More and more people keep asking me what is rapé. They see the shamans administering it during their rapé ceremony. They watch the expression of the ones who receive it. They are curious and for a good reason. Rapé is becoming one of the most popular practices in… Read More »What is Rapé? And where to buy this magic, shamanic snuff tobacco (from Goa and the Amazon)
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 that shows pretty well how life at… Read More »Arambol Beach: 10 Tips & Tricks to Make it to the Sunset and Beyond
Update: the date has been set for Arambol Carnival 2012. It will happen on February 18th. The most exciting Goa Carnival will occur 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… Read More »Arambol Carnival: how to participate to the best parade in Goa
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.… Read More »Modi introduces Hippy Visa India to zero-income foreigners
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,… Read More »Arambol musicians outnumber cows in the street. And for a good reason