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July 1, 2021
To experience this stark and stunning landscape is to be...
To experience this stark and stunning landscape is to be reminded of the good that can come of visionary public action to preserve our wild spaces—and how much more needs to be done. https://t.co/is1nHZW8c6
— Nat Geo Travel (@NatGeoTravel) July 1, 2021
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When an issue of afarmedia devoted to hospitality drops ...
When an issue of afarmedia devoted to hospitality drops in the middle of a pandemic, do travelers hear it? I hope so. Our hardworking team, under the creative direction of our new,… https://t.co/YjFhzRGHZW
— Julia Cosgrove (@jules_afar) May 16, 2020
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It would be one of the largest national parks in Europe....
It would be one of the largest national parks in Europe. https://t.co/icXuboM0vW
— AFAR Media (@AFARmedia) July 1, 2021
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Thoughtful piece + great pics just in time for #FathersD...
Thoughtful piece + great pics just in time for #FathersDay!: thx to @ByHeatherGD @BeleafMel @dopeblackdads via @NatGeoTravel https://t.co/jZ8YIQ9BsW
— Amy Alipio (@amytravels) June 14, 2021
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June 30, 2021
Reimagine Your Life! Niver’s News: June 2021
June News 2021 with Lisa Niver & We Said Go Travel:[image error]Happy Father’s Day! Lisa and Frank Niver at Century City Mall June 20, 2021What will you do next with your life? During COVID, we have been waiting. Many of us have been inside wondering when things would start to open again. California has changed so much this month. Masks are not mandatory. Gyms are open. I went to IN THE HEIGHTS for Father’s Day with my parents. I love the movies. How will you REIMAGINE your life?
Thank you to Alka Joshi for interviewing me on her program, REIMAGINE.Thank you to Thrive Global for publishing my articles: [image error]Changing The World, One Connection at a time with Shelley Zalis from The Female Quotient[image error]Sizzling Summer Reads: Feel ALL Your Feelings[image error]Is Your Life FULLY CHARGED? with Meaghan MurphyMazal tov to the Jewish Journal for winning an award for best Jewish newspaper in America for the second year in a row! Read my column here![image error]I was on an episode of AUTOPSY: The Last Hours of Sonny Bono as a ski expert. You can hear me in the promo on the instagram below from Reelz Channel. In the episode, I am on more than a dozen times!Mazal tov to the @JewishJournal for winning an award for best Jewish newspaper in America for the second year in a row! https://t.co/SydAo2W3m1
— Jewish Journal (@JewishJournal) June 26, 2021
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Lisa Niver C’89 is a finalist for a National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award in the Book Critic category. She writes, “Cross your fingers that I am a winner! In February, I gave my first keynote speech (virtual) at a travel conference. I would love to connect with fellow alums in the book space as I am working on my memoir. More about my writing, awards and videos with over 1.3M views can be found on my website, lisaniver.com/one-page.
[image error][image error]Thanks Harvard Westlake for sharing my alumni news:Lisa Niver ’85 writes, “In 2020, I represented Ms. Magazine at the United Nations Conference (UN GA 74) in NYC and attended Goalkeepers, the Gates Foundation Conference. I wrote my first story for Teen Vogue about my accidental swimming lesson with an Olympian during COVID. I shared my swimming memories from Westlake, which included my 1985 classmate and Olympic medalist, DARA TORRES! Read it here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/swimming-lesson-from-markus-rogan I am nearly finished with the book proposal for my memoir. I would love to connect with any alums in the publishing world! Learn more about my journey to my book in this article for Undomesticated magazine: https://www.undomesticatedmag.com/blog/reinventing-yourself-lisa-niver-reading-list-travel
[image error][image error]I have been out more in Los Angeles lately! Enjoy my new videos: walking tour of DTLA with Jen, cooking with Jacob and a birthday celebration with animals![image error]WHERE CAN YOU FIND MY TRAVEL VIDEOS?Here is the link to my video channel on YouTube where I have over 1.3 million views on YouTube! (Exact count: 1,346,828 views)
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My fortune cookies said: “if you’re happy, you’re successful” “Enthusiasm is infectious, stimulating and attractive to others. People will love you for it!“Stay safe and healthy ! It is time to start going back outside in California! Lisa
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June 28, 2021
Sizzling Summer Reads: Feel ALL Your Feelings
[image error]Thank you to Thrive Global for publishing my article, “
Sizzling Summer Reads
”[image error]I love books. I have loved them my entire life but during COVID books felt like even more of a lifeline: a way to escape into another world and not be worried about all of the uncertainty. It felt like we all pressed pause on our lives during quarantine and there were many great losses from death of a loved one, the end of a company, missing graduation, birthdays, weddings, the birth of a baby and so many more. Now that things are re-opening in California and in other places, how do we press play again on our lives?
During this prolonged pause, I spent 450 days in Los Angeles, the longest I have ever been in one place. How do we begin again? What do we want to keep that we learned about ourselves during this challenging and uncertain time? What have we gotten rid of? What is most important to our lives?
