Caroline and Craig Makepeace

This is Raleigh Podcast

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This is Raleigh Podcast is hosted by Caroline and Craig Makepeace, Aussie global travelers, who now call Raleigh, North Caroline home. After living in 5 countries, traveling to over 50, and, due to their travel blogging success, could choose to live anywhere in the world, they chose Raleigh as their permanent family home. Why Raleigh? This podcast dives deep into that why - sharing the vibrant spirit of this community and the stories of the people that make its heart and soul. Be prepared for stories, interviews with locals and business owners, ideas for discovering or re-discovering the magic...

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Caroline and Craig Makepeace

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EP 10: Raleigh Life Updates + New Findings 26.08.2021 50:40

We are back recording podcasts y'all. In this episode we share about our house hunting in Raleigh, sending our kids to school for the first time, why Caz joined the Women's Social Club in Raleigh, restaurants in Raleigh we're loving, and our experience...

EP 09: Why you should explore Downtown Cary 17.04.2021 29:46

Downtown Cary has evolved a lot in recent years and we love how charming and vibrant it is,. It's offering some of the best places to eat and drink in the Triangle. There's the locally owned coffee shop, bakery, bagel place, ice cream shop, pizza joint...

EP08: Breweries in Raleigh we Keep Returning to 08.04.2021 36:26

We can't do a Raleigh podcast without talking about our favorite Raleigh breweries. The beer scene has exploded in recent years, and if you love a craft brew, this is the episode for you. We've been to Asheville, Portland, Washington State, San Diego, ...

EP07: Fun Day Trips from Raleigh 27.03.2021 53:53

Looking for ideas about cool day trips from Raleigh? One of the things we love about living in Raleigh is its central location to so many other great places. Today we chat about 5 great getaway ideas for everyone, whether you desire a beach break, you'...

EP 06: Classic Southern Dishes to eat 14.03.2021 43:52

When in Raleigh, here are the classic Southern dishes to try to get yourself introduced to the food history of the area, and the top Raleigh restaurants to taste each dish! BBQ – the Carolina style and were to get some of the best Southern Fried Chicke...

EP 05: What to expect in travel in 2021 04.03.2021 1:07:33

We know you're itching to break free from the confines of your homes and travel again. In this podcast episode, we use our travel expertise and insider knowledge to share how travel will look in 2021. Due to our unique position as one of the world's to...

04: Raleigh Favorites: He Said. She Said 25.02.2021 1:10:49

What are our favorite places to eat, drink, play, and explore in Raleigh? And what are our favorite things about living in Raleigh? In this episode, we share our contrasting, and sometimes the same, opinions. Favorite breakfast, lunch and dinner spots ...

EP 03: How a $500K Loss Lead to Blogging, & Green Cards 18.02.2021 1:05:23

This episode dives deep into our past real estate disaster that happened right here in Raleigh during the GFC, how we ended up losing everything, including two properties, our jobs, our savings, and ended up in serious credit card debt. But fortunately...

EP 02: Why we love living in Raleigh 11.02.2021 39:10

In episode 2, we share the many different reasons we love living in Raleigh. It captured us immediately, and when we returned to Australia in 2006, we missed it so much, we realized it's where we wanted our forever home to be. Listen in to hear how we ...

EP 01: Moving to Raleigh for the First Time 02.02.2021 45:47

Welcome to the first episode of This is Raleigh podcast, where we share the warm and vibrant lifestyle of a place we chose as our permanent home (after 23 years of nomadic travels) In this episode we share the first part of our story where I was random...