Recently, I have been moving and shaking from coast to coast: networking with travel leaders at IPW in Florida and discussing storytelling on The Jet Set TV about SXSW in Austin to cruising with Virgin Voyages, exploring Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and sharing new articles and videos from the road. I’ve been collecting stories in some unexpected places.
Back home, I was thrilled to see my Windstar Tahiti feature appear in print in Pasadena Magazine, learn that I was named a finalist five times in the Southern California Journalism Awards, and watch the Make Your Own Map podcast expand to listeners in 85 countries.
Whether I was wandering the colorful streets of Appenzell, Switzerland, hula-hooping in Liechtenstein, meeting with editors at Travel Classics Ticino, or discovering what makes a destination memorable long after I leave, these past two months have reinforced something I believe deeply: every journey has a story worth sharing.
Here’s a look at where I’ve been and what I’ve been creating.
San Jos茅, California
A quick trip packed with discoveries, interviews, and new stories. Watch my videos and explore what makes San Jos茅 an underrated California destination. READ MORE:
Virgin Voyages
My latest cruise adventure on Resilient Lady included incredible dining, entertainment, and a fresh perspective on adults-only cruising.
IPW Florida
Thousands of travel professionals gathered to share what’s next in global travel. My coverage includes destination updates, industry insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from one of travel’s biggest events.
Travel Classics Switzerland
One of my favorite parts of the year: connecting with fellow travel journalists, editors, and storytellers while exploring Switzerland’s stunning landscapes and charming villages.
Liechtenstein
Country #103 delivered far more than I expected. From walking historic streets and learning about local traditions to hula-hooping across an entire country before lunch, this tiny nation left a big impression.
In Print: Windstar Tahiti
My latest Pasadena Magazine feature takes readers aboard Windstar Cruises in French Polynesia, sharing the beauty, culture, and unforgettable experiences of Tahiti and beyond.
Read about it here:
On Air about SXSW
I was honored to be interviewed by Nikki Noya of The Jet Set TV about my adventures Four Seasons Austin and my first time at SXSW where I signed by book, BRAVE-ish, at The Female Quotient lounge.
Watch here:
Awards 91传媒
I’m thrilled to share that I was named a finalist five times for the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards. Thank you to the editors, judges, readers, viewers, and listeners who continue to support my work. I will update you about the Gala! Read more:
Make Your Own Map Podcast
My podcast continues to grow and is now heard in 85 countries. Thank you for listening, sharing episodes, and joining me for conversations about travel, resilience, entrepreneurship, and creating a life you love. or your favorite podcast platform:
Want to travel more? I have a class on Udemy.
My students are from 13 countries: Australia, Canada, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, USA! Join us on the adventure of travel writing!
Have you heard my recent podcast episodes?
my podcast, “: ” on听, , , ,听 , , , , &补尘辫;听
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MY TRAVEL VIDEOS?
Here is the link to听my video channel on听 where I now have over 2.7 Million views on YouTube! (now at: 2,770,478).
I hope you will ! For more We Said Go Travel articles, TV segments, videos and social media:
Find me on social media with over 150,000 followers. Please follow听me on social @LisaNiver , , ,听,听听, and at听
Do you LOVE my book BRAVE-ish? PLEASE WRITE A REVIEW!! Click here to go directly to (now at 66 reviews. Help me get to 75) You can find my book on , , , , , , , and wherever you get your audiobooks!
People always ask me where is it best to buy my book. I recommend you go into or call your favorite local book store and ask them to order it for you and pick it up IN THE STORE! You never know what other treasures you will find. Any bookstore can order my book because my publisher is and it is distributed by My book is now in the library on Quark Ultramarine, Windstar StarBreeze, NCL Escape and in the store at Dubray bookstore on Grafton in Dublin, Ireland! Brave-ish is available all over the globe!
