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4 Malaysia –  Where East meets West

4 Malaysia – Where East meets West

It is always exciting when the ship docks in a new port. I found the covered walkway from the Viking longship across the waterway to the Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCL)...

4 Malaysia – Where East meets West

It is always exciting when the ship docks in a new port. I found the covered walkway from the Viking longship across the waterway to the Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCL)...

Marina Bay Sands Singapore

5 Singapore, a melting pot of different cultures

Impressions of Singapore

5 Singapore, a melting pot of different cultures

Impressions of Singapore

1 Bustling Bangkok, Thailand

1 Bustling Bangkok, Thailand

It is time to reminisce. Lisa on Big Blend Radio, who interviewed me last year about my MSC cruise from Venice to Cape Town, has set up another radio chat...

1 Bustling Bangkok, Thailand

It is time to reminisce. Lisa on Big Blend Radio, who interviewed me last year about my MSC cruise from Venice to Cape Town, has set up another radio chat...

Thoughts on upcoming tours to South Africa

Thoughts on upcoming tours to South Africa

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...

Thoughts on upcoming tours to South Africa

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...

Purse, aka Wallet, found!

Purse, aka Wallet, found!

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...

Purse, aka Wallet, found!

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...

Scrapbooking: Travel back in time

Scrapbooking: Travel back in time

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: Travel back in time

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...