Zinara Rathnayake is a writer based in India and Sri Lanka with bylines in The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Atlas Obscura, and others. Her work largely focuses on travel, food, and culture, among others.

“Drink Feni, save Goa!” That's what Hansel Vaz, a Goa local and the owner of the Cazulo Premium Feni distillery and tasting room, wants the official Goa T-shirt to say. It's a departure from the ...

The Goa Food & Cultural Festival 2026 is all set to bring together the best of Goa’s culinary and cultural heritage in a three-day extravaganza this Republic Day weekend. The festival promises a ...

Fish curry is a staple in Goan households and restaurants. It typically consists of a spicy coconut-based curry with a variety of fish, such as mackerel, kingfish, or pomfret. The curry is often ...

Christmas in Goa blends faith, food and beaches into a slow, soulful celebration marked by Midnight Mass, festive meals, village lights and sunlit December days. Goa comes alive during Christmas with ...