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.
There is great value in having experiences you love, and keeping them to yourself. Not the least of which is that you have the power to actually protect the perfect places. … More Our Favorite Place in the World
Tourists stay in luxury lodging, because they expect other places and countries to adhere to or exceed the standards they experience at home. This goes for cleanliness, functionality, technology, cuisine, convenience and comfort. Real travelers strive to better understand local culture by entering the experience unencumbered by those unrealistic expectations. … More Travelers: there’s a lot to be said about staying in a “Dump”
You say I travel to find myself. After so many miles, so many passport stamps, so many maps, here’s what I’ve found. … More Here’s The Biggest Piece of Knowledge Travel Drops
Traveling over the holidays? Stay healthy and avoid getting sick with these 7 tips. … More 7 Tips: How Not to Get Sick When You Fly
We’re so honored to be featured by Travelita’s World, a website dedicated to creating a community for women travelers. Check it out! … More Rollerbag Goddess is Featured on Travelita!
Looking gifts for the world travelers and wanderlusters in your life? Ten Thousand Villages has great gift ideas. Here’s our ethical, eco-conscious, fair trade gift guide for 2019. … More Gift Guide for Travelers in 2019
Finding ethical, eco-friendly, fair trade gifts for travelers can be a challenge. Ten Thousand Villages is helping break the cycle of poverty…and the gifts they have for the travelers in your life are sure to wow. … More Ethical, Fair Trade Gifts for Travelers (and the People Who Love Them)
How do we unravel hate? It is a persistent cord that weaves through generations, too often unchallenged. What, but travel, pulls at the loose threads? Morocco fed me, in all the ways that matter. … More Morocco Fed Me
Meet Jackie Ripp, a winner in our recent Rollerbag Goddess Getaway Contest!
Jackie won some fabulous prizes for sharing getaway photos that gathered loads of likes. Congratulations, Jackie! … More Featured RBG: Jackie Ripp
Long-term transformational travel can be physically, spiritually and emotionally exhausting. It can create massive, internal shifts. And just like any experience that depletes us, it’s important to take care of yourself so you can fully process the experience and engage in the transformation. … More Nurturing Yourself after Long-Term, Transformational Travel
