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Airbnb Launches Experiences In Goa
Travel leaves you speechless and turns you into a storyteller. And what better than knowing about the story from the native’s mouth. Airbnb just got it right, with recently launching it’s one of it’s kind experience in the very state of Goa. This enchances the traveller’s experience as you get to know inside stories about the facts from the locals itself.
Guide Books help you alot, but they don’t answer your questions and so locals are very important!
Discussing on the Launch of this one of a kind experience in Goa, the head of Airbnb Global Public Policy & Communication, Chris Lehane said “Airbnb Experiences make travel magical again by immersing guests in local communities around the world. We want Goans to participate and benefit from local tourism by sharing their interests and passions, enabling them to make additional remuneration.”
Planning to Travel to Know About Goa?
Airbnb is to your rescue – Here are the Key Highlights one should look out for in the Experiences in Goa :
1. Windsurf with a Champ: This experience is hosted by Derrick Menezes, a 15 time national windsurfing champion and pioneering water sports aficionado in Goa who has also represented India at the 1998 Asian Games. In this fun windsurfing experience, Derrick teaches the basics of windsurfing at beautiful Hawaii beach in the village of Dona Paula. By the end of the session, guests will gain enough confidence to sail across the wind back and forth.
2. Panaji City Walking Tour: This experience is hosted by Ramachandran, a Goan who is an avid traveler and passionate about sharing historical knowledge of his home town. Focusing on the local stories and trivia of Panaji, the capital of Goa that overlooks the magnificent Mandovi River, the tour begins with the historic buildings and churches of the Latin Quarter where one can witness colonial Portuguese influence first hand. Guests will visit quaint narrow lanes dotted with colorful heritage buildings with terracotta-tiled roofs, wrought iron balconies and arched oyster-shell windows. The walk ends with a traditional Goan breakfast.
3. Old Goa Heritage Walk: This experience is hosted by Pooja & Rohan, who belong to one of Goa’s well known families with Portuguese roots. In this heritage walk, guests get to visit 5-6 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Old Goa. They will learn about the history of the colonial Portuguese era, the establishment of Catholicism in the state, and tales of Old Goa which was founded in the 15th century as a port on the banks of the Mandovi River.
Wow! Now that sounds interesting, isn’t it? Airbnb Experiences are actively designed and led by inspiring locals. A plus point what makes me inclined towards this, is that they go beyond typical tours or classes by immersing guests in each host’s unique world. So, If you are planning a holiday in Goa or if you are in Goa and would want to know about the adventure, heritage, Airbnb is all set to host you. I’m gonna personally take these tours as they seem very interesting. And I will write about it soon! You too can join me on these tours… Until We Meet Again! #TravelWithAllycaral
My Favorite Symbol of Love ❤️
As promised here it is! The most awaited glittering picture of the beautiful Eiffel Tower. My favorite and what better day than having it up on the eve of your parents’ anniversary which is followed by Your Elder Sister’s Anniversary. Here’s to unconditional true love and happiness. Je t’aime tour eiffel.
Hong Kong Disneyland – Live it, Love it
Hello My Amazing Allys,
Hope you all are doing well this Friday! Well, brace yourself as this week we head towards another Disney Park, well this time – It’s gonna be Hong Kong – Disney Land. And well this one, being one of my favourites as this place is filled with some amazing memories right from screams on those high roller coaster rides to fan moments of clicking pictures with the Disney Characters, which I saw on television as a little kid. One of my fondest memories include summer holidays, which I spent having mangoes watching these cartoons on television. And getting an opportunity to meet your favourite characters, it is the most amazing thing ever. And here are the details of this wonderful trip of mine.
Have you read about the Paris DisneyWorld?
Hong Kong Disneyland is aptly given the tagline – Live it, Love it. Very rightly promoted by Hong Kong Tourism Board, to promote tourism in their country. Initially, this beautiful place was known as a simple fishing village but today it’s counted as one of the most leading cosmopolitan cities in the world, a home to several.
Since 1st July 1997, Hong Kong is the special administrative region of China. It is still a place where ancient traditions thrived with ultra modern cultural ethics. Having one of the most busiest market streets to modern skyscrapers and historic heritage. You name it and Hong Kong has it all.
TIP OF THE DAY
- Try to plan your visit to the Theme Park on a Week Day as this place is usually crowded till the brim.
The most famous and popular tourist attraction is the Hong Kong Disneyland. A wondrous world of exciting and enchanting Disney characters, where once a upon a time was now. The thrill of imaginary characters coming into reality and a place where 3D films are portrayed the best. The place where one can create amazing memories, that’s surely going to last forever.
Hong Kong Disneyland was thrown open to public in the year 2005. This place has the largest theme park however, the smallest Disney Park in the world. This beautiful little town is divided into Sections, to name a few includes – Main Street, U.S.A; Fantasyland; Adventureland and Tomorrowland.
TIP OF THE DAY
- Pick a Map from the Disney Stall and mark the places you want to cover. And stick to the plan.
When you enter the Disneyland the first thing one can see is the Micky Mouse fountain, where the Mickey Mouse is standing on a shark and it keeps moving upwards and down, welcoming everybody to his island. The instant first photo opportunity.
TIP OF THE DAY
- Wear Bright Colors like Orange, Yellow, Mustard and click some amazing pictures of yourself. If traveling alone, don’t carry your selfie stick as selfie stick is prohibited in this disney park.
Walking further, the first thing that comes is Main Street, U.S.A; a place where ancient small town settings are shown, there are also vintage cars at the display, and a small museum with all the cartoon character right from Rapunzel to Cindrella. And at the corner, there are People dressed as Donald Duck; large queues are seen to click photos with their favorite Disney characters. Well, I initially too stood in those long queues but hey! Then I realised I wanted to go on the roller coaster rides, quickly got a picture clicked with them and then headed to next street – Fantasyland.
Fantasyland is the happiest kingdom for all that includes children and also people who are child at heart. This place brings to life the Disney animated stories in a quaint storybook village. Here the experience of 3D is exceptional, followed by the 3D show there’s an amazing Disney show where all the characters, Mickey, Winnie the Pooh, Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, you just name the character, and you get to see them in reality. Here anything is possible, all what you have to do is believe.
Adventureland, a place where one can venture deep into the heart of the jungle, and it gives you an opportunity to the world’s exotic tropical regions. Lovely mini trawler ride, takes you through this beautiful journey. But the problem over is, if you seen one side of the place, you miss the beauty on the other side and hence one’s neck pains turning both the side. It was marvelous moment to see India, in that small journey. Surely, it was a proud moment for every Indian.
TIP OF THE DAY
- A person having a heart problem avoid Adventureland, you can enjoy the other places.
Following this is the Tomorrowland, a place which is a homebase to many futuristic ideas. Breadth taking roller coaster ride, one of which is the roller coaster which takes you high up and then brings you down from the 21st floor.
As per my recommendation, you should try these 5 rides :
- Dumbo – the Flying Elephant at the Fantasyland
- Iron Man Experience at the Tomorrowland
- Jungle River Cruise at the Adventureland
- Mystic Manor at the Mystic Point
- Toy Soldier Parachute Drop at the Toy Story Land
TIP OF THE DAY
- Carry an umbrella along with you, as it rains in Hong Kong the least when you expect it.
- At the same time carry a sunscreen.
Boa Fest of Milagres Saibin, Pray for us!
