Traveler's Digest

It had been a busy month. I had explored the sand dunes and dusty communities of Rajasthan from Haryana to the border with Pakistan – making memories and more than a few friends along the way. But now I was in search of something else; something that I hadn’t seen on any of my previous [...]

While some travelers are perfectly content to spend their vacations lounging at a beach resort or on a cruise ship, for others a vacation is only a memorable if the destination is exotic and off the beaten path. For those travelers, we present our list of the world’s top ten hidden travel gems. 10. Guanajuato, [...]

The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most iconic and beautiful buildings. It’s located in the city of Agra, in Uttar Pradesh, only 200 kilometers south of New Delhi. This monumental structure was built in the 17th century to serve as a mausoleum for the wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. It is one [...]

Mumbai, or Bombay, as it was formerly known, is the financial hub of India. More millionaires reside in this city than in the rest of the Indian sub-continent combined. For the people of India, Mumbai is a city with the Midas touch, a city where dreams come true; it’s little wonder that Mumbai witnesses the [...]

Kolkata is a city where the old and the new reside in perfect harmony; where heated discussions on literature, philosophy and politics are held over a steaming cup of tea at a roadside stall; where festivals of all communities and religions are celebrated in equal fervour and where sports and culture are regarded as supreme. [...]

Goa, the smallest state in India, is undoubtedly one of the most popular holiday destinations for travelers across the globe. Situated on the western coast of India, Goa is peppered with miles of glorious sun-kissed beaches, fringed by lush green plantations and dense tropical woodlands. The white sand beaches of South Goa are ideal to [...]

Delhi the capital of India is truly a multidimensional metropolis. The magnificent ancient monuments stand testimony to its intriguing past while the glittering malls, metro, and swanky buildings, flaunt India’s status as one of the world’s greatest emerging economic superpowers. Explore Delhi’s architectural, historical, artistic, and culinary delights to soak up its color, vibrancy and [...]