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 Some Downtowns Feel Designed for Visitors Only

1. Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee Gatlinburg’s main downtown strip is the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it’s packed […]

Where America Is Aging in Real Time

1. Sarasota, Florida Sarasota has long been a magnet for retirees, and its age profile reflects that reputation. The city

Places That Decide You’re an Outsider on Day One

1. Mackinac Island, Michigan Mackinac Island has only a few hundred year-round residents, and that small population shapes how people

Where Local Pride Outlived Local Paychecks

1. Pittsburgh Pittsburgh reinvented itself after the collapse of the steel industry in the 1970s and 1980s. At one point

Places Where Every Errand Requires a Plan

1. Los Angeles, California In Los Angeles, running errands can feel like planning a cross-county expedition. The region’s famous traffic

Closing on a Home Feels Risky in These 12 Towns

1. New Orleans Closing on a house in New Orleans can feel like a leap of faith. The city sits

13 Retirement Markets That Feel Overbuilt

1. The Villages, Florida The Villages has become almost shorthand for large-scale retirement living, and for good reason. This master-planned