A travel journal: places, people, and the long way around.https://geo-traveller.com/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/hotels-spent-100-million-fighting-otas-did-it-work/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/hotels-spent-100-million-fighting-otas-did-it-work/A decade-long battle to reduce dependence on Expedia and Booking.com cost the hotel industry dearly, but AI agents may rewrite the rules entirely.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/coolrooms-promotes-patricia-martin-general-manager-madrid/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/coolrooms-promotes-patricia-martin-general-manager-madrid/Patricia Martín has been promoted to General Manager of CoolRooms Palacio de Atocha in Madrid after advancing through multiple roles within the property.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/exit-glacier-greenhouses-wins-port-partners-award-seward/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/exit-glacier-greenhouses-wins-port-partners-award-seward/A Seward greenhouse becomes the first recipient of Royal Caribbean Group's Port Partners award, earning funding and mentorship to strengthen local food systems in Alaska.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/how-to-apply-australia-visa-from-india/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/how-to-apply-australia-visa-from-india/Everything Indian passport holders need to know about applying for an Australian visa: types, documents, fees, application process, timelines, and common pitfalls.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/how-to-apply-canada-visa-from-india/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/how-to-apply-canada-visa-from-india/A complete guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Canada visa: types, eligibility, documents, fees, VFS appointments, processing times, and common rejection reasons.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/how-to-apply-japan-visa-from-india/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/how-to-apply-japan-visa-from-india/A comprehensive guide for Indian passport holders covering visa types, eligibility, required documents, fees, VFS appointment process, and common rejection reasons.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/manish-jha-appointed-general-manager-anantara-downtown-dubai/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/manish-jha-appointed-general-manager-anantara-downtown-dubai/Anantara Downtown Dubai has named Manish Jha as General Manager, bringing over two decades of international luxury hospitality experience to the property.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/mawlynnong-indias-cleanest-village-highlights-waste-challenge/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/mawlynnong-indias-cleanest-village-highlights-waste-challenge/A vlogger's visit to Meghalaya's spotless Mawlynnong village exposes a troubling paradox — tourists flock to see cleanliness they won't practice at home.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/multi-generational-villa-travel-gains-momentum/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/multi-generational-villa-travel-gains-momentum/Private villas are emerging as the preferred choice for families spanning multiple generations seeking space, privacy, and togetherness for celebrations and extended holidays.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/sun-siyam-maldives-leadership-appointments/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/sun-siyam-maldives-leadership-appointments/Sun Siyam promotes and appoints three executives to oversee operations at its Maldives resorts, signaling fresh leadership at Iru Veli and Vilu Reef properties.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/us-hotel-bookings-rise-ahead-summer-season/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/us-hotel-bookings-rise-ahead-summer-season/American hotel demand is climbing heading into summer, with bookings, room nights, and daily rates all up year-on-year, and September showing particularly strong momentum.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/vishwajeet-singh-jw-marriott-new-delhi-aerocity-dosm/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/vishwajeet-singh-jw-marriott-new-delhi-aerocity-dosm/Vishwajeet Singh brings 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/highgate-takes-over-lottes-new-york-palace-feeds-next-deal/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/highgate-takes-over-lottes-new-york-palace-feeds-next-deal/Highgate's acquisition of the New York Palace showcases how steady third-party management fees fund the risky business of buying and flipping distressed hotels.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/siringit-tarangire-camp-opens-tanzania/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/siringit-tarangire-camp-opens-tanzania/Siringit Collection's newest camp brings low-impact luxury to Tarangire National Park with eight contemporary tented suites designed for East African safari.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/smartwings-adds-lisbon-expands-winter-network-prague/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/smartwings-adds-lisbon-expands-winter-network-prague/Czech carrier Smartwings will launch direct Prague-Lisbon flights in October 2026 and boost frequencies to Porto, Bilbao, and Toulouse for winter travelers.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/st-regis-london-mayfair-opening-autumn/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/st-regis-london-mayfair-opening-autumn/The St. Regis brand arrives in London's Mayfair with 193 rooms, new dining, wellness facilities, and a contemporary art collection after a complete renovation.