Elsa is a regular contributor to several travel magazines, including:
- IFWTWA Food, Wine, Travel
- PlayStayEat
- Rovology
- Foodie Flashpacker
- and other publications.
Many of these are free and available online.
June 2022
| 7 June 2022 Travel by Vacation Rental A luxury Franschhoek, South Africa Holiday Rental |
https://travelbyvacationrental.com/a-luxury-franschhoek-south-africa-holiday-rental/…………………………19 June 2022 ConfettiTravelcafe Ancient Mediterranean Isles: Viking Mars Reunion Cruise for Viking Sky Survivors
April 2022
January 2022
17 January, 2022 Charleston, South Carolina: Down the Wando River
https://playstayeat.com/charleston-south-carolina-down-the-wando-river/
December 2021
17 December, 2021 Food, Wine,Travel Magazine
My favorite detour: The Coastal Garden Route in South Africa
https://detour-roadtrips.com/home/detour-132-the-coastal-garden-route-south-africa
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20 December, 2021 Food, Wine,Travel Magazine
November 2021
See article HERE
July 2021
15 July, 2021, Ten Best Things To Do In Windhoek, Namibia
See article HERE
May 2021
https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-summerville-sc-restaurants/
March 2021
13 March, 2021 Foodie FlashPacker
Seven Lowcountry Summerville SC Restaurants
https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-summerville-sc-restaurants/
February 2021
11 February, 2021 Food, Wine, Travel Magazine
Out of Africa – Seductive Five Star Tented Safari in Kariega Game Reserve
https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/romanticdestinationsfwt/14
January 2021
31 January, 2021 PlayStayEat
NAMAQUALAND – Wildflower Route on the West Coast of South Africa
NAMAQUALAND – Wildflower Route on the West Coast of South Africa
15 January, 2021 PlayStayEat
Victoria Falls In Zimbabwe – The Smoke That Thunders Victoria Falls
December 2020
2 December, 2020 PlayStayEat
14 December, 2020
Food, Wine, Travel Magazine
28 December, 2020
PlayStayEat Namibia – An ageless land in South West Africa Part One: From The Capital To The Coast
30 December, 2020
PlayStayEat
Namibia – An ageless land in South West Africa Part Two: From Desert To Wildlife
Magazine: Food, Wine, Travel MagazineNovember 2020
11 Best Things to Do in Southern Kruger National Park, South Africa
May 2020
15 Best Things to Do in Pretoria, South Africa 8 May 2020
29 April 2020
Enjoy Protia
April 2020
How the BLACK MAMBAS Female Anti-Poaching Unit is Protecting Wildlife and Nurturing Community—Recreation World
29 April 2020
This is the story of a remarkable group of African women who, unarmed, are fighting the evils of poaching and protecting their wildlife heritage.
February 2020
Ten Best Reasons to Visit Capetown
February, 2020:There is a reason why Cape Town is repeatedly voted the most beautiful city in the world. In fact, at least ten, all centered around Table Mountain. The Mother City is dominated by this iconic landmark, continually changing its appearance, from having a clear tabletop etched against the blue sky, to being covered by a ‘tablecloth’ as the clouds descend on it
December 2019
Inspired Conservation at Kariega Big 5 Game Reserve and Safari Lodges
December, 2019: My friends and I recently enjoyed a few days of adventure, reflection and pampering in the luxury and contrasting wildness of Settler’s Drift, one of Kariega Game Reserve’s five beautiful lodges, each with its own unique character and client appeal.
October 2019
How Tourism Benefits a Ngorongoro Maasai Community
25 October 2019: The long line of Maasai, singing and clapping, cowbells and jewelry jingling, presents a heart-warming and vibrant welcome to begin our unforgettable visit to the Ngorongoro, Tanzania community to experience its traditions
Five Thrilling Adventures in South Africa
: Any time of the year is a thrilling time to visit South Africa, and if you are looking for adventure, there is no better place. Let me highlight five experiences that will heighten your adrenaline.
