Lola Méndez
Articles by Lola Méndez

Touring a Coffee Plantation in Costa Rica
By Lola MéndezTraveling has made me a coffee lover. I’ve enjoyed the perfect espresso in Italy, strong traditional brews made in copper pots in Albania, cortados in Uruguay, and learned to take my coffee with coconut milk in Vietnam. Throughout my adventures, I’ve visited coffee plantations in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. I … Read more
Central and South America Agritourism Food & Drink
How to Spot Ethical Animal Tourism in Southeast Asia
By Lola MéndezHelp stop animal cruelty in Southeast Asia by avoiding inhumane experiences with captive animals—we’ve got the details on ethical animal tourism in Southeast Asia.
Asia Social Responsibility
Where to Celebrate National Pride Month this June
By Lola MéndezCities across the States get a little more colorful as groups of people come together to celebrate Pride each year in June, with rainbow flags and clothes to symbolize gay pride.
United States LGBTQ Events & Festivals
The Women Making Tourism Powerful
By Lola MéndezCelebrate International Women’s Day by supporting women around the globe through unique tourism experiences that benefit women’s empowerment and travel with female-led groups. International Women’s Day is honored annually on March 8th to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and serves as a call to action … Read more
The World Events & Festivals Social Responsibility
18 Valentine’s Day Customs From Around the World
By Lola MéndezLooking for unique ways to shower the ones you love with gifts and praise for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered with inspiration from different cultures around the world who honor love in unique ways. Here are 18 of the sweetest ways that people declare their love on Valentine’s Day … Read more
The World Events & Festivals
Sustainable Hotels in Costa Rica: 5 Eco-Conscious Choices
By Lola MéndezCosta Rica is a top eco-conscious destination with many properties implementing sustainable initiatives to keep their environmental impact to a minimum to preserve the biodiversity of the country. This movement is a natural extension of the country motto, Pura Vida!
Central and South America Eco-tourism Sustainability