Fuzzy Bus

Though it is undoubtedly one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, it might surprise you to know that Goa most definitely is not being invaded with huge real estate developers. Naturally, there are some large Goa Spa Resorts around, both in the north and south parts of Goa, but if you are really insistent, you could potentially stay in Goa and never leave one of those places. But, as far as I can tell, Goa is not in the process of becoming like another Dominican Republic or something coping a Jamaica tourist trap with all the super mega resorts dominating and eclipsing the local population and cultures.

The best beaches are still open to the public, crowded yes, but many of the public beaches seem perfectly tranquil. A mix of foreign and Indian tourists enjoying the golden sun baked sands. It’s also worth pointing out that Goa has a substantial economic, industrial and cultural life that is not concerned with tourism. An example: Goa is apparently popular with the pharmaceutical companies, because the low levels of pollution in the air and water make it easier for these factories to reach very high levels of purity in manufacturing medicine. The local Cipla plant makes the Indian generic version of AIDS cocktail drugs that are sent to sub-Saharan Africa and delivered to patients at a a minimal cost.

Goa’s resistance to outside money and the large tourism projects is not because they don’t want it, but because Goans have a healthy voice about the direction of where Goa is going. This Goan voice has curtailed many developers encroachments on their tranquil lifestyle. As a result, you will only see some tourist developments; measured and limited. The movement to protect Goa’s distinctively laid-back, but fluid cultural heritage does not come without some issues and challenges. But, issues and challenges, I noticed that are well worth the fight

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