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Reader mail: AirBnB, craft breweries, accordions, Bob Dylan

March 5, 2017 Mary Bergin 0

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

January 21, 2017 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Take Ten: Northwoods wedding venues

January 7, 2017 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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“Roughneck Grace” book excerpt from Michael Perry

October 1, 2016 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Reader mail: national parks, Germany, Twin Cities, Ephraim

September 24, 2016 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Reader mail: polka, accordions, Vietnam, dinner

May 14, 2016 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Pizza lovers know where to find the perfect slice

February 20, 2016 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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2016 travel predictions, trends:

January 9, 2016 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Reader mail: hiking, golf, Germany, supper clubs

October 31, 2015 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Essay winner’s good deed helps another, not herself

October 24, 2015 Mary Bergin 0

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.” […]

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And our photo contest winner is: Only in Wisconsin

August 29, 2015 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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How to deal with the unexpected during travel

March 14, 2015 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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Reader mail: River cruises, Holyland churches,

March 7, 2015 Mary Bergin 0

Time to lighten the reader mailbag – thanks for taking the time to write with your questions, ideas, critiques and praise about destinations close to […]

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Frommer’s travel advice: Bali, Europe, Nashville are good value

February 21, 2015 Mary Bergin 0

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 […]

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