Wanderlust Tours Blog
If you have a Serious Case of Wanderlust, subscribe to our newsletter or blog for unique perspectives on domestic and international destinations. Our regular columns feature boutique and historical hotels, culinary travel, off-beat attractions, travel gadgets, and special experiences or events specific to a destination. We also share weekend itineraries and regional recipes, as well as a current list of tours, seminars, book signings, and cooking classes.
Wanderlust For Women’s Town & Country Tours
Wanderlust For Women Introduces Our New Town & Country Tours Rally your girlfriends, sisters, or book club friends for our exciting new Town and Country tours. Each trip brings together off-beat activities and travel experiences with a special [...]
Got Wanderlust? Caernarfon Castle
Throughout February, our Got Wanderlust pictures celebrate National Castle Month! We kick things off in the country of Wales, where some of the world's most spectacular and best preserved medieval castles exist. Our picture is [...]
National Castle Month
Castles. Castilles. Châteaux. Whatever you call them, February is the month we celebrate the formidable fortresses. Say the word "castle" and some people are instantly transported to Cinderella's fairytale Châteaux at Disneyland, while others instinctively think [...]
Traveling International? Buy Local SIM Card for Phone
International phone and data charges can cost almost as much as your trip. Do a little research before you go to save yourself the exorbitant fees. However, there are options. US wireless carriers do offer [...]
A Taste of Travel Cooking Series
A Taste of Travel Welcome to A Taste of Travel where we indulge both your sense of Wanderlust and your passion for food. Our cooking classes recreate some of our favorite dishes experienced during our travels. Each [...]
Chip & Pin
Credit cards and ATM’s are usually the cheapest way to pay for your trip to Europe. However, Europe is changing their credit card system from the magnetic strip with which we Americans are all familiar [...]
Ode to the Haggis
On Jan 25, Scotland celebrates their National Poet, Robert Burns, with a traditional Burns Night Supper of haggis, 'neeps and tatties, wee drams of whisky, and lively readings of the great bard's poetry, including "Address [...]
Skyn Iceland Eye Gels
Our Fun Stuff Friday suggestion is brought to you by Skyn Iceland, Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels If you suffer from morning puffy eyes like me, especially when traveling, you know the lengths I would go [...]
Lost Luggage?
Have the airlines ever lost your luggage? Trust me, you don't want to experience a vacation or worse, a business trip without your luggage! New options are being developed to track and find your luggage. [...]
Anker External Batteries
This FunStuff Friday technology tip helps to keep you charged while on the go. Anker technology get fantastic reviews, provides wonderful customer service and is well priced to boot! We suggest getting yourself a portable Anker External [...]
A Woman’s Guide to France, by Shawnie Kelley
A Woman's Guide to France Whether a die-hard Francophile or suffering a serious case of wanderlust, A Woman's Guide to France encourages women to discover a special side of France dedicated to the feminine. Author [...]
TSA PreCheck
The TSA Pre✓™ application process allows U.S. citizens to go through a pre-enrollment process online and visit an application center to provide biographic information (e.g. name, date of birth, address, etc.), fingerprints, payment and valid [...]
Chip & Pin
Credit cards and ATM’s are usually the cheapest way to pay for your trip to Europe. However, Europe is changing their credit card system from the magnetic strip that we are all familiar with, to [...]
Taste of Travel – A Winter Tuscan Dinner: Feb 20
Wanderlust Tours Taste of Travel series is back for a winter series at Upper Arlington's Lifelong Learning. We have just a few more seats left in our Winter Tuscan Dinner cooking class. Click the links below to [...]
Rock of Ages: Edinburgh Castle- Part 2
The years following Scotland’s independence, Edinburgh Castle grew into a true royal residence. Robert the Bruce’s son, David II (1356-71) rebuilt the castle. Well-House Tower was built to protect the water supply, allowing occupants to hold out during long [...]
Rock of Ages: Edinburgh Castle
Copyright: Shawnie Kelley. (Originally published in Renaissance Magazine, Issue 60) One of the most recognizable fortresses in the world rears up from a volcanic crag in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. There is a magical resonance [...]
Wanderlust Wednesday: San Diego
This Wanderlust Wednesday we're feeling all wanderlusty for somewhere warm.... like southern California! Today’s picture is of a blazing sunset as seen from JRDN restaurant at Tower 23 Hotel in the Mission Bay area of San [...]
Wanderlust Wednesday: Dubrovnik
HAPPY 2014! This Wanderlust Wednesday, we're feeling all wanderlusty for somewhere I've never been - like Dubrovnik, Croatia. I resolve to visit Croatia this year. What about you? Any travel resolutions that Wanderlust Tours can [...]
Wanderlust Wednesday: Ben Nevis
This Wanderlust Wednesday, we're feeling all wanderlusty for Scotland. Today’s picture is of a wintery day in Fort William with Ben Nevis as the backdrop Photo Copyright: Shawnie Kelley
The Feast of Fools: New Year to Mardi Gras (Part 2)
The Party’s Not Over The Feast of Fools evolved for a thousand years, becoming most popular in France and Great Britain, but reached into Spain, Italy and Germany. By the fifteenth century, the church had enough [...]
Global Entry
What is Global Entry? Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. More
Wanderlust Wednesday: Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in whatever language you speak! This Wanderlust Wednesday, here is a list of how "Merry Christmas" is said around the world.
International Carry-on Bag
In the US most airlines allow a carry on bag up to 45 linear inches in size, or measuring 22"x14"x9". However, if you are flying Internationally this size carry-on bag may not fit in the [...]