6 young professionals who will inspire you to make Goa your home

Sun, surf and sand — but also calm, community and culture. India's young creatives are fleeing the big overcrowded cities and finding their new homes in the Sunshine State of Goa. "In the city, I have to find inspiration on Google Images. Here, I just sit in my balcony," explains artist Smriti Choudhary, who escaped from the concrete jungle along with her music producer husband, Nucleya.

Like Choudhary, stylist and shop owner Sacha Mendes had run out of patience with her urban stint, and moved back home to open the now-popular Sacha's Shop in the capital, Panjim. She says, "To me, it's less about making a living and more about living your life a certain way. I wanted a healthy, peaceful lifestyle with room for introspection."

Be inspired by these creative minds who made Goa their home

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Photographs: Bikramjit Bose. Styling: Nidhi Jacob. Make-up and hair: Anjali Noronha. Production: Tania Fadte