Goa: A Travel Guide attempts to capture the essence of the culture that surrounds this beauty the leisurely pace of life around the beaches, punctuated by long and luxurious meals; treks and boating expeditions that lead into Goa s forests, or out to the dolphins dancing in the Arabian Sea; long drives to discover painstakingly preserved heritage homes; walks along the lanes of Old Goa and its grand churches and cathedrals; and journeys to the ancient temples of Ponda and beyond