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About Lisa Ellen Niver

http://www.wesaidgotravel.com

Born in Boston, MA while her dad was in dental school, the family moved to Fort Benning, Georgia while her dad was in the army as a dentist during the Vietnam War. By the age of 3, she had already traveled across country by car to their new home in Los Angeles California. Since then, Lisa has continued to travel, living and working in many states and countries and now a member of the Traveler's Century Club, a unique travel club limited to travelers who have visited one hundred or more countries.

She is the founder of We Said Go Travel and contributes to USA Today 10 best, Wharton Business Magazine, Jewish Journal and Huffington Post. In 2014 she filmed as host with Orbitz Originals webseries in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. Find her underwater, consulting about social media or traveling around our planet.

“Two Tickets to Paradise”, Palau

February 20, 2014 by Lisa Ellen Niver2 Comments

“I’ve got two tickets to paradise. Pack your bags and leave tonight” – Eddie Money In the evening we arrived to the Airai Hotel located conveniently near Palau’s international airport. The Airai hotel staff was welcoming and our hotel room that overlooked the coastline from a distance and the hotel waterpark below us was a spacious and comfortable midrange option. At the restaurant we sampled tasty white snapper pesto served over a bed of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, America, Art, Beach, Dessert, Music, Palau, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Romantic, Russia, Sand, Seafood, Snorkel, Sushi, Wine Tasting

Touring Koror, Palau

January 23, 2014 by Lisa Ellen Niver5 Comments

Whenever we arrive to a new place, we attempt to learn about the country. Therefore, our first stop in Palau was the Belau National Museum where the exhibit: “A Cherechar A Lokelii: Palau Through the Years” gave us a detailed introductory education. Strolling through the halls we learned about the past presence and influences of the Spanish, Germans, Japanese and the United States from a historical context. The Spanish first visited Palau in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Aquarium, Art, Culture, Dolphin, Germany, Japan, Museum, Palau, Paradise, Peace Corps, Rainforest, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Spain, Sushi, Zip line

Quality Dining Palau Style

December 22, 2013 by Lisa Ellen Niver2 Comments

Since Jellyfish Lake and the Rock Islands were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2012, more and more seasoned travelers are choosing Palau as a vacation destination. Recent statistics indicate that nearly 100,000 people visit Palau annually. Holidaymakers who have not yet explored Palau’s charms may be yearning to ascertain if the above water cuisine experience matches Palau’s underwater treasures. During our ten-day stay on Palau, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Culinary travel, Dancing, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Italy, Malaysia, Museum, Music, Palau, Resort, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Thailand, visit palau

Puerto Princesa: Recommended Lodging, Eateries, and Sites

December 16, 2013 by Lisa Ellen NiverLeave a Comment

With 1,500 people a day arriving to see the sites in and around Puerto Princesa (Philippines), travelers need to know where to stay, what to eat, and where to visit. In the last twelve months, many new accommodation options have opened up including the boutique styled Acacia Tree Garden Hotel and Kamia Bay’s lovely resort. Long time restaurant favorites such as Ka Inato and Kina Buch continue to delight tourists and locals alike with tasty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Art, Caves, Food and Wine, Garden, Philippines, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Traffic, Trekking

The Three Gili’s, Indonesia

October 14, 2012 by Lisa Ellen Niver1 Comment

Sometimes traveling slowly can be more enjoyable than the "preferred", faster transportation. During our return trip to Gili (a series of islands located just off the northwest tip of Lombok, Indonesia) we meandered rather than take the Gili Cat, a brand new speed boat. We had more time to meet people and ultimately arrived in the Gili's after several days in Senggigi. Gili T seems so different compared to our time here in 2008. Is that why … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Asia, Beach, Garden, Indonesia, Sand, Seafood, Walking tour

Top Five Savvy Reads that feel like Traveling

September 12, 2012 by Lisa Ellen NiverLeave a Comment

Can't get away but want to feel like you've traveled? I recommend these five stories to get your Fall full of far-away places that will make you feel as if you did leave home, even if you don't get further than your back yard! The Newlyweds, by Neil Freudenberger This tale about all types of love captured my heart. The story features intercontinental online dating (New York to Bangladesh) and moments in rural Bangladesh, all set against … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: America, Asia, Bangladesh, Bridges, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, Istanbul, New York City

Where is the Ho Chi Minh Trail?

June 24, 2012 by Lisa Ellen NiverLeave a Comment

Disoriented is a term that means being lost or unclear about where you are. It originated from when the East or the Orient was considered the center of the world. If you have lost the orient you are dis-oriented and are not sure of where you are. From a young age, I have been oriented to travel from when my family moved to Georgia when my dad was in the army or moving to California as a young child or my many years of living at sea. Parts of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Asia, Britain, California, Cambodia, Cruising, England, Food and Wine, Georgia, Hill Tribe, History, Laos, Rainforest, Sailing, South East Asia, Vietnam

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