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Chapel Hill, North Carolina Guide

Chapel Hill, North Carolina is is home to the oldest public university in the country, UNC-Chapel Hill. It opened in 1795 and has grown to particularly excel in medicine, law and athletics. UNC also consistently has one of the best college basketball teams in the country too (Michael Jordan played there from 1981-1984).

We recently spent nearly a week in beautiful Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Here are some of the best places to eat, drink and stay during a visit!

Blue Ridge Parkway: What to Expect

Last updated on February 7th, 2024 at 04:58 pmThe Blue Ridge Parkway has been coined “America’s Favorite Drive.” One of the most popular aspects of summer for many American families is camping and adventurous road trips. During our recent trip to North Carolina, we stayed five days in Chapel Hill, across the street from the…

10 Great Day Trips From Amsterdam

Last updated on February 5th, 2025 at 12:30 pmThe Netherlands is one of the world’s most densely populated countries, with a train system that efficiently connects medieval era villages to beachside towns. Visualize impressionist paintings as you cross scenic landscapes dotted with colorful tulips in the spring, a particularly lovely time to visit Holland. While…

day trips from Amsterdam

Guide to Maximizing Europe Travels

Last updated on October 18th, 2022 at 10:12 amWe spent six years of our lives divided between Amsterdam and Dublin and were afforded the opportunity to travel around Europe extensively. Bell calls me a “hopeless maximizer” because I have a hard time overpaying for things and strive for the optimum experience for our money. This…

Temple of Aiphaia on the island of Aegina, Greece.

Touring Famous Movie Sites in Boston, Massachusetts

Last updated on August 4th, 2024 at 08:55 pmWe have lived in Boston over a year, and have enjoyed slowly discovering this great American city in our free time (mostly when we’re not freezing our butts in winter). This past weekend we were invited to partake in the ‘Boston TV and Movie Sites’ bus tour,…