Current Mission:
One can only really travel if one lets oneself go and takes what every place brings without trying to turn it into a healthy private pattern of one's own and I suppose that is the difference between travel and tourism. -Freya Stark
I am unable to host at this time because my landlord threatened to kick us out if we had more guest. Sorry. Please lets meet up for a drink and to party or hit the beach.
I am not a travel agent- so if your needing help with a room please keep reading:
Cafe Lilliput, a restaurant on the beach in Anjuna has some rooms available. You can visit their website at www.cafelilliput.com/accommodation.html. You can reserve and book the room online. They are really good people who own and run the place.
Michael, a friend of mine manages many different apartments, studios in the Calangute, Baga area. He rents out very nice places at a fair price.He is a great manager, fair and honest. He found me two great places and I love my home! If your looking for dirt cheap, don't call him. He can be reached at newton@apartmentgoa.com. Tell him you learned about him from Joy.
One thing I have learned about Goa and the east is, if your staying a long time, the best way to get a room is to pick where you want to live and start talking to people. Ask everyone you see if they know of a room or house available. You will see some not so nice rooms/houses but if you keep looking you will find a place you can enjoy while you stay in Goa. I always book a room online for 1-2 nights and then go searching. :)
Gerhard Bünemann 22, Male St. Gallen, Sankt Gallen Switzerland Friends since October 2010 "she hosted me for one week and helped me a lot after my accident" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend I vouched for JOYJOY96 7
Hafeesa Sameem 32, Female Singapore, Central Region Singapore Friends since March 2012 "I surfed her coach in goa" Friendship Type: Good Friend 2
Mac NGUYEN 25, Female Ho Chi Minh, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Friends since March 2010 "I hosted her" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend
Barbara Miller Elegbede 67, Female Phoenix, Arizona United States Friends since November 2009 "Joy surfed my couch in New Delhi" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend I vouched for JOYJOY96 5
Varida Tampubolon 38, Female Denpasar, Bali (Lesser Sunda) Indonesia Friends since April 2010 "hosted her for a few hours and will host her for a few days :D" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend 3
Meow Meow 33, Female Krabi, Krabi Thailand Friends since July 2010 "Meeting Cs. " Friendship Type: Good Friend I vouched for JOYJOY96 11
Mahender MandySingh Nagi 32, Male Mumbai, Maharashtra India Friends since November 2010 "She hosted me in Goa for 2 days. My first CS Experience !! :))" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend 2
Janna Isaeva 28, Female Moscow, Moscow City Russia Friends since May 2010 "we were surfing together in Nha Trang" Friendship Type: Friend 7
Nopi Rian 29, Female Batam, Riau Islands (Sumatra) Indonesia Friends since July 2010 "known her from CS and met her in real in Phuket" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend 3
Christine Neale 51, Female New Territories East, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region China Friends since May 2010 "Joy surfed my couch for a few days" Friendship Type: CouchSurfing Friend 5
I had a dream, to travel the world and I have seen a lot of it. I now live in Goa, India and love it here. I am a woman who is a country girl at heart. I love being outside, hiking, kayaking, participating in extreme outdoor activities, dancing, meeting new people, trying new foods, learning how to cook new recipes, checking out new countries and helping make this world a better place.
How I Participate in CS
I have surfed all over SE Asia and am looking forward to exploring more of this great world we live in.
CouchSurfing Experience
I have surfed in Frankfurt, Delhi, Bangalore, Hong Kong, Bali, Vietnam and Thailand so far and have met amazing people and learned many things. Couchsurfing is a wonderful way to meet great people and see the insiders view of a place your visiting.
Interests
WOW.I am interested in almost anything, especially stuff that matters. I love learning and have an open mind. I love business, outdoors stuff, other countries and what really makes them tick, trying new things, exploring, reading, music, dogs, gardening,cooking, friends, dancing, camping, biking, making new friends and the list goes on and on.
Philosophy
I live every day trying to make myself a tad bit better then yesterday. I love making people smile and helping others. I eat healthy most of the time and I know how to cook the healthy stuff so good that most people love it. I live my life knowing that this life that we have been given is precious and it’s our job to take care of ourselves and others. I really believe that I am what I think about and also a direct display of what I say.
Music, Movies, Books
I love all sorts of books, music and movies- I love self help books and great fiction. Tom Clancey is a great writer and there are many more.
Types of People I enjoy
I love fun, easy going, positive people who are helpful and giving and live life to the fullest. It makes life much easier to be around good people rather than energy vampires.
