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BRAVE-ish Foodie Adventures in PRINT: Jewish Journal

Thank you to Debra Eckerling and the Jewish Journal for this print full page article about ME and MY MEMOIR! Brave-ish���s Lisa Niver: Traveling, Foodie Adventures & Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Recipeby Debra L. Eckerling

Food and travel go hand in hand.

���The thing most people reference when they come back from traveling is the great food experiences that they���ve had,��� travel writer and Jewish Journal blogger Lisa Niver, author of ���Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty,��� told the Journal. ���One of the best things to do besides try new food is to try new food with someone ��� It makes a big impression because it impacts so many of your senses.���

Whether you seek out food adventures abroad, in another state or close to home, there are plenty of options. It���s not just about trying new restaurants. ���I took a great cooking class in Vietnam, and they actually took us walking from the restaurant to the market.��� They pointed out what���s in season and talked about what food they were going to make. It was also a great opportunity to strike up conversations with locals, as they know all the best places, from restaurants to bakeries. ���Be curious,��� Niver said. ���Talk to people.���

Niver also recalled a cooking class she took in Tuscany. ���We made fresh pasta, we got to wear funny hats ��� I liked that part ��� and I tasted lots of different wines,��� Niver said. ���There were amazing desserts, we made different sauces and they gave us the recipes.���

A cooking class is a great activity for traveling, but it���s also a way to travel without leaving home. For instance, a class Niver took at Sur la Table in Los Angeles was a delicious and social experience. ���We got to taste everything,��� she said. ���Usually you work in a group of four, six or eight, and sometimes different tables in the cooking class are making different parts of the meal.��� Niver said that she talked to everyone, found out where they were from and why they were there. ���I made lots of new, best friends,��� she said. 

For those who want to be more brave with their food adventures, Niver suggests pairing up with a friend. ���One of the things I learned from scuba diving [is to] never go underwater without a buddy,��� she said. ���When I���m at a restaurant, one of my most favorite things to do is share, because I want to try more than one thing.��� The other benefit to pairing up, is, if you are not sure about something on the menu, perhaps your friend will order it. ���My friends from college, Carl and Heather, will eat pretty much anything,��� she said. ���So sometimes, if I���m a little bit interested in something, they order it, and I can taste it ��� Most of the time in full honesty I don���t even taste it, but I like to see them eat it; they get very happy.���

While Niver enjoys cooking some of the Jewish dishes she grew up with, especially something like brisket for the holidays, one of her favorite things to make is chocolate chip banana muffins. 

When traveling, ���I basically bring my elementary school lunch on the plane,��� she said. Niver packs a lot of food for road trips too.

Along with her muffins, Niver takes a little bag of carrots, hard-boiled eggs, those little red cheeses (Babybel) and crackers. ���I literally eat the whole plane ride,��� she said. ���I���m having my smorgasbord as I cross different time zones.���

Another tip for travel, Niver suggests, is to make an effort when interacting with the locals. ���When I was first starting to travel, I had spent a semester in Jerusalem,��� she said. ���Some of my friends were in other places around the world, and I went to visit.��� She continued, ���When I was in Paris, I walked into a shop [and] talked in English, and everyone ignored me.��� 

In the next shop, Niver tried another approach. ���I spoke not very good Spanish with my terrible accent ��� to a woman who promptly answered me in English,��� she said. ���And the lesson I took away from that is, if you make even a small, not great, effort, people appreciate that, so I always have tried to learn a few words.���

Remember, you don���t need to cross oceans to have new experiences. ���I think that people get caught up in what other people are doing,��� Niver said. You don���t need to quit your job and travel around the United States in an RV or live abroad in hostels for six months. ���It doesn���t have to be that dramatic,��� Niver said. ���If you���re not traveling much, my suggestion is to start close to home. There are so many adventures in your own backyard.���

Learn more about Lisa Niver and ���Bravish.���

For the full conversation, listen to the podcast:

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Watch the interview:

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

5 large bananas
�� cup white sugar
1 egg
��� cup vegetable oil
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
�� tsp salt
1 �� c flour
1 cup chocolate chips

On a plate, cut the 5 bananas into small pieces. Add to bowl and mash bananas with a spoon.

