Floating Torii in Japan


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Asia Japan

Reflections on Solo Travel in Japan

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April 21, 2020

*My friend, Neha Singh, generously agreed to share her experience traveling solo for the first time! Given the current situation around the world, I know you can’t jump on the bandwagon and plan your solo trip right now… but hopefully, this provides some ray of hope for trips you…

Streets of Novi Sad


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Europe Serbia

Planning a Trip to Serbia: Everything You Need to Know

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November 6, 2019

If you’re looking to travel off-the-beaten-path, the Balkans should be on your radar. Serbia is still relatively undiscovered, the people are extremely warm and hospitable, the cities are safe, and food and drink is cheap. So here’s everything you need to know before planning a trip to Serbia and…

Vegetarian sushi in San Francisco


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Americas USA

The Best Vegan & Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Portland, Oregon

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July 31, 2019

Portland has a thriving vegetarian and vegan culture, so you will find plenty of places to eat in Portland that are all-vegan or all-vegetarian. I spent 3 days in Portland, and tried to hit up as many spots as I could. Every restaurant, café and bar served absolutely delicious…

The festive and colorful vibe in an Oktoberfest tent


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Europe Germany

The Non-Beer Drinker’s Guide to Oktoberfest

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July 23, 2019

Are you going to Oktoberfest for the first time, but not sure what you’ll do there because you don’t drink beer? Worry not! I don’t drink beer either, so I was also concerned about whether a non-beer drinker can really enjoy Oktoberfest. Short answer: you absolutely can!

I was on…

Sunset along the river in Portland, Oregon


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Americas USA

Offbeat Portland Experiences: 3 days in Portland, Oregon

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June 21, 2019

I have never loved an American city as much as I loved Portland (except New York, but I lived there, so that doesn’t count). I simply cannot explain how absolutely wonderful, lively, creative, warm, tight-knit, charming and delicious this city is. How did I take so long to discover…

Vegetarian Middle Eastern feast


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Vegetarian Food

What Makes a Vegetarian Middle Eastern Feast?

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June 13, 2019

Hummus is popular world over; falafels too! But do you know other vegetarian Middle Eastern dishes? Having grown up in Dubai, I can safely say that Middle Eastern cuisine is my ABSOLUTE favorite. It is so damn delicious, SO healthy, and super vegetarian-friendly. It’s sad, though, that most people…

Vegetarian tacos in San Francisco


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Americas USA Vegetarian Food

The Vegetarian Guide to San Francisco

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June 3, 2019

Being vegetarian in San Francisco is pretty great – there are SO many options. And you don’t have to worry about finding all-vegan or all-vegetarian spots (though there are plenty of those too). You will find tons of options in just about any restaurant! In the summer of 2018,…

Views of Lake Zell against the Austrian Alps


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Austria Europe

One Week in the Austrian Alps

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January 11, 2019

I spent 9 days in the Austrian Alps just at the start of the fall – it was magical! It reminded me that the best holidays are the ones where you slow down, base yourself in one place, and try not to only check off “must-see’s” in big cities….

Great African Caravan Art Project


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Africa South Africa Vegetarian Food Zimbabwe

A Vegetarian Culinary Journey Through Africa – South Africa & Zimbabwe

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November 13, 2018

I am really excited about this story! A few months ago, Shikhant Sablania got in touch with me through a Facebook networking group. He was looking for a travel blogger to share the stories from a project he was about to embark upon. When I heard more, I knew…

Cocoa beans ready to be processed


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Americas USA

Chatting with the Ex-Googler who Travels the World for Chocolate

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November 1, 2018

This post is about chocolate. I’m already excited! Continuing on with my little series interviewing people with fascinating ventures from around the world, I recently had the opportunity to chat with Greg D’Alesandre from Dandelion Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate factory and café in San Francisco, started by two Stanford…

Mehek
Mumbai

Hi! I'm Mehek, a part-time traveler looking for every opportunity to escape and explore some place new. I've visited 33 countries in the last 28 years, with a goal to get to 45 countries by the time I'm 45! I travel the world in search of vegetarian food options, the best local cafes, and experiences off-the-beaten-path, collecting a magnet from every city I visit. So far I've taken a graffiti workshop in Prague, snorkeled between the American and European continents, and trekked with gorillas in the Rwandan forest. Follow me as I share travel stories, hidden gems and vegetarian food from around the world!

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