Published Articles
The following articles and blog posts were written for various publications by Wanderlust Tours owner, Shawnie Kelley. All content is copyrighted and can not be reproduced without consent.
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- Part 1
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 [...]
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 of [...]
The Feast of Fools : New Year to Mardi Gras (Part 1)
Throughout the Middle Ages and well into the Elizabethan period, Christmas was an austere and holy season, full of fasting and stringent religious rules. By time January rolled around, people were ready to cut loose. [...]
All Roads Lead to Avignon
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 [...]
Shawnie Kelley Foy of Wanderlust Tours, Edible Columbus
Shawnie Kelley Foy of Wanderlust Tours. Article by Leah Wolf, Edible Columbus Issue 13, April 3 2013
France et Moi
Article by blogger Jaqceline Brown of French Village Diaries. February 8, 2013