Author name: Dylan Rogers

Dylan is an avid reader and writer with a demonstrated history of producing high-quality content. An enthusiastic scholar with a bachelor’s degree from The College of Charleston, Dylan greatly enjoys engaging others through writing. He has covered technology, health, history, science, culture, and current events, and his creative fiction can be found in literary magazines – and someday on bookshelves. Dylan loves old records and all things vintage.

Why These Destinations Feel Like They’re Trying Too Hard

1. Las Vegas There’s over-the-top, and then there’s this desert playground that seems to have built an entire economy on […]

The Things That Feel Local — But Exist Nationwide

1. Piggly Wiggly The name Piggly Wiggly sounds so quaint that it almost has to be local. Many people associate

Where Retirement Isn’t as Affordable as Advertised

1. Prescott, Arizona Prescott is frequently pitched as a cooler, more affordable alternative to Phoenix for retirees. While it avoids

States That Quietly Lost Their Momentum

1. West Virginia For much of the 20th century, West Virginia was a powerhouse of American industry. Coal mining didn’t

Cities Where Buying New Means Sacrificing Space

1. New York, New York In New York City, buying new almost always means thinking vertically instead of expansively. New

Why Low Taxes Don’t Guarantee Easy Living in These States

1. Alaska Alaska has no state income tax and no statewide sales tax, which sounds like a dream on paper.

Cultural Habits That Divide Generations in America

1. Communication: Phone Calls vs. Texting Older generations often see phone calls as the clearest, most respectful way to communicate.