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July 11, 2024
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 LuggageIf 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 RomeIf 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 DrinkingItaly 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 LanguageIt���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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July 9, 2024
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���.
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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July 5, 2024
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 2024Total Views 28K�����Jun 23, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Traveling the world in search of Bucket List worthy experiences. Thousands of unique bucket list ideas on this 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.
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.
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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June 30, 2024
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 
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Australia 
Philippines 
Singapore 
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Cambodia 
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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!”
Fortune Cookie SAID: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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June 23, 2024
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 FIFTYAlthough 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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June 17, 2024
Brave-ish on LEAVE YOUR MARK podcast
Thank you to Aliza Licht for interviewing me on LEAVE YOUR MARK podcast about my memoir, Brave-ish: One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty. What did we talk about?
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.
WATCH part of our episode on InstagramLisa shares about: “Being Brave-ish, Leaving Relationships that Don���t Serve You, and Removing Can���t From Your Vocabulary. Her new book, Brave-ish, is a story of resilience, inspiration, and the power of perseverance.”New @LEAVEYOURMARKxo podcast: @LisaNiver on Being Brave-ish, Leaving Relationships that Don't Serve You, and Removing Can't From Your Vocabulary https://t.co/B2gmhIbvIO pic.twitter.com/E8lEZcv9jh
— ALIZA LICHT (@AlizaLicht) September 5, 2023
See more of our episode on TIKTOK
@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 PodcastI interviewed Aliza about her book on Make Your Own Map:Are you ready to PIVOT? Be Your Own Publicist! Ask Aliza LichtAliza Licht on being the Chief Brand Officer of YOU
Premiered Apr 19, 2023 Make Your Own Map: Are YOU Ready to be BRAVE? Thank you Aliza Licht for joining me on my podcast! “It���s never too late to start over. We hear stories all the time of people later in life going back to school for something completely new and different…You get one life, but many chances.��� Both of Aliza’s books train you to be a publicist for YOURSELF! I learned so much from reading them. I changed my social media bios immediately after reading her suggestions. Her actionable steps helped me so much. Remember, no one will care about your book, your project, your job as much as YOU do –so learn to be the best Chief Brand Office of YOU that you can!
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June 15, 2024
Marathon Madness – in memory of Ellame Ford-Dunn
5 evening marathons in 5 days in memory of the lovely Ellame Ford-Dunn
I wanted to share David Kiley’s fundraiser in honor of my friend, Nancy Ford-Dunn’s daughter. Kiley wrote that he “is running 5 marathons in 5 days to raise funds for a very special charity YOU RAISE ME UP who have been supporting a very special family, our lovely neighbours from across the street the Ford-Dunns.
Two years ago, Nancy & Ken Ford-Dunn tragically lost their 16 year old daughter Ellame to suicide. Their son Arthur has been my son James’ best friend ever since we moved to Upper Beeding (nearly 10 years ago) they also have a younger daughter Frankie.
Clearly this tragedy ripped a hole in the family and I think that everyone in our little village has been deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Ellame. There’s not a day that passes where they are not in our thoughts.
Ellame was such a bright bundle of energy and was so mischievously funny. Since her passing Nancy has been courageously campaigning on her behalf and bringing awareness to others about predators who are not always the typical dodgy looking bloke that mum warned you about, sometimes it can be ‘normal looking’ folk, who you least expect. Nancy’s tireless work is truly inspirational and vitally important to bringing awareness to keep all of our children safe!
This is the reason that I am doing this challenge. I know that it is going to be very tough (my feet hurt just thinking about it!) but when the going gets tough, it will be Ellame and the Ford-Dunn’s struggle that will be my motivation to push on through and power me up to run the 131 miles over 5 days.
Thank you to my amazing employer HJ BURT who paid my ��175 entry fee for me to be able to undertake this mega challenge so I can raise funds for this awesome charity.
YOU RAISE ME UP’s support has been invaluable and the work they do concerning mental health and emotional support is so needed for them and others in the community.
You Raise Me Up supports families after the death of a child aged 16-25.
The charity provides compassion, support and simply to be able to say ���we totally understand��� rather than ���we cannot imagine what you are going through���.
CLICK HERE TO DONATE
They have trained, experienced counsellors available to help families through these dark times. They also run monthly support groups, where you can meet other families going through similar emotions and start to feel less alone. Their support centre and community cafe in Polegate is a comfortable welcoming space for all and they are solely reliant on sponsorship to keep their vital organisation going. This will likely be the last time I take on a challenge of this magnitude so if you can sponsor to this worthy cause please do. Thank you Dave”
Nancy on Jan Broberg’s podcast: I Have Something To Say : A Mother���s Perspective On Child Sexual Abuse With Nancy Nancy shared with me that “You may have heard of Jan Broberg… there is a Neflix documentary about her story called “abducted in plain sight” and she has a series on sky called “a friend of the family.” She is an incredible advocate for those who have suffered childhood sexual abuse.”