These sizzling summer reads all made me feel like I could not put them down as well as reminded me about the importance of having a village of people who believe in you.
[image error][image error]THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPURWhen I started Alka Joshi’s first book, THE HENNA ARTIST, I was immediately enthralled. I felt like I was back in India. I know so many others agreed with me as it was a New York Times Bestseller as well as a Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine Book Club pick.
I was waiting for her second book, THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR, which honestly I enjoyed even more because I already knew some of the characters like Lakshmi and Malik. Following along in their stories and meeting their new friends was a gift during the loneliness of COVID. “Books contain magic,” and as each part of the adventure unfolded with Ravi Singh, gold jewelry and the Royal Jewel Cinema, I had to keep reading to figure out what would happen next.
I interviewed Alka and we talked about how Lakshmi, was inspired by her mother, Sudha Latika Joshi. She wanted to create another life for her. Thank you Alka for sharing your marvelous imagination with all of us.
[image error]Lisa Niver at Amazon Books with THE HENNA ARTIST[image error]BLUSHJamie Brenner’s BLUSH reminded me of when I first read Jackie Collins and Judith Krantz years ago. She brings back these books with their heroines who inspire three generations of women in her novel who have been dismissed by the men in the family at their vineyard in Cutchogue, New York.
They re-create a book club which helps them start to find their strength and shed their secrets so they can discover what truly matters. Sadie is a college student who is missing all the deadlines for her thesis and maybe the point, she is told “the purpose of this time of your life is to push yourself. Get out of your comfort zone. Dig deep.” Her mother, Leah, wanted to run the winery but her father picked her disinterested brother so she ended up in the city with a cheese shop. And Leah’s mother, Vivian, has been pushed to the edge. Can the women of the family find the courage of Lucky Santangelo and change their fates? While I was reading, I felt like I could smell the bud break and could not wait to drink wine and discuss this book with friends!
[image error]FALLINGT.J. Newman’s FALLING is a completely wild ride. During a time when I had not been flying at all, I was mesmerized with what might happen in this story. When I read, “We’re just working through the cards life dealt us. So putting you in this position—It’s about the choice,” I had no idea what would happen, but I felt terrified. However, it says in the book, ““It’s okay to be scared,” and I was. I cannot wait for the movie from Universal Pictures and Newman is already at work on a second book.
At one point, I could not decide if I should keep reading because I was so nervous about what would happen next. I knew I would never sleep if I did not stay up and discover the next twist and turn. As each piece in the puzzle was revealed, I was surprised. This book is written with details that only a flight attendant would know. I agree that this book is Speed at 35,000 feet. Run, don’t walk, to get your copy and then buckle up with Bill!
[image error]CLEO McDOUGAL REGRETS NOTHINGAllison Winn Scotch’s book, Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing, made me laugh out loud as well as be so sad for when your life is in turmoil and you blame yourself for all your choices. Maybe they seemed right in the moment but then the next day or next decade you think, did I really do that? Did I really leave these bread crumbs all along to blow up my life like this? Maybe you never had that happen but either way, you will enjoy this story as it unfolds with best friends, former best friends, teens who know how to date with flexibility that adults wish they understood and politics. Whether it is personal or in Washington DC, we have to deal with finding a way to get some people on our side and live with or resolve our regrets.
While this book arrived as the world shut down for COVID, it does suggest a plan for a way back to ourselves. Have you been considering if you can go home again? And who hurt you and how you hurt yourself and others? Maybe Cleo– who regrets nothing–can offer you a path of ONLY FORWARD!
[image error]WISH YOU WERE HEREWhen people wonder in twenty years or two hundred years, what was it like to live in NYC in the eye of the tornado called COVID19, they will pick up this book, WISH YOU WERE HERE, and know. My favorite part was how I was transported to the Galapagos which was my last trip before the pandemic shutdown. It felt like enchantment for the character in the book and for my memory. Being reminded of the beautiful islands and creatures I saw like the blue footed booby made me happy and hopeful that one day I will travel again. Picoult always makes us think about our choices and if we need to change our minds. Pre-order this one as your favorite Fall read!
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June 26, 2021
Mazal tov to the @JewishJournal for winning an award for...
Mazal tov to the @JewishJournal for winning an award for best Jewish newspaper in America for the second year in a row! https://t.co/SydAo2W3m1
— Jewish Journal (@JewishJournal) June 26, 2021
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June 24, 2021
REIMAGINE Your Life: Alka Joshi and Lisa Niver
Thank you to Alka Joshi for inviting me on her show, Reimagine! I absolutely loved speaking with her about books and travel! Make sure you read both her amazing books: The Henna Artist and her new book out June 22, 2021, THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR, which I included in my Thrive Global article: Sizzling Summer Reads.VIDEO: REIMAGINE! Alka Joshi interviews Lisa NiverWe talked about: getting started in traveling with my family, safety, travel planning, being prepared and what is in your suitcase! What would you miss if your luggage disappeared? Lisa cannot live without her kindle to read books but Alka reads paperback and hardcover books.
