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Goa: The Portuguese Shangri-La

Goa is not a place that you visit only once in your life. History comes alive in Panjim, the state capital, known as the ‘Rome of the East’. With unique culture and great natural beauty, Goa truly has something for everyone. Beaches and Adventure Sports Although North Goa get all the attention, if you are looking for some privacy, hit the beaches in the South. Utorda and Arossim Beach in the South are sure to relax you. When you want to party, North Goa is the place to be. Hit the Anjuna, Calangute and Baga beaches and find people having the time of their life. Time to let your hair down and PARTY! Indulge in water sports like scuba diving, parasailing, jet skiing and banana boat rides. These are offered at almost all the beaches and are good fun. To make the most of your Goa holiday, book your room at a beachside hotel. Spicy Sights Visit a spice plantation in Goa

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Justin Bieber Concert in India 2017

Justin Bieber heart-throb of many will be performing in India On May 10, 2017 as a part of his ‘Purpose Tour’. Mark the date guys as it expected to be India’s biggest musical event in history. Bieber will be accompanied by his troupe of 150 people including backup dancers and choreographers. According to some sources his author film producer mother, Patricia Mallette will also be joining him for his India Tour. The organisers of the show will reach out to Ambani’s or Khans of the bollywood industry for Bieber’s Grand Welcome party. The event will take place at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium. Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be showing (taking) him around Mumbai city. Gateway Of India, Iskcon Temple, Colaba Causeway and also on auto ride through the streets of Bandra apart from a tour of Film City are the things on his exploring Mumbai list. Apart from Mumbai he’ll be travelling to Jaipur and New Delhi also during his week long stay. The exact itinerary is still to be decided but meeting A-listed singers and actors is also on the list. We will update this post as soon as we get the final itinerary. The Grand opening for the show is expected by Alan Walker. There are rumors that former One Direction member Zyan Malik might drop by during the event. Many Bollywood celebs will also be performing on this mega event. Our own Ms. Funny Bones, Twinkle Khanna will indulge in a tell all session with Bieber’s mother Patricia Mallette. Sonakshi Sinha will be performing on Bieber’s gig. Concert Tickets: The tickets for the concert are available on bookmyshow.com. The tickets can you cost up to 76,000 rupees but that is the price for VVIP. Tickets start from 4,060 rupees and are further divided in 3 categories Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver. Places to Stay Nearby: There are various options to stay near the DY Patil Stadium. You can avail discounts on online booking at different sites like expedia.com, bookings.com etc. For best advice and reviews visit tripadvisor.com. What else can you plan?