Add sugar, egg, oil and mix well.

Add remaining dry ingredients and mix well.

Spoon into muffin papers, which I put in a muffin tin.

Cook for 20 min at 375 degrees.

EAT!

Debra Eckerling��is a writer for the Jewish Journal and the host of ���Taste Buds with Deb.�����Subscribe��on��YouTube��or your favorite podcast platform.��Email Debra: tastebuds@jewishjournal.com.

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Pasadena Magazine: Whatever Floats Your Boat

Thank you to Malina Saval and Pasadena Magazine for this 2-page print article about my cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas! Travel journalist Lisa Niver navigates the adventures aboard Royal Caribbean���s Icon of the Seas.

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Embarking on my journey in Miami, Florida aboard Royal Caribbean���s the Icon of the Seas was not just an adventure, it was a homecoming. Having previously worked on staff at Royal Caribbean on the Rhapsody of the Seas, boarding Icon of the Seas felt like returning to a familiar embrace; albeit grander.

With eight distinct neighborhoods, there is something for everyone, from relaxing in any number of Chill Island’s seven pools and nine whirlpools, to strolling the shops at the two-story Royal Promenade, to exploring Thrill Island’s Category 6 water park with heart-pounding thrills including six water slides. Daredevils like myself can walk the plank at Crown’s Edge dangling 154-feet above the sea, scramble up the Adrenaline Peak rock-climbing wall, surf the flow rider or putt-putt on the Lost Dunes mini-golf course.

Evening entertainment includes singing along with dueling pianos or spotlight karaoke, performances of traditional Broadway shows in the Royal Theater, watching graceful figure skaters at Absolute Zero and spellbinding Olympic high divers in the Aqua Theater.

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Central Park, a lush, peaceful oasis with over 30,000 plants, is in the heart of the ship. Some of the interior balcony rooms overlook the vibrant tapestry of greenery that spans five decks.

Central Park also has plenty of dining options, including the Bubbles bar, a walk-up champagne bar, and the Izumi sushi and hibachi restaurant.

Whether you���re grandparents seeking adventure, parents looking to relax, or children eager to explore, the ship caters to everyone, with plenty of activities, and over 40 dining locations. Be sure to include on your list my favorite: the specialty milkshake bar, Desserted.

I was also impressed by the attention to detail and innovation with the ship’s design. At Swim & Tonic, a swim-up bar, you can enjoy your favorite cocktails without ever leaving the refreshing embrace of the pool. And if you���re seeking the ultimate relaxation, the adults-only Hideaway area boasts the first suspended infinity pool at sea. It has breathtaking views and a sense of serenity unlike any other I���ve experienced.

Photo Courtesy of Royal Caribbean

Every cruise aboard the Icon of the Seas includes a stop at the Royal Caribbean private island Coco Cay in the Bahamas. With its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters, there is a host of excursions and activities, including Tailspin water slides at Thrill Waterpark, lounging in a hammock beneath swaying palm trees at Oasis Lagoon, snorkeling among colorful coral reefs, or enjoying the bar and music at the new adults-only area, Hideaway Beach.

Back onboard, the Surfside neighborhood caters directly to families with young children, with specialty restaurants including The Lemon Post, which provides cocktails for adults and mocktails for kids. There���s also a bright carousel and a child-friendly slide.

When it comes to accommodations, the ship has 28 options for all tastes and budgets. It offers everything from cozy cabins to luxurious suites. I loved the Ultimate Family Townhouse, a three-story suite that includes a multi-level indoor slide, a wrap-around balcony with a private whirlpool, a white picket fence, and enough space for eight people to sleep. As you ascend the staircase, each stair makes a different musical sound.

Photo Courtesy of Royal Caribbean

The most extraordinary aspect of the Icon of the Seas, however, is its sheer size. The largest cruise ship at sea, it���s larger than an aircraft carrier. It���s also 24% more energy efficient than the required standards and the first Royal Caribbean ship powered by liquefied natural gas. In addition, the ship produces more than 93% of its fresh water onboard.

Yet, despite its size, Icon of the Seas��� many lounges are full of cozy corners to listen to music, dine, and relax. You can find your favorite spot to watch the waves and hang out with friends, old and new.

