As published in the Winter 2012 issue of Edible Columbus. Les treize desserts de Noël- or the Thirteen Desserts of Christmas- is a delectable holiday tradition celebrated throughout the south of France. An array of symbolic sweets made in Provençal kitchens is reinterpreted here by Pastry Chef Spencer Budros of German Village-based bakery, Pistacia Vera, in [...]
Simply French – Classes, blog, and Facebook page taking the intimidating out of the French cuisine, with recipes, food traditions, wine and cocktails, cooking techniques, restaurant reviews, and culinary tourism.
Feeling all wanderlusty for Rome! Today’s picture is an interesting angle of Rome's Piazza Navona. It’s built on the site of the ancient Stadium of Domitian (1st c.) and follows the oval, open space of the stadium. It has served a public space since the 15th century and remains one of Rome’s most lively people [...]
In 2014, Wanderlust Tours is donating a portion of each tour to a charitable organization or cause in which we believe. We feel very fortunate to be able to work in an industry that brings people together through travel, culture, and food. As a small business, we understand the hard work required to make a [...]
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Feeling all wanderlusty for the French Riviera! The sun kisses everything in the French Riviera. One of our favorite things to do is to sit along the Promenade des Anglais as the sun sets, watch the Mediterranean's million shades of blue dance into sparkling darkness. Experience this for yourself on our signature tour of Provence and [...]
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Feeling all Wanderlusty for Scotland. This dreamy shot is of Glencoe, Scotland’s most famous and scenic glen. It is also arguably Scotland’s most historic glen, and it was recently voted the country's most romantic glen. Glencoe is not only a popular place for hillwalking and mountaineering, it is also an ideal base from which to [...]
by Shawnie Kelley Avignon: Kingdom of the Popes “All roads lead to Avignon” or so went the saying when, in 1305, Pope Clement V moved the papacy from strife-torn Rome to a peaceful, Provencal town in southern France. This political move shifted the center of Christendom from the Eternal City to the small, papal enclave [...]
"Reflections on 9/11: from Edinbugh, Scotland" was written by Wanderlust Tours founder, Shawnie Kelley as she planned to return to the States on 9-11 Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh This photo was taken on September 11, 2001 in Edinburgh, Scotland where I was living and was supposed to fly back to the States that same day. But needless [...]
A Taste of Travel brings together everything we love: food, culture, history, and travel. This new series, inspired by our upcoming 2014 tours, will be taught this fall for Upper Arlington's (Columbus Ohio) Lifelong Learning Adult Enrichment program at the Recreation Station Kitchen. Embark on global culinary and cultural tours of France and Italy in this winter's [...]
