Carolina Beach is one of the best family beaches in North Carolina and at just over a two hour drive from Raleigh, it also makes for one of the best getaways from Raleigh. But if you’ve never been and don’t know what to do in Carolina Beach, we’ve got you covered! With its famous wooden …
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In this episode we talk about Raleigh real estate agents and how we can connect you to awesome realtors in the Triangle area, how we can connect you with a great mortgage broker to finance your home, plus experts in all areas of moving to Raleigh! LISTEN NOW: SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM: WATCH THE …
Podcast 36: Looking for Raleigh Real Estate Agents? We can help! Read More »
When I first saw them breaking ground on the new Fenton development in late 2020, I without a doubt cussed. If you’ve been following us for some time you know how much we love the “living in a forest feel” of the Raleigh area and Wake County. I felt that burn every time I drove …
Fenton, Cary: Why it’s a place worth embracing (despite the loss of trees) Read More »
Wowser! The restaurant scene in the North Hills area of Raleigh, or Midtown as they also like to call it, elevated my perception of this trendy district just five miles north of downtown Raleigh. Previously, North Hills as an area was quite meh to me and I love it when my misconception is corrected and …
6 Fabulous North Hills Restaurants: Eat Your Way Around The World! Read More »
Marcus Ginyard is a former UNC Basketball captain and member of their 2009 National Championship winning team, he also played professionally in Europe for 10 years, and is now working with a company in Raleigh. In this episode Marcus shares amazing insights and stories from his youth, his time attending and playing for UNC, what …
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It’s here. Summer is finally here! Whether you’re planning to hit the beaches, cool off in the mountains, or stay in Raleigh and enjoy all the incredible summer festivals and events, and things to do, we’re here to help with lots of ideas on our blog and social channels. Down below we’re sharing what we …
June Events 2022: What’s happening in Raleigh this month? Read More »
As someone who grew up on the beach in Australia and now lives in Raleigh, one of the many reasons I love living here is that we have plenty of amazing beaches near Raleigh whether you are looking for a day trip to the beach, a weekend getaway, or a week long beach vacation. Each …
12 Great Beaches near Raleigh (within a 3 hour drive) Read More »
Now the weather is warmer and the trees are in full lush, we’re on a mission to complete all the hiking trails in Umstead State Park, Raleigh, and write a full guide to the park! Y’all, we’ve said it before and will say it again, we’re so lucky to have this North Carolina state park …
Hiking the EASY Pott’s Branch Trail, Umstead State Park Read More »
You know how sometimes you just scratch your head and wonder how on earth you missed the memo? We’re clocking up 10 years in total living in Raleigh, and only now have we experienced the Loblolly Trail in Umstead State Park. How had we never heard of this little gem of a hiking trail in …
Hiking the Loblolly Trail (plus a loop) in Umstead State Park Read More »
Looking for weekend plans as a Raleigh local, or a place to base yourself when you visit Raleigh from out of town? Consider spending 48 hours in North Hills, Raleigh’s ever evolving and popular Midtown. Located just five miles north of Raleigh’s downtown is the North Hills neighborhood, also known as Midtown Raleigh. Over the …
48 Hour Guide to North Hills, Raleigh (Eat, Drink, Shop and Stay) Read More »