Solo trip to Goa - Shopping in Arambol

As a solo traveler I carried a bottle of water, sunglasses and a bag to step out of the hotel every morning. I would then walk for hours to experience the myriad colours of Goa. 

As a traveler you can walk down the local market to not only shop, you can get to talk to various kinds of people, interact with them to know more about the local culture,food, artifact and many more wonders associated with the place. 

If you want to shop, be ready to haggle a bit with the shopkeepers. 

There are shops selling bedsheets with queer themes. You can find a Bob Marley beside a Buddha ☺️ 

If you like smoking from a pot then streets of Goa markets are for you. From glass to hand carved chillams... You get it all.

Arambol is famous for its music and wellness retreats. Drum groups are in plenty and you can often witness people jamming on the beach or a cafe with drums. Hence the shops selling hand made drums for music lovers. 

Hand made bags, hemp bags are perfect souvenirs which one can buy when in Goa. 

If you are chilling by the sea and want some fresh juice, approach a similar cart posted in the blog.

As a food loving person I always buy local masalas to bring them back home and cook.

 This time I met Vicky at the masala shop, an enterprising boy. I bought green chicken curry masala and garlic chutney. 

Vicky ensured that his masalas are so tasty that I am going back to Arambol again to buy masalas from him. I just hope he's right 😀 

This is the first time I bought incense sticks in Goa. I couldn't resist after smelling the various aromatic sticks in a shop. The fragrances were weird yet aromatic. From mixed fruit to garam masala they had many such incense sticks. 

While walking through the market I spotted a toy shop. What gained my attention was the material with which the toys and souvenirs were made of. I ended up buying a few toys for my child made of cashew wood. It's worth buying and gifting to your loved ones. Also you contribute to the income of the local artisans who toil in day and night to create such wonders. So you do a good deed too during your stay in Goa ☺️

I am a mother of a seven year old and this is the second time I went on a solo trip. My message to all the women and mothers who want to travel solo ... Don't wait, just go! It's worth it. This was my eighth visit to Goa and first solo. The picturesque town by the sea is worth your time. Go solo to create moments, introspect and look forward to your life with a lot of enthusiasm and zeal. Take a break and live a few days to yourself. It's worth every bit. 

I ❤️ Goa 

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