May 2021
https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-summerville-sc-restaurants/
March 2021
13 March, 2021 Foodie FlashPacker
Seven Lowcountry Summerville SC Restaurants
https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-summerville-sc-restaurants/
February 2021
11 February, 2021 Food, Wine, Travel Magazine
Out of Africa – Seductive Five Star Tented Safari in Kariega Game Reserve
https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/romanticdestinationsfwt/14
January 2021
31 January, 2021 PlayStayEat
NAMAQUALAND – Wildflower Route on the West Coast of South Africa
NAMAQUALAND – Wildflower Route on the West Coast of South Africa
15 January, 2021 PlayStayEat
Victoria Falls In Zimbabwe – The Smoke That Thunders Victoria Falls
December 2020
2 December, 2020 PlayStayEat
14 December, 2020
Food, Wine, Travel Magazine
28 December, 2020
PlayStayEat Namibia – An ageless land in South West Africa Part One: From The Capital To The Coast
30 December, 2020
PlayStayEat
Namibia – An ageless land in South West Africa Part Two: From Desert To Wildlife
Magazine: Food, Wine, Travel MagazineNovember 2020
11 Best Things to Do in Southern Kruger National Park, South Africa
May 2020
15 Best Things to Do in Pretoria, South Africa 8 May 2020
29 April 2020
Enjoy Protia
April 2020
How the BLACK MAMBAS Female Anti-Poaching Unit is Protecting Wildlife and Nurturing Community—Recreation World
29 April 2020
This is the story of a remarkable group of African women who, unarmed, are fighting the evils of poaching and protecting their wildlife heritage.
February 2020
Ten Best Reasons to Visit Capetown
February, 2020:There is a reason why Cape Town is repeatedly voted the most beautiful city in the world. In fact, at least ten, all centered around Table Mountain. The Mother City is dominated by this iconic landmark, continually changing its appearance, from having a clear tabletop etched against the blue sky, to being covered by a ‘tablecloth’ as the clouds descend on it
December 2019
Inspired Conservation at Kariega Big 5 Game Reserve and Safari Lodges
December, 2019: My friends and I recently enjoyed a few days of adventure, reflection and pampering in the luxury and contrasting wildness of Settler’s Drift, one of Kariega Game Reserve’s five beautiful lodges, each with its own unique character and client appeal.
October 2019
How Tourism Benefits a Ngorongoro Maasai Community
25 October 2019: The long line of Maasai, singing and clapping, cowbells and jewelry jingling, presents a heart-warming and vibrant welcome to begin our unforgettable visit to the Ngorongoro, Tanzania community to experience its traditions
Five Thrilling Adventures in South Africa
: Any time of the year is a thrilling time to visit South Africa, and if you are looking for adventure, there is no better place. Let me highlight five experiences that will heighten your adrenaline.
May 2021
https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-summerville-sc-restaurants/
March 2021
13 March, 2021 Foodie FlashPacker
Seven Lowcountry Summerville SC Restaurants
https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-summerville-sc-restaurants/
February 2021
11 February, 2021 Food, Wine, Travel Magazine
Out of Africa – Seductive Five Star Tented Safari in Kariega Game Reserve
https://issuu.com/foodwinetravelmagazine/docs/romanticdestinationsfwt/14
January 2021
31 January, 2021 PlayStayEat
NAMAQUALAND – Wildflower Route on the West Coast of South Africa
NAMAQUALAND – Wildflower Route on the West Coast of South Africa
15 January, 2021 PlayStayEat
Victoria Falls In Zimbabwe – The Smoke That Thunders Victoria Falls
December 2020
2 December, 2020 PlayStayEat
14 December, 2020
Food, Wine, Travel Magazine
28 December, 2020
PlayStayEat Namibia – An ageless land in South West Africa Part One: From The Capital To The Coast
30 December, 2020
PlayStayEat
Namibia – An ageless land in South West Africa Part Two: From Desert To Wildlife
Magazine: Food, Wine, Travel MagazineNovember 2020
11 Best Things to Do in Southern Kruger National Park, South Africa
May 2020
15 Best Things to Do in Pretoria, South Africa 8 May 2020
29 April 2020
Enjoy Protia
April 2020
How the BLACK MAMBAS Female Anti-Poaching Unit is Protecting Wildlife and Nurturing Community—Recreation World
29 April 2020
This is the story of a remarkable group of African women who, unarmed, are fighting the evils of poaching and protecting their wildlife heritage.
February 2020
Ten Best Reasons to Visit Capetown
February, 2020:There is a reason why Cape Town is repeatedly voted the most beautiful city in the world. In fact, at least ten, all centered around Table Mountain. The Mother City is dominated by this iconic landmark, continually changing its appearance, from having a clear tabletop etched against the blue sky, to being covered by a ‘tablecloth’ as the clouds descend on it
December 2019
Inspired Conservation at Kariega Big 5 Game Reserve and Safari Lodges
December, 2019: My friends and I recently enjoyed a few days of adventure, reflection and pampering in the luxury and contrasting wildness of Settler’s Drift, one of Kariega Game Reserve’s five beautiful lodges, each with its own unique character and client appeal.
