{"product_id":"2940014576376","title":"Goa, India Travel Guide - What To See \u0026 Do","description":"Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Goa, India a former Portuguese colony with a rich history. Goa is a hub of tourism in India. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a population of 1.4 million, Goa has a unique mix of native and Portuguese cultures and architecture that attracts an estimated 2.5 million visitors each year (including about 400,000 foreign tourists).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePanaji, Goa's state capital (also known as Panjim, Ponnje or Pangim) is one of the most charming cities in India. From the 1960s, Goa has been attracting a steady flow of visitors - first the hippies and returning expat Goans, then the charter tourists (starting with the Germans in 1987), pilgrims visiting Catholic and Hindu shrines, those opting to settle in Goa as their home, people going for medical treatment, and a growing number of visitors that attend seminars and conferences in Goa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGoa is visibly different from the rest of India, owing to Portuguese rule which isolated it from the rest of India for 451 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    Welcome To Goa\u003cbr\u003e    Overview\u003cbr\u003e      Goa's links with Portugal\u003cbr\u003e      Public holidays\u003cbr\u003e    Key Regions\u003cbr\u003e    Key Cities\u003cbr\u003e    Other Destinations\u003cbr\u003e      Old Portuguese forts\u003cbr\u003e      Wild life sanctuaries\u003cbr\u003e    Language \u0026amp; Dialect\u003cbr\u003e    Arrivals\u003cbr\u003e    Local Transportation\u003cbr\u003e    Sightseeing Highlights\u003cbr\u003e      Art \u0026amp; culture\u003cbr\u003e    Fun Activities\u003cbr\u003e    Shopping Highlights \u003cbr\u003e      Handicrafts\u003cbr\u003e    Dining Guide \u003cbr\u003e    Bars, Clubs \u0026amp; Drinking\u003cbr\u003e    Accommodation Guide\u003cbr\u003e    Local Help \u003cbr\u003e      Money\u003cbr\u003e    Communications\u003cbr\u003e      Phones \u003cbr\u003e      Internet\u003cbr\u003e      Consulates and High Commissions\u003cbr\u003e    Safety \u0026amp; Security\u003cbr\u003e    Local \u0026amp; Day Trips","brand":"PubIt!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080289534192,"sku":"2940014576376","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014576376_p0.jpg?v=1763611332","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014576376","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}