India's Monsoon Is Intense. Was This A Bad Idea?

If you’d like to support the channel. PayPal.Me/FiascodaGama patreon.com/fiascodagama Is visiting India during the monsoon a mistake? Most travelers avoid it, but for me, this is when places like Palolem, Goa, truly reveal their soul. In this video, I take a quiet walk through a deserted beach town that was teeming with tourists just weeks ago. With the music stopped and the beach shacks tarped up, the soundscape changes to nothing but the rhythm of the rain and the ocean. It’s a time for reflection, emerald green landscapes, and some truly wonderful conversations with the people who call this place home—even in the off-season. I catch up with local business owners like Smiley from Nepal and Gopal at Shivasha, and even run into a honeymooning couple from Chennai. We talk about dreams, the reality of running a business when the crowds disappear, and why some of us actually prefer the "neutral gear" of the monsoon. If you enjoy the rain, the lack of crowds, and a bit of self-contemplation, the monsoon might not be a mistake at all. In this video: Exploring a deserted Palolem Beach. Conversations with local shop owners and travelers. The reality of living through a Goan monsoon (muddy tracks and power cuts included!). Join the journey: If you're new here, I'm Wayne, a 60-year-old traveler exploring life, one conversation at a time. Thanks for coming along for the ride. #IndiaTravel #GoaMonsoon #Palolem #TravelIndia #SlowTravel #FiascodaGama