Summer in Park City has a way of working itself into your soul. One moment you’re hiking beneath glowing aspens—those white-trunked trees that shimmer like something out of Avatar, connected underground in one vast living organism—and the next, you’re stretched out on a blanket at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Amphitheater, watching the stars come out […]
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Ksamil – Butrint National Park, Sarande, Albania. In this blog, we’ll unveil three extraordinary European destinations that deliver authentic travel experiences at unbeatable value. Albania’s untouched Adriatic coastline, where luxury costs a fraction of neighboring countries, to Spain’s mystical Galicia region, where Celtic legends meet dramatic Atlantic shores. You’ll discover Bologna, Italy’s perfect positioning for both Renaissance culture and Lake Garda’s alpine […]
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LENOX, Massachusetts — The new Chabad of the Berkshires here is just down the road from Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and just off the main street (called “Main Street”) where Ethan Frome, the title character in Edith Wharton’s 1911 novella, took an ill-fated sled ride with his wife’s cousin. “We’re […]
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TRONDHEIM, Norway — If ever there was a synagogue that’s earned the right to throw itself a birthday shindig, it’s this elegant and intriguing house of worship in central Norway only 220 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Over the past century, the Trondheim Synagogue has weathered isolation from the rest of the Jewish world; […]
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May News 2025 Niver’s Newsletter 185 May brought a wave of honors and meaningful moments I’m incredibly grateful to share. I’m thrilled to announce that my Ireland TV segment, “Celtic Charm,” on The Jet Set TV won a Telly Award (there were 13,000 entries), and I’m a five-time finalist for the upcoming Southern California Journalism Awards, […]
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Dreaming of a breathtaking destination wedding but hesitant about the complexities of international travel? You don’t have to jet across the globe to experience an unforgettable wedding in an exotic setting. The U.S. is home to some of the most stunning wedding venues, from charming coastal retreats to luxurious resorts with world-class amenities. One such […]
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A Journey Across Continents, Awards, and Cherished Moments: March News 2025 Niver’s Newsletter 183 March has been a month of exciting projects, meaningful travels, and cherished moments with family and friends. My Quark Expeditions Antarctica adventure was featured on Spectrum News, sharing the magic of my seventh continent with a wider audience. At Zibby’s […]
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Machu Pichu Imagine standing atop an ancient mountain fortress, your entire family’s eyes wide with wonder, mist dancing around centuries-old stone walls, and the profound silence of history around you. This isn’t just a vacation, it’s a transformation. There are few places on Earth that evoke the sense of wonder and awe that Machu Picchu […]
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Grateful to Zibby’s Bookshop for creating such a special space to celebrate books and conversations that matter! On March 26, 2025, join us for an inspiring evening with Jennifer Lang, author of Landed: A Yogi’s Memoir in Pieces & Poses. In this beautifully woven memoir, Jennifer captures the trials of returning to Israel—the country where […]
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Discover Croatia: The Jewel of the Adriatic Welcome to Croatia, where medieval charm meets modern luxury, and every turn offers a story waiting to be told. Imagine a place where ancient city walls rise above shimmering turquoise waters, where every meal feels like a curated masterpiece, and where hidden coves invite you to indulge in […]
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