Pasadena Magazine: Sailing Tahiti in Style on Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze
Thank you Pasadena Magazine for sharing my print story, “Sailing Tahiti in Style,” about my adventures in French Polynesia on Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze.
Five Time Finalist for the 2026 Southern California Journalism Awards
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.
Route 66 Gets a Hollywood Rewrite
As Route 66 approaches its 100th anniversary, a new Hollywood-inspired road trip experience in New Mexico reimagines the iconic highway through classic movie cars, vintage motels, and a cinematic journey between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Featuring a DeLorean, a 1966 Ford Thunderbird, and a retro Volkswagen Bus, the experience reflects how Route 66 travel is evolving from cross-country drive to story-driven adventure.
Do You Know the Way to San Jose? I Do Now—And It’s Delivering at Every Level
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.
Niver’s Spring News 2026: 75 Countries, New Flags, and a Map That Keeps Expanding
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.
The Doctor Who Showed Up: How Dr. Carl Law Built a Life of Leadership, Friendship, and Purpose
From University of Pennsylvania beginnings to leading Doctors First Staffing, Dr. Carl Law’s journey reflects decades of clinical excellence, mentorship, and meaningful impact in healthcare. This profile explores how his leadership, family values, and lifelong friendship shaped a physician-focused company and a career rooted in showing up for others.
✨ Sharing Brave-ish: Connection, Community, and Reinvention with Brandeis Tucson
Award-winning author Lisa Niver shares her memoir Brave-ish at the Brandeis National Committee Books & Authors program in Tucson, connecting with alumni and readers through stories of travel, reinvention, and overcoming fear. Her journey—from Los Angeles to Tucson—highlights the power of community, storytelling, and saying yes to new opportunities.
Saying Yes at SXSW: Signing BRAVE-ish and Finding Gratitude in Austin
At my first South by Southwest in Austin, I signed my memoir BRAVE-ish at the The Female Quotient bookSHElf and connected with an inspiring community of storytellers and creators. Staying at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin made this first SXSW experience a true riverfront oasis of gratitude, connection, and meaningful moments.
A Four Seasons Escape in Orlando and Kissimmee
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.
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.