Reflecting on my time aboard the Icon of the Seas, I am grateful for the opportunity to revisit my roots in the cruise industry and witness how far it has come. More than a voyage, my experience was a celebration of innovation and excellence. I carry with me the memories of a lifetime spent at sea and the promise of future adventures.

Thank you to Pasadena Magazine for sharing on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

Travel journalist Lisa Niver navigates the adventures aboard Royal Caribbean���s Icon of the Seas.

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— Pasadena Magazine (@PasadenaMag) May 21, 2024

on my Twitter about the article and on Facebook

Thank you @PasadenaMag for sharing my iconic adventures on @RoyalCaribbean #IconofTheSeas #pasadena #pasadenamagazine #pasadenamag #lisaniver #travel #traveljournalist #traveljournal #cruise #cruises #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeaniconoftheseas #print #magazine #summer��� https://t.co/gFdLanpt0K

— Lisa Niver ������ (@LisaNiver) May 24, 2024

See all of my videos from my cruise: CLICK HERE

In the May/June 2024 print issue of Pasadena Magazine, I had a second print article about PESTO–click here to read that one too!

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WINNER: Southern California Journalism Awards 2024!

I WON IN TWO CATEGORIES at the 2024 66th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Embed from Getty Images

66th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 23: Journalist Lisa Niver (L) and entertainment reporter BJ Korros attend the 66th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards at the Biltmore Los Angeles on June 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) Niver WINS 2nd place in 2 categories!

WINNER 2nd place K6. PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW, Non-Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel, ���Journey into the World of Wanderlust: Samantha Brown, Travel Goddess���WATCH Samantha Brown’s TV SERIES: Places to LOVE WINNER 2nd Place K11. REGULAR PODCASTLisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ��� Heroes of the Holocaust: A Small Light ���I won for my interview with creator, Tony Phelan. Watch the series: A SMALL LIGHT on HULU What an honor to win two more awards for my podcast! It has now been seen and heard in 48 countries on 6 continents!

USA   India Canada   Ireland Puerto Rico   UK    Italy   Australia  Philippines Singapore   New Zealand Portugal Saudi Arabia Switzerland Hong Kong    Mexico   Japan  Fiji Seychelles France Latvia   Netherlands   Kenya   UAE Cambodia Israel Guatemala Germany Uruguay Bangladesh Spain Panama Thailand Uganda    Greece   South Africa  Costa Rica  Bosnia and Herzegovina   Sri LankaRomania Pakistan Ghana  Slovenia Cayman Islands Russia Norway Denmark Poland

WATCH my podcast, ���MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: Are YOU ready to be BRAVE?��� on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast,  Google Podcasts, Audacy, Audible, Anchor, Pandora & iHeart Radio

My podcast also won in the Diversity in Streaming Category at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards.

Thank you to the Jewish Journal for highlighting me and all the winners from the awards!

I was also a finalist for Online Journalist of the Year, Podcast Host and for two more of my podcast interviews with Andrew McCarthy and Christie Tate.

The Los Angeles Press Club stated that “The work of these journalists represents the best reporting in the region out of more than 2,300 entries submitted this year. The awards dinner gala was at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 23, 2024.”

FINALIST

A5B. ONLINE JOURNALIST, independent

Lisa Niver, Jewish Journal

K1. ANCHOR/HOST

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map Podcast

K4. LIFESTYLE FEATURE

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ���How To Be Your Own B.F.F with Christie Tate���

K5. PERSONALITY PROFILE/INTERVIEW, Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)

Lisa Niver, Make Your Own Map, ���Walking with Andrew McCarthy��� Lisa Niver and Andrew McCarthy

Thank you to the Jewish Journal for 13 years of support for my writing. Congrats to all of the Jewish Journal finalists in the SoCal Journalism Awards. See them all in this article: “Jewish Journal Nominated for 11 SoCal Journalism Awards by LA Press Club“

Lisa Niver has won many awards! From 2017 to 2024, in the Southern California Journalism Awards and National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, she has won eight times and been a finalist thirty-one times for a variety of broadcast, print, podcast and digital categories.

