Get to Know Me
Hi! I’m Pooja—and if you’re here, I already get you 😄just kidding.(laughing is the healing)
So, Welcome to Travel Meet World, where I share my journey of traveling, healing, and sometimes just getting lost on Google Maps for hours (yes, I actually enjoy that).
I did what most of us do, I followed the “safe” path. Studied architecture, worked a corporate job in Mumbai for two years, and tried to fit into a life that looked right on paper. And don’t get me wrong, I learned a lot. Deadlines, discipline, coffee addiction(I love coffee guys)… all the important life skills.
I think discipline was already in my system, though. My maternal grandfather was in army irrigation, I’m proud of him, so let’s just say there was no escaping it. Time meant time, work meant focus, and excuses… well, they were not really a thing, He didn’t just teach me discipline, he made it a habit without me even realizing it. So yes, I can be very sincere, very focused… ohh really Balance life, right? No
It’s from 2015… the year changed everything. A car accident that I never saw coming. In one moment, life shifted completely. I lost my spinal strength and movement in my leg, and suddenly, everything I took for granted became a challenge. Not exactly the “plot twist” I was hoping for in my life story, But the hardest part wasn’t just physical—it was mentally recover.
There were days filled with questions, silence, frustration… and honestly, a lot of “why is this happening to me?” moments. Healing wasn’t quick or perfect. It was slow, emotional, and sometimes really messy. Some days I felt strong, and some days even smiling felt like too much effort. But somewhere in that phase… something started to change.
After recovery from year, I take care of my mental health, I joined the Art of Living in Bangalore. And that became a turning point. Through yoga, breathing, and just learning to sit with myself, I slowly started finding peace again. Not full recovery overnight (I wish life worked like that), but small, real steps forward. I began to understand life differently.
So yes, my life didn’t begin in a perfect way. It began with pain, challenges, confusion, and a lot of unknowns.
2022, Yes’s This is the Year of Learning to Let it Go
Once you can move on from the things that weigh you down, you’re unstoppable- liz
I never thought I would come this far. I’m luckily to make it happen to Switch off my corporate job, living alone in a new city, away from the comfort of home and familiar faces, has been one of the biggest challenges of my life. Staying in a hostel, every day feels like a test of my resilience, facing loneliness, navigating responsibilities, and dealing with moments of anxiety that creep in when I least expect them. Some days making me question why I chose this path. Yet, despite all the struggles, I’ve learned something powerful: there is always hope, and part of finding it is learning to let go.
In 2024, after everything I had been through, healing, growing, understanding life differently, I felt this strong urge to share my journey. Not just the beautiful travel photos, but the real side of me. So I started my first article on Mumbai – the city that never sleeps I didn’t even know if anyone would read it, but something inside me said, “Just start.” So I did write.
That’s how Travel Meet World was born. May be for me it’s born from Mumbai…
Exploring the Western Ghats—Lonavala, Khandala & Malshej Ghat
After thinking way too much (classic me), I finally stopped overthinking and went on my first solo trip in the Western Ghats… let’s just say it was not as peaceful and Instagram-perfect as I imagined it would be. I went alone, full of excitement and confidence like, “Yes, I’ve got this!” Nature was probably like, “Let’s test her first.”
At a higher altitude, I started losing oxygen and feeling really uncomfortable. My body was like, “Excuse me, what is happening?” I had to stop, sit, breathe, and just somehow manage the moment. It wasn’t easy, and honestly, a little scary too.
And then… the next day plot twist, my leg got swollen so badly that I couldn’t even walk properly. But here’s the thing, that experience didn’t scare me away.
It changed me. Being alone in that moment, with no one to depend on, I realized something very important, I was stronger than I thought.
In the meantime, if you want to see what I’m up to (or just stalk my travel life a little), come hang out with me below and don’t forget to subscribe to my emails. I promise I won’t spam… only good vibes and travel stories!
If you ever find yourself somewhere I’m exploring, please come say hi! I’m usually the one sitting quietly, observing everything… or lost in Google Maps again.
And hey, if you love travel, storytelling, or just want to be part of something meaningful, you can even join me and contribute to Travel Meet World. Let’s create something beautiful together.
Nice to meet you… hopefully we meet again.
Pooja Mokashi