Alka asked me about interviewing Deepak Chopra! Watch our interview or read about it in Thrive Global.
We talked about how to get started as a travel writer (13.10) and my last trip before COVID on Ecoventura in the Galapagos! It was incredible to be invited and I just kept thinking, “I must have done something good!”
[image error]We talked about my safari with Abercrombie and Kent in Africa when I was in Tanzania– my 100th country! (14.09)! Watch the videos of elephants, giraffes, hippos and more!
[image error]Alka asked me about the importance of creating my travel videos—see them all and my over 1.3 Million views on my YouTube channel.
We talked about my trip to the Solomon Islands (14:53) for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal which I wrote about for Smithsonian Magazine which was nominated for a Southern California Journalism Award!
Once in Samoa, a family took me to their house. I made a video about how the Seligas saved us in Falealupo, Samoa. People will write to me and say, that is my Aunt’s house or I used to live there. Video brings the space you visited into people’s lives that is why I think video is so important.
[image error]Lisa with the Seligas family in Samoa in 2011Alka asked about my stories for National Geographic, AAA Explorer, USA Today 10best,
[image error]Lisa travels with a hula-hoop and that led to a story about travel and fitness at AARP!
[image error][image error]How do stories happen? Lisa tells about how she wrote for Sierra Club Magazine about NAC (National Ability Center) and skiing with Jennifer who is blind. (18.09 & more 19.32)
[image error]Lisa’s KTLA TV segment for Odgen happened because she sent her producer at P.S. (19.17) about going skiing there.
[image error][image error]Lisa skiing as a little girlBeing a travel writer requires curiosity and talking to people as well as being a participant! Lisa hula-hooped with the Maasai warriors! (24.35)[image error][image error]Lisa is a participant! In the Galapagos (25.31), she did EVERY activity: hiking, kayaking and snorkeling with penguins!
[image error]Lisa went scuba diving in Cuba at Gardens of the Queen and when she got home to write her articles–her notes were in Spanish! (27.15)
[image error]Lisa and Alka talked about working with editors to make an article better and Alka is writing novel #3 and learning about fragrance and perfume! Lisa wrote for the airline inflight print magazines for Delta, United, American Airlines and Air Canada.
Where is it safe to travel now? (29.30) Lisa’s first trip after 450 days in Los Angeles was to fly to San Jose, California and visit college friends. For summer and fall, people are going to visit family and friends like I did and celebrate graduations, anniversaries and birthdays that were missed! Tourism supports many families around the world–hopefully many of us can start to safely travel again. (30.35) Think about taking a job in hospitality! I loved working on cruise ships and traveling the world.
May new hotels are opening around the world–read my friend, Ramsey’s article about 69 new hotels around the world!
[image error]Lisa Niver at Los Gatos Creek Trail with Carl LawWhere do I want to go? Iceland (31.40), Antarctica and anywhere outdoors: Montana, Hawaii and every National Park! I also really want to go swim with the Whale sharks and go back to Bonaire (32.52)
[image error]Learn more about Lisa’s memoir in this article for Undomesticated. She is actively seeking an agent for her book!
What type of articles will Lisa be focusing on? (34.33) Trips with meaning like these 10 she wrote about for Ms. Magazine. I loved learning about how Likuliku Resort has been saving the Fijian crested Iguana!
[image error]There are GOOD NEWS stories and people making a difference by helping around our planet. We talked about my story for Ms. Magazine about How Bicycles Can Change the World! (35.40) I learned about this project on my Africa trip with Abercrombie and Kent.
[image error][image error]Lisa Niver with her print article in Ms. Magazine![image error]FUN FACT from my trip to OGDEN!! Why does the United States have time zones? Because of the TRAIN! I went to the museum about the trains and learned so much! (36.10)
Alka said: “She is doing what most of us dream about doing, going to exotic places and doing exotic things. If you want to be along for the ride with Lisa, you can live vicariously through Lisa’s experiences”
Lisa Niver Joins Alka Joshi on REIMAGINE
Lisa Niver, award-winning travel blogger and journalist does what most of us dream of doing, travel to exotic places. Enjoy this video of my chat with her where she shares her exotic stories of travel!
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PART 2: Lisa Niver on REIMAGINE
Lisa Niver, award-winning travel blogger and journalist does what most of us dream of doing, travel to exotic places. Enjoy part 2 of my chat with her where she shares her exotic stories of travel!
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Lisa Niver, award-winning travel blogger and journalist does what most of us dream of doing, travel to exotic places. Enjoy this video of my chat with her where she shares her exotic stories of travel!
[image error]Listen when Lisa Niver interviews Alka Joshi!Read my interview of Alka on Thrive Global[image error]Read about The Henna Artist in my article on Ms. Magazine[image error]I found The Henna Artist at Costco!View this post on InstagramI loved finding Alka’s book at Amazon Books in Century City![image error]A post shared by Alka Joshi (@thealkajoshi)
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