Teach, Learn, Share
I can teach about cooking, business, having fun and thinking positive. I would love to learn how to cook food from other counties.
One Amazing Thing I've Seen or Done
The list is to long to put on here. I have white water rafted in Australia,Bali, Costa Rica and Colorado..climbed the Eiffel Tower twice..been all over Europe..been to the Great Wall of China, dived in Bali, Thailand and Australia and I keep exploring..never know what will turn up next. Diving in Guam, Caving in Alabama, Rappelling in Tennessee, elephant riding in Thailand, diving in Thailand, trecking in Thailand, visiting temples in Cambodia and exploring India..... lets see what else I can add to this list. :)
Opinion on the CouchSurfing.org Project
I like it.. seems to answer most questions and has lots of places to interact.
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Joy was an inspiration! She hosted me last second and I can say that I couldn't have asked for a better host! We went out and she showed me around and made GOA the ultimate vacation spot!
Joy is a very nice, caring, enthusiastic, and hospitable person. SHE IS ALSO THE BEST COOK IN THE WORLD! YOU NEED TO OPEN A RESTUARANT JOY!!!!!
Thanks again for everything and please drop me a line when you return to the U.S. of A!
JOY is JOYOUS!! Lovely N Warm-hearted. I am really blessed to meet such a beautiful person as my first CS friend, we just met for some few hrs but it was seriously the best time. She introduced me to her friend & we had a nice chat. We had breakfast cum lunch & it was awesome. She took me for shopping, It was fun Walking N Talking……… Walking N Talking……..a long way with her in Panjim city & we had some very interesting conversations. Overall she is an excellent person to be around. Btw I had a great time.
Well, what started off with a movie n then dinner n dancing n lots of laughter n drinking n then some more at the beach, was, in one word, MAGICAL.
Joy is one of the most amazing CSers that u can meet. Very helpful, well informed about the city, and a true country girl.. wish i had met her at the beginning of my trip n not towards the end. Mumbai is waiting for u, my friend; come soon.. cheers
MMmmhh how come there is nothing more than a positive experience?Anyways now for my reference...
Q:Why did i go to Goa?
A:To meet to Joy without knowing that i am going to meet her
Q:What did i do in Goa?
A:Met yet another soulmate of mine(Joy)and fell in love with her..
Q:IS hubby jealous of the competition of soulmates?
A:NO cos he is in love with her as well...LOL!!!As would anyone who comes in contact with this lovely sweetheart of a lady.I am so glad i went to GOA!!!
We met a few times over the last few seasons, but our time together was quite limited. Recently though, Joy hosted a friend and I quite spontaneously. You've made a lovely home here Joy. We shared food. We partied. We danced. We laughed. She IS a Goan local now. Joy. U rock. Thanks for everything. See ya again soon :-)
I met Joy through a mutual friend in November and stayed 2 days in her house in Calangute. Instandly I felt very comfortable and we had good fun together. 2 month later I returned to visit her. Joy is such a gorgeous person. She took very good care of me while I was sick. Couldn't have been better. It felt we would live together since ages. Next time I come I move in haha ;). Thank you Joy for your big heart and for everything! Hope to see you again. Hugs
her name speaks about her. you will never get bored with her. full on party girl. enjoyed lovely lunch on the last day. we sure meet soon. keep in touch.
From Jade Pearce Los Angeles, United States Jan 11
Positive
It was awesome to kick it with Joy and Company :D Turns out that I was at the wrong coffee shop to meet up at, but she was gracious enough to come and meet me. Later we headed to a nice local's party to celebrate a birthday. She and her cohorts were friendly, inviting and very helpful in navigating around Goa. I wish her much success in her business and the hunt to find lifelong friends here in Goa.
From Lisa-Aruna Portland, United States Dec 17, 2011
Positive
Joy is a wonderful person who loves to be excited about life, dreams and cooking. she is an amazing cook (i tasted her palak paneer). She is a great friend to me here in Goa and i am glad we met...thank you CS!
From YOUNGSTR Los Angeles, United States Dec 2, 2011
Positive
When Joy responded that she understood my pain about traveling India as a solo woman and then proceeded to invite me to stay with her and her boyfriend in Goa, I felt such a sigh of relief. Once I met them and had the pleasure of their generous hospitality I felt blessed. They are incredible cooks and because of them I had a real American Thanksgiving holiday in India. I wish them much success in Goa.
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