Australia bans climbing Uluru from Oct 2019
...National Park, Sammy Wilson said: “It is an extremely important place, not a playground or theme park like Disneyland....
Join Scotland’s Year of History celebrations
...h is a three day festival, set to take place in Stirling, History Live (29 Sep – 01 Oct)...
Sculptures by the sea in Perth
...is years invited international artist, leading Chinese sculptor Zhang Wang – famous for his stainless steel sculptures – it...
Amtrak offers 2-for-1 roomettes for select US destinations
...al beds at night ensure travellers can enjoy the beautiful landscapes from the comfort of their private rooms during...
Varanasi
...for clothes, be ready to bargain. If possible, get an idea of the price you should pay beforehand. That...
8 things to know about trains in Europe
...ome neighbouring countries) and global pass (all countries in their network). Doors don’t open on their own: A very...
Go to Malaysia for the food
...arieties of pork, chicken and prawn suimai, apart from refreshing tea and juices. Suimai at Tho Yuen restaurant Mind...
How to score a ten-year US tourist visa
...is valid for 120 months. The first thing to do is fill up the DS-160, which is the non-immigrant...
How to go around a city cheap
...initially try to understand how it works before I decide what’s most suited to my needs. But following these...
Dubai stamps passports with smiley on Happiness Day
...s, parking inspectors and drivers. Chocolate boxes were distributed to 1,600 employees, together with messages that inspire positivity and...
e-Visas for 18 countries to Russia far east
...the Free Port of Vladivostok. A list of 18 countries has been approved whose citizens can obtain electronic single...
Two relatively unknown weekend destinations from Kolkata
...top-floor room Walk through the village roads A new tree house has also been built on the facility with...
Sound and light shows to see in Normandy this summer
...l. Free! BAYEUX In Bayeux, the light show is displayed not only on the cathedral but also on the...
Vancouver Mural Festival from August 6
Source: Inside Vancouver July 5 (TravelAndy): The Vancouver Mural Festival (VMF), the city’s largest annual free public art celebration,...
Vistara to offer sanitary napkins on board to celebrate Women’s Day
...ne claimed. The service will be available on all flights across Vistara’s domestic network. “The airline will provide ISO...
Major IT outage delays flights across the US
..., the data disruption had hit at least five airlines, including Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue,...
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...a new place best Let no one tell you how to travel Credit cards de-demonised: Why you should use...
The tourist-traveller fight makes no sense
...rrying that thing around would be quite a pain. So, what I am trying to say is I find...
Jet Airways & Fiji Airways ink codeshare deal
...he other countries serviced by Jet Airways and this makes the journey in both directions that much easier,” he...
India e-tourist visa now valid for 1 yr; continuous stay for 90/180 days
...d the country on e-tourist visa as compared to 14,56,615 during January-November 2017. [ALSO READ: Komodo island to remain...
Go on a pub crawl in Maastricht, Netherlands
...r this is because, in the old days you had to pay tax based on the area your house...
Two-day electronic & rock music fest at Vilnius
...who created music for fashion shows, films and exhibitions. More than 30 intriguing and promising new talent from Europe...
Air India to fly Bengaluru-San Francisco fom Dec 2
...same day, said the airline.......
British Airways to fly from London City Airport to Croatia
...hs of June through September. While British Airways already operates flights between Heathrow Airport and Split, flights from London...
Etihad Airways launches inaugural flight to Barcelona
...home, is accessible from Barcelona with regular non-stop flights, featuring Etihad’s acclaimed inflight hospitality. “On behalf of the Etihad...
The season of Scotland’s fire festivals is here
...ree poles are set on fire before being paraded around the village to fend off evil spirits. The display...
‘You can travel indefinitely for USD200 a month’
...laxation, some for whatever reason. My thing is about people. TravelAndy: But you do get lonely at times, don’t...
What makes a place memorable is its people
...ere loving the atmosphere and two men, who sat on the table to our left, smiled at us. When...
Scottish Clans inspire youth to celebrate local traditions
...ncampments, enjoy the skirl of the pipes and witness dramatic re-enactments of the battle at Greenhills. The forthcoming events...
UN agency push for wine tourism
...viction of all participants that, if wine tourism is bolstered by partnerships, skills development, data-driven research and support to...
Emirates starts Dubai-Edinburgh flight
...obal network via Dubai. While for inbound travellers, particularly from cities in Asia and Australia, there is now a...
First global gastronomy tourism startup competition
...ngs. UNWTO, in collaboration with its Affiliated Member, Basque Culinary Center (BCC), has launched the 1st UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism...
UNWTO calls for tech and investment in tourism
...he role of government and policy in smart tourism management are among the topics to be addressed. UNWTO, Procolombia...
Tourism experiences through real-world games
...ic’s games and global initiatives have brought millions of players from around the world together at real-world events that...
