’s a good moment to recapitulate...
What is Rapé? And where to buy this shamanic snuff tobacco from the Amazon
Update: Since when I first publish the story, I have learnt a lot about the snuff tobacco and where to buy Rapé, also known as Hapé, Rapeh. Aside from some natural appreciation and criticism, many people have given me precious information about the shamanic snuff tobacco. What is Rapé, then? More and more people keep asking me this...
Arambol Beach: 10 Tips & Tricks to Make it to the Sunset and Beyond
Update: The Arambol Beach 2019 season is about to start and I’m thrilled to be part of it once again. I have slightly changed this post to make it up to date. Also, I have added at the end a video which shows pretty well how life at Arambol beach is. Info: updated information about coronavirus in Goa and Arambol You may have heard...
Arambol Carnival: how to participate to the best parade in Goa
Update: the date has been set for Arambol Carnival 2012. It will happen on February 18th. The most exciting Goa Carnival will happen at the end of February on Arambol Beach. The theme of the parade will be the Jungle. So, if you are planning to participate, start planning your carnival costume accordingly. Arambol Carnival is a...
Modi introduces Hippy Visa India to zero-income foreigners
With a surprise move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tonight a new visa type. Meaningfully named Hippy Visa India, the certificate is intended for foreigners who want to chill out in India for ten years or more with no intention to contribute to the Country’s economy whatsoever. Who can apply for Hippy Visa? While...
Arambol musicians outnumber cows in the street. And for a good reason
Music is one of the main reasons why Arambol is such a special place. Arambol Musicians start flocking to town from all over the world in November and usually stays for the whole season, bringing a massive amount of energy and creativity. In a whole life of traveling, I have never seen such a flourishing music scene. Not even close....