Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 30 -- Amid Kerala gaining global acceptability as a safe and secure woman-friendly destination, a woman foreign traveler, on a solo eight-week tour of eight Indian cities, has lauded Kerala as the "most respectful, the safest and cleanest" place in the country, giving the state the highest score of 9/10.

Kerala is "the calmest, cleanest, the most respectful state I visited. Locals are polite, transport feels safe, and the vibe is completely different. If you're new to India, start here," said Emma, an avid traveler and vlogger, on Instagram.

Emma's journey took her from Delhi to Kerala. Her candid take on Indian cities has sparked a lively discussion on social media, many terming it as a broader conversation about...