Trekking along the W Trail Imagine standing at the foot of towering granite peaks, surrounded by glaciers and turquoise lakes. This breathtaking beauty is what awaits trekkers on the W Trail in Torres del Paine National Park, located in the vast and rugged region of Patagonia at the southern tip of South America. A UNESCO […]
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Welcome to Tampa, Florida! Located on the Gulf Coast, Tampa is known for its sunny weather, stunning beaches, and lively atmosphere. Daniel and I traveled to Tampa recently and we must say that the inexpensive flights from RDU make for a memorable weekend getaway. For our Valentine’s Day weekend trip, we hit some of the
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Living in the Triangle has many perks, but perhaps our favorite is the proximity to both the beach and the mountains. Last weekend, Daniel and I traveled to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to visit his parents and to take in the salty seaside air. If you are interested in taking a trip to North
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Once a bustling town steeped in the textiles industry, Elkin has pivoted to become the premiere wine hub in North Carolin’s most popular viticultural region, the Yadkin Valley AVA. We were fortunate enough to spend a weekend in Elkin with friends a few weeks ago and highly recommend this area for the budding oenophiles among
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Introduction North Carolina is acclaimed for its awe-inspiring Appalachian mountains, pristine beaches, and abundance of rural farmland; however, some of the lesser-known charms of NC are the small-town main streets that dot the state. One such place is Wake Forest, North Carolina, located about 30 minutes from both Raleigh and Durham. Last year, I bought
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Halloween is a time for dressing up, for spooky and chilling thrills, and for things that only come out at night. In Raleigh, there is no better place to celebrate this holiday than the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Held every year, the museum’s Nocturnal by Nature event offers adults the chance to experience
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Autumn in North Carolina’s High Country feels like something out of a dream. The reds and oranges of the deciduous trees set the sky on fire in an otherwise steady sea of green pines and moss. Daniel and I were fortunate enough to spend a few days during peak leaf season this October, and below
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The other day Daniel remarked on how active we stay, even during a typical October week in Raleigh. While this may have something to do with my inability to sit still most nights, I choose to believe that some of my exploration habits are due to the fact that I moved to Raleigh at the
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The IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival is a three-day event that features bluegrass music, workshops, and more. The festival features live bluegrass music from some of the most talented musicians in the world, as well as up-and-comers in the scene. This year’s festival was moved indoors to accommodate Hurricane Ian’s arrival in North Carolina. Raleigh
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Growing up in West Virginia, you might think I would have explored and enjoyed all the Mountain State had to offer before leaving the state at twenty-one. However, there are some parts of my home state I could not have appreciated until I was older and certainly not until I was able to experience its
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