Zinara Rathnayake is a writer based in India and Sri Lanka with bylines in The New York Times, BBC, CNN, Atlas Obscura, and others. Her work largely focuses on travel, food, and culture, among others.

It's no wonder the serene shores of Goa, India attract some two million visitors each year. With ample beautiful beaches, swaying palms, a laid-back vibe and a unique fusion of Indian and Western ...

Over the years, minuscule Goa has enlarged itself. It’s not that, like a sleeper wakening and stretching, it has nudged itself into the sea it faces. Geographically Goa remains the same, yet somehow ...

Goa, a famous tourist spot known for its pristine beaches and lush natural landscapes, recorded a 27% surge in domestic passenger arrivals in the last week of December compared to 2023. A notable ...

Unsplash For months now, social media and the Internet has been buzzing with posts claiming that Goa's tourism is collapsing. But what's the real story? Fresh numbers shared exclusively with NDTV show ...