Travel journalist Lisa Niver’s Ireland Travel Special, “Celtic Charm,” on The Jet Set TV has earned a Triple Crown of awards — dotCOMM Platinum, Telly Silver, and First Place at the Southern California Journalism Awards. The segment celebrates Ireland’s landscapes, legends, and unforgettable experiences from the Wild Atlantic Way to Dublin.
Award-winning Los Angeles travel journalist Lisa Niver shares her 2025 content roundup, spanning seven continents—from Antarctica with Quark Expeditions to TV, podcasting, speaking, and her memoir BRAVE-ish. Discover her latest articles, awards, adventures, and media appearances around the world.
As 2025 winds down, I’m reflecting on a year full of travel, stories, and gratitude. From Caribbean waters to French Polynesian islands, I’ve journeyed with my memoir Brave-ish, now honored with its 12th award. This season of light — birthdays, Chanukah, and adventures near and far — reminds me how fortunate I am to live a life of curiosity, joy, and connection. I’m ready for the next brave-ish chapter in 2026.
From book events and speaking stages to hiking in Utah and nights under the Hollywood Bowl stars, this season has been full of meaning, movement, celebration, and connection. With Brave-ish turning two and my own birthday marking another personal New Year, I’m grateful for where I’ve been — and excited for what I’m stepping into next.
From celebrating my Telly Award–winning TV segment on Ireland to marveling at The Summit’s breathtaking views of New York City, this trip was a joyful blend of art, connection, and reflection. ✨ From Broadway brilliance to warm stays at The Gardens Sonesta ES Suites, it was a reminder of how travel fills our hearts — and our stories — with wonder. ❤️
This summer brought speaking engagements, new media features, my podcast reaching 60 countries, and the honor of celebrating both a Telly Award and Press Club win—alongside time with family, hiking in Utah, and moments of reflection. As Elul closes 5785 and Rosh Hashanah approaches, I’m grateful for health, resilience, and the chance to keep sharing stories while honoring those we’ve lost and standing with those still waiting for freedom.
June was filled with joy and gratitude—from winning journalism awards to celebrating meaningful time with family in New York City. With stories in print, podcasts shared, and moments that matter, this month reminded me how powerful connection and storytelling truly are.
May brought a wave of honors and meaningful moments I’m incredibly grateful to share. I’m thrilled to announce that my Ireland TV segment, “Celtic Charm,” on The Jet Set TV won a Telly Award, and I’m a five-time finalist for the upcoming Southern California Journalism Awards, including recognition for both my podcast, my Jet Set TV segment on Icon of the Seas and I am a finalist again for Online Journalist of the Year!
We are proud to announce that The Jet Set TV’s “Celtic Charm” Travel Special, hosted by Lisa Niver, has been awarded a Silver Telly Award in the Travel & Tourism category!
Our Travel Writing Contest Judge, Richard Bangs, recently won TWO TELLY AWARDS! Congrats Richard! From Richard’s Site: The Telly Awards has honored White Nile Media with the top award for Cinematography (Silver), and the Bronze in Travel/Tourism programing in the 34th Annual Telly Awards for the production entitled Richard Bangs’ South America: Quest for Wonder. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and … Continued