2024 6x Finalist : Southern California Journalism Awards for Online Journalist of the Year, Podcast Host and for my podcast interviews with Andrew McCarthy, Samantha Brown, Tony Phelan and Christie Tate2023 Winner: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards Diversity in Entertainment2023 3x Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards2023 2x Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Travel Reporting and Podcast Interview 2022 Finalist : Southern California Journalism Awards for BOOK CRITICISM2021 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Commentary Diversity/Gender and Commentary Analysis/Trend ��� Film2021 Winner: Southern California Journalism Awards for  TECHNOLOGY REPORTING 2021 Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for BOOK CRITICISM2020 Winner: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Book Critic. See all of Lisa���s book reviews here.2020 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards for Book Critic2020 Winner: Southern California Journalism Awards for print magazine article: Hemispheres Magazine for United Airlines2020 Five Time Finalist: Southern California Journalism awards2019 Winner: NAEJ Award for KTLA TV segment2019 Finalist: National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards in three categoriesCategory H2a. Soft News: Ms. Magazine: Polar Bears Can���t Vote So You Have ToCategory F6a. Soft News Feature ��� Under 5 Minutes���Film/TV: KTLA TV Oscars Countdown to Gold with Lisa NiverCategory C1b. Business, Music/Tech/Art: My Wharton Magazine article: Four Female Founders Share Their Origin Stories2019 Finalist: Southern California Journalism Awards for Broadcast Television Lifestyle Segment: Ogden Ski Getaway2018 Finalist for three categories of Southern California Journalism Awards:SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY REPORTING: Smithsonian TRAVEL REPORTING: Popsugar FitnessPERSONALITY PROFILE: Saturday Evening Post2017 2nd place winner for Southern California Journalism Award Print Column ���A journey to freedom over three Passovers��� and finalist for Travel Reporting.

More about Lisa Niver: https://lisaniver.com/awards/

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How to Make Exploring Rome More Enjoyable

BY YVONNE PORTER

Photo by Ludwig Thalheimer

One of the wonderful things about exploring historic cities like Rome is that they���re often designed for walking. You can���t beat hitting the streets on your feet if you want to get a real feel for the city.

You can also find all sorts of things as you walk around and, if you want to travel a little further, hop onto public transport. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy your exploration in Rome.

Store Your Luggage

If you have a lot of luggage with you, perhaps because you���ve been shopping or you���re just in Rome for the day before traveling somewhere else, it can weigh you down. Walking around all day can get tiring enough, let alone if you���re carrying heavy bags with you as well.

One way to get around this is by using luggage storage Rome. This allows you to keep your belongings safe and accessible, while freeing you up to wander around. It���s also useful if you wanted to hop onto a bus to visit somewhere specific, but didn���t want everything with you.

Getting Around Rome

If you���re happy to wander around on foot, make sure that you have comfortable shoes and clothes. Dress according to the weather. Rome tends to enjoy warm and mild weather, especially in the summer. Bring sunscreen to protect your skin. If you visit any churches, it���s best to dress respectfully.

Good shoes are especially important in the city center, which is well worth seeing. The tiles paving the streets are beautiful, but they can be hard to walk on with heels.

Otherwise, consider getting a taxi or hopping on public transport. You can buy digital passes, which is much easier and can be cheaper if you���re traveling multiple times in a day. Just make sure you download the right app.

If you want to visit a few monuments and historical sites, look into Roma pass. It���s a prepaid card that includes entry tickets and public transport tickets alike. As you can imagine, this can save you money and time, allowing you to skip lines. 

Eating and Drinking

Italy is famous for its food and drink. Rather than rushing around, it���s best to enjoy a slower lifestyle. Savor your food and drink.

Look for independent places where you can, such as small coffee shops and espresso bars where you can eat a bite and appreciate amazing coffee. Italian food at its best is simple, using fantastic ingredients.

Learning the Language

It���s more common in the cities to find people who speak English, especially in the more touristy areas. But it does help to learn at least a little Italian to get by and talk to people.

Learn how to greet people, thank people, and ask basic questions like directions and if they speak English. Even if you���re not fluent, this can open doors to better experiences. If you do want to find independent shops and restaurants, be aware that the proprietors are less likely to speak English.

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Fearless After Fifty on Living Ageless & BOLD Podcast!

