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.
Hikers can walk among the terraced hillsides of the Cinque Terre in Italy, as they journey fromvillage to village. Photo by Charish Badzinski. It’s not often when you go for a hike that you encounter musicians along the steepest trails. In Italy’s Cinque Terre, however, don’t be surprised if you come across this saxophonist as … More Mini Vacay: A Musical Moment in the Cinque Terre, Italy
You could be a winner on “Roll With It Wednesday!” (That’s tomorrow, so act fast!) The beautiful French Country Inn in Ephraim, Wis. Photo by Charish Badzinski. As you know, a group of RBGs are heading to Door County this upcoming weekend, May 11 & 12 for a relaxing stay at the beautiful French Country … More GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! Travel with the Rollerbag Goddess and Pals
Cafe Regular du Nord in Brooklyn. Photo By Charish Badzinski. Cafe Regular du Nord is one of the littlest coffee shops you’ll ever enter. But what it lacks in size, it makes up for in charm. Found on 7th Avenue in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, it’s a great place to grab … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Cafe Regular du Nord
La Crescent, Minnesota boasts 17 miles of scenic apple blossoms on its famed Apple Blossom Drive. It’s worth a road trip to see the trees in bloom every spring. … More Scenic, Stunning Apple Blossom Drive
Step into Duja’s kitchen for lessons in Bosnian history, culture and food. … More Duja’s Kitchen: Lessons in Bosnian history, culture and hope, with fork in hand
Again and again, I meet travelers who subscribe to the same philosophy: Tread Lightly. Each uses those same two words, yet while they all take that charge with an immense sense of responsibility, they do not all envision the same end result. Uluru at sunset. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Truth be told, it is not … More Uluru and Treading Lightly: What does it mean to you?
The Julien Dubuque bridge crosses over the Mississippi River from Iowa to East Dubuque, Illinois. Photo by Charish Badzinski. In Dubuque, Iowa, the city’s arms spread wide alongside the Mississippi River, offering an embrace as if to a long lost and deeply trusted friend. A spring day like today is perfect for claiming a square … More Mini Vacay: A minute by the Mississippi in Dubuque, Iowa
The view of the skyline of Rome from the Altare della Patria. Photo by Charish Badzinski. The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, also known as Altare della Patria, towers over the city of Rome, Italy. The building itself has been much maligned; locals call it “the typewriter” and “the wedding cake,” without affection. Built in … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Rome Skyline from Altare della Patria
Bodega Brew Pub has good food. It’s true. Photo by Charish Badzinski. I’ve long toyed with the idea of writing a “10 Great Places to Have a Beer” story. It might include Cafe Gollem in Amsterdam, or Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in London, Mezcalito’s on the island of Cozumel, McSorley’s in Manhattan, The Salty Dawg in … More Bodega Brew Pub: A Love Story
On a relaxed Saturday, Jason Brey, silviculturist with the U.S. Forest Service, enjoys a walk overthe Sweetwater Bridge in Shoshone National Forest with his sons. Photo by Charish Badzinski. In our travels, many of us take trees for granted. Yet behind the seemingly effortless regrowth of trees is an army of dedicated workers who strive … More Reforestation Efforts Begin Today in the Shoshone National Forest
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