The downsides of an inland location
- You need wheels: most trips start with a car, taxi or scooter
- Buses won't help much: one route listing shows only two services a day between Mapusa and Saligao's Aradi area
- Late nights cost money: anyone who wants to drink in Baga needs a taxi home, and that fare adds up across a group
- Shops: don't count on any within walking distance, so stock up on water, snacks and basics on your way in from the airport
- Insects: fields and trees can bring them at dusk, so pack repellent
- Dark roads: village roads can be dark at night, so take care on a scooter