Archive - Travel with Meena

Big News: Iceland, Antarctica & NYC

Hi friends, I’m back in your inbox after far too long with lots of news!

Mar 24, 2024 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

December 2023

What To Expect At U.S. Airports This Week

My home airport, Chicago O’Hare, is already getting busier, even for passengers with TSA precheck. And it’s only number eight on Hopper’s list of…

Dec 19, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

There's No Place Like The Mall In Manila At Christmas

American shopping malls may be dead, but Asian shopping malls are very much alive, especially during the holidays.

Dec 4, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

November 2023

It's Not Too Late To Score These Travel Tuesday Deals

Welcome to one of the most wonderful travel shopping days of the year, Travel Tuesday. These are my top five deals for Travel Tuesday deals.

Nov 28, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

Sailing The West Coast, East Coast and Asia

Nov 7, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

October 2023

Resort Fees Are Out of Control

Where does a hotel’s service stop? And where do the added benefits of a resort fee begin?

Oct 3, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

September 2023

The Key To Spotting The Northern Lights

It isn't what you think.

Sep 18, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

The Best Part Of A Mediterranean Cruise

If you’re planning to cruise the Mediterranean Sea, don’t skip the part where you sail through the Strait of Gibraltar to Lisbon.

Sep 11, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

What To Know If You're Traveling This Month

I’m just back from a remarkably smooth trip on an unusual itinerary. I checked a bag and it miraculously traveled with me every step of the way.

Sep 1, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

August 2023

What To Do When Your Plane Is Evacuated

Last month, I experienced a unique travel first: being evacuated from a plane on the tarmac at O’Hare. I had just gotten comfy and the pilot had just…

Aug 21, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

50,000 Words And Some Midnight Sun

I didn’t see darkness for over a week, and I didn’t miss it at all. I even stayed up to watch a summer solstice sunset … which happened around 12:04 AM…

Aug 14, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

June 2023

How To Experience Gaudi's Barcelona Without The Crowds

I took the long route to Iceland, flying from Chicago through Barcelona for four glorious days of sunshine, gothic architecture, food markets and Gaudi.

Jun 22, 2023 •

Meena Thiruvengadam

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