7 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in Orange County
It's always a great time of year to celebrate the dad in your life! Whether he loves cats, beer or Donkey Kong, check out these fun ways to celebrate Father’s Day in 2021…
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I tried a flotation tank and loved it. Thanks, Arete Carrboro.
Arete (Greek), in its basic sense, means "excellence" of any kind. Becoming the best version of one's self. Areté flotation studio opened in February 2018 in Carrboro and offers first class float…
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Goin' Downtown Chapel Hill with Maylin and Chela - Part II
We’re here to see a man about some dumplings. We pull up to a spot right on Franklin Street. Parking is free on Sundays. I repeat, it is free on Sundays. I live in Los Angeles, so I know the parking…
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Keep This Spooky Season a Safe Season
And COVID-cognizant ways to celebrate Halloween As with all observances and holidays since mid-March, Halloween or All Hallows Eve will look a lot different this year. One of the biggest differences…
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Goin' Downtown Chapel Hill with Maylin and Chela
Part I Graduate Chapel Hill We check-in at the front desk and take the elevator up to the top floor. Chela pushes open the door to the presidential suite— “Oh my gosh!!!” “Whoa!!!” It’s huge—you could…
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Things to Do Labor Day Weekend in Chapel Hill and Orange County
Looking for one more getaway before summer officially begins to wind down? Parks, restaurants and some attractions are open in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough communities of Research…
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Hillsborough, NC: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Hillsborough was founded in 1754 on the spot where the Great Indian Trading path crossed the Eno River, and though over 260 years have passed since then and much has changed, somehow this small town…
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Get Outside Orange County, NC with Maylin and Chela - Part II
Movies with Goats (Spring Haven Farm) I used to be afraid of goats. Well, to be fair, I used to be afraid of a lot of things: barking dogs, loudly flushing toilets and the deep end of the swimming…
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Get Outside Orange County, NC with Maylin and Chela
Part I We’re headed west on NC Highway 54 and I have only one thing on my mind: ice cream and tiny horses. Okay, two things. Back story: I’m here from Los Angeles visiting family. Chela is my twin…
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Selfie Time! Don't Miss These Photogenic Spots in Orange County
Remember the days of travel when you might ask a stranger to take your photo in front of a landmark, at a special dining table or next to a meaningful sign? You still may take that approach for wide…
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