We first moved to Raleigh in 2004 and have been witness to its tremendous growth. We also have close friends who live in nearby Durham and know that city well. However, we have only lived in Raleigh ...

One of our favorite summertime events in Raleigh is the sunflower field at Dorothea Dix Park. Here is everything you need to ...

If you’re planning on visiting Duke University in Durham, you’re not short of accommodation near Duke’s leafy campus to use as your base. However, Durham isn’t a one-size-fits-all destination. You can ...

You know we’ve now arrived at the time when Raleigh experiences only three temperatures: hot, hotter, and hottest. Yep, summer in Raleigh can be intense, but we personally love it. You might be ...

What do we do now that the soccer World Cup is over? What a fantastic time it was and we hope you enjoyed the final yesterday. We were cheering loudly for Spain with friends so are thrilled with the ...

Ever dreamed about camping out under the stars with no one else around, or enjoying sitting under the shade of a maple tree in a forest with just you and Mother Earth for company? Sounds like you need ...

Just a two-hour drive from Raleigh, and you’ve landed in the charming historic city of Wilmington, where the tree-lined streets are backed by historic homes with antebellum porches, framed by azalea ...

In a Southern city as charming as Raleigh, the first senses you wake up to shouldn’t be a view of stark white walls or the sound of honking. Instead, you want to wake up to soft light dappling through ...

The 7-acre Downtown Cary Park is more than just a green space—it’s a vibrant hub that blends nature, art, and community spirit into a one-of-a-kind gathering space. Designed to be a destination for ...

When we were planning for my parents’ recent three week visit from Australia, a requested experience from them was to visit Wilmington. We passed through here for a day over a decade ago on our East ...