Welcome to Durham North Carolina + Wrightsville Beach Trip

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Жыл бұрын

Good morning! This week I am taking you along with me as I show you some of my favorite shops and restaurants in downtown Durham, NC. I really enjoyed putting this video together because it gives you a personal glimpse inside how I like to spend an afternoon in my own home town.
Today we will visit: ‪@21cMuseumHotels‬ ‪@TheZENSucculent‬ ‪@alleytwentysix‬ , Chet Miller, The Parlour, ‪@visitwrightsvillenc‬ and Pinpoint Restaurant in Wilmington, NC.
So grab your coffee, tea, mimosa (hey, no judgements here) and let's dive in. Enjoy!!!!!
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#durhamnc #durham #northcarolina #downtowndurham #rdu #wrightsvillebeach #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #pinpoint #durhamstrong #zensucculent #chetmiller #alleytwentysix #21Chotel

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@IamKayRenee 6 ай бұрын

Wow you look amazing! And what a beautiful, uplifting smile you have! 🥰💖

@jessicapayne 5 ай бұрын

Awwww thank you so much for this compliment - I so appreciate you! Truly!

@MV919Living 8 ай бұрын

Great video, Durham sounds like a great city with a diverse food scene!

@jessicapayne 8 ай бұрын

It really is! The city has so much to offer - great local diverse restaurants, lots of cultural and arts events, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s only 2 hours from the ocean! 😆

@deborahfletcher1180 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!😊 It’s so good to see some of my best memories of NC. I especially miss the beaches. Oh my, the food and cocktails were everything. Just looking at it made me feel that I could almost taste it. Lol And Jessica, just hearing you say in your videos “It makes me happy,” makes me happy. I just smile to myself when I hear you say that because it reminds me of how happy I am with just the simple things. Thank you for sharing all these amazing adventures.

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha awwww I love that! I realize I say that a lot - especially when it comes to French fries. 😅 But I’m so happy that you enjoyed it and it put a smile on your face. I love hearing that!!! 😘

@iamtarapayne Жыл бұрын

I just love downtown Durham. Thank you for taking us along. For someone who hasn't visited yet, they are in for some good food, drinks and all around fun atmosphere. I really enjoy seeing different cities from a locals perspective or even wanting to explore like one. Where are you off to next?

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!! 🥰 My goal is to show off every place I travel to from my own perspective and I hope it feels like you’re there with me! This Sunday I will be showing you my trip to Brimfield, Massachusetts where I pick up some amazing thrifted and vintage finds. In a couple of weeks I’ll be attending an amazing local pop-up dinner, and then I’m off to Mexico in October. With lots of fun videos in between. It’s going to be a great next several months so get ready!!!

@user-iw6gz7xk3t Жыл бұрын

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@sharonhopkins9982 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jessica, as I've said before, I love Durahm and you showing us these places is really nice, love the vlog, thanks!

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sharon!!! I really do love Durham and look forward to showing everyone even more of this great city. 😆

@sharonhopkins9982 Жыл бұрын

Great! I'm there for it.

@lorettaknox154 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh! At last I am back to enjoy my Sunday pleasure. I have missed my sweet treat for the last two weeks. I couldn't make it. I didn't want to be rushed. This is a flavor I like to savor. The music the ambiance everything is just perfect and I treasure it. Thank you so much for being really creative. and making every Sunday an adventure. 💕

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

You always have the best comments - thank youuu!!! I’m so happy you enjoyed this weeks video 🥰. I probably spend more time selecting music than I do putting the video together - thank you for noticing as the music is really important to me!!

@marycrownover8678 Жыл бұрын

I love spending my Sundays with you. Great content as usual, it’s so great to see you and Mark having a wonderful Weekend together. I love that you take on your adventures. Can’t wait to see where you go next. Have a blessed week. Love you guys Mary

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Awwww I love you spending Sundays with me as well! 🥰 So happy that you enjoyed it. It was fun capturing these fun moments we had - such a great unexpected weekend for sure!!!

@irmacardinale9993 Жыл бұрын

So happy I discovered your channel! You do have a great eye!

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you discovered it as well!!!!! 😆 Thank you so much for the compliment!

@ife9448 Жыл бұрын

wow blessings sista,,im so grateful I saw this video...we r internationally relocating to Durham nc in a few months...I'm definitely going to subscribe👊🏿🙏🏿

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! Welcome to the channel - Im so happy you found me! 😆 I hope you have a smooth transition to Durham and please let me know if I can help in any way!!

@lisettsanchez2534 11 ай бұрын

I might move there for an ICU position in Duke University Hospital, thank you for sharing!

