By: Carrie Gutenberg My first travel memory is from my early childhood. I was five years old and on vacation in Hawaii — a little young for a SOLO trip, …
On the Trishlist: Looking for love on the Red Line
Did cupid visit the Los Angeles Red Line this Valentine’s Day? Los Angeles Times reporter Trishna Patel tries her luck at the Los Angeles County speed dating event held today …
On the Trishlist: First S.O.L.O. Instameet in Brooklyn, NYC
Calling all S.O.L.O. Travelers, In partnership with TrishList‘s sister account, She Only Lives Once, we are now hosting international Instameets followed by happy hours. An open-invite to all female creatives, …
On the Trishlist: Sugar Factory NYC
The Sugar Factory NYC in the Meatpacking District was recently rated the “Most Instagrammed Restaurant in the Country.” The American brasserie, with its chic, whimsical, Candyland appeal, garnered the most geo-tags of …
A letter from a Dad to his Daughter on her birthday
Dear Trishna, Today is your special day. Wow, 34 years ago a big, brown-eyed girl was born. Just a kid myself, I didn’t know what to expect. I only knew …
Sibling Revelry
A post-Christmas, pre-birthday outing in the Lower East Side with my little brother. I’m especially grateful for his generosity and friendship that have made my New York adventure a reality. …
On the Trishlist: Bryant Park’s Winter Village
I absolutely love Bryant Park’s Winter Village. The 17,000 square-foot ice rink, with its 125 quality shops and delicious food vendors, attracts both tourists and locals alike and actually lives up …
On the Trishlist: Crash a Santa Reunion (VIDEO)
Where do ho-ho-hoing bearded men go after Dec. 25? Los Angeles Times video reporter Trishna Patel crashes a real-life Santa reunion and has an answer. They’re like any fraternity of …
An idyllic existence
The island of Zanzibar is just a 25 minute flight from the Tanzanian capital of Dar Es Salaam. It’s a small, idyllic paradise of swaying palm trees, white sandy beaches, …
The art of doing nothing
Most people dream of vacations where they just lay on white sandy beaches, look out onto crystal blue waters and do absolutely nothing. No cell service. No internet access. No …