J.R. Bergstrom

“Every heart needs beauty. It’s not a luxury. We need it.” (John O’Donohue 1956-2008)

Greetings and welcome to my author central page. True Travel Tales by an Ordinary Adventuress.

My name is J.R. Bergstrom and I have a severe case of wanderlust. My mother had it and our oldest daughter has it. It must be a genetic disposition. I’ve had the good fortune to have traveled to many places with my husband, with my kids, with friends, with strangers, and sometimes alone. During my travels I enjoy tourist sites and cultural activities, but what really makes my heart sing are recreational activities that lead to wild beauty. The mention of such places revs up wanderlust in the same way a triple shot of espresso kick-starts the day. I’ve kayaked, sailed, biked, hiked, and skied thousands of miles and worn out a fair amount of equipment while doing so. Most travel plans center around recreational activities, but other unexpected surprises have expanded my thinking as well.

These tales tell about some of my adventures. There are stories within the stories and they reflect many aspects of traveling. Some describe high points or low points; some describe heartbreaking poverty or mind-boggling wealth; some describe delightful people or deplorable people; and all tales are told from a slant based on my experiences. These stories do not emulate extreme feats of outdoor activities or miraculous survival. They are true travel tales told by an ordinary adventuress written for my entertainment and to entertain my readers.