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.
We almost didn’t go to Cozumel, Mexico. In the spring of 2001, a coworker and friend invited me and the Mr. to join them on a trip to the Bahamas. We were thrilled. It would be our first international vacation together, and our first beach vacation. We spent all of our free time dreaming and … More Returning to Cozumel, Mexico
Rollerbag Goddess Travel Blog was featured online by Parade Magazine, and we are so excited our spinners are going wild! … More The Rollerbag Goddess Travel Blog is Featured in Parade Magazine!
Are we cruise people? We’ll soon find out. Give us your tips for first-time cruisers! … More To be, or not to be cruise people; that is the question.
Khao soi, khao kha moo, fermented pork and chicken liver salad. Northern Thai cuisine is a highlight of any trip to Chiang Mai. Check out our foodie finds, and this self-guided walking tour of Chiang Mai for your next visit. … More Best Self-Guided Walking Food Tour of Chiang Mai, Thailand
All Souls Procession in Tucson, Arizona is a unique and healing event worth planning a trip around. Here’s what I experienced. … More Tucson’s All Souls Procession
As he prepares for his next journey, Joel Badzinski remembers another trip home to Minnesota, and precious time with his biggest fan. … More Flying Home, December 1993
Vegan Swedish Meatballs Nutballs: A fresh spin on a traditional, holiday favorite When I traveled to Sweden, I was delighted to find Swedish meatballs, well, everywhere. But as I try to eat for a healthier self and a healthier planet, I recently created a recipe for vegan swedish meatballs, which I hope you’ll love. Packed … More Super Easy Vegan Swedish Meatballs {RECIPE}
This weekend, we’re traveling to beautiful Sedona, Arizona. What would you recommend we see and do? … More Weekend Getaway to Sedona, Arizona
It’s time to take a look back, Rollerbag Goddesses, to remind ourselves of the richness that was 2018, and to reflect upon how far we’ve come. We’ve explored, we’ve reflected, and we’ve shared our experiences. And readers from around the world joined us for the journey, with visitors from a whopping 80 countries throughout the … More Top 10 Rollerbag Goddess Travel Blog Posts of 2018
This holiday weekend, it’s okay to binge on travel TV, even after you’ve binged at the Thanksgiving table. Best of all, the Best Ever Food Review Show is guaranteed not to cause indigestion. … More Minnesota Native Sonny Side Creates Binge-worthy Travel TV
