Welcome to my 2016 Round-up! Where did I go? What did I did I do? What did I love? New Countries I was thrilled to be invited to new places in 2016. I went to the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Vatican City and Bonaire for the first time which takes me to 95 countries on the … Continued
This post contains affiliate links. Holiday festivities are coming to an end along with the abundance of food, cheer and general sitting around. Now we can look to the New Year; what does 2017 hold for us? Do you have a resolution that keeps popping up? Or a brand new one especially relevant in this moment? … 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
Today, WSGT is interviewing Lisa Hennessy of DreamJobbing, a platform for finding global opportunities and life-changing experiences. DreamJobbing is also hosting the unique event ESCAPE: A Digital Detox in Thailand, the chance for five chosen individuals to leave it all behind (literally) and be 100 per cent present in a stunning place for 12 days. We Said … Continued
Thank you to Aly Walansky and BravoTV for including me in their Jet Set article on Secrets Hotel Staff Think You Should KNOW: 5. They get asked lots of dumb questions — and they judge people for them. For example, Lisa Niver of We Said Go Travel spent years on board at Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean … Continued
This post contains affiliate links. Business travel is a whole different ball game; it requires a high level of organization, smart packing skills and the ability to balance comfort with professionalism. Most of us have someone in our lives who is aboard a flight at least than once per month for business, so help that person … Continued
I spent nearly a month in the Caribbean for my birthday this year. I started my adventure in Aruba at Divi Village Golf and Beach Resort and loved the waterslide, infinity pool and swim-up bar. Video: Do you want an Artsy Athletic Adventure in Aruba? When I worked on the cruise ships (for nearly seven years), … Continued
This post contains affiliate links It’s the day everyone has been waiting for to start Holiday shopping: Black Friday! Maybe you’re still wondering what to get that nature-loving traveler on your list? The ones who are out and about carrying all worldly possessions on their backs. Here’s a nature lover gift guide just in time: Super … Continued
We Said Go Travel Gratitude Fall 2016 Writing Award: Theme: Where did you find the spark to follow your dreams? Seth Godin says “The self starter creates a spark, turning nothing, or what certainly appears to everyone else as nothing, into something. The self starter doesn’t see it that way. That ‘nothingness’ was actually an … Continued
People make the place. That’s why it’s important to find ways of reaching out when traveling: Having conversations, discovering off-the-beaten-path restaurants, staying in a location where you may actually make friends. Hanging with other travelers is awesome as you’ll learn about new cultures and generally grow as a person. Though, isn’t everyone’s goal to discover more about the … Continued