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/uae-summer-travel-searches-surge-may/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/uae-summer-travel-searches-surge-may/UAE travel demand accelerated in May with sharp rise in summer bookings, as travellers prioritize value, flexibility, and mix of regional and long-haul destinations.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/world-cup-host-cities-campaigns-reassure-travelers/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/world-cup-host-cities-campaigns-reassure-travelers/American cities hosting the 2026 World Cup are spending millions on marketing videos to counter growing reluctance among international visitors to book U.S. travel.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/accor-bets-ai-automate-invisible-humanize-visible-hotels/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/accor-bets-ai-automate-invisible-humanize-visible-hotels/Accor's AI strategy spans discovery, distribution, loyalty, and operations—but the boldest bet is using automation to free staff for genuine human connection.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/canadian-tourists-skipping-america-airlines-keep-growing/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/canadian-tourists-skipping-america-airlines-keep-growing/Political tensions have driven Canadians away from U.S. travel, yet Canadian carriers report healthy margins on American routes.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/christophe-hilty-park-hyatt-mexico-city-polanco/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/christophe-hilty-park-hyatt-mexico-city-polanco/The Park Hyatt Mexico City Polanco has named Christophe Hilty as General Manager to oversee its pre-opening phase before its early 2027 debut.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/egypt-emerges-winner-middle-east-travel-shake-up/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/egypt-emerges-winner-middle-east-travel-shake-up/The Iran conflict has reshuffled Middle East tourism, with Egypt capturing travelers as the Gulf states see arrivals slow.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/hotels-bank-last-minute-world-cup-bookings-2026/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/hotels-bank-last-minute-world-cup-bookings-2026/Hotel operators across North America are waiting to see if soccer fans will drive a wave of spontaneous bookings as the 2026 World Cup kicks off.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/vanuatu-recommended-world-region-gastronomy-2027/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/vanuatu-recommended-world-region-gastronomy-2027/An international jury has recommended Vanuatu for the 2027 gastronomy title, recognizing its regenerative food systems and cultural heritage.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/fh55-grand-hotel-palatino-luxury-repositioning-rome/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/fh55-grand-hotel-palatino-luxury-repositioning-rome/Rome's FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino is upgrading its public spaces and dining to transition from four-star to five-star luxury accommodation.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/forbes-travel-guide-2026-hotel-star-bars/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/forbes-travel-guide-2026-hotel-star-bars/Forbes Travel Guide recognizes 37 hotel bars across 18 countries for exceptional cocktails, service, and guest experience in its 2026 list.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/gulf-hub-airports-compete-curation-scale-saudi-arabia/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/gulf-hub-airports-compete-curation-scale-saudi-arabia/The world's busiest Gulf airports turn sovereign wealth into competing visions of national relevance. Now Saudi Arabia is betting aviation can build a destination economy.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/ihg-indian-gcc-travelers-middle-east-hotels-dubai/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/ihg-indian-gcc-travelers-middle-east-hotels-dubai/IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/mirai-staah-global-alliance-hotel-rates-inventory/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/mirai-staah-global-alliance-hotel-rates-inventory/A new API integration between Mirai and STAAH enables real-time synchronization of rates, inventory, and availability for accommodation providers worldwide.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/skift-global-forum-2026-action-plans-not-panels/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/skift-global-forum-2026-action-plans-not-panels/This year's Skift Global Forum promises travel executives practical decisions they can implement, moving beyond traditional conference talk.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/hoshino-resorts-omo-budget-brand-flips-hotel-script/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/hoshino-resorts-omo-budget-brand-flips-hotel-script/Japan's Hoshino Resorts built a profitable budget hotel model that rejects the usual playbook: OMO properties make money by pushing guests to explore the neighborhood.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/ita-airways-joins-lufthansa-ana-europe-japan-joint-venture/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/ita-airways-joins-lufthansa-ana-europe-japan-joint-venture/Lufthansa Group and ANA are expanding their joint venture to include ITA Airways from autumn 2026, boosting connectivity between Japan, Italy, and Europe.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/ken-chenault-quiet-powerbroker-reshaping-travel/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/ken-chenault-quiet-powerbroker-reshaping-travel/One executive connects Airbnb's board, a $10.75 billion loyalty startup, Amex GBT's take-private, and more—yet most travelers have never heard his name.