Thank you Christina Daves for interviewing me on your Living Ageless & BOLD PODCAST. “The podcast that celebrates us: healthy, active, fit, fabulous, fun women over 50.” Interview with Lisa Niver “Fearless After Fifty“

Just shy of her 50th birthday, Lisa Niver moved back in with her parents after leaving a toxic marriage. What felt like rock bottom at the time, was actually the beginning of an incredible journey that would span 102 countries across six continents!

Lisa is an award-winning travel expert and one of the top travel influencers in the world. Her website ���We Said Go Travel��� ranked third on Rise Global���s top 1,000 Travel Blogs. Her YouTube channel of the same name has over 2 million views! She���s published countless articles in publications like National Geographic, Wired, USA Today, Teen Vogue, and more.

In this episode, she shares with us her adventures and misadventures from her travels all over the world. As a way to challenge herself, Lisa came up with a personal list of fifty new things to try before turning fifty! Come along Lisa���s journey as she gives us a sneak peek into her new memoir called ���Brave-ish���.

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It���s amazing where life���s journey takes you! This week on Living Ageless and Bold, I interview��Lisa Niver top travel influencer, about her upcoming memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. Lisa started in medical school, left that to become a pre-school teacher (a natural transition ), went on to become a kids counselor at Club Med and parlayed all of that to become one of the world���s top travel influencers. She probably wouldn���t be where she is today without coming out the other side of very a difficult marriage and challenging herself to overcome 50 of her biggest fears/challenges before she turned 50.��She���s now 55. Will she do 60 for 60? Listen in! Her story is inspiring and one you shouldn���t miss!

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In this week’s Living Ageless and Bold Podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Niver, one of the world’s top travel influencers and the author of��Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty,��her upcoming memoir.

Lisa went from medical school to becoming a preschool teacher to now being one of the top travel influencers in the world! What a journey! (and you’ll laugh at her Club Med stories).

We had a great conversation and many of the things she shares about her failed marriage, we’ve all been through in relationships. You’ll love how she came out the other side.

Lisa’s story will inspire you and.. she’s super fun!!! Enjoy the show!��

Episode Links:
Spotify:��https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wuEUYVK6SbdSH5DUKmZU2?si=29b2d36c4d164bdd
Apple Podcasts:��https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fearless-after-50-with-lisa-niver/id1680405493?i=1000627721509
YouTube:��https://youtu.be/QbaKPey4WsU

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TOP 10 Best Travel Lifestyle Website: We Said Go Travel

Thank you to Feedspot for naming my site, We Said Go Travel, #10 on the 100 Best Travel Lifestyle Blogs and websites for 2024. I am honored to be included among these amazing content creators.

100 Best Travel Lifestyle Blogs and Websites in 2024

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The best Travel Lifestyle blogs from thousands of Travel blogs on the web and ranked by traffic, social media followers & freshness.

TOP 10 Travel Lifestyle Blogs1. Two Monkeys Travel Group

A travel blog about luxury and adventure travel. Also covers articles about Visa Applications for Filipinos. Kach Howe is the publisher of Two Monkeys Travel Group, a Filipina travel blogger & entrepreneur.

2. World of Wanderlust

My name is Brooke Saward, a twenty-something explorer originally from Australia. I created World of Wanderlust as a space to inspire young people to travel more and to travel solo. My blog has become a corner of the internet for solo travellers to find inspiration and advice to plan their next trip.

3. Nomadic Matt’s Travel Site

At Nomadic Matt’s Travel Site, learn how to make your dream trip a reality with daily tips, advice, and tricks on how to travel the world cheaper, smarter, and longer.

4. The Blonde Abroad

The Blonde Abroad is an award-winning solo female travel & lifestyle blog featuring travel tips, packing guides, budget tips, fashion, festivals, and photography from around the world.

5. The Planet D Adventure Travel Blog

An adventure travel blog that features travel tips, travel advice, travel inspiration and photography that will help you plan your vacation. Dave and Deb have visited over 115 countries on all 7 continents since 2007, and in that time they have become the leading source of detailed city guides, personal travel tips, inspiring stories and so much more.

