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
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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
A Day Trip to Greensboro
There are some weekends when you feel like getting away from the area but just for a short day trip. Greensboro is definitely a great option. It’s between 1-1:30 hours from the Triangle and has a bunch of things to do. I will focus on our typical trip with the kids: The Science Museum and… Continue reading A Day Trip to Greensboro
Museums of the NC Triangle
The Triangle has an abundance of museums to visit and enjoy; from history and science or exhibits to activities, you will be able to find something for nice date or a day out with the kids. Here is a short list of the museums in the area Durham Museum of Life and Sciences Located less… Continue reading Museums of the NC Triangle
What You Need to Know When Visiting the NC DMV
One of the first things you need to do when moving to North Carolina is either buy a vehicle or bring your own. Although public transportation within the downtowns of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill is ok, once you get out of there it becomes very cumbersome. The first thing you need to do is… Continue reading What You Need to Know When Visiting the NC DMV
Wild horses tour- A weekend trip to Harkers Island and Beaufort
Summertime is always a great time to visit the outer banks. A stretch of about 200 miles of the Atlantic coast with tens of islands and great beaches to chill and relax. This time we chose a different type of vacation. It was Nili’s mom’s birthday and we decided to fulfill a childhood dream and… Continue reading Wild horses tour- A weekend trip to Harkers Island and Beaufort
Raleigh Grocery Stores List
The first thing we notice after moving here from California is the sheer quantity of grocery stores. There are a lot of chains here. It might seem confusing in the beginning but after a little bit of trial and error you will probably zone in on the ones you like more. To help make things… Continue reading Raleigh Grocery Stores List
Best Memberships in the Triangle
One of the things we found early on when arriving in the Triangle is how easy and inexpensive it is to get a yearly membership for different activities. These memberships pay for themselves within just a couple visits. For many, we visit at least once a month, if not more, making the membership well worth… Continue reading Best Memberships in the Triangle