Category: travel

Manzanillo, Mexico

February 28, 2012

Here’s your random travel photo of the week. Photo by Charish Badzinski. An idyllic sight in Manzanillo, Mexico: tranquil waters, a colorful umbrella to shield you from the sun’s hot rays, and a little fishing boat.What are your favorite idyllic settings in the world? _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Join our community of travelers and enjoy exclusive content by … More Manzanillo, Mexico

A Sweet Little Stop: Candyland, Minneapolis

February 25, 2012

Candyland in Minneapolis. Expect a line.Photo by Charish Badzinski. On 7th Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, you can take a step back in time and enjoy classic candies at a little oasis called Candyland. Simply follow the intoxicating smell of fresh caramel corn. Classic candies line the shelves at Candyland. Don’t forget to floss afterward!Photo … More A Sweet Little Stop: Candyland, Minneapolis

Sampling Exotic Fruit in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest

February 23, 2012

A tour group explores the lovely Cape Tribulation Exotic Fruit Farm in the Daintree Rainforest in Australia. Photo by Charish Badzinski. This time of year in the midwest, we begin to lust for the fruits of summer: tangy tomatoes just off the vine, ripe berries bursting with juice, melons with rampant sweetness that courses unguarded down … More Sampling Exotic Fruit in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest

Destination: Las Vegas; In Defense of Debauchery

February 22, 2012

Today marks the start of Lent, which for many Catholics indicates the beginning of a 40-day stretch of self-denial and sacrifice. Though I am not Catholic, the onset of Lent encourages me to engage in self-examination. What is out of balance in my life? Which habits hold too much power over me? What would I … More Destination: Las Vegas; In Defense of Debauchery

Travel Photo of the Week: Pompeii

November 22, 2011

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

Travel and the Power of Letting Go: Santorini, Greece

October 23, 2011

There are two types of travelers in the world: planners, and non-planners. I know people who are most comfortable planning every detail six months in advance, or more: where they’re going, where they’re staying, what they’ll be doing for side trips, and what they’ll be eating.Me, I like to take my chances. Donkeys give rides … More Travel and the Power of Letting Go: Santorini, Greece