6. Goats On The Road

Turn travel into a lifestyle! A blog by Nick & Dariece. We are digital nomads, remote workers, and traveling abroad since 2008. We’re here to help you make money online (from home or abroad) so that you can be your own boss, live a freer lifestyle, and spend time doing things you enjoy.

7. y Travel Blog | Travel more. Create More Memories

A travel blog sharing travel tips on how to travel more and travel around the world. We share family travel tips and travel destinations as we travel with kids. This blog is all about informing and inspiring you to travel more and create better memories.

8. Bucket List Journey | Travel Lifestyle Blog

Traveling the world in search of Bucket List worthy experiences. Thousands of unique bucket list ideas on this blog.

9. La Jolla Mom | Luxury Travel and Lifestyle Blog

La Jolla Mom is your guide for things to do in San Diego and La Jolla, from fun events and luxury hotels to the best beaches and kid friendly restaurants.

10. We Said Go Travel

We Said Go Travel is a Passport to a Global Community. Get inspired by travel stories from Lisa Niver, author of the award-winning memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty.

THANK YOU FEEDSPOT! What an honor to be including in the top 10 with these fantastic websites. See the entire list of 100 here!

Learn more about LISA and We Said Go Travel: Meet me at one of my upcoming events, read my award winning memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, listen to my award winning podcast, Make Your Own Map. Watch my videos on YouTube where I have over two million views. Find me on social media at @LisaNiver. Thank you for all of your support.

See the TOP TEN LIST in Jan 2024

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Celebration, Gratitude and BRAVE-ish Adventures: Niver’s June News 2024

June News 2024 with Lisa Niver & We Said Go Travel: I am GRATEFUL to YOU for all your support for me, my memoir, my events, my videos. Thank you to everyone who came out to my book talk at Barnes & Noble at The Grove. Thank you to our giveaway sponsors: Fairmont Century Plaza, Ricardo Beverly Hills, PADI and Holocaust Museum LA. The most giant THANKS to BJ Korros of The Hollywood Moment for the fantastic interview! Thank you Southern California Journalism Awards! What an honor to WIN second place in TWO CATEGORIES for my podcast and be a finalist in SIX! Thank you for watching and listening to MAKE YOUR OWN MAP.

As seen in the JEWISH JOURNAL: Jewish Journal travel writer��Lisa Niver��earned two second place honors for her podcast: Audio Journalism-Podcast for her ���Make Your Own Map��� episode titled, ���Heroes of the Holocaust: A Small Light.��� Niver also earned second place honors for Personality Profile/Interview, Non-Entertainment Personalities (over 10 minutes) ��� audio journalism for her interview series ���We Said Go Travel��� episode titled, ���Journey into the World of Wanderlust: Samantha Brown, Travel Goddess.��� Niver was also a finalist for best Online Journalist, Independent, Podcast Host and her episodes with Christie Tate and Andrew McCarthy.

Thank you PASADENA MAGAZINE for my TWO PRINT articles:

Ingredient: Pesto Takes Flight: A famed garnish journeys from Genoa to the rest of the world

Whatever Floats Your Boat: Travel journalist Lisa Niver navigates the adventures aboard Royal Caribbean���s Icon of the Seas.

I had the honor of working with Tylenol as a Brand Partner this summer as a travel expert! Read my article: Conquering Summer Travel Aches.

Where do you want to travel next? Raja Ampat, Indonesia is the top of my bucket list along with Antarctica. Join me for scuba diving next year and other BRAVE-ish adventures.