October 2019
How Tourism Benefits a Ngorongoro Maasai Community
25 October 2019: The long line of Maasai, singing and clapping, cowbells and jewelry jingling, presents a heart-warming and vibrant welcome to begin our unforgettable visit to the Ngorongoro, Tanzania community to experience its traditions
Five Thrilling Adventures in South Africa
: Any time of the year is a thrilling time to visit South Africa, and if you are looking for adventure, there is no better place. Let me highlight five experiences that will heighten your adrenaline.
December 2020
Botswana – Timeless Okavango Delta published in Play, Stay, Eat on 2 December 2020
November 2020
11 Best Things to Do in Southern Kruger National Park, South Africa
May 2020
15 Best Things to Do in Pretoria, South Africa 8 May 2020
29 April 2020
Enjoy Protia
April 2020
How the BLACK MAMBAS Female Anti-Poaching Unit is Protecting Wildlife and Nurturing Community—Recreation World
29 April 2020
This is the story of a remarkable group of African women who, unarmed, are fighting the evils of poaching and protecting their wildlife heritage.
February 2020
Ten Best Reasons to Visit Capetown
February, 2020:There is a reason why Cape Town is repeatedly voted the most beautiful city in the world. In fact, at least ten, all centered around Table Mountain. The Mother City is dominated by this iconic landmark, continually changing its appearance, from having a clear tabletop etched against the blue sky, to being covered by a ‘tablecloth’ as the clouds descend on it
December 2019
Inspired Conservation at Kariega Big 5 Game Reserve and Safari Lodges
December, 2019: My friends and I recently enjoyed a few days of adventure, reflection and pampering in the luxury and contrasting wildness of Settler’s Drift, one of Kariega Game Reserve’s five beautiful lodges, each with its own unique character and client appeal.
October 2019
How Tourism Benefits a Ngorongoro Maasai Community
25 October 2019: The long line of Maasai, singing and clapping, cowbells and jewelry jingling, presents a heart-warming and vibrant welcome to begin our unforgettable visit to the Ngorongoro, Tanzania community to experience its traditions
Five Thrilling Adventures in South Africa
: Any time of the year is a thrilling time to visit South Africa, and if you are looking for adventure, there is no better place. Let me highlight five experiences that will heighten your adrenaline.
September 2019
9 September 2019:Namibia, situated in Southwest Africa, is a land of contrasts; a place where high sand dunes and desert sands meet the blue waters of the Atlantic ocean coast.
June 2019
4 June 2019: New Travel Writers Get Free Entry To Attractions On New England Trip – by Elsa Dixon and Jo-Anne Bowen
June 2019
4 June 2019: Surviving the Viking Sky- drama at sea – by Elsa Dixon and Debby Harrison
May 2019
18 May 2019: Tips for Driving in South Africa
May 17, 2019: The N12 Treasure Route from Johannesburg to Kimberley: From the City of Gold to the City of Diamonds
April 2019
January 2019
Short Weeks Long Weekends
01.07.2019, Venturing through Vermont – a four day road trip: Part One
01.24.2019, Venturing through Vermont – a four day road trip: Part Two
Links & Libations – Lincoln, Links & History at the Luxury Equinox, January, 2019, p.125
Links & Libations – The Hills are alive: From flight of fear to flights of beer, January, 2019, p.52
December 2018
Links & Libations – Luxury Travel Magazine December 2018 Issue
p.66 ROVOS Rail: A dream Journey Links & Libations – Luxury Travel Magazine December 2018 Issue from Cape Town to Johannesburg
November 2018
Vibrant African drumming and dancing, Authentic Cuisine and a Sprinkling of Gold Dust at the GOLD Restaurant near Cape Town’s Waterfront
Links & Libations, November, 2018, p.73.
October 2018
Roll Out the Barrel- Beer Brewed for Surfers
Links & Libations, October, 2018, p.106.
Après-ski in the Alps: Kaffee Klatsch Lounge in Klosters
Travel Post Monthly, October, 2018.
On Safari in the Sergengeti Mara, Tanzania
TheSquire.com, October, 2018.
September 2018
Write Stronger Articles When You Travel In The Right Company
Toasting the enemy!
Travel Writer Awards:
- 2019 International Travel News First Prize for article My Trail is Australia
- 2022 Bronze prize Travel Writers University for article
- ROVOS Rail: A dream Journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg
New: Audiobook release
Please enjoy Hippos, Hotspots, and Homelands: An Educator’s Journey in South Africa during Apartheid and Beyond, now available on Audible.
Publisher’s Summary:
This compelling memoir describes Elsa van der Byl’s life in South Africa during apartheid, the transition to democracy, and the transformational period. As an educator, she worked with various cultural groups in the so-called homelands, experiencing student revolts, college closures, and being held hostage by students.
July 2018
My Trail is Australia
International Travel News, July, 2018, p.32.
May 2018
Beer Buzz in the Bushveld!