@jessicapayne 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I really do love it here! This area offers so many things to do. And when you need a little break - you have the beach or the mountains to escape to. Good luck on your decision! 😆

@bloorainz Жыл бұрын

As usual you have the best content. I love watching while sipping on my coffee. Your editing and videography is so good. I’ve never been to Durham but it is now on my list. Can’t wait to see what you for us next week 😀

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu!!! I really appreciate that compliment. I work really hard to create these videos each week so it makes me happy to hear you enjoy them. And when you do come to Durham, please let me know so I can come meet you for a hello over coffee or dinner! 😆

@SUPWA21 Жыл бұрын

Elease and I have to make this trip! I love the "compactness" of this journey! I am not as mobile as I use to be so this works well for me!!! I love plants, I love cocktails, I LOVE burgers and I love ice cream! I don't see how I could miss making a pilgrimage to Durham! Love it Jessica!!!!

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait for you to both come! I think we should plan it for late spring before it gets too hot. I’d be happy to take you to all my favorite places, hang out on the back porch, AND go to the beach!!! 😆

@brendajones8251 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed all of the shops, restaurants and of course the beach, again thank you for sharing with us. 💙

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brenda - I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It was a great unexpected weekend - I love when that happens! 😆

@wandaherbert9681 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your enthusiasm and calm delivery while you share some of the most interesting places. You and your :wink: co-stars (Jessica, Mark et al) have been fun to watch and even inspired my hubby and I to try some new things too. We're headed to Charleston this fall. With Mercury in retrograde I wanted to make sure that I communicated clearly here lol. Many thanks for sharing your time with us.

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Wanda! I so appreciate you watching and commenting! 😆 You are going to love Charleston - it’s such a fun place with lots to do, see, and of course eat. I’ve never been in the fall, but I’m sure it’s beautiful….and much cooler! Again thank you for watching - I’m so glad you found me here!!

@Koffeegurl 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! I may be moving soon so I was looking for a POC point of view!

@jessicapayne 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!! If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to reach out - I’m happy to help. Good luck with your moving decision! 😆

@kellyscarolinagarden Жыл бұрын

I look forward to your detailed and inspiring local trips. I live in South Carolina will definitely plan a beach trip there. Best part living in the Carolinas beaches and mountains🥰

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

It truly is the best part! I just love being so close to them both allowing for great weekend and/or day trips! Thank you so much for watching and it makes me happy to hear you enjoyed it! 😆

@foxzy285 Жыл бұрын

Welllll look who's dragging my attention this wonderful moment of greetings. Nice to see you're back . Enjoy the day. I'm ready for the day's tour. Love the Goodnight ending, hey you guy's was in my area. Wrightsville beach.

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

I just love spending the day in Wrightsville Beach - it’s so beautiful and relaxing. Now I just need to figure out how to own a house on the beach! 😆 lol!!!!

@kathleenhardy7389 Жыл бұрын

As usual I love your content, love hearing about your day. I look forward to your video every Sunday

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu!!! I just love hearing that you look forward to my video each Sunday - it makes all the hard work worth it! Thank you again I really do appreciate the support! 😘

@TableTalkwTraceyMarie Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your content. Your trip to Charleston SC inspired me. My husband and I are going there, but first we are doing a 3 day getaway in NC. The first day we are going to Asheville NC to Blue Ridge Parkway to see the mountains. They are breathtaking on video and said to have some of the best Mountain View’s in the country. From there we will be headed to Charlotte NC for food, fun and relaxation. Thanks for the inspiration. You are beautiful as well. Natural beauty which is the best. Were you raised in New York?

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tracey - what a sweet compliment!!! I love that you are doing a trip to both NC and Charleston - I just know you are going to have the best time. I can’t wait to hear all about it! 😆 No I was born and raised in Ohio, right outside of Cleveland, but lived in NYC a for many years and loved that experience. I always said I’d move back - but now I’m really enjoying my much calmer and quieter life!

@teresahalliday3680 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much...this was such a fun video! I love watching you and how much you enjoy everything you show us! Looking forward to a book review. Do you have plans for a Q&A video ever? Looking forward to next week's video. Enjoy your trip this week. Thanks again!😁

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I actually think I may do a Q&A video in 2 weeks. Several people have asked which makes me think there are some questions you guys have out there that I need to answer. I think it will be fun and will be asking people to submit their questions soon! 😆 Oh and the trip was amazing - I can’t wait to show you this Sunday!!!

@carolynabney9348 Жыл бұрын

I love the visit to your home town!! Thanks for sharing some of your great spots to visit!!

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Carolyn, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I can’t wait to share more as there is so much more to show!! 😆

@perfectlycoiffed05 Жыл бұрын

I thorough enjoy your videos! I’ve been able to map out some very relaxing getaways stateside with your help. Thanks so much! I’m a real foodie so I love trying new places..

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

I love hearing that!!!! I so wish I weren’t a foodie - but…..here we are! 🤷🏽‍♀️😂 I’m so happy that you enjoyed todays video - thank you soooo much for watching!!

