Palolem
Mumbai & Goa / India Trip
It has already become something of a tradition for us - escaping the cold during our daughter’s winter school break and trading grey skies for warmth, color, and a slower rhythm of life. Each year,…
Week 39 / Road to $25K: Rolled Up and Forward NVDA Covered Call, Adjusted Credit Spread
Greetings from South Goa, Palolem Beach, India. I hope you had a great New Year’s party - we certainly did.As of January 2, 2026, our covered-call stock portfolio has decreased slightly by -0.84% and…
Week 38 / Road to $25K: Closing 2025 Above $10K with Covered Calls and NVDA
Greetings from India. This holiday season we’re in South Goa, staying near Palolem Beach — our third year in a row returning here. With temperatures above 30 °C and Kingfisher beer under $2 per…
Palolem Beach / Goa / India
Palolem beach movie is out - or during the winter school break (2024/2025), we returned to India—Goa, and one of our favorite spots on Earth: Palolem Beach. With a short stop in Delhi, warmly…
Things to do in Palolem: Art Class with Swaroop
After spending a few weeks unwinding on Palolem Beach—swimming, surfing, and soaking up the sun—we decided it was time to explore some of the other activities the area had to offer. Palolem is…
Fishing Adventure in Palolem: Dolphins, Turtles, and Local Flavor
During our stay at Maria Guest House in Palolem, we had the pleasure of embarking on an unforgettable fishing adventure organized by our host, Mir. It all began with an early start to the day—we left…
Christmas Eve at Palolem Beach: Fire Shows, Old Monk
While we just celebrated Orthodox Christmas in Georgia, I can’t help but delve into the memories of our Western Christmas last year (2024), spent on the serene shores of Palolem Beach in Goa, India.…
Maria Guest House, Palolem, Goa
Nestled just 200 meters from the enchanting Palolem Beach in Goa, India, Maria Guest House beckons with air-conditioned accommodations adorned with terraces and complimentary WiFi.Maria guest house…
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