We offer 30-plus years of well-rounded journalism experience in newspaper, magazine and book publishing. Numerous awards.
Since 2002, we have produced and syndicated the weekly “Roads Traveled” column, typically about Wisconsin, its border cities and global connections.
Samples of other articles by columnist Mary Bergin include:
2010
"Kicking Back: The Charms of Sharm," Global Traveler.
"Getaway Gems for 2010," Chicago Tribune.
"Women in the Wild," Wisconsin Trails.
2009
"Fowl Play," AAA Living.
"Wisconsin Can Also Mean Pie," Chicago Tribune.
"Seoul: On the War Path," Global Traveler.
"Venice for Valentines," Naperville (Ill.) Magazine.
"Exploring Egypt," Dane County Lifestyles, Madison.
2008
“Hungry for Wisconsin: A Tasty Guide for Travelers,” Itchy Cat Press. Judged best book, Midwest Travel Writers Association competition and Society of American Travel Writers (Central States Chapter) competition.
"New Museum Revs Up as 'Hog' Turns 105," The Boston Globe."7 Places to Cozy Up in Wisconsin," Chicago Tribune.
"Wily Winds: Eco-camp in Patagonia," Global Traveler.
"Regal Resorts, Rugged Rockies," Naperville (Ill.) Magazine.
"Savoring Rural Quebec: One Artisan at a Time," 50 Plus Lifestyles, Madison.
"Nirvana in the Northeast," Where to Retire.
2007
Three-part "Bavaria" travel package, published in various Wisconsin newspapers. Judged best series, MTWA competition.
"From Rustic to Just Wright," Chicago Tribune.
"Lights, Camera … Wisconsin," AAA Living.
"Postcard From Paradise: Freedom Reigns in Key West," Shepherd Express.
"Highway 51: Wisconsin’s Own Route 66," TravelWisconsin.com.
"Her Life’s a Real Circus," The Capital Times.
2006
“Sidetracked in Wisconsin: A Thoughtful Guide for Travelers,” Itchy Cat Press. Judged best book, SATW (Central States Chapter) competition.
"Time to Unwind in Omaha," AAA Living.
"A Day in the Life of a Monk," Transitions Abroad.
"Counter Culture," AAA Living.
"Three Classic Getaways," Wisconsin Trails.
"Marquee Minneapolis," The Capital Times.
2005
"Discovering Western Kentucky," TravelAmerica.
"A Touch of Home," AAA Home & Away.
"Culinary Seduction in a Colourful Victorian Setting,” North American Inns.
"Back Roads: Birds, Beautiful Birds," WisconsinGuide.
