Tourism in Goa may have many differences. Most of hotels filled with tourists-newcomers, they buy charter tours to southern beaches. The Northern part of Goa is almost devoid of star hotels. Peoples from all around the world comes here, not for first time, not for 10 days, and, mostly, very targeted. At the same place, to the same people. Everybody attracted by his own: climate, cheapness, drugs, indian culture. All of this creates specific mix, barely visible from the first sight, and forms that very “Syndrome of Goa”.
Danny, Sweden, 2nd year in Goa. Traveling for 12 years. Traveling winter time, working summer time.
Miko, USA, spent last year in Brooklyn, New York. Extensively traveled in USA, this is his first attempt to go overseas. 2 months in Goa.
Iel, Israel. 5th year in Goa. Works as a photographer.
Mario, Italy. Spent in India 35 years. Comes to Goa second time. Work and travels.
Jan, Italy. Spent in India 6 years, studied Raja Yoga in monastery for 4 years. 2nd year in Goa. He doesn’t want come back to Italy. “There is nothing interesting. Nothing happens. Its mediocre”.
Abbe-wan, Bombey (India). Works as an artist manager, looks for artists for publishing, exhibitions, and sales.
Steve, England. Moved from London to Brighton. Came in Goa just a week ago. “I’m a baby here”.
Andy, England, Manchester. First time came to India in 1997, in Goa spending his 7th year.
Celebration Baba, Bombay. “Im teaching how to celebrate the life. I have direct connection with Shiva. Shiva tells me what to do. Shiva told me - live your dream, go to Arambol, 15 years ago. Not after money, not after woman. Money just pollute me.”
Puna, guesthouse owner. “I’m doing business and pleasure together. Business and a little bit entertainment, enjoyment, meeting nice people.” 2nd year in Goa.
Shanti, Israel. Has been in India many times, but this is the second year in Goa. She does divination on Tarot cards. “Take your card for this evening.” (I took). “It says Manifestation. If you make a project, it need to be manifested. Shared with others.”
Christina, Odessa, Ukraine. Lives here for 4 years. She does afro-haircuts, helps tourists to adapt here. Her son Miron. “It is easier to raise child here. No hats, no pampers. He runs naked. Many children around. He loves other peoples so much.”
Yaroslava. “I’m from eveywhere”. 2nd time in Goa.
Jango, Japan. 1st time here. Spent several years traveling in India.Jango, Japan. 1st time here. Spent several years traveling in India.
Lex, Australia. Construction businessman on retirement. Sold his business. “Im tired of all this business stuff, troubles, headaches”. Lives here for many years at most northern beach.
