After a bit of a winter break, I’ve picked back up with my 100 county tour across North Carolina in 2022. My first county visit this year is of Perquimans County, which is located in northeastern North Carolina. Perquimans is one of the oldest counties in the state, and its county seat, Hertford, was incorporated…
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The Best Things to Do in Wilmington NC in the Fall
One of our favorite spots to get away in North Carolina is Wilmington, especially in the fall. Just because summer ends, does not mean that the beach season is over. David and I enjoy visiting in October and November because there have been times we have visited during those months and enjoyed beautiful 80 degree…
Fall Weekend: the Best Things to Do in Valle Crucis, NC
In November 2021, David and I took a weekend getaway to Valle Crucis to stay at the historic Mast Farm Inn. I swoon over historic inns, and Mast Farm Inn is on the National Historic Registry and Valle Crucis Historical District of Watauga County. This quickly became an annual tradition for us each fall. Our…
20+ Best Restaurants in Raleigh that Aren’t Actually in Raleigh
It is no secret that I am a big fan of all things surrounding Raleigh, North Carolina. It’s also no secret that I love trying new restaurants. I consider one of my skill sets to be in food and restaurant recommendations, and while I love Raleigh, some great dining destinations are actually in the ‘burbs…
Fall Front Porch Tips with Fairview Garden Center
I always look forward to decorating our front porch for fall, and my go-to place for picking out our fall flowers and pumpkins is Fairview Garden Center in Raleigh, NC. One of the reasons that I enjoy this time of year with decorating so much is all the possibilities for color combinations. I often lean…
