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.
Playa La Ropa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Mexico has gotten some pretty bad press lately. The U.S. Department of State has issued travel warnings to several areas of Mexico, including the following: “You should exercise extreme caution when traveling in the northwestern part of the state of Guerrero, which has a strong TCO … More Travel and Risk Tolerance
Come Monday morning, every RBG needs a little pick-me-up. Here’s a brief road trip through Siem Reap, Cambodia. Video by Charish Badzinski. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Join our community of travelers and enjoy exclusive content by liking us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RollerbagGoddess Charish Badzinski is an explorer, foodie and award-winning travel and food writer. When she isn’t working to build her … More Mini Road Trip: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Strawberries from a market in Monterosso, Cinque Terre, Italy. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Who doesn’t love open-air markets! I bought these strawberries at one–their perfume and color compelled me to do so. They were as delicious as they looked, and I made swift work of them. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Join our community of travelers and enjoy exclusive content … More Travel Photo of the Week: The Perfect Strawberries
If you have a Rollerbag Goddess in your life, you know she has discerning tastes–you might even describe her as particular, or choosy. You know she likes to travel light, but doesn’t want to carry her life on her back. She’s more likely to frequent local hotels than local camping grounds, and she has an … More The Best Travel Gift Guides for Women
Christmas in Arizona. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Even when an RBG has travelled to a destination numerous times, it’s inevitable that she’ll make new discoveries. Today I’m flying to Tucson, Arizona. I’ve traveled there numerous times, and even lived there for a handful of months. The Mexican food is amazing–the tortillas, sublime. The saguaro wave … More New Journeys, Old Destinations: Tucson Arizona
After 16 months in the corporate world, I have finally said, “uncle,” and put in my notice. I’m excited for what the future holds, though it’s largely undefined. I’m thrilled at the possibility of travel again, of connecting with my dear friends around the world and catching up on what’s happened in their lives. I … More Four Days til Freedom
Pompeii. Mt. Vesuvius in the background. Photo by Charish Badzinski. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Join our community of travelers and enjoy exclusive content by liking us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RollerbagGoddess Charish Badzinski is an explorer, foodie and award-winning travel and food writer. When she isn’t working to build her blog: Rollerbag Goddess Rolls the World, she applies her worldview to her … More Travel Photo of the Week: Pompeii
These days, travel agents and journalists share a common problem: no one wants to pay for what they can get online, free. Travelers board for an international flight, whether they booked themselves or througha travel agent is unknown. Photo by Charish Badzinski. When the general public has the necessary electronic solutions at their disposal, it … More Are Travel Agents Still Relevant?
Serious food lovers take the responsibility of recommending foodie finds seriously. That’s why I feel compelled to bring to light the worst pasta I ever had, so that you can be spared the indignity of trying it yourself.I made it.It started with the intention of making something delicious while saving dough. The dish: spinach and … More The Worst Pasta I Ever Had, or, Don’t Try This at Home
I like to regard this space as the thinking woman’s guide to travel and food. So, this seems like the perfect place to start a discussion about something that happened to me yesterday, and what you, my fellow Rollerbag Goddesses, think I should do about it. I was having lunch with a dear friend at … More A Foodie’s Dilemma
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