I wanted to go somewhere away from the "brits abroad" scenario. I know I'm staying in one of the most touristy bits (Calangute-only as a base!), but please reassure me that it's not all bad!

Some of the complete disregard to the culture and beliefs of another country I have read about really shocked me! It's a bit embarrassing to read of peoples disrespect for behaviours different to their own. I don't want to be tarred with the same brush that all westerners/brits act inappropriately.
It's such a shame that the minority consider somewhere like this to be solely for their holidaying pleasure and fail to understand that they are privileged visitors in someone else's country.
(sorry rant over
