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.
Need a D-ring? How about a giraffe hat? A Zinka colored nosecoat? Or some masking tape in a variety of flourescent colors? Who says 80s ladies are cheap? Right. Ax-Man does. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Whether you like to tinker, are an artist in search of that perfect addition to your masterpiece, or you’re in need … More Snazzy Surplus in St. Paul: Ax-Man Surplus Store
Rose Water Restaurant in Brooklyn thrives on making sumptuous, seasonal dishes. If they’re not on the menu yet, watch for ramps to appear sometime soon. Rose Water does lovely, uninhibited things with ramps. Things so good, they should be illegal. I had the breakfast pictured here at Rose Water Restaurant a while ago, and I’m … More Taste of Spring at Rose Water Restaurant in Brooklyn
I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a magnolia tree.Cheesy, perhaps, not to mention plagiarized, but true.Photo by Charish Badzinski. Manhattan seems to get the bulk of the attention when tourists head for The Big Apple. But if you’re planning a trip to New York anytime soon, you must venture … More Brooklyn in Bloom: A Tour of Brooklyn Botanical Garden in Spring
Got a minute? It’s time for your min-vacation, and you so deserve it. Here’s 48 seconds at the beach. Plant yourself in the sand of Coronado Beach on a sunny, breezy day in San Diego California. Watch a runner pass by, and let your gaze drift across the horizon until you look upon the famous … More Mini Vacay: Coronado Beach, San Diego, California
Javelina, at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson.Photo by Charish Badzinski. Introducing: the javelina. He’s so adorable, he seems to say, “How about a snuggle?” (Note: the “j” in javelina is an “h” sound.) Also known as a peccary, or skunk pig (!) these animals can be found in the southwestern U.S., Central America and … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Jav a Javelina!
Whether you’re planning on marking your anniversary with a family cruise, inviting the girls to Las Vegas to celebrate your “Forever 39” birthday or getting married barefoot on the beach in an intimate ceremony in Jamaica, destination celebrations are as popular as ever. And according to the experts at Travel Leaders, owned and operated by … More Destination Celebrations: Take a Trip with Your Guests
An outdoor table at Kitchen 4140. Get one. Photo by Charish Badzinski. On our recent visit to San Diego (read about our road trip) my travel companion and I went in search of food–without an inkling of what we wanted. It was early afternoon and we hadn’t eaten, so it was with a sense of … More Feast On This: Kitchen 4140, San Diego
Road trips are like the slow-mo-video of travel experiences. Rollerbag Mom points in the direction we were headed: San Diego!Ain’t she sweet? Photo by Charish Badzinski. You pile your personal items into a car, pack a cache of road snacks and drinks, squeeze yourself in between and among others, flip open your road atlas and pluck … More Road Trip Revelations
Here’s your mini vacation: 32 seconds in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This floating village is located on the Tonle Sap river and lake system near Siem Reap. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. In addition to being home to many communities, this lake is a valuable resource to the country. The fish caught … More Mini Vacay: 32 Seconds in Cambodia
This little guy insisted on having his photo taken. Millenium Park, Chicago, Illinois.Photo by Charish Badzinski. Here’s your Random Travel Photo of the week, and your chance to Be The Micro-Blogger! This photo was snapped on a hot day in Chicago, Illinois at Millennium Park. Write your own caption for this image. The winner gets … More Travel Photo of the Week: Write Your Own Caption!
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