My Perfect Three Days in Albania
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.
Sailing Tahiti on The Jet Set TV: Why Windstar Cruises Delivers Small Ships, Big Experiences
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.
From Ireland With Honors: A Triple Award Season for Celtic Charm
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.
ShoutOut LA: Lisa Niver, TV host and Travel Journalist
Thank you to ShoutOut LA for interviewing me!
Honored by the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards: First Place for Podcast Host
Los Angeles–based travel journalist and podcast host Lisa Niver won First Place for Podcast Host at the 2025 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, with additional recognition for her Make Your Own Map interview. The annual NAEJ awards, presented in Los Angeles, honor excellence in arts, culture, and entertainment journalism.
Coming Back To IMM: Where Travel Stories—and Relationships—Begin
At TravMedia’s International Media Marketplace in New York City, destinations and journalists come together to spark stories and build lasting relationships. For travel journalist Lisa Niver, years of IMM conversations have helped turn meetings into award-winning work across all seven continents.
Bored Panda: Nothing Prepares You For The Scale And Beauty Of Antarctica: My Adventure Of A Lifetime
My Bored Panda article documents my journey to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions, blending photography, science, and expedition travel across the White Continent. From penguins and towering icebergs to expert guides and life onboard, it’s a firsthand look at why Antarctica remains one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
2025 Content Roundup: Seven Continents, One Brave‑ish Year
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.
Choosing to Rise: A Life Told Through Helicopter Flight
From a new helicopter route to Catalina Island to doors-off flights over New York City, landings in the Grand Canyon, and a rare helicopter journey in Antarctica, this essay explores how flight reshaped one woman’s understanding of bravery, gratitude, and perspective. Through helicopters, small planes, and one unforgettable skydive, choosing to rise becomes a way of moving through the world.
The Ultimate 3 Week Travel Itinerary for Bolivia
The ultimate 3 week travel itinerary for Bolivia is an excellent overall travel route to get the best Bolivia has to offer!