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.
Hot wings at Great Dane in Madison, Wisconsin. Photo by Charish Badzinski. If you live anywhere near the Midwest, you don’t need a weather geek to tell you it’s hot. How hot is it? It’s so hot, people are eating buffalo wings to cool down! These little flappers were photographed in Madison, Wisconsin, at the … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Great Dane, Madison, Wisconsin
Warning: this blog post contains graphic photos taken of historic genocidal sites in Cambodia, as well as photos of some victims who perished under the rule of the Khmer Rouge, which may be disturbing to some viewers. Visitor discretion is strongly advised. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ As travelers, we are more than tourists. We are truth seekers. Cambodia’s … More Choeung Ek and Security Prison 21, A picture into Cambodia’s dark past
See Chicago by Segway. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Several tour companies in Chicago offer Segway tours. If you’ve never taken a ride on a Segway before, it can be a lot of fun. Tour companies offer a brief training session, where you learn how to control the speed and direction of your Segway–primarily with your … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: See Chicago by Segway
Annie May’s Bar and Restaurant, County Cork, Skibbereen. Photo by Charish Badzinski. The Irish have a reputation for being hospitable and friendly. To experience this true spirit of the Irish, it is often said that one only need enter an Irish pub. A friendly local introduces himself at Annie May’s. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Friends of … More Annie May’s Bar: The Friendliest Pub in All of Ireland
As a former New Yorker, here’s my insider’s guide to a weekend in NYC. Fair warning: bring comfy shoes. … More Weekend Getaway: Hit the NYC Highlights in 48 Hours
Bantry, Ireland. Photo by Charish Badzinski. On a recent trip to Ireland, I had an opportunity to visit the “sister city” to La Crosse, Wisconsin: Bantry, Ireland. Located in West Cork, Bantry boasts stunning coastal views, brightly-colored buildings in the quaint downtown and this centerpiece, the town square. While this space used to be the … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Bantry, Ireland
As the days grow hotter, we Rollerbag Goddesses dream of a sunny spot by the water. A place where breezes off the lake cool our skin, where the pace is slow and the days are long and languid. Bayfield, Wisconsin may be the elixir we seek. Bayfield, Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Superior.Photo by Charish … More Destination: Bayfield, Wisconsin
When you need to fly cheap, every little tip helps. And in truth, it’s safe to say most of us do not have a bottomless well of funds for travel. For those who take only a week or two a year (and we should talk) a modest splurge is possible. But for anyone who wants … More Fly Cheap: 10 Tips for Saving on Airfare
Visitors take in the view at Grand Canyon National Park. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Here’s your mini vacay for today: a minute at The Grand Canyon. Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon is more than a mile deep, 277 … More Mini Vacay: The Grand Canyon
The Statue of Liberty at Sunset. Photo by Charish Badzinski. If you take advantage of the free ride on board the Staten Island Ferry in New York, you’ll get an impressive view of the Statue of Liberty. Tourists who take the up close tours stand in line for hours; you just have to nudge your … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Lady Liberty
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