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.
This is the blog post my mother never wanted to read. It’s about the bad stuff that can happen when you travel. (So mom, stop reading.) About a month ago, my friend FancyNancy and I were in Uvita, Costa Rica. I’d been working a lot while traveling and we were both itching to get out … More When Bad Things Happen to Good Travelers
Sleeping on a plane isn’t easy, for so many reasons. Over the years, I’ve found a number of tricks that help me sleep better on a plane. I hope they help you on your next flight, too. … More 12 Tips to Help you Sleep on Your Next Flight
The Rollerbag Goddess Gear Shop is now open! Featuring travel accessories, home goods and more, our gear celebrates the Rollerbag Goddess in you! … More The Rollerbag Goddess Gear Shop is now Open!
To address issues related to immigration, understanding the root causes is key to forging effective solutions. That’s why a group took a pilgrimage to Honduras this March, and they returned home informed, inspired and changed forever. … More “Reverse Caravan” explores Root Causes of Immigration from Honduras
Traveling solo? Dining alone can be an enjoyable experience. Next time you’re dreading a table for one, try these five tips for dining alone to make mealtime memorable and rewarding. … More 5 Top Tips for Eating Alone while Traveling Solo
She’s bold, She’s brave. She’s strong. And she’s ready to take on the world! We are thrilled to launch our new visual identity for Rollerbag Goddess Global Communications. … More Introducing: The Rollerbag Goddess Brand
When someone opens their home to travelers to stay for free, it’s vital that we strive to be a great houseguest. Here are the top 10 tips for travelers to be good houseguests. … More 10 Tips for travelers to be great guests
It’s time to get real about travel influencer/affluencer culture and the lies it perpetuates. And it’s time to embrace authentic travel instead. … More Let’s Get Real About Affluencer Travel Culture
Cameroon may be on the other side of the world, but it remains close in our hearts, particularly in the midst of unspeakable horrors: the murder and torture of Cameroonian people, the burning and destruction of villages, and the baffling, continued silence from the rest of the world. … More Crisis in Cameroon Hits Home for Wisconsin City
Towel zoo. Towel origami. Towel art. Whatever you want to call it, we found a menagerie on the Holland America cruise ship, the MS Oosterdam. … More The Nearly-Lost Art of Towel Animals
