The long, straight stretch of road through South Dakota is peppered with little treasures that grant the weary driver respite from the dotted center line. Among them are Badlands National Park, which offers a seemingly impossible rugged horizon. Perhaps its beauty is magnified by the fact that travelers enjoy relative nothingness in either direction on … More Mini Vacay: South Dakota’s Badlands National Park
As a long-time Wisconsinite, there is a deep pleasure to be gleaned from introducing the uninitiated to the cheesehead staple: the humble cheese curd. It is my belief that besides butter, cheese curds offer the fastest and most pleasant route to angioplasty. Under their influence, you will roll over, like a dog dreaming deeply of … More The Curd of Truth – Wisconsin Rocks Series
Those who read this blog regularly know there is a humble, rustic cabin in the woods of Northern Minnesota that is very special to me. Though it doesn’t belong to me, but to my parents, I consider it my own personal Walden. Now, due to a legal disagreement over the separation of the property with … More Goodbye, Walden: Fifty Lakes, Minnesota
There is a pervasive sense among travelers that wings are somehow superior to roots. That having the freedom to travel is better than being tethered by the material, professional and personal trappings of this world. That minimizing equals enlightenment. For many years I have felt the constant pull toward new soils. But lately, the voices … More The Rollerbag at Rest: Staying Put
Those of us who live here know Wisconsin rocks. We also know many of you “coasters” think that this is “fly over country.” Go ahead and think that. From my point of view, it keeps out the riffraff. But for those with an open mind and a quest for something greater than the daily crush, … More Wisconsin Rocks! (And so does the rest of the Midwest.) Tell us why.
In travel, even the simplest of differences can dramatically shift our perspective. For a group of professionals who traveled from Tanzania to Wisconsin this spring, that simple difference was rooted in a smile. World Services of La Crosse recently hosted the delegation from Africa with the goal of improving the quality of nursing and nursing … More What’s in a Smile? Cultural Differences Boil Down to the Simplest of Surprises
I’ve always subscribed to the philosophy that the worst vacation is better than the best day at work. Yet there are times when the pain, embarassment or discomfort reaches a tipping point. Maybe it’s being kidnapped by Zulus, or a ride on the food poisoning carousel, or the day someone walks off with your purse … More Funny Vacay? Win prizes for your pain!
The Road to Hana gets all the press. But for a drive that is truly white knuckle-inducing, head to the West Maui Mountains on the Kahekili Highway. The road passes numerous photo-worthy stops, including the stunning Olivine Pools and hair-raising cliff drop offs. But it’s the drive itself that will give you the biggest thrills: … More Kahekili Highway, Maui
A video dedicated to all the women who want to travel the world, and can’t wait for someone else to be ready. Let’s roll! … More A Declaration of Travel Independence {VIDEO}
Flip flops take a rest from their exhausting duties in a pool of sunshine on the leeward side of Maui. 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, food-lover and award-winning travel and food writer. When she isn’t … More Let Me See That Thong!
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