NC Travel Chat
NC Travel Chat is our North Carolina travel podcast that’s a collection of lists and stories of the state’s amazing people and places.
Episodes
Carl and Christina are excited about spring in North Carolina!
In this episode, they share a handful of places and events to visit during this bright and warmer season!
Mentions (linked to more info)
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens
- Botanical Gardens
- Strawberry Picking
- Dreamville Music Festival
- NC Tribute to the King
- Merlefest
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Carl and Christina get romantic in this episode of NC Travel Chat. We share our favorite romantic restaurants in North Carolina, followed by picks from email subscribers and Instagram followers.
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Carl and Christina read answers to this question answered by you on social media: What surprised you most about living in North Carolina?
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Carl and Christina talk long-distance and things they want to do in North Carolina in 2025! It immediately becomes a contest and you'll never guess who wins.
If you live here or have a trip planned, what are you going to do in 2025?
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Carl returns with Christina for more NC Travel Chat, a little re-introduction of us, and what we plan to do going forward.
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For Today’s NC Travel Chat, we focus on Watauga County, North Carolina, which includes Boone, Blowing Rock, and other places that Emily and her colleagues at Explore Boone market to the world.
Shoutouts and Helpful Links
Explore Boone: exploreboone.com
Voluntourism Opportunities in Boone: exploreboone.com/boone-sustainability/voluntourism-opportunities
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundati...
In this episode of NC Travel Chat, Katherine Christie of Burke County, North Carolina, which includes Morganton, the Linville Gorge, and more. She shares many ways we can all help the people and businesses of her region.
We also get Katherine's thoughts on the spooky Brown Mountain Lights, her favorite barbecue restaurant in the area, and more.
Shoutouts and Helpful Links
Burke County...
Wilkes County and other less affected areas of Western NC are in a tough and sometimes impossible position of helping while also needing support from visitors like you. We chatted with Tourism Director Thomas Salley about things to do this fall and beyond in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
Shoutouts and Helpful Links
Wilkes County Tourism: https://www.wilkescountytourism.com/
Wilkes County Chambe...
After Christina Riley from NC Tripping traveled to Swannanoa, North Carolina, to help serve meals to community members in need, she shared this short statement of gratitude for those coming together from all over to help Western North Carolina.
In her words, "Gratitude is such a strange word to use in juxtaposition of tragedy. But here we are."
If you want to help the people and b...
We shared a handful of Blue Ridge Parkway stops on the NC side last time. In this episode, we will cover 5 more.
No spoilers but here are some things we mention along the way:
- Asheville
- Black Mountain Campground
- Blowing Rock
- Boone
- Biltmore Estate
- Cherokee
- Clingmans Dome
- Grandfather Mountain
- The High Country
- Jockey's Ridge State Park
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We continue our dive into things we love about Fall in North Carolina. In this episode, we cover a handful of scenic roads from the mountains to the sea.
No spoilers but here are some things we mention along the way:
The most popular thing to do during fall in North Carolina is to find the best fall colors. In this episode, we share the 5 most colorful fall hikes in NC from our personal experiences.
Remember to leave no trace when hiking in North Carolina or anywhere else!
Our Top 5 are also mentioned here: nctripping.com/fall-hikes-in-north-carolina
Fall in NC Guide: nctripping.com/fall-in-north-carolina
After a bit of a hiatus,
NC Travel Chat is back.
We had a lot going on in the past year, including the birth of our son, and lots of new adventures. I can’t wait to share them on a more regular basis with you. Stay tuned as we find something awesome in North Carolina in each episode.
Until then, take care.
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To get ready for one of the busiest times of the year, Christina and I have made a bucket list for ourselves! Here are 5 things that we're looking forward to this summer. You can read more of our NC Bucket List at nctripping.com/things-to-do-in-north-carolina-bucket-list/
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Mark Bastin from Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals joins us to talk about his company and what people should expect when staying with them. We were NOT paid to say the following: Every time we’ve stayed at a Yonder property, we’ve been blown away at the quality and the service they offer.
I’ve been wanting to chat with Mark for a while and here we are for this episode of NC Travel Chat.
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For this episode, we’re going to focus on 7 of our favorite places to stay, including a bonus rental company at the end. We’ll share a few hotels from west to east, a campground in Western NC, and an inn on the coast. You can read our full guide to these and more favorites at NCTripping.com/hotels-in-north-carolina.
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Following up on our guide to Spring Break destinations (check it out if you haven’t yet), I want to focus on our current favorite spring hikes in this 34th episode of NC Travel Chat. We've covered them and many more at nctripping.com/hiking-trails-in-north-carolina.
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[SPOILER ALERT]Fingers crossed but we think things might be picking up with spring travel in North Carolina. You might be eyeing some more popular places like Asheville, the Outer Banks, and Wilmington, but we want to share some lesser-known places you should visit during these times. For a full roundup, visit nctripping.com/spring-break-destinations-in-north-carolina.
Here's a breakdown of the list with...
I’m probably making a mistake here but in this episode of NC Travel Chat, I’m going to share our 10 favorite waterfalls in North Carolina. This list will probably change tomorrow but I’m trying my best to stay in the present and own it.
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Kevin Adams is one of the foremost writers and photographers of waterfalls in North Carolina. After many years of visiting, photographing, and sharing waterfalls with us, he founded Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina, a non-profit volunteer-led organization dedicated to the wellbeing of waterfalls and "waterfallers."
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