August 2017 NEWS: Honored to be published in Smithsonian, Saturday Evening Post & POPSUGAR YAY! It is time to CELEBRATE! Here are my latest published articles that I am so PROUD of: Thank you to SMITHSONIAN for sharing my story, “75 years after the Battle of Guadalcanal, walk in the footsteps of history.” They included six … Continued
Have you been to the 5th smallest country in the world? Did you know that there is a country inside Italy that is not the Vatican? The world’s oldest surviving sovereign state and oldest republic is San Marino and it began in AD 301. It is officially the Republic of San Marino and is the … Continued
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a beach resort city on the Pacific Ocean’s Bahia de Banderas. With a year round climate of 70-100 degrees Fahrenheit, beautiful tropical beaches, and activities every season, it’s no wonder that Puerto Vallarta attracts tourists year round. People love Puerto Vallarta for having the activities of a resort town with friendly … Continued
Thank you to Jen Leo, Gary Arndt and Chris Christensen for inviting me to be on their podcast: THIS WEEK IN TRAVEL! We talked about the Travel News of the week and gave our picks of the week. I shared news from WE SAID GO TRAVEL! What did I talk about? I talked about the … Continued
After an incredible trip in Ireland, I went to Scotland for my very first visit. I flew from Dublin to Edinburg on Ryan Air and then took the Tram from the airport to Haymarket. The weather was so beautiful that I strolled to my hotel. I had bought a SIM card from 3 in Ireland … Continued
Sometimes the best way to remember moments is through photography. There are times I’ll pick up a photo album or an old post online and only remember its finest details through imagery. A sunset photo in the Negev Desert in Israel helps me recall the taste of warm Bedouin tea in tents that evening, or a photo … Continued
For our first ever 2017 Best in Travel Photo Award, share your favorite shot! Why do you love it? How did you create it? Submit a photo taken in the last two years. Thank you for your participation! Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel Date: Enter from August 1, 2017 to October 1, 2017 Theme: Your Favorite Photo Deadline: Enter by … Continued
I was in the southernmost part of Vietnam; the Ca Mau peninsula, a remote area surrounded by the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The tropical landscape was rich with tamarind and mango trees and mangroves, rice paddies and fish and shrimp farming canals formed every bend. The air was heavy and hot. And, … Continued
Thank you to USA Today 10best for inviting me to write: “Now for something completely different: 10 unique places to see in Canada. These destinations offer something you won’t find elsewhere” Ready for a wild ride? If you turn right at unique, you’ll arrive at these uncommon Canadian attractions. From east to west, there are dinosaurs, … Continued
I am honored to be featured on Explore with Erin about my personal weight loss story. I was fortunate to meet Erin when she was winning an award at Blogher and feature her in our Travel Influencer Series. “Erin is now paving the way with her new lifestyle, food and travel brand Explore With Erin. Her passion and expertise in social … Continued