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This week, we welcome a very special guest to the podcast: Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and now Australia's Ambassador to the United States.
During his visit to Raleigh, Ambassador Rudd sat down with us for a light-hearted yet insightful conversation about:
What brings him to North Carolina — from touring Duke University to visiting Aussie-owned business NuFarm
His role as Ambassador and why US–Australia ties matter more than ever
Why North Carolina is attracting Australian businesses and opportunities for future collaboration
Plus some fun Aussie vs American banter — from slang to sport to who really makes the better coffee
Whether you're Aussie, American, or somewhere in between, you'll love this mix of global insight and local flavor.
Tune in and join the conversation.
In this episode we chat about the current Raleigh real estate market in November, 2024, with our realtor partner, Chuck Belden, a local full-service and client-centered realtor. Chuck shares valuable insights into the current state of the Raleigh market for the first quarter and looking ahead, including:
Is it a buyers or sellers market?
Current inventory for sale (supply & demand)
Are prices rising, stabilizing, or declining?
Average time on market?
Current average home price in Raleigh
Current interest rates and their impact
What factors are driving the Raleigh real estate market right now?
Good value neighborhoods
Advice for buyers and sellers
Due dilligence fee trends
Emerging trends
And much more!
RESOURCES:
All episodes: https://thisisraleigh.com/category/raleigh-life/raleigh-podcast/
13 great places to live in Raleigh
5 top neighborhoods in Wake Forest
5 top neighborhoods in Apex
11 top neighborhoods inside the beltline
In this episode we chat about the current Raleigh real estate market with our realtor partner, Chuck Belden, a local full-service and client-centered realtor. Chuck shares valuable insights into the current state of the Raleigh market for the first quarter and looking ahead, including:
Is it a buyers or sellers market?
Current inventory for sale (supply & demand)
Are prices rising, stabilizing, or declining?
Average time on market?
Current average home price in Raleigh
Current interest rates and their impact
What factors are driving the Raleigh real estate market right now?
Good value neighborhoods
Advice for buyers and sellers
Due dilligence fee trends
Emerging trends
And much more!
RESOURCES:
All episodes: https://thisisraleigh.com/category/raleigh-life/raleigh-podcast/
13 great places to live in Raleigh
5 top neighborhoods in Wake Forest
5 top neighborhoods in Apex
11 top neighborhoods inside the beltline
In this episode we share 14 years of tips and lessons as "Influencers" and content creators. We have partnered with some of the biggest brands in the world such as American Express, Qantas, Canon, Ford, and destinations like Visit California, Visit Florida, and Tourism Singapore.
Our experience is spread over several platformas such as blogging, Facebook, Instagram and podcasting. If you're a brand looking to hire influencers, we have helpful insights for you. And if you're an influencer looking to build a business, we have been there and done that and have many tips to share!
RESOURCES:
About ThisIsRaleigh.com
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We love to travel and sharing our tips. After visiting 50+ countries and living in 5 countries, we have lots to share from domestic getaways from Raleigh, to internatinal trips.
In this episode we are chatting about one local and one international destination; Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, and London in the UK! What to see, do, eat and where to stay in each destination, how to get there, getting around tips and much more!
RESOURCES:
Biltmore Estate:
Guide to visiting Biltmore Estate
Charming stay at the Inn on Biltmore
48 hours in downtown Asheville
Lake Lure getaway
London:
33 things to know before traveling to London
55 tips for getting around London
24 places to visit in London
3 day London itinerary
7 day London itinerary
16 great pubs in London
Where to stay in London
We love getting local insights about Raleigh, and it would be hard to find someone with their finger on the pulse of what's happening in Raleigh more than Jessica Holt, the Public Relations and International Tourism Manager at Visit Raleigh.
In this episode we ask Jess about what she thinks sets Raleigh apart from other cities as a tourist destination, how has Raleigh's tourism landscape evolved over the years what she sees for its future, her must-visit attractions, places to eat and drink, her favorite festivals, what advice she would you give to someone planning their first trip to Raleigh, and much more!
RESOURCES:
25 top trails in Raleigh
Top festivals in Raleigh
Brewgaloo Beer Fest
Dreamville Festival
20+ top breweries in Raleigh
Top Raleigh restaurants
Family fun in Raleigh
VisitRaleigh.com
Spring is one of our favorite times to get outdoors and enjoy the vibrant Raleigh lifestyle. The weather is warming up, the gardens are blooming, and there are fun festivals & events.
In this episode we talk about all the fun things to do in Raleigh during Spring, inlcuding best gardens, events, places to eat outside, trails and much more!
RESOURCES:
40+ things to do in Spring
Art in Bloom at NC Art Museum
Dreamville Festival
CueGrass Fest
Brewgaloo Fest
Spring Daze
Artsplosure
Rose Garden
Dorothea Dix Park
WRAL Azalea Garden
Duke Gardens
Juniper Level Botanic Garden
Oakwood Garden Tour
Strawberry Picking
Places to eat outside in Raleigh
25 trails in Raleigh
We are recent pet owners, two cats, and we know how much you guys in America love your pets. I think we are the only people in Raleigh without a dog, lol.
In this episode we talk about pet-friendly businesses in Raleigh including restaurants, breweries, dog parks and trails. And we also discuss adaption centers, pet supply stores, vet care, and much more!
RESOURCES:
SPCA of Wake County
Second chance pet adoptions
Wake County animal center
Safe haven for cats
Unleashed
Pet Supplies Plus
Pet Mania
Chewy.com
Trusted Housesitters (use code: YTRAVEL25 for a 25% discount)
Leash laws in Wake County
Pooper scopper law
See all podcast episodes here.
Spring Break a little early this year, mid - end of March with Easter Sunday being on March 31. In this episode we share Spring break getaway ideas from Raleigh that are easy to get to by driving. Plus, some fun international destinations that have direct flights!
If you're looking for Spring Break tips and inspiration, listen in get ready to pack your car or dust off your passport!
Here is our spring break getaway from Raleigh guide with more information: https://thisisraleigh.com/spring-break-destinations-from-raleigh/
RESOURCES:
18 fun things to do on Ocracoke Island
Spring mountain getaway to Virginia's Blue Ridge
3 day Washington D.C. itinerary
Top places to go in the North Carolina Mountains
48 hours in downtown Asheville
Guide to Wilmington, NC
13 great beaches near Raleigh
15 fun day trips from Raleigh
Top things to do in Beaufort, South Carolina
3 day London itinerary
4 days in Paris itinerary
Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia
Unicoi State Park & Lodge, Georgia
Looking to explore Raleigh as a local in 2024? Here are our suggestions for the best things to do in Raleigh including the outdoors, food, breweries & bars, family fun, festivals, sports, and neighborhoods.
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