One of the hardest parts of relocating is the social aspect. Leaving your family and friends and trying to create new connections and bonds is not an easy task. When we moved to Raleigh we had no family or friends. We searched for community by showing up, the new kids, to different activities and events,… Continue reading HER Health Collective
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A Day Trip to Hillsborough
When we first to Raleigh, we set out to explore the area and get to know it. One of the fun stuff we like to do is check out the small towns. Hillsborough was one of them, but we keep going back. Here’s why. Located just 10 minutes north-east to Durham and right on the… Continue reading A Day Trip to Hillsborough
Vacation Time – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
While we love our great state of North Carolina, it’s no secret that we like to travel around. One of the perks of living here is our location, which is sort of in the middle- we are about 8 hours from NYC and about the same from Atlanta and Orlando. So it’s easy to just… Continue reading Vacation Time – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
A trip to the mountains- Grandfather Mountain and Blowing Rock
On the last 4th of July we decided to head to the mountains and celebrate it over there. We rented a big house at Beech Mountain together with Nili’s mom, sister and her kids, packed our mini-van and headed up to the coolest place in North Carolina- the Blue Ridge Mountains. I mean really, for… Continue reading A trip to the mountains- Grandfather Mountain and Blowing Rock
The most awesome and headache-free relocation- why we decided to start NC Triangle Connection?
When we decided to move to Raleigh, NC, we knew that there is no way we will buy a house without stepping inside or understanding the area. Because we were living in California at the time, we sent our realtor to check out rental houses for us and sat on Skype or WhatsApp calls with… Continue reading The most awesome and headache-free relocation- why we decided to start NC Triangle Connection?
Why we decided to leave California and move to North Carolina?
This story starts about eight years ago. We were still living in Israel and just got married. Since Nili already had American citizenship we decided to get the Green Card and move to the US. Her entire family (except for her sister) was living in California (in the Bay Area) and back then she owned… Continue reading Why we decided to leave California and move to North Carolina?
The Lakes Around the NC Triangle
I remember getting out to the water on my Kayak for the first time. Seeing how calm the water was and the beautiful reflection of the trees in them, was such a spectacular and relaxing site. What would you do if you had a lake just five to ten minutes from your house? North Carolina… Continue reading The Lakes Around the NC Triangle
Animal Kingdom- A list of all Zoo’s and animal activities in the Triangle
A weekend activity with the kids is a must. Especially when they are young. North Carolina has a bunch of activities for kids (and adults) with animals, from the Zoo in Asheboro to a tiger rescue, you will find tons of different options to explore and enjoy. Asheboro Zoo The North Carolina Zoo is located… Continue reading Animal Kingdom- A list of all Zoo’s and animal activities in the Triangle
Interview with Terri Kissiah from Neat NC
Today we feature an interview with one of our partners- Terri Kissiah, Owner, and CEO of Neat NC First, tell us about yourself. Hi! I’m Terri Kissiah, owner, and CEO of Neat NC. I’ve been married to my wonderful husband Rick for 22 years, and am a mother of two smart, amazing boys. Before starting Neat NC,… Continue reading Interview with Terri Kissiah from Neat NC
Best Restaurants In The Triangle
Part of the excitement around moving to a new place is discovery. And there is no better way to do that than filling up your belly with delicious food. Here is a list of restaurants you should check out: Angus Barn (Raleigh)- one of the oldest restaurants in the area and definitely a flagship. The place… Continue reading Best Restaurants In The Triangle