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Lisa Ellen Niver
Recently, I have been moving and shaking from coast to coast: networking with travel leaders at IPW in Florida and discussing storytelling on The Jet Set TV about SXSW in Austin to cruising with Virgin Voyages, exploring Switzerland and Liechtenstein, and sharing new articles and videos from the road. I’ve been collecting stories in some unexpected places.
Back home, I was thrilled to see my Windstar Tahiti feature appear in print in Pasadena Magazine, learn that I was named a finalist five times in the Southern California Journalism Awards, and watch the Make Your Own Map podcast expand to listeners in 85 countries.
Whether I was wandering the colorful streets of Appenzell, Switzerland, hula-hooping in Liechtenstein, meeting with editors at Travel Classics Ticino, or discovering what makes a destination memorable long after I leave, these past two months have reinforced something I believe deeply: every journey has a story worth sharing.
Here’s a look at where I’ve been and what I’ve been creating.
San Jos茅, California
A quick trip packed with discoveries, interviews, and new stories. Watch my videos and explore what makes San Jos茅 an underrated California destination. READ MORE:
Virgin Voyages
My latest cruise adventure on Resilient Lady included incredible dining, entertainment, and a fresh perspective on adults-only cruising.
IPW Florida
Thousands of travel professionals gathered to share what’s next in global travel. My coverage includes destination updates, industry insights, and behind-the-scenes moments from one of travel’s biggest events.
Travel Classics Switzerland
One of my favorite parts of the year: connecting with fellow travel journalists, editors, and storytellers while exploring Switzerland’s stunning landscapes and charming villages.
Liechtenstein
Country #103 delivered far more than I expected. From walking historic streets and learning about local traditions to hula-hooping across an entire country before lunch, this tiny nation left a big impression.
In Print: Windstar Tahiti
My latest Pasadena Magazine feature takes readers aboard Windstar Cruises in French Polynesia, sharing the beauty, culture, and unforgettable experiences of Tahiti and beyond.
Read about it here:
On Air about SXSW
I was honored to be interviewed by Nikki Noya of The Jet Set TV about my adventures Four Seasons Austin and my first time at SXSW where I signed by book, BRAVE-ish, at The Female Quotient lounge.
Watch here:
Awards 91传媒
I’m thrilled to share that I was named a finalist five times for the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards. Thank you to the editors, judges, readers, viewers, and listeners who continue to support my work. I will update you about the Gala! Read more:
Make Your Own Map Podcast
My podcast continues to grow and is now heard in 85 countries. Thank you for listening, sharing episodes, and joining me for conversations about travel, resilience, entrepreneurship, and creating a life you love. or your favorite podcast platform:
Want to travel more? I have a class on Udemy.
My students are from 13 countries: Australia, Canada, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, UK, USA! Join us on the adventure of travel writing!
Have you heard my recent podcast episodes?
my podcast, “: ” on听, , , ,听 , , , , &补尘辫;听
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MY TRAVEL VIDEOS?
Here is the link to听my video channel on听 where I now have over 2.7 Million views on YouTube! (now at: 2,770,478).
I hope you will ! For more We Said Go Travel articles, TV segments, videos and social media:
Find me on social media with over 150,000 followers. Please follow听me on social @LisaNiver , , ,听,听听, and at听
Do you LOVE my book BRAVE-ish? PLEASE WRITE A REVIEW!! Click here to go directly to (now at 66 reviews. Help me get to 75) You can find my book on , , , , , , , and wherever you get your audiobooks!
People always ask me where is it best to buy my book. I recommend you go into or call your favorite local book store and ask them to order it for you and pick it up IN THE STORE! You never know what other treasures you will find. Any bookstore can order my book because my publisher is and it is distributed by My book is now in the library on Quark Ultramarine, Windstar StarBreeze, NCL Escape and in the store at Dubray bookstore on Grafton in Dublin, Ireland! Brave-ish is available all over the globe!
You can also find me now on !
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