How to have the local experience
...ving the atmosphere and two men, who sat on the table to our left, smiled at us. When one...
Delhi-Toronto direct flight from Nov 1
July 21 (TravelAndy): Air Canada will begin non-stop flights between its hub in Toronto and New Delhi from November...
How to make friends on the road
...217;s easy to talk to them because you don’t have to make an effort to start a conversation with...
Tamil Nadu to launch app for tourists
...ation about the place. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) intends to develop the app in such a way...
Africa takes low-cost air route
August 31 (TravelAndy): President of Gabonese republic H.E Ali Bongo Ondimba has announced the launch of a pan-African airline...
Travel Iceland with a ‘stopover buddy’
...avelAndy): Icelandair has announced a service as part of which the airline will offer passengers a “stopver buddy” during...
India: Tourist helpline in 12 languages
Taj Mahal. Picture taken by Atreyee Kar. February 9 (TravelAndy): India has officially launched the much awaited 24X7 tourist...
Air India to celebrate Children’s day on Nov 14
November 11 (TravelAndy): India’s flagship carrier Air India is set to celebrate Children’s day on November 14, by giving...
SpiceJet launches pre-paid card for frequent fliers
...SpiceJet opting for this prepaid card, christened SpiceClub wallet, can avail of the card by paying a minimum of...
Emirates: A380 to connect Amman with Dubai in summer 2019
...erate its Airbus A380 between Dubai and Amman during peak summer months this year. The upgraded service, as a...
Air India to fly Delhi-Copenhagen direct from Sep 16
June 3 (TravelAndy): India’s flagship carrier Air India will start nonstop flights between New Delhi and Denmark’s Copenhagen from...
AirAsia India offers ticket from INR917
...December 29 (TravelAndy): AirAsia India has announced a New Year sale, with all-in, one way tickets starting from INR917....
Early snow ushers in ski cheer in US
...f snow along the slopes of several resorts, such as Keystone, Breckenridge, and Vail, in Colorado, Snowshoe in Virginia,...
Odisha plans online booking for eco-tourism spots
...new spots that will be developed into major eco-tourism destinations within the next years. To facilitate livelihood from tourism,...
Indigo adds Mangalore to its flight network
...017, IndiGo will operate daily non-stop flights from Mangalore to Bengaluru and Mumbai at fares starting Rs 1499. Mr....
SpiceJet to fly Kolkata-Dhaka from March 23
...haka will become the second international destination served by SpiceJet from Kolkata after Bangkok. “The new daily flight on...
How to save on food on the road
I do not like to think about my budget too much when I’m trying exotic dishes in a new...
MERS worry for travel industry
June 21 (TravelAndy): The outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is likely to have an effect on...
Ladakh is primarily about colours
...toilets available. 4. Water is scarce in the area. Do not waste water. On the way to Leh from...
Schengen visa guide for Indians
...The key is to follow all instructions to the T. (You can get a checklist of documents required to...
Michi resort near Ubud in Bali is a weird place
...;m not sure if it is still used The artist’s studio we passed Everything we had seen it, all...
Visitors can buy alcohol in India’s dry state Gujarat. Here’s how
...iled them my permit. The guy made a printout himself without question. I choose my booze – a blended...
West Bengal launches tourism app
...pp will provide all tourism related information along with facilities including maps and directions. Additionally, the app will update...
SpiceJet increases ticket cancel fees
...and someone cancelling seven to 30 days prior to travel will have to shell out INR 1,500. Passengers cancelling...
International tourism maintains strong momentum
...ed similar spending as in the same period last year. The first half of the year accounts for about...
Sourtoe Cocktail Club seeks donation of toes
...8221; apparently did not believe him and the man was told that such an action would invite a CAD500...
What is AC First on Indian Railways about?
...one side. All the doors and windows have curtains on them and unlike 2AC and other categories, there are...
Eiffel Tower to remain closed today: Reports
...administration has blinked in the face of the Yellow Jacket protests with France Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Tuesday...
Photographer included in package tours
...tours so that the tourists do not have to worry about not clicking enough pictures of themselves and explore...
China Eastern now Jet Airways partner
November 1 (TravelAndy): China Eastern Airlines is the latest airline to partner with Jet Airways’ frequent flyer partnership programme....
India extends e-tourist visa to China
July 30 (TravelAndy): India has decided to extend e-tourist visa (e-TV) to the citizens of China, Hong Kong and...
Ziro music fest from Sep 24
...er. The festival will take place in the beautiful Ziro valley of Arunachal Pradesh state in India’s north eastern...
Chefs celebrate Canada’s 150th at 58° North
...rmth and comfort of the Tundra Buggy. “With references to ancient seafaring vessels and dog sleds and using typical...
