Author: Rollerbag Goddess

Thanks for joining us on this journey! I'm so glad you're here. I'm a writer and travel essayist with a goal of "Rolling to 100" countries in my lifetime. For me, it's not about checklist tourism, but about deep, immersive travel and the life-changing lessons we can learn from it. In my spare time, I provide writing support to others through Rollerbag Goddess Global Communications. I'll take on almost any kind of writing, including speechwriting, blogging, websites and much more! Travel and food writing are my twin passions, which are only eclipsed by my relentless pursuit of experiences worth writing about.

Grandmothers, Grasshoppers and the Grandest of Journeys

August 13, 2025

To qualify as an epic journey, must an act of travel include the crossing of dark mountains, raging seas or searing deserts? Must the traveler lose her way for days, months, or even years, battle monsters and villains, and finally reach that point where it seems she must give up and go home, only to summon the final push of courage to reach her destination? … More Grandmothers, Grasshoppers and the Grandest of Journeys

Introducing: #TravelTuesday Live Broadcasts

August 6, 2025

As travelers of a certain age and level of experience, BackpackMr and I are passionate about helping others find travel transformation and joy for themselves. We know it can seem daunting, especially if you’re new to budget travel or long-term transformational travel. So we’ve decided to talk about it. Introducing: live broadcasts about travel topics and destinations. Our plan is to go live every other #TravelTuesday, tackle a topic and take your questions. … More Introducing: #TravelTuesday Live Broadcasts

Everything is Great on the Bosphorus Strait

December 11, 2023

Maybe it’s okay to dance when the world is burning, it’s a question I’ve struggled with most if not all of my life. Because if you don’t dance, you’re just consumed by the fire, crumbling to ash.I don’t have it all figured out yet, but maybe some of the answers are here on this boat, this vessel where we all grin and jump and sing and sweat together. … More Everything is Great on the Bosphorus Strait