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Snorkeling between Europe and America in Iceland’s Silfra fissure
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Snorkeling between Europe and America in Iceland’s Silfra fissure

By Mehek on November 19, 2017

How often do you get to snorkel between two tectonic plates, through some of the clearest waters on Earth? I knew I absolutely had…

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Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: All you need to know
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Visiting the Blue Lagoon in Iceland: All you need to know

By Mehek on November 10, 2017

The Blue Lagoon is on everyone’s bucket list for Iceland. It’s like going to Paris and not visiting the Eiffel Tower. So I won’t…

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Planning a trip to Iceland: A 6-day Iceland Itinerary
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Planning a trip to Iceland: A 6-day Iceland Itinerary

By Mehek on October 24, 2017

Iceland makes for an epic road trip, one that’s probably on everyone’s bucket list. What makes the country a perfect road trip destination is…

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24 Hours in Reykjavik
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24 Hours in Reykjavik

By Mehek on September 12, 2017

I absolutely fell in love with Reykjavik (and Iceland at large). My first 15 minutes in Reykjavik involved walking from the bus terminal to…

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Planning a trip to Cuba: A 5-day Cuba Travel Itinerary
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Planning a trip to Cuba: A 5-day Cuba Travel Itinerary

By Mehek on August 17, 2017

This guest post has been contributed by my friend, Karan Dhruve, an avid traveler who’s been to 12 countries in 2017 alone! Cuba is…

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Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: Everything You Need to Know
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Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: Everything You Need to Know

By Mehek on July 22, 2017

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda was a life-changing and once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. It will forever remain one of my favorite travel experiences. If you…

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Thailand’s Best Kept Secret: Visiting the Island of Koh Kood
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Thailand’s Best Kept Secret: Visiting the Island of Koh Kood

By Mehek on July 10, 2017

This guest post has been contributed by my friend, Ravi Rana, a photography and solo travel enthusiast. You can follow his travels on Instagram…

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3 Days in Barcelona: The Ultimate Itinerary
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3 Days in Barcelona: The Ultimate Itinerary

By Mehek on May 22, 2017

Barcelona is the perfect combination of everything: great weather all year round, stunning architecture, delicious food that’s distinctly different from the rest of Europe,…

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Visiting the Mezquita of Cordoba, Spain
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Visiting the Mezquita of Cordoba, Spain

By Mehek on April 12, 2017

Cordoba is a beautiful town in the Andalusia region of Southern Spain. It’s two hours south of Madrid and an hour north of Seville…

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Planning a trip to the Kerala backwaters
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Planning a trip to the Kerala backwaters

By Mehek on February 14, 2017

Kerala is a gorgeous state in the South of India, known for its palm-filled beaches, narrow canals, and coffee and tea plantations amongst verdant mountains.…

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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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