Team of Writers

At TheBetterVacation.com, we pride ourselves on being authorities in the domain of tourist attractions.

Our team of travel specialists, including researchers and writers, boasts a diverse array of academic qualifications across multiple disciplines.

Many team members have extensive backgrounds in travel journalism, while others have developed their expertise in this niche after joining our organization. Regardless of their paths, all share a common enthusiasm for exploration.

Collectively, we have endeavored to minimize unpredictability in travel by meticulously researching and documenting over 950 tourist attractions in 45 cities. By the end of 2024, we aim to expand our coverage to 1,500 attractions.

Over the past six years, our team has expanded to include more than 25 dedicated writers, editors, and site administrators, each committed to enriching the travel experience for our audience.

Founders & Content Experts

Jamshed V Rajan

Jamshed V Rajan
CEO and Founder

Jamshed V Rajan is a two-faced traveler who enjoys both the hustle-bustle of an urban holiday and the serenity of a long break from the city.

Rekha Rajan

Rekha Rajan
CO-Founder

Rekha Rajan loves to travel, and when not on the move, reads about popular destinations, talks to travelers, or writes about them.

Our Writers

Shanmathy S

Shanmathy S
Travel Writer

Shanmathy S is a wildlife enthusiast and safari aficionado. She travels in pursuit of majestic wildlife sightings and documents each encounter.

Jasmine Rosy

Jasmine Rosy
Travel Writer

Jasmine finds joy in life’s simple pleasures—whether it’s taking long walks through the places she travels, collecting souvenirs of everyday moments, or savoring a quiet evening with a good movie or a relaxing novel.

Ankita Gupta

Ankita Gupta
Travel Writer

Ankita Gupta is passionate about travel and enjoys discovering new places. Her favorite way to explore the world is by visiting beaches.

Shatakshi Ravikumar

Shatakshi Ravikumar
Travel Writer

Shatakshi is a passionate traveler who loves exploring bustling cities to serene mountain. She likes to see the aesthetics in the most mundane things.

Administrators

Alvin Rajan

Alvin Rajan
Site Admin

Alvin Rajan is a curious explorer who enjoys discovering new things and connecting with people from diverse cultures.

Writers who contributed to our growth in the past

Mark Lancy Sebastian

Mark Lancy Sebastian
Travel Editor

Mountains, coffee, and poetry make Mark tick. A passionate traveler and a history buff, he enjoys exploring cultures and cuisines and befriending cats and dogs.

Shobana MR

Shobana MR
Travel Writer

Shobana MR enjoys the journey as much as the destination. She’s an avid reader and often finds her next travel inspiration from the pages of a book. 

Najeeb PK

Najeeb PK
Travel Writer

Najeeb PK is a solo traveler who enjoys the quiet introspection and freedom of exploring new places on his own. With a keen interest in architecture he seeks out the unique structures.

Sudha Ramasubramanian

Sudha R
Travel Writer

Sudha Ramasubramanian is a sun-seeker and beach lover, always chasing the perfect sunset or a tranquil beach retreat. She combines her love for yoga and wellness with her travels.

Anupama Andrew

Anupama Andrew
Travel Writer

Anupama Andrew is a luxury traveler who indulges in the finer aspects of travel. She reviews high-end resorts, boutique hotels, and exclusive experiences. 

Akshaya Rajkumar

Akshaya Rajkumar
Travel Writer

Akshaya Rajkumar is a sucker for long road trips and local cuisines. Whether it’s empty city roads at night or a serene coastal highway, she finds joy in the journey itself.

Aarthi P

Aarthi P
Travel Writer

Aarthi P is a gastronomy aficionado who travels the globe in search of culinary delights. From street food stalls to Michelin-star restaurants, she savors them all.

Vanshita Raj

Vanshita Raj
Travel Writer

For Vanshita Raj, traveling is a form of self-expression. She has a penchant for road trips, spontaneous detours, captivating landscapes, and cultural encounters. 

Akanksha Choudhary

Akanksha Choudhary
Travel Writer

Since she doesn’t like surprises during travel, Akanksha Choudhary always prepares ahead and adheres to schedules.

Hanan Irfan

Hnan Irfan
Travel Writer

Hanan Irfan is fascinated by exhilarating treks, alpine lakes, landscape photography, and football. He loves trying different cuisines and meeting people.

