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What It’s Like to Set Up An Offbeat Travel Company in Italy
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What It’s Like to Set Up An Offbeat Travel Company in Italy

By Mehek on October 15, 2018

I’ve been writing posts as part of a series to share the stories of interesting ventures from around the world. If you haven’t already,…

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How a UNESCO World Heritage Site is Redefining Skincare
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How a UNESCO World Heritage Site is Redefining Skincare

By Mehek on August 29, 2018

Earlier this year, I visited the Nilgiris mountains in South India, a hidden gem even amongst Indians (and thank god for that! Although wait,…

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In Conversation with the Advertising Pro who Trained under a Spanish Michelin-Star Chef
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In Conversation with the Advertising Pro who Trained under a Spanish Michelin-Star Chef

By Mehek on August 6, 2018

I visited Lovefools for the first time a year ago, for a friend’s birthday, and fell in love! Lovefools is a community-style dinner experience…

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Exploring Iceland’s History & Culture: A Walking Tour through Reykjavik
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Exploring Iceland’s History & Culture: A Walking Tour through Reykjavik

By Mehek on May 7, 2018

I knew pretty much nothing about the history and culture of Iceland before my week-long trip. So, when I landed in the country, taking…

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Being Vegetarian in Iceland
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Being Vegetarian in Iceland

By Mehek on April 30, 2018

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Okay, let’s break the myth. It is not difficult to find vegetarian food while traveling in Iceland. I’m a…

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Exploring Reykjavik’s Coffee Culture
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Exploring Reykjavik’s Coffee Culture

By Mehek on April 16, 2018

I had heard a lot about the rising Reykjavik coffee culture and the city’s vibrant café scene, before my week-long trip to Iceland. Even…

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Visiting Vineyards in the Nilgiris Mountains, South India
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Visiting Vineyards in the Nilgiris Mountains, South India

By Mehek on March 26, 2018

Until two years ago, I’d never heard of the Nilgiris myself. And the only reason I got fascinated with them was because of a…

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10 days in Turkey: A Travel Itinerary
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10 days in Turkey: A Travel Itinerary

By Mehek on March 16, 2018

This is part 2 of a guest post contributed by my friend, Tanvi Surti. Part 1 explored everything you need to know before planning…

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Planning a solo trip to Turkey for 10 days
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Planning a solo trip to Turkey for 10 days

By Mehek on February 4, 2018

This guest post was contributed by my friend, Tanvi Surti, who spent 10 days traveling in Turkey, and is sharing her experience planning a…

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10 Japan Travel Experiences You Absolutely Can’t Miss
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10 Japan Travel Experiences You Absolutely Can’t Miss

By Mehek on January 16, 2018

*This guest post was contributed by my dear friend and travel enthusiast, Karan Dhruve, who’s checking off more countries in a month than I can…

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Mehek Punatar

Mehek Punatar

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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