Lisa Niver is a five-time finalist in the 2026 Southern California Journalism Awards for print, digital, and podcast journalism. Her nominated work includes stories about Antarctica and Ireland, a travel trends feature for Reader’s Digest, and interviews with Killian McLaughlin and Tara Schuster on Make Your Own Map.
Discover the perfect 3-day summer escape to Albania with friends. From Tirana’s hidden gems to Berat’s ancient charm and coastal dining in Durrës.
Discover my unforgettable 3 day trip in Cape Town full of history, nature and culture, so you can make the most of your trip too.
I followed the call of San Jose and discovered a city where Sharks hockey at SAP Center, immersive films at The Tech Interactive, and award-winning pours at Alamitos Vineyards and 10th Street Distillery all connect. From Santana Row to global events like FIFA World Cup 2026 and the 2028 Summer Olympics, San Jose is already delivering on every level.
Spirit Airlines has shut down, and there are 9 things you need to do, including booking a rescue fare, to ensure you come out ahead.
Travel journalist Lisa Niver shares her Spring 2026 news, highlighting her podcast Make Your Own Map now streaming in 75 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South America. This update includes media appearances, speaking engagements from SXSW to Tucson, and upcoming travel to Switzerland, Liechtenstein (country 103), and Italy, reflecting a season of global storytelling and growth.
For Pasadena Magazine in print, travel journalist Lisa Niver spotlights luxury at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, using it as a refined base to explore Central Florida’s standout experiences across Orlando and Kissimmee. From scuba diving at EPCOT’s DiveQuest and her first airboat ride with Wild Florida to spa indulgence, breakfast with Goofy, dining at Columbia Restaurant, and an event at Top Tier by Reunion in the Vacation Home Capital of the U.S., the story captures a seamless blend of adventure, luxury, and local charm.
I sailed through French Polynesia with Windstar Cruises, exploring Tahiti, Bora Bora, and beyond aboard the all-suite Star Breeze. Listen to my interview featured on The Jet Set TV with host Nikki Noya, highlighting small-ship cruising with immersive island experiences, Marina access, and dining inspired by the James Beard Foundation.
Deer Valley Resort has more than doubled in size, with new lifts, a state-of-the-art gondola, and the East Village will have both a Four Seasons Resort and Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley. Experience the Expanded Excellence transformation ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics.
Award-winning travel journalist Lisa Niver reflects on her global adventures featured in Pasadena Magazine, from helicopter flights over Antarctica with Quark Expeditions to polar bear encounters on a Churchill Wild walking safari in Canada and sailing on Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world at its debut. Her travels also include Ireland’s castles for the award-winning TV special Celtic Charm and a delicious surprise in Genoa, where pesto is so iconic that travelers can even bring it through airport security to fly home.