@lindamcwilliams9056 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are always the best.

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda!!! 😆 I love putting them together so I’m happy that you are enjoying them!

@Dawudtru Жыл бұрын

I plan to visit soon I have family there

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

You will have a good time for sure. It’s a small town but it has a great vibe. Lots to do - and of course plenty of places to eat and a grab a cocktail! Enjoy!

@Dawudtru Жыл бұрын

@@jessicapayne sounds great except for the cocktail but yes indeed I shall visit soon

@shunwilliams6180 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing ❤❤

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - I hope you enjoyed it! 😁

@Queenann06 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jess once again no disappointment here loved spending time with you, Thanks & have a great week ! Those ribbed glasses in that store was everything!!😅

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Leann!!! 😘 Weren’t those glasses great! I’m definitely going to go back and pick some up for myself! They were love at first sight! 🤣

@Queenann06 Жыл бұрын

@@jessicapayne yes

@lizzabbott 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful video ! Brand new subscriber here. So glad I found you! Durham is definitely my potential new home ! Like you , I LOVE NYC , but the high cost & all the rest makes it a non option for me as far as living there goes. My daughter & her fam are now in Durham ! I don’t drive so I NEED walkability ! Could you share the name of the building you lived in ? And maybe the cost if rent there, too ? I miss my Grand Daughter, & she misses me. I gotta make this move happen ! Thank you so much ! Liz in Buffalo, NY

@jessicapayne 8 ай бұрын

I really do love Durham and it was a perfect transition city for me to come to after NYC! I lived in the Liberty Apartments and LOVED them. I was paying about $1400 a month for almost 700 sq ft. Not cheap - and I’m sure the prices have jumped since I lived there - but it’s wonderful to be able to walk to any and everything. The farmers market is right across the street. Tons of restaurants and bars right downstairs, and then everything else is just a short walk away. I will say you may need a car for Target and grocery store runs BUT you could always get an Uber or have things delivered. I think you will be happy here - it’s really hard not to be! 😆

@kennypayne8422 Жыл бұрын

It was so nice those places in downtown Durham that I’ve actually visited and had a great time when I was there. Oh by the way, that shirt that Mark was wearing at Pinpoint, I have he exactly same one. See ya next week!!😊

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Do you really?!! That’s hilarious. I bought that for him earlier in the summer and I love it on him. Let’s just make sure you both don’t wear it on the same day! 😆

@SchoolishTheAdventuresofMsPrat Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing such great content. I enjoy watching you and your calm and welcoming vibe. I also appreciate you sharing your books. I love reading and read The Seven Husband’s of Evelyn Hugo because you shared it. I loved it. I am now going to check out the one you shared in this video. Also you have confirmed that I need to visit Alaska one day. 😊. Peace and blessings

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Awwww I love this comment, thank you so much!!! I’m so happy that you found my channel. 😁 Wasn’t Seven Husbands great - such a great unexpected ending! I didn’t see that coming at all. I love to read so I’ll be sure to share more of my favorites in the future! And yessss….I can’t wait for you to come back and tell me you booked the trip to Alaska. You will not regret it! Thank you again for watching and following me along!

@shirleypayne6584 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video!!!! I love all those places you took us to. I’ve been to the store and the hotel where you got the cocktail. Two of my faves too. The beach looked awesome and that dinner!!! Next time , let’s go there!

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

That’s a deal!! Spring Break 2023!!! 😆 Thank you so much for watching - so glad you enjoyed it!!!

@andiwallace Жыл бұрын

Loved that Prosecco pong set! And I think H might fight you about the best burger in town. He’s a fan of Bull City Burger and Brew.

@markh2200 Жыл бұрын

Is that with the fried Tarantula or without? :)

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

I do love Bull City Burger and Brew….but that Alley Twenty Six tho!!!! 😆

@markh2200 Жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a purple Cadillac convertible from the 1970's.

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

Is THAT my birthday gift??!! 😆

@markh2200 Жыл бұрын

@@jessicapayne We should survey your Subscribers. What shall I get Jessica for her birthday? Last time we said 'no presents', we both violated our own rules and went overboard.

@rosalynsands7696 Жыл бұрын

@@markh2200 oh, I don't know ..... 🤔 Maybe something green? Like a convertible?? 🤷🏽‍♀️

@janetcrump3508 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get your book recommendations. I saw you reading the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I picked up a copy and loved it.

@jessicapayne Жыл бұрын

I have a friend that loves to read and she’s always passing titles down to me! She never disappoints. Have you read It Ends With Us yet by Colleen Hoover? If not, that’s a good one too! It’s being made into a movie and the next part of the book comes out next month called It Starts with Us!

@janetcrump3508 Жыл бұрын

@@jessicapayne I haven’t read that. I’ll add it to my list. Thanks