Goa

In this episode we catch up with Jonathan Young - surf instructor & founder of Surf Wala, an international surf school located on a beautiful stretch of Arambol beach in the North of Goa.

Follow along as Jono takes us on his journey from learning to surf in Goa on a borrowed board to teaching and ultimately building a business his own way.

With everything from daily to 5 day surf lessons for both kids & adults to board rentals & seasonal cottage accommodations, Surf Wala has certainly evolved into a thriving community all its own. And thanks to Jono, his wonderful wife B and their international team of qualified instructors, the potentially intimidating task of learning to surf could not be any more welcoming!

And when it comes to sourcing your equipment - Jono recommends: Surf Wala rentals, the Vaayu Village surf shop in neighbouring Ashwem or Decathlon in Calangute.

Jono also mentions the work of Russian artist Elena Grib (@oh_ocean), who painted all the floors of Surf Wala's 5 cottages as seen here!

To learn more, be sure to check out their website: www.surfwala.com and follow @surfwala on Instagram & Facebook.

Enjoy & thanks for listening!

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In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of one of Goa's most inspiring live events and introduce you to Dattaprasad Shetkar, the individual responsible for brining the magic of TEDx to Goa. 

Join us for a conversation all about the making of TEDxPanaji. The ups, the downs, the ins & outs. 

Datta chats openly about the struggles his team of volunteers has faced as well as the many incredible stories that have come out of 4 years of bringing this events to life.

An interview which was in fact recorded shortly after the 3rd annual TEDxPanaji event last April, 2019. So while some of the references may be more suited to the past, we also catch back up with Datta at the end of the episode to find out just how the TED & TEDx community aims to combat the current COVID crisis to ensure inspiring ideas continue to be shared well into the future.

>>>> You can learn all about the 4th edition of TEDxPanaji held on March 8th, 2020 & its speakers here.

For volunteer opportunities, be sure to email: [email protected]

Follow @tedxpananji on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter and visit https://www.tedxpanaji.com/ for more info!

Enjoy & thanks for listening :)

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In today's episode, we sit down with the founding members of Gemtrack - an online platform specializing in slow & sustainable travel with a focus on Goa, Sri Lanka, Bali & Lombok.

Join us for a conversation with Rosa, Ash & Gabrielle as we explore the future of travel & tourism in Goa, break down the state's long standing stereotypes & discuss Goa's true potential as a unique & enriching travel destination.

While the episode focuses largely on the concept & evolution of their company, we also want to introduce you to their recent campaign #SupportYourTravelGems. A direct response to the current COVID-19 crisis, #SupportYourTravelGems is an initiative created to connect travellers from around the world to easy & accessible methods of supporting their favourite travel gems. 

Click to learn more about Gemtrack's FREE Goa Slow Travel Guide here.

Enjoy & thanks again for listening!

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Join us on a ride through the villages of Salcete (a talukas of South Goa surrounding the city of Margao) as we jump into the car to capture a day in the life of one of Goa's most respected waste management specialists.

A conversation with Clinton Vaz, Founder of vRecycle, and exploration into the evolution of waste in Goa. 

Follow along as Clinton teaches a local family to compost, we take a tour of the vRecycle warehouse and cruise along village roads while discussing the charms & challenges of doing business in Goa, the ins & outs of waste management, and so much more. 

Find links & further information everything we discussed here!

Enjoy the ride & don't be shy to let us know what you think! 

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*Feature photo by Cory Goldberg

Welcome to Goa.

This is a podcast about the people, places & everyday stories of India's smallest state.

As creators of Goa.me, Goa's largest online community, we set out to bring you interviews & candid conversations with interesting & inspiring individuals.

Best known for it's beaches as one of the country's top tourist destinations, we'd like to show you just how much more Goa has to offer.

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