Meet The Travel With Meena Team

Travel with Meena an independent, creator-led travel content company from award-winning journalist Meena Thiruvengadam. It’s built to guide sophisticated readers around the world while centering the stories of travelers of color.

Travel with Meena publishes this website, an email newsletter and is an MSN publishing partner.

Meena Thiruvengadam, Founder

Meena Thiruvengadam is a traveler who approaches the world with the curiosity of a journalist. She has more than 15 years of experience working in media for organizations including Yahoo, Business Insider, and Bloomberg. Her journalism background includes reporting, product development, strategic partnerships, and digital strategy.


Julian Cordero, Creative Director

Julian Cordero is a visual artist with more than 20 years experience working in media. Born in Mexico, he taught himself English by watching American TV and later moved across the U.S. working for local newspapers. Julian is a skilled photographer and videographer with a background in print design, cinematography, and graphic arts.