Thank you! I was honored to be a finalist in two categories for the 59th Southern California Journalism Awards and delighted to receive second place in the Print Column category for “A Journey to Freedom Over Three Passovers.” I was a finalist for Travel Reporting with my story about Mongolia. WINNERS F7. COLUMN Tom Hoffarth, Los Angeles … Continued
Do you love to wander and write about it? Do you wonder how to get started? I hope you will join in our 13th We Said Go Travel Writing Award. Share where you find freedom in our Summer writing competition. I am honored to be #28 on this list of Top 75 Travel Lifestyle Blogs & … Continued
May 2017 NEWS: Time to TRAVEL! I am writing the news early this month as I will be spending over three weeks in Europe in May and going to six countries. Three of them I have never been to before and they will be countries #97, 98 and 99! I feel so very fortunate that I have … Continued
April NEWS: Plant seeds and Watch them GROW! At times over the last few years, I have wondered if I am making progress. Was leaving teaching to write about travel the right choice? Lately, I see that the seeds I have been planting are taking root and growing! I am very proud of my accomplishments! My trip to … Continued
Thank you to Reader’s Digest for asking me for my secrets about how to sleep on a plane! My first secret: Don’t forget socks “For most people, sleeping in socks can be super-uncomfortable and annoying, when they’re in the comfort of their own bed. But when you’re flying high? It’s kind of the opposite: if you’re … Continued
Thank you to Aly Walansky and BravoTV for including me in their Jet Set article on Should You Even Try to Speak the Language Abroad… Or Save Everyone the Embarrassment? My tips are #2, 3 and 4! I have always TRIED to learn the local language. As you can read below from Aly’s article, sometimes it … Continued
Lisa’s Talk at THE WORLD TRAVELED from Feb 2017: Join me February 25 2017 in Los Angeles, California to talk about my travels! I will be interviewed by Elisa Kotin from The World Traveled at Capital One Café. This event is free and will be from 11am to 2pm. WHEN: 11am to 2pm on Saturday February … Continued
December NEWS: Grateful for a Year of Friends, Family and Travels in 2016 I hope that this holiday season brings you, your friends and family warmth and happiness. Remember that “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” -James Keller We Said Go Travel is a community of travelers and writers sharing their stories and I appreciate your … Continued
Thank you Business Insider for featuring me in a second article! A woman who went backpacking for 11 months explains how to pack light Lisa Niver of We Said Go Travel. Lisa Niver/We Said Go Travel Lisa Niver started off teaching science to elementary school students. Now, she teaches aspiring adventurers how to make the most … Continued
Thank you to SheKnows for publishing my article about surviving at a conference! Going to a conference can test your ability to remain calm. There are options for excess and overwhelm everywhere you look. Just opening the schedule can send some immediately to a panic attack or a xanax. But step away from the pills … Continued