Last year, my girlfriend, her sisters, brother and I all packed into a Ford Explorer and drove for 15 hours from Toronto, Ontario to The Outer Banks of North Carolina. It was probably the most relaxing vacation I've had in quite a while. Probably because instead of partying I made this trip all about unwinding from the day to day grind.
We would spend all day on the beach reading, cooling off in the water on our tubes or hunt down some of the best sea shells I've ever seen. We'd spend the evening watching sunsets, having some hearty meals and partaking in a few adult beverages by the pool or in the hot tub. We'd cap everything off with a few competitive games on the billiard table and then hit the hay to repeat it all over again the next day. The Outer Banks is a hell of a good escape if you just want to keep things quiet and relaxing.
Here are a select few photos of the hundreds I took on that trip:
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| The beach has a mix of small grassy dunes and flat spots to set up camp for the day. |
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| I love the way the homes were painted to be bright and give off that beach town feel. |
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| Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. It's pretty crazy that they actually moved this lighthouse due to land erosion. |
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| Just one of the many different sunsets we experienced over the sound. The colours change so frequently and so quickly it is best to grab a seat and enjoy the entire process wherever you are. |
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| One of the best reasons to visit The Outer Banks; the beach! |
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| There is very little light pollution once you're off the main land, so all the stars come out to play! |
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| Day or night, this is the spot to catch some fish! |
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| Another sunset over the sound. |
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| With a proper permit you can drive and camp on certain sections of the beach. This has been added to my bucket list! |
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| Stunning beach homes everywhere! |
I spent the majority of my time lounging on the beach, sipping on some cold ones and enjoying my time off work and let me tell you, I cannot wait to head back next year!
If you've ever been, or are lucky enough to live there be sure to let me know in the comments below.
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