Trish Friesen

Trish chose an unlikely profession given her fear of flying and propensity toward motion sickness. Thanks to Gravol and cruise ship stabilizers, she stuffs her carry-on and jet-sets with her entourage: her husband, two toddlers, and a good cup of java.

I Took My Toddler to a Restaurant with a Michelin-Star Chef and Here’s What Happened

I didn't set out to give my son his first bite of pizza made by a Michelin-rated chef in Italy — it just happened.

Trish Friesen

Sep 15, 2021

Why I’ll Always Choose Hotels Over Vacation Homes

When I had kids, I was told my longstanding relationship with hotels was over. So long, lavender-scented cold towels! Bye-bye, crisp sheets! See ya, infinity pool! Arrivederci, lobby bar of my dreams! It was nice knowing you. Based on the advice of many parents I know, vacation homes seemed to be the only option in the 2.0 version of my life. “When you have a family, it’s just easier with a kitchen, you’ll see,” they told me.

Trish Friesen

Jul 23, 2021