Sensea spa Novia Scotia
Hi {{ first name | Raleigh Lover}}!
Hi friends! We’ve been a little quiet on the Raleigh exploring front this week because we’ve been up in beautiful Nova Scotia for our travel blog—and wow, what a place!
Think: stunning coastal views, farm-to-table goodness, charming seaside towns, and our personal favorite discovery… Nordic spas! We came here with one mission: to nourish our bodies and souls through the hot-cold-rest cycle of thermal therapy. And let me tell you, while we were low-key dreading the cold plunge, we’re now fully obsessed. I somehow managed to stay in 10°C water for over 10 minutes! Who even am I?!
It’s got me dreaming (maybe scheming?) of starting a Nordic spa in Raleigh. Can you imagine? Picture it now: steamy saunas, ice plunges, cozy fire pits... right in our own backyard. You’d come, right?
As much as we’ve loved this Canadian escape, we’re SO ready to be home and dive into our favorite season in Raleigh—fall. 🍁 The air gets crisper, the events ramp up, and the city starts showing off. We’ll be hitting the trails, heading to festivals, and discovering more hidden gems to share with you.
Also exciting: we’re bringing back our podcast! 🙌 We’ve finally figured out how to make it work with our busy schedules (goodbye podcast studio pressure!) and we’re eager to reconnect in that way.
But first, we want to hear from YOU:
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Hit reply and let us know. We’re building this to serve and inspire you.
Here’s to finding new rhythms, soaking up the season ahead, and staying curious—whether it’s in Canada or right back home in the City of Oaks. 🧡
Caroline
💖 FAVORITE FINDS
New restaurant Mazahua Azreca in Downtown Raleigh has delicious indigenous food from Mexico and a fun ambiance. The people beside us were also raving about the food. I loved by quesabirras with elote.
Sir Walter Raleigh on Fayetteville St nailed my flat white this week!
Mazahua
Downtown Raleigh views
⭐DID YOU HEAR?
The MOFU Shoppe in City Market area has announced it is closing -last day will be August 30.
The Mandolin in Oberlin Village has also announced it is closing after 14 years in business.
Capital Pizza Box (aka Oakwood Pizza) has opened their new location at 1842 Wake Forest Road - it’s take out only!
NC food chain, Burger and Barley, will open in the former David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar
NC Courage head coach Sean Nahas was unexpectedly let go with no real explanation as to why. We hope the team comes together and finishes the year strong!
GIVEAWAY: Hopscotch Tickets
We’re excited to finally attend Hopscotch this year and share this giveaway with you! Click here (or the image below) to enter and good luck! Contest begins Friday 8/8 at 10am and ends Thursday 8/14 at 11:55pm.
🖋 ON THE BLOG
📆THIS WEEKEND
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Friday Night on White in Downtown Wake Forest with the Brickhouse Band, food trucks, and a beer tents.
Fri - Sun Damon Wayans Jr. Goodnight’s Comedy Club 7pm & 9:15pm
Fri: Grand Opening: The Bike Library Celebrate this new bike/ coffee shop at the Platform, Downtown Raleigh
Sat: Midtown Farmers’ Market – Watermelon Day Come meet the 2025 NC Watermelon Queen and enjoy juicy watermelon samples—perfect for a hot day. 8am – 12pm
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