Author: Rollerbag Goddess

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.

Snazzy Surplus in St. Paul: Ax-Man Surplus Store

April 5, 2012

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

Taste of Spring at Rose Water Restaurant in Brooklyn

April 5, 2012

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

Brooklyn in Bloom: A Tour of Brooklyn Botanical Garden in Spring

April 4, 2012

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

Random Travel Photo of the Week: Jav a Javelina!

April 2, 2012

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!

Destination Celebrations: Take a Trip with Your Guests

April 1, 2012

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

Road Trip Revelations

March 30, 2012

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