India, July 1 -- Gastronomic adventures more often than not direct the travel compass, turning taste buds into the very heart of the journey. Coffee, one of the world's most beloved beverages, is also leading the charge, shaping travel experiences with its brew, ambience, and culture.

Gautam Munjal, Founder & CEO, Minimalist Hotels and Fika Coffee Co., shared with HT Lifestyle how coffee has now become a travel compass as more and more travellers are planning their itineraries keeping the cafes in town in mind. He called it 'cafe-hopping tourism', going beyond the urban cafe scene.

He said, "This movement goes beyond coffee itself. It reflects a deeper shift in how people explore cities through lived experiences, neighbourhood stories, ...