Canning, India

Life in Canning, India is not for the faint of heart. As the first Viceroy of India, Charles Canning presided over the tumultuous 1857 rebellion, earning the moniker "Clemency Canning" for his measured response. Today, the bureaucracy he helped establish remains a persistent headache, and the city's sweltering climate can be a challenge. However, Canning's legacy lives on - he oversaw the founding of India's first three modern universities and helped steer the country through a difficult transition to Crown rule. For those undeterred by red tape and ready to embrace India's complexities, Canning may be a worthwhile, if daunting, destination.