Nishtha Nogia

Nishtha Nogia
Travel Writer

Nishtha Nogia loves to explore places with family and friends. She travels to weave stories packed with fun, surprises, and laughter.

Vaibhav Raj Pandey

Vaibhav Raj Pandey
Travel Writer

Vaibhav Raj is a hyper-dramatic cinema romantic, and it is his life’s mission to touch all the memorable landscapes that his favorite Hollywood and Bollywood movies breathe in.

Venkata Viswanadh

Venkata Viswanadh
Travel writer

Venkata Viswanadh is an adventurous wordsmith on a mission to uncover hidden tales and share captivating stories from around the world.

Sri Venkat Mamidi

Sri Venkat Mamidi
Travel Writer

For Sri Venkat, traveling is not about escaping the daily routine at home but moving out of his comfort zone and finding out who he really is.

Ishita Ganguly

Ishita Ganguly
Travel Editor

Ishita Ganguly loves to walk the city streets taking in the people, colors, sounds, etc. She would love to travel solo across Europe one day!

Bhagyasri Chaudhury

Not faceless writer
Travel Writer

Bhagyasri Chaudhury is a cultural enthusiast who travels to understand the heart of every city through its art, history, and music.

Urvashi Goyal

Urvashi Goyal
Travel Writer

Urvashi Goyal is a city fanatic who loves exploring different cities, understanding their culture, meeting people, and discovering hidden gems.

Devyani Bhattacharjee

Devyani Bhattacharjee
Travel Writer

Devyani Bhattacharjee is always eager to explore historical structures, delectable cuisines, magnificent cultures, and gorgeous people.

Utkarsh Chauhan

Utkarsh Chauhan
Travel Writer

Utkarsh Chauhan prefers mountains and hilly areas. He loves to sit peacefully on top of a hill after a long trek, adoring the priceless beauty of nature.

Datta Sai

Travel Writer

Datta Sai is a free-spirited wanderer who finds solace in the serene hush of the mountains and is invigorated by the boundless expanse of the oceans.

Barkha Tiwari

Barkha Tiwari
Travel Writer

Barkha Tiwari is a holiday maker comfortable with vacations on sandy beaches, wildlife getaways, Cruises, or cultural breaks.

Vrinda Bhatia

Vrinda Bhatia
Travel Writer

Vrinda Bhatia doesn’t prefer well-known destinations and clichéd activities. If there is a twist in the day’s itinerary, she’s game.

Era Kaundal

Era Kaundal
Travel Writer

In love with the beauty around her, Era Kaundal dreams of exploring the beautiful sights, sounds and people from all around the world.

Shobha Mahapatra

Shobha Mahapatra
Travel Writer

Shobha Mahapatra loves to try local cuisine, clothes, culture, and language, for it helps her build friendships everywhere she goes.

Shubhajyoti S

Shubhajyoti Sengupta
Travel Writer

Shubhajyoti Sengupta travels to remote, exotic destinations offering activities, experiences, and memories he has never tried before.

Ankita Roy

Ankita Roy
Travel Writer

Besides being a seafood lover, Ankita Roy is a sucker for how the white beach sand feels under her feet and the sea breeze on her face.

Pooja Das

Pooja Das
Travel Writer

Pooja Das loves to explore ancient city streets, taking in people, sights, colors, smells, sounds, and the overall culture of the place.

Yashika Bhati

Yashika Bhati
Travel Writer

From walking the beaches of Thailand to being barefoot on the sands of the Sahara desert, Yashika Bhati loves all kinds of exotic vacations.

Divya Sachdeva

Divya Sachdeva
Travel Writer

Divya Sachdeva doesn’t follow the usual traveler’s convention and rules and has her own definition of a holiday.

Priyanka Dwivedi

Priyanka Dwivedi
Travel Writer

Not wanting to miss anything, Priyanka Dwivedi prefers sightseeing in small, closed groups with the help of local tour guides.

Deeksha Anand

Deeksha Anand
Travel Writer

Deeksha Anand prefers long vacations to short ones because they help her learn the diverse cultures better.

Divya Madaan

Divya Madaan
Travel Writer

Divya Madaan loves to visit popular holiday destinations because they are easy to explore as a tourist. She doesn’t like surprises.