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 to the Haggis". Below, you can read author and Wanderlust Tours owner, Shawnie Kelley's article, Ode to the Haggis, as [...]
For the third year straight, Wanderlust Tours partner, Shawnie Kelley and our culinary consultant Genevieve Reiner judged The Athletic Club of Columbus' Sixth Annual Chili Cook-off on January 24, 2014. Once again, the judges decided unanimously on a well-deserving winner. A rich, savory, smoky beef and lamb chili took home the trophy.
This past Thursday, we were pleased to have CityScene Magazine covering our Taste of Travel class at Upper Arlington's Lifelong Learning kitchen. Watch in the upcoming issue for the article featuring Recipes from a French Farmhouse and more about Wanderlust Tours culinary travel. Continue on your global culinary and cultural journey around France and Italy this spring [...]
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 Shawnie Kelley draws on two decades of traveling, working, and living in France. In this comprehensive guide, Shawnie leads women [...]
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 required identity and citizenship/immigration documentation. All TSA Pre✓™ program applicants must visit an application center in-person to verify their identity [...]
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 register online: Recipes from a French Farmhouse - Jan 23 (FULL) Beef Bourguignon, Burgundy’s traditional beef stew, is at the heart [...]
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 sieges. In 1367, he commissioned the massive L-shaped tower, now known as David’s Tower, but would not live to see [...]
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 sieges. In 1367, he commissioned the massive L-shaped tower, now known as David’s Tower, but would not live to see [...]
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 and Wanderlust Tours owner Shawnie Kelley draws on two decades of traveling, living, and conducting tours in France. In this book, she leads ladies through [...]
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 about the mighty Edinburgh Castle, which is seemingly buttressed by the living earth; permanently affixed to Castle Rock. Anyone trekking [...]
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 about the mighty Edinburgh Castle, which is seemingly buttressed by the living earth; permanently affixed to Castle Rock. Anyone trekking up the steep streets through the castle’s zigzagging terraces [...]
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 Diego. Ready for summer days! Photo Copyright: Shawnie Kelley
