The Local Beat

24/11/2022

We have stories and sights that have existed for 100’s of years. As we witness a rapid transformation of this village in the valley, come along on a pasoi as we revive those memories with you. This walk is a tribute to how our older generation preserved the quintessential charm of the village.

11/11/2022

The Goan Therapy.

Away into a place that is yours for the day.

Whether you prefer solitude or jump in with your crowd, the cool post monsoon waters of November offers you a day to disconnect, unwind & refresh. The only sound, though is the constant gurgling of the water stream.

Swim, float, jump, perch on that tree. Of the many post-monsoon thrills in Goa, what is your choice?

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15/10/2022

There are times when we are asked about the activities that The Local Beat does. Activities - whether it is leaping into forest pools, learning to make the home-grown feni cocktails, trekking to a grove of sacred trees in the forest,learning how to make local snacks, or joining the locals in a festivity, keep guests
entertained, help then connect with the locals. But there is something more. Peopletravel for stories. And they travel to feel new, they want to feel a newer version of
themselves. We make sure our experiences take guests in that direction, and givethem stories for a lifetime.

In the instance, the three Al's, Jo, Gina & Guy. Happy memorie included backflips, graceful dives from boats and coconut trees, food, feni, folk tales and a Gaud Saraswat food spread.

09/10/2022

The riverside picnic.

20/09/2022

There are times when we are asked about the activities that The Local Beat does forguests. Activities - whether it is leaping into forest pools, learning to make The LocalBeat home-grown feni cocktails, trekking to a grove of sacred forest,learning how to make local snacks, or joining the locals in a festivity, keep guestsentertained, help then connect with the locals. But there is something more. Peopletravel for stories. And they travel to feel new, they want to feel a newer version ofthemselves. We make sure our experiences take guests in that direction, and givethem stories for a lifetime. A lot of our guests are keen to try out things that they havenever done before, like leaping into a forest pool from a rock. This from guests who have never leaped into a swimming pool. Of course, we ensure that everyone has alifejacket, but the keenness to try new things is heartening to see. So be unfussy and we promise you that you'd love the day with us.

20/09/2022

One used to hear the phrase, ‘Oh, that old, charming, Goa is gone forever’, so often, it was easy to believe. Not true. That Goa is very much alive. You just got to know where to find it. And how to connect with it. The connection is as important as the physical location. And that’s where we come in. A lot of times people misunderstand us, thinking we do not disclose the location of a scenic spot just because we want to keep it to ourselves. That’s incorrect. Location is necessary but not a sufficient condition to experience the Goa that we put you in touch with. To know The Local Beat, you have to first know what that Goa of the 70’s and 80’s was. To say it was uncrowded, with more of pristine nature on offer would be seeing it in a limiting light. The essence of that Goa is what matters. It has taken me and my team the last few years to really understand its character and disposition, which is why, today when we take you on an outing, we give them a chance to have a relaxed, private conversation with that Goa of the 70’s and 80’s. That Goa was one of cosy communities, gatherings, love, funerals, weddings, feasts, music, picnics, processions, festivals, parties and laughter, where everything was celebrated, no one felt burdened with reality, disappointments were not lamented, resentments were not absent but ran low and were quickly undone with a swig of Feni accompanied with some friendly banter and bonhomie. It was a Goa where nothing happened on time, yet, Goans carved out time for doing nothing - like dropping into the barber shop, not for a haircut, but to catch up on the latest version of village gossip. The phrase doing nothing had a constructive, if not beneficial ring to it. Perhaps that’s where the sussegado – “totally chilled and no guilt about it” outlook comes from. Afternoon naps were revered and the pivot of beneficial nothingness in a day. Every single day. Life revolved around the poder – bread-man, nustekann - fisher-woman, posorkar - local shopkeeper, bhatkar - the landlord. And it revolved around nature. You see nature provided all the entertainment, diversion, relaxation and restoration that one needs.

20/09/2022

There are times when we are asked about the experiences that The Local Beat does for guests. Activities - whether it is leaping into forest pools, learning to make The Local Beat home-grown feni cocktails, trekking to a grove of sacred forests, learning how to make local snacks, or joining the locals in a festivity, listening to fado's & maande, keep guests entertained, help then connect with the locals. But there is something more.

People travel for stories. And they travel to feel new, they want to feel a newer version of themselves. We make sure our experiences take guests in that direction, and give them stories for a lifetime. A lot of our guests are keen to try out things that they have never done before, like leaping into a forest pool from a rock. This from guests who have never leaped into a swimming pool. Of course, we ensure that everyone has a lifejacket, but the keenness to try new things is heartening to see.

Three cheers to the keen, curious, unfussy ones.
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23/08/2022

Amidst a constant riot of sounds & colours emitted by crickets, bees, butterflies. Or the constant dance of the wind with the clouds. Or the sudden but sure sweep of the monsoon shower. Or the sudden show of sunlight. Or the constant sound of the rushing river stream.

You will so easily get seduced by the rhythm of nature's play, that time will as easily slip from your known way of life. You will forget.
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19/08/2022

You may choose to lounge by the stream. Or you may drop in for a cool cool splash. Or you may swim across to that tree. Or you may want to perch on that tree. After all, it is a day dedicated to you, with time having no say. After all, why keep a tab on time when you are having a good good time.

03/08/2022

Welcome to the refreshing hinterland wonderland of Goa.

Hills, trees and greens. Cow traffic, bleating goats, teasing monkeys, birdy chirps, blissful peacocks and on a lucky day the stately sound and sighting of the Malabar hornbill.

That is before you splash into the rushing waters of the monsoons. Or gorge on the very local cuisine over our signature feni ccocktails.
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24/07/2022

20/07/2022

The Monsoon Bounty.

The beaches are closed and the Sahyadris are buzzing. With the gurgle of new born brooks and the soft thunder of dormant waterfalls coming back to life. The quarries will turn to Olympic size pools and forest pathways will become highways for folks addicted to intimate encounters with the natural world.

We will set you up with your regular fix of thrills and splashes of the monsoons bounty.

Penned by
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