Life in the Sickest Town in America

“The health problems cascade from there. The economy is built on physically grueling jobs. An injury causes pain, which causes depression. Depression makes it harder to work. People gain weight. The weight gain leads to sleep apnea and sometimes to diabetes. Diabetes can exacerbate vision problems. To top it all off, there are few doctors… Continue reading Life in the Sickest Town in America

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Beer, BBQ, & Bluegrass: (At Least) 7 Great Reasons to Visit Raleigh, North Carolina – Vagabondish

Beer, BBQ, & Bluegrass: (At Least) 7 Great Reasons to Visit Raleigh, North Carolina – Vagabondish

While we Americans are a bit myopic about what constitutes “real travel”, there’s so much to see right here in our own backyards. Which is why I was so pleasantly surprised with Raleigh. I honestly didn’t know to expect. But after receiving an invitation to check out the city’s World of Bluegrass Festival, I figured it was the perfect opportunity. Beer, BBQ, and bluegrass … one out of the three will get me out of bed on any given day. All three at once? I’m in!

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