Reader mail: AirBnB, craft breweries, accordions, Bob Dylan
When asking for AirBnB stories earlier this winter, I expected tales about money saved and friendly connections made during domestic travel. Two of you took […]
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2017 travel hot spots: Canada, Europe, Finland, Montreal, Anchorage
Visionaries bring out their crystal ball in January and share what they know, think or hope for the new year. That is especially true during […]
Take Ten: Northwoods wedding venues
Midwest Features Syndicate is partnering with the Department of Journalism at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh to help students gain work experience and build a […]
“Roughneck Grace” book excerpt from Michael Perry
It is rare for me to track down an author to his home, but that happened 14 years ago, to interview a guy in New […]
Reader mail: national parks, Germany, Twin Cities, Ephraim
Readers, thanks for filling the mailbag. Here are excerpts. We have two winners in the challenge to write about your favorite national park experience in […]
Reader mail: polka, accordions, Vietnam, dinner
Readers, let’s empty the mailbag! — Fans of polka music sure seem passionate about this style of music. Jim Lueneburg of Menasha says his dad […]
Pizza lovers know where to find the perfect slice
Pizza lovers, you have spoken. Dozens of you have made your allegiances clear, often using more exclamation points that pepperoni on the average slice. Who […]
2016 travel predictions, trends:
Prognosticators are plentiful when a new year begins, and so are resolutions. If you intend to travel more or pursue the trip of your dreams […]
Reader mail: hiking, golf, Germany, supper clubs
Readers, it’s time to lighten the mailbag. Here is a selection of your most recent notes and questions. — Jim and Monica O’Brien of Madison […]
Essay winner’s good deed helps another, not herself
In “The Happiness Hypothesis” (Basic Books, $17), social psychologist Jonathan Haidt notes that the goal of positive psychology is “helping people find happiness and meaning.” […]
And our photo contest winner is: Only in Wisconsin
Beautiful natural settings, culturally unique attractions and comical snapshots all were in the mix of “Only in Wisconsin” photo entries that you shared with me […]
How to deal with the unexpected during travel
I sometimes welcome the unexpected in travel because that’s the foundation for fond and lasting memories, even though you might not think so at the […]
Reader mail: River cruises, Holyland churches,
Time to lighten the reader mailbag – thanks for taking the time to write with your questions, ideas, critiques and praise about destinations close to […]
Frommer’s travel advice: Bali, Europe, Nashville are good value
So many travel stories concentrate on exotic and extravagant destinations that have huge budgets for marketing and promotion. We all know they are off-limits to […]