February 2025 Newsletter
G’day from Australia!
I'm in the midst of an epic press trip in Australia (hence the late newsletter) and on a small regional plane jetting off to the South Coast from Sydney where I just got to experience Mardi Gras aka the Pride parade. More on my travels at the end of the newsletter!
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MONTHLY STATS
In February, I wrote three articles (about 1,800 words). They were all assignments. I sent 43 pitches — three were commissioned, one is being considered, seven were rejected, and 32 are pending a response.
NEW ARTICLES
My portfolio can be viewed at LolaAnnMendez.com. In February, I had no articles come out — for the first time in years. I have upcoming pieces in new-to-me publications, including Scary Mommy.
CALLS FOR PITCHES & PR SOURCES
I always post my calls for sources on Twitter.com/LolaAnnaMendez. Newsletter subscribers get the first look at my current work. PR folks (and individuals, when relevant) are welcome to send pitches for the stories I'm currently working on.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS LOLA?
I left Thailand mid-February for the burning season after spending a few days at a luxurious medical wellness retreat near Bangkok for work before heading to a similar property in Manila — the article will be out in Time Out Asia soon! After Manila I spent a few days enjoying the beaches of Boracay. White Beach truly is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. I ended the month in Sydney on a press trip for Mardi Gras and am now enjoying the South Coast with the crew before heading off to India for a few weeks — with a quick break for a press trip to Paris mid-month.
I'm very open to press trips in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Pacific in the coming months. I'm especially keen to visit and write about New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands, Madagascar, Namibia, Seychelles, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Senegal, Nigeria, Oman, Iran, Georgia, Pakistan, Mongolia, and more!
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