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/klook-co-founder-bets-ai-can-fix-travel-experiences-discovery/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/klook-co-founder-bets-ai-can-fix-travel-experiences-discovery/Klook is focusing on AI to smooth out the chaos of booking experiences, rather than chasing the OTA model—a move that could change how travelers find things to do.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/lighthouse-launches-ernest-ai-assistant-hotel-pricing/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/lighthouse-launches-ernest-ai-assistant-hotel-pricing/Lighthouse's new AI assistant, Ernest, aims to simplify revenue and commercial decisions for hotels — if it can avoid becoming just another dashboard.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/must-visit-cafes-in-shimla-that-will-make-you-return-again-and-again/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/must-visit-cafes-in-shimla-that-will-make-you-return-again-and-again/Nine of Shimla's most loved cafés — from heritage corners to viewpoint perches — that turn a hill-station weekend into a long pause.Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/the-ultimate-bir-billing-itinerary-an-offbeat-getaway-in-himachal-pradesh/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/the-ultimate-bir-billing-itinerary-an-offbeat-getaway-in-himachal-pradesh/A complete 2-day Bir Billing itinerary: paragliding off Billing, monasteries in the Tibetan colony, hidden waterfalls, and where to stay on a budget.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/kochi-airport-makes-history-as-keralas-first-to-facilitate-international-pet-tra/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/kochi-airport-makes-history-as-keralas-first-to-facilitate-international-pet-tra/Kochi's Cochin International Airport becomes the first in Kerala to enable overseas pet travel — a milestone for families relocating with their animals.Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/explore-varanasi-2024-travel-guide/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/explore-varanasi-2024-travel-guide/A Banaras travel guide for 2024 — where to stay, what to eat, how to navigate the ghats, and what the city actually feels like at dawn and at dusk.Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/exploring-ayodhya-a-ride-in-pink-with-women-driven-electric-autos/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/exploring-ayodhya-a-ride-in-pink-with-women-driven-electric-autos/Ayodhya rolls out an all-women fleet of pink electric autos ahead of the Pran Pratishtha — a small but meaningful shift in how the city moves.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/kgaf-2024-mumbais-artistic-heart-beats-again-at-the-kala-ghoda-arts-festival/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/kgaf-2024-mumbais-artistic-heart-beats-again-at-the-kala-ghoda-arts-festival/KGAF 2024 returns to Mumbai with the theme Udaan — 300+ programmes across visual art, theatre, music and literature, January 20-28 at Kala Ghoda.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/beyond-tourism-the-healthcare-crisis-in-maldives-amidst-diplomatic-strains-with-/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/beyond-tourism-the-healthcare-crisis-in-maldives-amidst-diplomatic-strains-with-/Beyond beaches: the India–Maldives diplomatic row threatens the healthcare lifeline 98% of Maldivians rely on for medical treatment in India.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/explore-the-new-horizon-air-indias-daily-direct-flights-from-bhuj-to-mumbai/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/explore-the-new-horizon-air-indias-daily-direct-flights-from-bhuj-to-mumbai/Air India launches daily direct Bhuj–Mumbai flights from March 2024 — connecting Gujarat's historic Kutch region to the country's commercial capital.Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/ahmedabads-enchanting-winter-wonderland-a-festive-extravaganza-returns-for-its-s/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/ahmedabads-enchanting-winter-wonderland-a-festive-extravaganza-returns-for-its-s/Ahmedabad's Winter Wonderland returns for a second edition, December 16–17 — Christmas markets, family activities and brand pop-ups at SBR.Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/indonesia-may-be-next-in-line-to-offer-visa-free-entry-to-indian-travellers/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/indonesia-may-be-next-in-line-to-offer-visa-free-entry-to-indian-travellers/Indonesia may soon join Malaysia and Thailand in offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders, as Jakarta courts "quality tourists" from South Asia.Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/exploring-the-culinary-tradition-of-ajmer-sharif-dargah-chef-vikas-khannas-4800-/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/exploring-the-culinary-tradition-of-ajmer-sharif-dargah-chef-vikas-khannas-4800-/Chef Vikas Khanna shares the centuries-old recipe behind Ajmer Sharif Dargah's 4,800 kg meethe chawal — a glimpse into India's oldest community kitchen.Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/zomaland-2023-delhis-culinary-and-entertainment-extravaganza-featuring-jay-sean-/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/zomaland-2023-delhis-culinary-and-entertainment-extravaganza-featuring-jay-sean-/Zomaland Delhi 2023 brings Jay Sean and Juggy D to NSIC Grounds — Zomato's fourth-edition food and music festival, all weekend long.Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/delhi-to-manali-in-just-10-hours-sundernagar-kiratpur-highway-revolutionizes-tra/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/delhi-to-manali-in-just-10-hours-sundernagar-kiratpur-highway-revolutionizes-tra/The Sundernagar–Kiratpur four-lane cuts the Delhi to Manali drive to ten hours — and quietly redraws the map for Himachal road-trippers.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-film-premieres-in-india-a-cinematic-celebration/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-film-premieres-in-india-a-cinematic-celebration/Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film hits Indian theatres on November 3 — and the global box-office numbers it's carrying are record-breaking.Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/bangalore-literature-festival-2023-a-literary-extravaganza-you-cant-miss/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/bangalore-literature-festival-2023-a-literary-extravaganza-you-cant-miss/The 12th Bangalore Literature Festival brings 250+ writers — including Perumal Murugan, Sudha Murty and Abraham Verghese — to a single, free weekend.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/gear-up-for-sneakinout-3-0-indias-premier-sneaker-and-lifestyle-festival/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/gear-up-for-sneakinout-3-0-indias-premier-sneaker-and-lifestyle-festival/SneakinOut 3.0 lands in Bangalore on November 25 — sneakers, streetwear, regional food and live music, in one of India's biggest urban-culture festivals.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/uttar-pradeshs-pioneering-move-bundelkhand-expressway-to-transform-into-a-solar-/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/uttar-pradeshs-pioneering-move-bundelkhand-expressway-to-transform-into-a-solar-/Uttar Pradesh is turning the Bundelkhand Expressway into India's first solar-powered highway, with 550 MW of solar plants alongside its 1,700 hectares.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/afghanistan-cricketer-rahmanullah-gurbaz-touches-hearts-in-ahmedabad-with-kind-g/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/afghanistan-cricketer-rahmanullah-gurbaz-touches-hearts-in-ahmedabad-with-kind-g/Afghanistan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz spends his Diwali eve quietly handing out money to people sleeping on Ahmedabad's footpaths — a small act, big response.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/get-ready-for-delhi-is-cooking-the-biggest-food-music-festival-by-coca-cola-delh/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/get-ready-for-delhi-is-cooking-the-biggest-food-music-festival-by-coca-cola-delh/Delhi Is Cooking takes over NSIC Grounds, Okhla, October 27–28 — 50+ food stalls, Abish Mathew hosting, Coca-Cola pouring, and a stacked music lineup.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/japans-new-island-a-majestic-creation-from-an-underwater-volcanic-eruption/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/japans-new-island-a-majestic-creation-from-an-underwater-volcanic-eruption/A brand-new island rises off Iwoto in late 2023 — Japan's landscape gains a 100-metre-wide piece of fresh volcanic land after a phreatomagmatic eruption.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/indigo-and-qantas-enhance-connectivity-with-extended-codeshare-agreement-a-strat/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/indigo-and-qantas-enhance-connectivity-with-extended-codeshare-agreement-a-strat/IndiGo and Qantas extend their codeshare to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane — making it easier for Indian travellers to fly to Australia.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/varanasis-festival-of-lights-with-more-than-a-million-diyas-lighting-up-the-ghat/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/varanasis-festival-of-lights-with-more-than-a-million-diyas-lighting-up-the-ghat/Varanasi's Dev Deepawali turns the ghats of the Ganges into a sea of a million diyas — the most arresting Indian festival you can witness in November.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/vistara-airlines-introduces-in-flight-wi-fi-a-milestone-for-indian-aviation/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/vistara-airlines-introduces-in-flight-wi-fi-a-milestone-for-indian-aviation/Vistara becomes the first Indian airline to roll out in-flight Wi-Fi for Club Vistara members — WhatsApp and iMessage at 35,000 feet.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/countdown-begins-top-15-must-attend-cultural-festivals-across-india-before-the-y/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/countdown-begins-top-15-must-attend-cultural-festivals-across-india-before-the-y/Fifteen Indian festivals to attend before the year closes — from the Rann Utsav in Kutch to Hornbill in Nagaland, a calendar of music, colour and feasting.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/indian-railways-new-luggage-weight-limit-what-you-need-to-know/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/indian-railways-new-luggage-weight-limit-what-you-need-to-know/New Indian Railways luggage rules quietly capped what you can carry — 40 kg in sleeper, 70 in 2A, 50 in 3A — and here's what happens if you exceed.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/us-embassy-in-new-delhi-opens-2-5-lakh-visa-slots-but-technical-glitch-affects-2/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/us-embassy-in-new-delhi-opens-2-5-lakh-visa-slots-but-technical-glitch-affects-2/The US Embassy in Delhi opens 2.5 lakh visa interview slots — but a technical glitch quietly locks Indian applicants out of 2023 appointments.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/delhi-dispatch-from-air-pollution-crisis-to-fire-accidents-all-the-latest-update/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/delhi-dispatch-from-air-pollution-crisis-to-fire-accidents-all-the-latest-update/A round-up of Delhi's pulse this week — the air-quality emergency, fire incidents, and the government moves trying to steady a city under strain.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/kerala-wins-global-responsible-tourism-award-2023/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/kerala-wins-global-responsible-tourism-award-2023/Kerala wins the Global Responsible Tourism Award for the second year running — recognised for putting women-led local enterprises at the centre of its tourism story.