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Goa is not just a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Varun Hegde started his offbeat tours company, Soul Traveling, in 2017 to change the way people travel and to help them experience the REAL GOA by interacting with the local communities. Varun reveals his favorite village, beach, dish, building and some lesser known facts about Goa that will blow your mind. Why did he go from being an engineer to a travel expert? Why do Goa’s popular tourist destinations have so many ghost stories? How can you be a responsible tourist? And is the afternoon nap Goa’s best kept secret? Tune in to discover a brand new side of Goa!Travel tip: On your next trip to Goa, you could pluck cashews with the villagers, shuck oysters with the local fishermen, relax on a ferry across the river or cycle along the village roads. Maybe you could visit the ‘ghost church’ and find out it’s not haunted after all. Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social platforms for updates on this podcast or take a look at their other podcasts.Hosted by Clyde D’Souza. He is a creative director who has worked in TV, print, and digital. His book Susegad: The Goan Art Of Contentment captures Goa through conversations, memories, stories, recipes and much more. He lives between Mumbai and Goa and lives the Susegad lifestyle every day! Follow him on Instagram @clydedsouzaauthor. Produced by Tara Khandelwal and Aishwarya JavalgekarEditing and soundtrack by Aditya AryaArtwork by Artisto Designz