@leaveyourmarkpodcast New on the podcast: @LisaNiver on Being Brave-ish, Leaving Relationships that Don't Serve You, and Removing Can't From Your Vocabulary Lisa Niver has traveled in far-off locales from Vanuatu to Nepal, received numerous accolades as an award-winning travel expert who has explored 102 countries and six continents, and is the founder of the website��WeSaidGoTravel, what people don���t realize is that this began from the wreckage of a rotten romance. �� As a newlywed, Lisa was on the adventure of a lifetime. She had quit her job, rented her condo, and traveled around Asia. To the outside world, Lisa was a woman living out her dreams of exploring ancient ruins in Cambodia and seeing orangutans in Borneo. She kept a dark secret in private: an abusive relationship. But, when she found herself lying on a sidewalk in Thailand, looking up at the sky in severe pain, she knew things had to change. At age forty- seven, Niver found the courage to set course on a new life. �� Feeling like a failure, pushing fifty, and moving home to her parents' house to start again from scratch, Lisa began taking one tiny "brave-ish" step at a time to take her life far away from the old one and into the adventurous world of travel writing. These small hurdles led to the challenge of trying fifty new things before turning fifty. From diving into shipwrecks, swimming with sharks, bobsledding at 3Gs, indulging in wild escapades, Lisa found herself traversing the world on a journey of reinvention, personal growth, and discovering what it actually means to be "brave." �� Her new book Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty, chronicles Lisa���s inspiring expeditions to distant corners of the world, including Myanmar, Cuba, Morocco, Kenya, and Mongolia, but this is more than a travelogue. Brave-ish inspires readers to dream big, take risks, and embrace the unknown to create a life filled with wonder and excitement, even when courage seems elusive. �� In this episode, Lisa shares how she saved herself, took risks, embraced the unknown, and pressed the reset button when she fell off track. She also shares how she taught herself to rest, not quit. Lisa's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of perseverance.�� �� #podcastinterview #badrelationships #solotravel #newbook #braveish #abuseawareness ��� original sound – LEAVE YOUR MARK Podcast

Thank you to Aliza Licht for interviewing me on her LEAVE YOUR MARK podcast, and to Lori Adams-Brown for interviewing me on A World of Difference Podcast.

Thank you Christine Winebrenner Irick for including me in the Soul of Travel book-i-sode!

Lisa���s book is the memoir detailing how she completed fifty crazy challenges and dares after turning fifty to reinvent herself after her divorce. Brave-ish is for people who might not feel that brave, ���and who are trying to figure out what to do next. Small steps lead to big changes,��� she encourages. She enjoys sharing all of her experiences and her travels in different mediums and online, and is thrilled to be the narrator in the audiobook version of Brave-ish. Listen to Christine���s episode with Lisa.

Thank you to Dave Kiley for honoring my friend, Nancy Ford-Dunn’s daughter, Ellame, by doing 5 marathons in 5 nights.

Do you LOVE my book BRAVE-ish? PLEASE WRITE A REVIEW!! Click here to go directly to rate or review BRAVE-ish on Amazon–but you can do anywhere you bought your book! THANK YOU!!

You can find my book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Simon & Schuster, Post Hill Press, Target, Walmart, BookShop, BAM! 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 Post Hill Press and it is distributed by Simon and Schuster. My friend in New Zealand just ordered my book to her local store! Brave-ish is available all over the globe!

Learn more about my events: click here and my articles here THANK YOU for watching my podcast! It has now been seen and heard in 48 countries on 6 continents!

USA   India Canada   Ireland Puerto Rico   UK    Italy   Australia  Philippines Singapore   New Zealand Portugal Saudi Arabia Switzerland Hong Kong    Mexico   Japan  Fiji Seychelles France Latvia   Netherlands   Kenya   UAE Cambodia Israel Guatemala Germany Uruguay Bangladesh Spain Panama Thailand Uganda    Greece   South Africa  Costa Rica  Bosnia and Herzegovina   Sri LankaRomania Pakistan Ghana  Slovenia Cayman Islands Russia Norway Denmark Poland

WATCH my podcast, “MAKE YOUR OWN MAP: Are YOU ready to be BRAVE?” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Podcast,  Google Podcasts, Audacy, Audible, Anchor, Pandora & iHeart Radio

WHERE CAN YOU FIND MY TRAVEL VIDEOS?

Here is the link to my video channel on YouTube where I have over TWO MILLION views on YouTube! (now at: 2,155,000).

Thank you for your support! Are you one of my 4,320 subscribers? I hope you will join me and subscribe! For more We Said Go Travel articles, TV segments, videos and social media: CLICK HERE

Find me on social media with over 150,000 followers. Please follow  on TikTok: @LisaNiver, Twitter at @LisaNiver, Instagram @LisaNiver and on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and at LisaNiver.com.

My Podcast: “Make Your Own Map!”

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Let the summer sun ignite your spirit and travel inspire your soul. Adventure awaits!