CLICK HERE TO DONATE Marathon Madness – Monday 17 June – Friday 21st June ROUTE:Day 1 –��Worthing Promenade Marathon
Worthing Promenade starting at Splash point running the Worthing Parkrun route, runners will run 3.28 ��miles west along the promenade and back 8 times.
Route��https://gb.mapometer.com/edit/route_4747236.html
Day 2 – Goring Marathon
Sea Lane Caf��, Marine Crescent, Worthing , race starts at green adjacent to sea lane caf�� and will run miles east towards Worthing and return 10 times.
Route https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4635607.html
Day 3 – Highdown Hill Marathon
Highdown car park, the route will go from car park and use a circular route around Highdown Hill 10 times up to marathon distance.
Route https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4634267.html
Day 4 – The River Run Marathon
A run from Shoreham Toll Bridge up the river and back down the Downslink.
Route https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4896011.html
Day 5 – Widewater Marathon
Widewater, Shoreham Beach starting at the car park at Widewater Lagoon the route will go towards Lancing Beach green where the runners will return and complete this 8 times up to marathon distance.
Route https://gb.mapometer.com/running/route_4634276.html
Tribute to Ellame on MuchLoved
Nancy and Ken carried the Baton of Hope in honor of Ellame–watch the video, Baton of Hope UK: Brighton, 5th July 2023. “The Baton of Hope came to Brighton, and was carried by 90 people, either in memory of a loved one lost to suicide, or in honour of their own survival.”
Nancy on The Trusted Friend Podcast—Sensitive Topics of Sexual Abuse and Suicide “Nancy, a resilient mother, is committed to raising awareness about the insidious tactics predators employ to build trust and create a false sense of security. Tragically, her daughter fell victim to the abusive actions of her best friend’s husband, succumbing to the lasting impact of the abuse and ultimately taking her own life. Now, Nancy is on a mission to share her story, shedding light on the importance of recognizing and combating the deceptive tactics used by predators.”
Nancy���s daughter was the victim of abuse from the age of 7 at the hands of a family friend. She will never regret immediately believing her brave daughter when she spoke out. She started to connect her gut feelings with past incidents from previous years, realising the importance of giving them greater attention. Her story is tragic, but she is determined to reveal some of the things she���s learned to other parents.
NANCYI am the parent of an abused child.
We didn���t know about the abuse that our daughter had suffered until she was 16 years old.
Eventually the flashbacks she was suffering became too much and she was brave enough to speak out about what had happened to her from the age of 7.
As is so often the case, this man was so credible. He had been one of our best friends. He was kind and charming and so ���good with the kids���.
Sadly, that means that there are some people who believe him when he says he is innocent.
But what else would he say?
We grew up believing that the ���dirty old man��� was the one to watch out for. Warned of ���stranger danger���.
We were not told that the vast majority of these crimes are carried out by someone we know.
And often, the last person you���d imagine.
If a child tells you they have been abused, believe them.
These perpetrators are skilled at grooming adults as much as the child.
Think critically! And follow your gut ��� if something feels ���off��� it probably is.
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.forddunn/videos/1186481472045833
Lucy Faithfull Foundation to Prevent Child Abuse
National Association for People Abused in Childhood
National Sexual Assault Hotlines/Links
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June 13, 2024
Dive into Raja Ampat with Me
Dive into Raja Ampat with Me: Join My Bucket List Adventure on the Gaia Love in January 2025
Have you ever dreamt of diving into an underwater paradise where every dive unveils a kaleidoscope of vibrant marine life? Raja Ampat, a gem in the heart of Indonesia���s Coral Triangle, has long been on my bucket list. In January 2025, this dream is becoming a reality, and I want you to join me on this unforgettable journey. Together, we���ll explore the incredible biodiversity of Raja Ampat aboard the luxurious Gaia Love Liveaboard. Join me on a journey that promises not just an adventure, but a life-changing experience.
Why Raja Ampat?
Nestled in Indonesia���s West Papua province, Raja Ampat is an archipelago of over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals, surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. This region is often described as the crown jewel of the Coral Triangle, renowned for having the richest marine biodiversity on Earth. Diving here means immersing yourself in a world where pristine coral reefs are teeming with life, from the smallest pygmy seahorses to majestic manta rays and whale sharks.
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About Gaia Love Liveaboard
Our home for this adventure, the Gaia Love Liveaboard, is a floating sanctuary of comfort and elegance. This 40-meter vessel redefines liveaboard luxury with its spacious cabins, modern amenities, and a crew dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences.
Key Features of Gaia Love:
Spacious Cabins: Retreat to your private haven after a day of diving. Each cabin is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and ample storage space, ensuring a restful night���s sleep.Dining and Lounge Areas: Enjoy gourmet meals prepared by our onboard chef, who masterfully combines Indonesian flavors with international cuisine. The dining and lounge areas are perfect for sharing stories and making new friends.Dive Facilities: The vessel features a dedicated dive deck, individual gear storage, and Nitrox facilities..Leisure Activities: Beyond diving, indulge in kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and exploring the picturesque islands we���ll visit.
