Three for tea: urban to rural
On the dreariest of winter days, fog obscures otherwise gorgeous views from the 23rd floor of The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Three of us […]
Articles by Mary Bergin
Travel snafus? Be proactive, perceptive, pleasant
Delays and detours pop up during the navigation of any life, regardless of where you roam. It doesn’t matter whether you travel far or even […]
Take eight: Hot for chocolate
A little luxury during winter is hot chocolate, made all the sweeter when served in a setting that goes beyond the disappearing act of powdered […]
Touring Atlanta: fiery history, civil rights lessons
On Gena Williams’ resume is work as a Delta flight attendant, and clerk for Julian Bond when he was a state senator in Georgia. When […]
Lake Winnebago sturgeon flashbacks, folk art
Mary Lou Schneider, thanks for the flashbacks. On a wintry Sunday morning in the 1960s. I walk two blocks from church to the little general […]
Digital detox: biz as usual at expanded Sundara Spa
“Time to relax and enjoy everything your heart desires,” the one-page pledge sheet begins. What you’ll promise, in exchange for temporary nirvana, is to unplug. […]
Hudson: Hot Air Affair for balloonists
People in Hudson have been playing pirate for a few months now. Learning about the life of pirates was a lesson in musical storytelling at […]
EAA museum gains astronaut’s treasures
Encased in glass is a two-page letter, neatly typed and labeled confidential. It was written in the 1960s to explain why it was unwise to […]
Take Twelve: All in good taste for 2018
Lots of us have an appetite for the memorable when away from home, and sometimes we quell it with food. We remember – long after […]
Take Ten: Alluring lodging of 2018
Sleeping around is part of a travel writer’s job, and the end of a year is my time to review the wide variety of places […]
Sip-n-purr: Cat yoga in Milwaukee
Yogis, I know of a place that will deepen your downward dog with a bunch of uppity cats. Uppity, adorable cats. Sip and Purr, on […]
‘150 Bars’ book: unique places to take a swig
Prohibition ended nationwide 85 years ago, as of this month, so now is a particularly appropriate time to hoist that hot toddy. Comfort and familiarity […]
Take Twelve: Holiday light shows
Electrifying: That’s one way to describe this time of year. With the arrival of December and dusk comes stupendous light shows to celebrate this season […]
Ultimate Eats: Savoring food as culture
Food is an easy, on-target introduction to a location’s cultural roots, and a new book latches onto must-try dishes when traveling the world. “Ultimate Eats: […]
New: retreat, fun park, plays, bike trips
Here’s to the new, as in partnerships, transitions, decisions and distinctions in the world of close-to-home travel. — Wild Rice, the fine-dining restaurant near Bayfield, […]
Safe travels: what to know before you go
I register with the U.S. State Department before international travel to an area whose safety status is unknown to me. The free STEP – Smart […]
Reader mail: supper clubs, Itasca, custard
It’s been months since we dipped into the reader mailbag. Time to sift and winnow. — The Goldmoor Inn, near Galena, Ill., has gained loyal […]
Chicago Detours: Get to know the neighborhoods
One way to get to know a city is through its attractions – the monuments, museums, biggest and best local marks of distinction. We seek […]
Take Twelve: Halloween haunts, carnival to saloon
Time for another ghoulishly good time as the approach of Halloween brings out goblins and gore galore. Haunted houses aren’t the only option for scaring […]
Detroit auto tours: from Model T to modern-day robotics
Henry Ford didn’t invent the automobile, but he gets credit for putting the world on wheels and Detroit on the map as a leader in […]