Do you love audiobooks? My memoir, Brave-ish, is available on all audio platforms! Did you know that authors have to audition to narrate their books? Are you connected to the GRAMMYs? Please nominate me for the SPOKEN WORD CATEGORY for the Grammys!

I continue to hope and pray for the hostages to be returned to Israel and for peace and safety for all of us on our planet.

More PHOTOS coming soon from my book event at Barnes & Noble and the Press Club Awards! Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me at my book event!

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BRAVE-ish Book Event & Travel Giveaways at Barnes & Noble at The Grove

I look forward to seeing you TUESDAY June 25, 2024 at Barnes & Noble at The Grove for my book event and travel giveaways worth over $700!

Join Barnes & Noble – The Grove at Farmers Market on June 25, 2024, as we welcome award-winning travel expert Lisa Niver to discuss and sign BRAVE-ISH: ONE BREAKUP, SIX CONTINENTS, AND FEELING FEARLESS AFTER FIFTY, the breakout memoir that Forbes rated as Best New Nonfiction inspires readers to dream big, take risks, and embrace the unknown to create a life filled with wonder and excitement, even when courage seems elusive.

Lisa will be in conversation with��BJ Korros, renowned television personality known as the host of��The Hollywood Moment.

TRAVEL GIVEAWAYS: Come to hear about my award-winning memoir, BRAVE-ish, get your book signed and WIN some incredible TRAVEL PRIZES! Giveaway #1 is up to $100 credit for weekend brunch at Lumi��re at Fairmont Century Plaza Giveaway #2 is a gorgeous lightweight Avalon Softside Carry-On Expandable Spinner by Ricardo Beverly Hills ($150 value). Giveaway #3 is a PADI e-Learning scuba class valued at up to $312. I absolutely LOVE scuba diving! Giveaway #4 is a one year membership at Holocaust Museum LA.

Founded in 1961, Holocaust Museum LA (HMLA) is the first survivor-founded and oldest Holocaust museum in the United States and home to the West Coast���s largest collection of Holocaust-era artifacts. HMLA is dedicated to teaching the critical lessons of the Holocaust and their continued relevance today, building empathy, and empowering students and visitors to speak out and stand up against all forms of hatred, bigotry, and antisemitism.

The Museum offers customized tours, poignant exhibits, creative educational programs, community programs, and intergenerational conversations with Holocaust survivors.

SEE YOU TUESDAY JUNE 25, 2024 at 7pm LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 16: BJ Korros and guest attend the Los Angeles Press Club’s 63rd Annual Journalism Awards Dinner at Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles on October 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

Address: Barnes & Noble at The Grove at the Farmers Market: 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036

BRAVE-ISH: ONE BREAKUP, SIX CONTINENTS AND FEELING FEARLESS AFTER FIFTY

Although Lisa Niver has traveled in far-off locales from Vanuatu to Nepal and received numerous accolades for both her writing and her top ranked website, what people don���t realize is that this began from the wreckage of a rotten romance.

Newlywed Niver was on the adventure of a lifetime. She had quit her job, rented out her condo, and was traveling around Asia. To the outside world, Niver was a woman living out her dreams of exploring ancient ruins in Cambodia and seeing orangutans in Borneo. In private, she was keeping a dark secret. But, when she found herself lying on a sidewalk in Thailand, looking up at the sky in severe pain, she knew things had to change. At age forty-seven, Niver found the courage to set course on a new life.

Feeling like a failure, pushing fifty, and moving home to her parents��� house to start again from scratch, Niver started taking one tiny ���brave-ish��� step at a time to take her life far away from the old one and into the adventurous world of travel writing. These small hurdles led to the challenge of trying fifty new things before turning fifty. From diving into shipwrecks, swimming with sharks, bobsledding at 3 Gs, to indulging in wild escapades, Niver found herself traversing the world on a journey of reinvention, personal growth, and discovering what it actually means to be ���brave.���

While Brave-ish chronicles Niver���s inspiring expeditions to distant corners of the world including Myanmar, Cuba, Morocco, Kenya and Mongolia this is more than a travelogue. Niver���s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of perseverance. Brave-ish inspires readers to dream big, take risks, and embrace the unknown to create a life filled with wonder and excitement, even when courage seems elusive.

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