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/thailand-welcomes-indian-tourists-with-visa-free-entry/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/thailand-welcomes-indian-tourists-with-visa-free-entry/Thailand opens 30-day visa-free entry to Indian tourists from November 10, 2023 — saving roughly ₹5,100 per traveller and removing a major friction point.Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/all-together-now-festival-performance-timings-weather-forecast/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/all-together-now-festival-performance-timings-weather-forecast/Stage timings, weather forecast, and a comedy lineup featuring Tommy Tiernan and Deirdre O'Kane — your survival guide to All Together Now in Ireland.Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/indias-hidden-airports-spark-an-unbelievable-traffic-revolution-2/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/indias-hidden-airports-spark-an-unbelievable-traffic-revolution-2/Darbhanga, Prayagraj, Kolhapur, Hubli — the regional airports nobody was watching are suddenly handling hundreds of thousands of passengers a year.Wed, 31 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/did-you-know-that-there-is-a-bangladesh-in-india-too/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/did-you-know-that-there-is-a-bangladesh-in-india-too/Hidden near Wular Lake in Kashmir sits a tiny village called Bangladesh — 300 people, one improbable name, and a story you won't find in the guidebooks.Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/9-lessons-i-learnt-on-my-first-trip-to-bhutan/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/9-lessons-i-learnt-on-my-first-trip-to-bhutan/Nine lessons from a first trip to Bhutan — from Gross National Happiness to butter tea to the strange peace of a country with no traffic lights.Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/travel-gokarna-the-right-way/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/travel-gokarna-the-right-way/A slow week in Gokarna — temples, cliffside walks between five beaches, sunset chai, and why this Karnataka village is a quieter, kinder Goa.Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/irctc-releases-a-budget-friendly-tour-package-from-ayodhya-to-vaishno-devi/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/irctc-releases-a-budget-friendly-tour-package-from-ayodhya-to-vaishno-devi/IRCTC launches the Uttar Darshan Bharat Gaurav special train — an 11-day spiritual journey across Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Vaishno Devi, from ₹20,850.Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-liquid-trees/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-liquid-trees/Belgrade scientists invent "liquid trees" — algae-filled photobioreactors that absorb CO₂ like a 10-tree grove and fit in a city park.Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/vistara-direct-flights-from-mumbai-to-mauritius/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/vistara-direct-flights-from-mumbai-to-mauritius/Vistara opens direct Mumbai–Mauritius flights, five times a week — its first African destination and a quietly significant move into long-haul leisure.Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/toll-tax-hike-expressway-travel-will-become-more-expensive-starting-april-1st/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/toll-tax-hike-expressway-travel-will-become-more-expensive-starting-april-1st/Toll taxes on India's highways and expressways climb 3.5–7% from April 1, 2023 — what it costs now to drive from one city to another.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/the-only-indian-train-you-get-to-ride-for-free/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/the-only-indian-train-you-get-to-ride-for-free/The Bhakra–Nangal train has carried passengers between Punjab and Himachal for free for seven decades — a vintage diesel ride paid for by the dam it serves.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/chatgpt-for-travel-planning/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/chatgpt-for-travel-planning/Expedia's new ChatGPT plugin lets you plan a trip end-to-end inside the AI chat — a look at what travel planning starts to feel like when it's conversational.Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-victory-tower-the-qutub-minar-guide/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-victory-tower-the-qutub-minar-guide/A history-and-architecture guide to the Qutub Minar — its sultans, its iron pillar, its 800-year-old courtyards, and what's worth slowing down to look at.Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/everything-you-need-to-know-about-iskcon-bengaluru-2/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/everything-you-need-to-know-about-iskcon-bengaluru-2/A walking guide to ISKCON Bengaluru — temple architecture, darshan timings, the prasadam queue, and the festivals worth planning a visit around.Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/kedarkantha-winter-trek-2024/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/kedarkantha-winter-trek-2024/A detailed itinerary for the Kedarkantha winter trek — six days at 12,500 feet for under ₹5,000, with notes on gear, fitness, and what the summit looks like.Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/perfect-tour-to-bhutan-from-india/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/perfect-tour-to-bhutan-from-india/Bhutan from India for under ₹25,000 — entry routes via Phuentsholing, where to stay in Thimphu and Paro, and an honest look at what the SDF actually buys you.Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://geo-traveller.com/posts/paragliding-in-bir-billing/https://geo-traveller.com/posts/paragliding-in-bir-billing/A first-timer's guide to paragliding in Bir Billing — getting there, choosing a pilot, how the flight actually feels, and where to land afterward.Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT