Ultimately, my hopes are that sharing my travels contributes to a constructive dialogue of how a strong feminine perspective plays into culture, space, and identity.

But it’s even more important to me, on days like today, (after the tragic events in Barcelona) that women are even more determined to explore and share their adventures on social media.

My prayers are with all of Spain. 🇪🇸 📷 May you all continue to heal and DO WHAT YOU LOVE.

SHE ONLY LIVES ONCE is a collection of photos + short stories empowering women of all ages to travel S.O.L.O. in pursuit of adventure and self-discovery. This part of the blog is committed to building a strong and resourceful community of female travelers who share their memorable lessons, from their most delicious adventures to their most awkward of moments . Interested in contributing a short story or photo? Please contact the Trishlist and/or hashtag #trishlist and #sheonlylivesonces for a chance to be featured.

Trishna Patel aka Trishlist is a cultural curator, photographer, and host specializing in travel and the human experience. Follow her latest adventures as she explores Los Angeles and beyond.