Slaying the Dragon of Travel Fear
Categories: Travel Week
When it comes to taking the wheel, stepping off the platform, or buckling in my seatbelt for takeoff alone, my excitement about seeing new places morphs into the Dragon of Travel Fear. I knew that to be able to finally see the places I’d imagined, the Dragon had to die. This is the story of slaying the Dragon.
A preview for Raleigh’s young professionals
Categories: Cities Week
By: Emily Moore This post is part of a TNGG series on cities. Whether you’re considering relocating to Raleigh out of allegiance to the Pack or because of a job in the developing Research Triangle Park (RTP) area, there are some things that you should be prepared for before you sign that lease or pop the [...]
Raleigh’s up-and-coming renaissance
Categories: Cities Week
By: Janelle Hygh This post is part of a TNGG series on cities. Raleigh lacks a strong identity. While diverse, it’s very segmented. North Raleigh, Downtown, SE Raleigh, and West Raleigh are all very separate. I want to live in a city that has something that ties all the neighborhoods and people together – for [...]
Gen Y in the urban jungle
Categories: Cities Week
The idea of city is one of constant transformation. Cities are ever-changing, living, breathing things. They have personalities, positives and negatives. People who live in the same city share a connection, and even if they have nothing else in common, they still have a unique bond that comes from living day-to-day in the same place. [...]