Travels with Elsa

01/06/2024

Was wonderful to have a visit with two of my daughters, sons-in-law, and 4 of the grandchildren in London today. Back at Heathrow Airport, waiting for my flight to Johannesburg.

01/06/2024

Charlotte, NC airport is really nice - spacious with cute shops. Flight to London in 3 hours.

31/05/2024

On my way to South Africa doing tours, stopping at London for 9 hours, seeing my family! Yeah!!

28/05/2024

Nice memories!

21/05/2024

Our tour in June along the Garden Route ends with you! Wonderful safari destination! ❤️❤️

21/05/2024

Thank you Lisa, Big Blend Radio, and IFWTWA!

21/05/2024

Bay of Bengal Podcast interview with Big Blend Radio and Magazines

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer and author Elsa Dixon who talks about her experien...

20/05/2024

The final blog about Debby Harrison: Travel Writing and Photography and my wonderful cruise, The Bay of Bengal, on Viking Mars. This blog concludes the India Golden Triangle extension.

We were nearing the end of our tour of the Golden Triangle. As we approached Delhi from the Southeast, we crossed the Yamuna River again. We went through densely populated, poorer areas. As we neared the town, I noticed that most buildings were tall and rectangular. We finally reached New Delhi, the...

16/05/2024

Blog 6 India's Golden Triangle Part One - Debby Harrison: Travel Writing and Photography and my post-cruise extension. As I write the blogs, I'm amazed at all we saw and experienced. https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/india-the-golden-triangle-part-one

Debby and I had booked a post-cruise extension, a five-night tour of India's Golden Triangle: Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi. We bade Viking Mars a sad farewell, and the ground staff transferred us to Mumbai airport for our flight to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan State in northwest India. Getting our Pa...

12/05/2024

Blog 5 in the series Viking Mars Bay of Bengal Cruise 2023 with Debby Harrison: Travel Writing and Photography. Our Arrival in India - Gateway to India: From Goa to Mumbai.
https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/a-gateway-to-india

Debby and I had fun on the Viking Mars, joining the Viking choir, an event sponsored by the jewelry outlet on the ship. We practiced diligently to perform with the ‘stars’ in The Living Room. At the back of the wide staircase leading down to the area, there is a big screen where the cruise line ...

12/05/2024

Thanks, IFWTWA, for spotlighting me as a member this month. Much appreciated!

09/05/2024

This is my week of soaking up the Viking Bay of Bengal cruise with Debby Harrison: Travel Writing and Photography we took about a year ago. This is the third blog in the series: https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/malaysia-history-and-culture. Enjoy!

04/05/2024

The second installment of The Bay of Bengal Viking Cruise with fellow traveler Debby Harrison: Travel Writing and Photography Enjoy!

We sailed for two days to reach Singapore, one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities., located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, between the Straits of Malacca and the South China Sea. Debby and I savored a Viking cruise's many culinary delights, unique cocktails, and artistic food displays.....

01/05/2024

The first in a series of blogs about my Bay of Bengal Cruise with Debby Harrison: Travel Writing and Photography. Enjoy!
https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/bustling-bangkok-thailand

23/04/2024

Enjoy my thoughts on two upcoming tours to South Africa - my latest blog.

The final weeks before leaving on a TravelswithElsa tour are always exciting. This time, I have two overlapping family tours, so my partner and brother, Johan, will be leading one tour while I take care of the other. Fine-combing the itineraries, I get swept up in the anticipation of what the guests...

11/04/2024

Incredible footage. It really makes one think.

25/03/2024

Great deals on Viking! Message me if you are interested.

25/03/2024

“Lost things never like to be found until they’ve been forgotten.”
— E.J. Mellow

I had quite a scare yesterday when I discovered that my wallet could not be found anywhere. Well, being from South Africa, I said that my purse was missing. It rained heavily Friday evening when my friend Karen and I went to the Gaillard Theater to listen to Verdi’s Requiem. I searched my condo, m...

07/03/2024

My latest blog - organizing my shelves. Donna Hutson Porter, tribute to you!

One of the most satisfying hobbies I started pursuing after moving to the United States was 'scrapbooking.' I had always been fond of taking pictures and making photo albums, but scrapbooking was 'making memories on steroids.' My friend, Jane Moreland, introduced me to the Queen of scrapbooking, Don...

21/02/2024

Some good offers!! Contact me if you are interested!

13/02/2024

What a great photo!!

Absolutely stunningly gorgeous 🥰
Best Photo of The Day!🥰❤️😍

11/02/2024

Piano thoughts: Relax, my children, relax! Take your time - release that tension!

In this fast-paced world of ours, it is easy to tense up. Tenseness can cause fatigue or discomfort, especially when playing piano. I thought about this and how to help my piano students, although anyone could benefit from learning to relax. Here are some hints on how to expel tension. Deep breathin...

08/02/2024

The Lion Queen!

A lioness on top of a rock, overviewing the Serengeti plains, Tanzania.

Photo 📸 Daniel Rosengren Photography

05/02/2024

Viking is offering a double discount on their River Cruises for past guests. Contact me for more details if you love the river cruises. Highly recommended.

17/01/2024

Piano lessons have started again. I've set up a page for my students, but I would like to grow the audience, so please check it out and give it a Like! I do have one or two spots open as well. Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554731565983

15/01/2024

Need help planning a trip?
https://travelswithelsa.com/blogs/news/travelswithelsa-takes-the-pain-out-of-planning-a-trip-to-Nature Bound Africa

You want to go to Africa, but you want something other than an official tour? Do you want to travel on your own? Where do you start? What is there to see or do? One of the services TravelswithElsa offers is planning such an independent tour. I send out a check sheet to give me a better idea of what....

31/12/2023

Happy New Year to all my friends and family! I'm having a great time with daughter, Eugenie, husband, Doug, and my three grandsons, Pascal (and fiance, Miles), Mika (and Ava), and Javier (and Sam.) What a privilege to be surrounded by loving family at New Year in Niagara and Christmas in New Brunswick. Miss my other daughters and their families in London and Klosters.

31/12/2023

Love Kariegs GAME Reserve. Congratulations on all your achievements!