Goa’s southern coastal roads are some of the best in India, perfectly charming as they meander through quiet tree-lined villages with a sublime promise of virginal sands at the end. Driving them offers a kind of meditative feeling and recently they took me to a gorgeous hospitality gem, somewhere in the unknown. It was after…

It oozes confidence and sophistication, with that slight rough-around-the-edges feel that’s always missing from unisex and women-only salons and spas. Chop Shop Barber & Brand is truly one of its kind, catering to that niche demand that is rarely – if ever – met.For a year now, this barber shop’s suave masculinity has met with satisfaction and gratitude from clients who have been eager for quality upmarket shaves and haircuts in Goa. Owner couple Martin Prihoda and Tonia Clark recently celebrated the first anniversary of their hip barbers in Vagator with a lovely sunset cocktail doo sponsored by Arbor Beer and Strangers & Sons.