Skip Goa's Bustling Beaches & Enjoy These 5 Offbeat Experiences

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Crowded Places

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Has A Lot To Offer

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1. Glowing Waves

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2. Hot Air Ballooning

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3. Spice Plantations

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4. Trip To Museums

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5. Goan Backwaters

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