Get set for a ‘royal’ ride in Varanasi
...Ghat. Picture by Bitan Sikdar September 29 (TravelAndy): ‘Royal’ rickshaw rides await visitors to the historic city of Varanasi...
SpiceJet offers fares from INR1299
...ofit for the first time after seven quarters. The number of seats are limited and will be available on...
Those outraged show Vilnius campaign works: Ad co-creator
...easures: from the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vilnius Old Town, numerous green spaces, and modern party scene, to its...
SpiceJet extends sale, adds seats
...person, apart from a standard size laptop bag or women’s purse. Passengers carrying additional baggage at these fares will...
How to spend 12 hours in Bangkok
...if you throw in a meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant! Earlier this year, I flew into Bangkok at 6...
Community rallies to restore defunct rail bridge in Australia
...it, not just for the town of Orbost, but for every town that’s impacted by the rail trail —...
Munnar turns winter wonderland as mercury dips below zero
A blanket of frost over Munnar. Picture from Kerala Tourism’s official Facebook page. Kochi (TAN): Sub-zero temperatures and South...
Germany visa for Indians: The 2016 process
..., 2016. He will resume duty on June 18, 2016. We do not have any objection to his visit...
Why I go when no one else is
...remember the time I went to Murshidabad (a historically rich town in northern West Bengal, the Indian state of...
Indonesia & Malaysia emerge top Muslim-friendly travel destinations
...n destination. Education, Insights and Capabilities: Enhance understanding among communities. Increase academic and industry knowledge that can improve the...
Qatar Airways to fly third nonstop Doha-Bali flight
May 2 (TravelAndy): Qatar Airways has announced that from May 7, 2017, the airline will operate its third daily...
FairBnb offers sustainable alternative to Airbnb model
...travel experiences,” they say in their manifesto. The FairBnb model. Image from the FairBnb page on Facebook The primary...
Up to 50% off on Boston’s Mayor’s Holiday Special deals
...; ‘Holiday Pops’. ‘The Nutcracker’ will run at Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre from November 30 to December 09, while...
Madhya Pradesh celebrates folk heritage with ‘Lokrang Samaroh’
...– folk music from Madhya Pradesh Dance Recitals Deshantar – dance performances by international artists Dharohar – classical dance...
ITINERARY: Weekend trip to Belum Caves (Andhra Pradesh, India)
...oad Transport Corporation buses that run on the this route all through the day and fares start from around...
Ranthambhore plans 24X7 entry for visitors
A tiger at Ranthambhore National Park. Picture by Soumajit Saha. March 22 (TravelAndy): India’s Rajasthan state authorities are planning...
How to glide through airport security check
...nd things went pretty smooth and I was done in a few minutes and heading to my boarding gate....
World’s largest seafood market opens for public
...orts. The visitors observed the sales floors for vegetables, fruits and fish through glass walls. They also were able...
Take part in this survey. It could make your Vietnam visa process simpler
...es to understand barriers surrounding visa policy, the board is looking to get as many respondents as possible. “We...
Rajasthan calls for celebrating winter like royals
...of Bikaner’s ‘ship of the desert’ will be organised by Rajasthan Tourism on January 13 and 14. Day one...
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MakeMyTrip acquires Mygola
...ferences will be very valuable in strengthening our proposition in these and related areas of customer engagement,” said MakeMyTrip...
Melania tourism hope for Sevnica in Slovenia
...and more. And these items are apparently flying off the shelves. “We were a bit unprepared for the attention...
Vancouver: A winter wonderland this holiday season
Source: tourismvancouver.com December 9 (TravelAndy): Come winter, and Vancouver finds itself high on holiday spirit. This season, like all...
Make a booking at the world’s tiniest bed & breakfast
The world’s tiniest bed and breakfast. Picture from airbnb.com Hamburg (TAN): How tall are you? If the answer is...
West Hollywood Halloween carnaval kicks off
...s scheduled to be held in Los Angeles, California, today. The festival will take place today from 18.00 to...
Why Poland is perfect for the budget traveller
...l activities in all seasons. During summer the granite peaks are not only a paradise for hikers but also...
Cherry blossom fest in Shillong
...India, choir performances, bicycle rallies, storytelling sessions of local and world folktales, and a Japan Higher Education Fair ....
I took an overnight Scania bus from Ahmedabad to Mumbai. Here’s how it went
...is because I am not used to sleeping in a moving bus! But the driver on occasions did a...
You are fortunate if you are able to travel
Someone I know keeps a lot of birds as pets at home. He was recently jesting about how many...
SpiceJet offers special discount on Mondays
...t has a fleet size of 58 and operates around 400 daily flights to more than 50 domestic and...
Ten postcards from Bangkok
...i (rice with chicken) is my favourite meal in Bangkok Let the little guy be: At a mall BTS...