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.
Sometimes a girl just needs a baguette. Like when she’s had a bad breakup. Like when she has an unused pound of butter in the fridge. Like when it’s Tuesday. Fresh baguettes? Oui! Photo by Charish Badzinski. Yet, hopping the pond to Paris can be cost-prohibitive, time-consuming, and let’s face it, daunting. There’s the jet lag. The language … More Destination: Montreal, Canada
Welcome to White Sands National Monument. Photo by Charish Badzinski. This winter has been relatively snow-free for much of the United States. For those of you who missed the white stuff this year, but didn’t miss the cold, head to White Sands National Monument. Located near Alamogordo, New Mexico, the white gypsum sand dunes around White … More Destination: White Sands National Monument, Alamogordo, New Mexico
In Tucson, Arizona, tres leches cakes are as ubiquitous as burritos. Since I’ve already located the perfect 99 cent bean burrito, it’s only natural that my mother and I have embarked upon a quest to find the perfect tres leches cake. Or rather, I’m on a quest, and I’m dragging her with me! Don’t judge … More Update: Tres Leches and the Quest for Perfection
Here’s your mini vacation: 53 seconds at Niagara Falls, looking on from the U.S. side of the falls. This 360-degree video gives you a tour of the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. We sweep briefly over Canada, with its Vegas-style manmade showmanship of lights, architecture and restaurants. Then back to the … More Mini Vacay: 53 Seconds at Niagara Falls
Here’s your Random Travel Photo of the Week. There’s something poetic about the decay and perseverance of old signs. Often they linger even long after the buildings they represent have been razed. I like to think of it as “the beautiful decay.” Pueblo Hotel and Apartments, Tucson, Arizona.Photo by Charish Badzinski. What do you consider … More Random Travel Photo: Pueblo Hotel and Apartments
The view from the upstairs seating area at Cossetta Italian Market & Pizzeria. Cossetta does brisk business, indeed. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Whenever you find yourself wandering around in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, near Kellogg Boulevard and 7th Street, be sure to stop in to Cossetta Italian Market & Pizzeria. You may have to stand in … More Cossetta Italian Market & Pizzeria St. Paul: A Must-See for Foodies
Here’s your Random Travel Photo of the Week. A palm tree – reflected in simple pool water.Photo by Charish Badzinski. Just as travel helps us view life from different angles, it’s fun to look for different angles from which to photograph life. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Join our community of travelers and enjoy exclusive content by liking us … More Reflections of Paradise
Rollerbag Mom and Pop have a lovely little rustic cabin in the north woods of Minnesota, in a tiny city known as Fifty Lakes. It’s nice to know such unspoiled places still exist in the world. I read Walden while staying at the little cabin in the woods.Photo by Charish Badzinski. There’s no running water … More Walden Revisited: Fifty Lakes, Minnesota
In beautiful Zadar, Croatia, this sea organ plays warm, resonant music for anyone who will listen. Perched on the boardwalk along the Adriatic Sea, the organ plays random notes based on air currents and waves. The architectural feature was opened to the public in 2005, and draws a steady stream of visitors. Take a lesson … More Mini Vacay: Zadar, Croatia’s Sea Organ
Thinking about traveling longterm on Amtrak? Here’s what you should know, and some tips for hitting the railways the next time you travel. … More All Aboard: A Month on Amtrak
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