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.
In her Bored Panda article, travel journalist Lisa Niver spotlights Central Florida’s dynamic mix of luxury, adventure, and charm across Kissimmee and Orlando. From scuba diving inside EPCOT’s Living Seas and staying at Four Seasons Resort Orlando to exploring Top Tier at Reunion vacation homes, Wild Florida airboat tours, and strolling Celebration’s lakeside streets, she reveals why this region delivers far more than theme parks.
From Manhattan and Sarasota to Hollywood Boulevard and Austin’s SXSW, 2026 is off to a dynamic start with national recognition, speaking engagements, and expanding media coverage. After winning 1st Place Podcast Host at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, Make Your Own Map is now streaming in 67 countries worldwide. ✈️
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.
Thank you Bored Panda: I Thought I’d Seen Every Shade Of Blue, Until I Sailed Through French Polynesia I’ve spent years traveling the world, chasing landscapes that stop you in your tracks. I thought I knew blue—ocean blue, sky blue, postcard blue. Then I sailed through French Polynesia, and everything I thought I understood about … Continued
While attending DEMA in Orlando, I experienced DiveQuest at EPCOT, a one-of-a-kind scuba adventure inside the 5.7-million-gallon Living Seas aquarium at Walt Disney World. Certified divers can explore crystal-clear water, swim alongside sharks and sea turtles, and interact with family watching from the other side of the glass — a uniquely magical EPCOT experience.
Thank you to Voyage LA for interviewing me for their Inspiring Stories column!
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.
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.
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.