Diving in Raja Ampat
Raja Ampat���s underwater world is nothing short of magical. With over 1,500 species of fish and 600 species of coral, every dive is a new adventure. Here are some of the dive sites we may explore:
Triton Bay: Often described as one of Indonesia���s best-kept secrets, Triton Bay is home to soft coral gardens, black coral forests, and a unique variety of marine life, including whale sharks, walking sharks, and the elusive dugong.Misool: Dive into vibrant coral gardens and explore dramatic underwater topography, including caves and swim-throughs.Manta Sandy: Witness the graceful dance of manta rays at this renowned cleaning station.Blue Magic: Encounter pelagic species such as tuna, jacks, and sometimes even oceanic mantas at this thrilling pinnacle dive site.Cape Kri: Known for its astounding fish population, expect to see schools of barracudas, trevallies, and reef sharks.
The Gaia Love Experience
Our journey aboard the Gaia Love is curated to offer a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Each day is designed to maximize our diving opportunities while allowing ample time to enjoy the stunning surroundings. A typical day might start with an early morning dive, followed by breakfast, a second dive, lunch, and an afternoon dive. Evening dives will also be available for those who wish to experience the magic of the underwater world at night.
But the adventure doesn���t stop underwater. We���ll visit remote islands, explore hidden lagoons, pristine beaches, and local villages. Picture us enjoying a beach barbecue under a star-lit sky on a secluded shore���these are the moments that make life extraordinary.
Conservation and Sustainability
The Gaia Love Liveaboard is committed to sustainable tourism and marine conservation. The vessel adheres to eco-friendly practices, such as waste management and reducing plastic usage. We���ll have the opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting the delicate marine ecosystem and participate in conservation activities like reef clean-ups and data collection for marine research.
Join Me in January 2025
This January 2025, I invite you to embark on this incredible journey with me. Let���s dive into the vibrant underwater world of Raja Ampat, explore its stunning landscapes, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This trip promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, luxury, and the magic of one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet.
If you���re ready to join me on this once-in-a-lifetime expedition, let���s turn this dream into a reality and make 2025 a year to remember! Message me or Richard Wolfe at richtravelsnow@gmail.com or 619-886-7044 and tell him you want to get onboard to explore with Lisa Niver and be more BRAVE-ish!
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June 11, 2024
Navigating the Path to a Book Deal at WITS Utah 2024
What an incredible honor to be part of the panel, JOURNEYS OF THE SOUL: NAVIGATING THE PATH TO A BOOK DEAL, at the Women In Travel Summit 2024 in Utah��with these amazing women authors:
Flirting With Disaster by Angie Orth
Call You When I Land by Nikki Vargas
Wander Woman by Beth SantosBrave-Ish by Lisa Niver
12 Trips in 12 Months by Jen Ruiz
THANK YOU Wanderful, Visit Utah, Visit Park City!
Come see me this month, June 25 7pm in LOS ANGELES at Barnes & Noble, Upstairs at the Grove
I was honored to also be invited to talk about my book at the Wanderful Global Book Club Event! Thanks Jordan!
WITS UTAH: BRAVE-ish at Women in Travel Summit 2024
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WOW!! There are TWO copies of my memoir, BRAVE-ish, at the Park City Library and they invited me to sign them! YAY!! I absolutely love libraries and what an honor to have my book here in Park City, Utah! THANK YOU to Beth and Christine for going with me to visit my book! Thank you so much #WITSUtah! I so appreciate all of your support and interest for my memoir, Brave-ish!
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Grateful beyond words for everyone who’s been part of my ‘Brave-ish’ journey! After speaking at the Wanderful WITS Utah conference and signing my memoir in Salt Lake City, I was in Park City where several of my 50 dares before 50 took place!! I brought my book to Artworks PC, the gallery on Main street where my ceramics were sold and it is in Chapter 20 POT PARTY on PAGE 193! Massive thanks to those who helped me find my agent, publisher, organize events, and even win awards! Your support has been everything. Here’s to more adventures and events ahead!
YAY!! Thank you so much #WITSUtah! I so appreciate all of your support and interest for my memoir, Brave-ish! It was SO GREAT to sign my book for so many people! WOW! I am truly grateful to be part of the book panel and to share my story with so many women. #THANKYOU WANDERFUL
Beth Santos and Lisa Niver at WITS Utah 2024What a great WITS Utah opening night party at the Natural History Museum of Utah. There was music and food and dancing and meeting new friends.
Thank you to Emily and the entire Deer Valley team for this great day out. We ate at the new STICKY WICKET Bar above Royal Street Cafe. Enjoy the music, menu, decor and the vibe! I cannot wait to SKI some of the new terrain that is part of the upcoming EXPANDED EXCELLENCE of Deer Valley. It is going to be even MORE amazing and aren’t these views SPECTACULAR! I loved skiing in Utah this year.
My flight to WITS Utah from the desert of Las Vegas to the snowy mountains landing in Salt Lake City! I am so excited to be part of this conference and share my book, Brave-ish!
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