Author Archives: Neil

Upcoming Travel: New Orleans & Nashville

Posted on February 23, 2018

After several years in a row of busy spring break trips with multiple destinations, we’re changing gears a bit and staying in one place for a extended period of time to live like locals. New Orleans is our primary destination, … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Twin Cities Weekend

Posted on February 13, 2018

We kicked off our travel season early this year. Both of us had some free time on the first week of the year so we were looking for a destination within easy driving distance that we hadn’t visited in a … Continue reading →

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2017 Year In Review

Posted on January 17, 2018

Last year was another big travel year for us. In April we explored more of the desert southwest, adding three national parks to our total. In July and August we set a personal record for longest trip yet by driving … Continue reading →

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High Kick’s Best of 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017

  As 2017 comes to an end, it’s time to reflect on another year of travel, specifically the food and beverage department. Our spring break getaway focused on the southwestern states of Arizona, Nevada and California, while summer had us … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: The Way Home

Posted on December 22, 2017

Aug 1-5 Departing Fundy National Park with our sights set on Montréal, we mentally prepared for what would be the longest day in the car of the trip. Since Maine nearly slices Canada in half up there, the most efficient … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Halifax and Fundy National Park

Posted on December 16, 2017

July 29- August 1 Earlier in the summer we watched a documentary called “Our Provinces” that was made to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. In it, the filmmaker traveled across the country visiting the places and people who make up modern … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Fortress of Louisbourg

Posted on December 8, 2017

July 28-29, 2017 The fortified town of Louisbourg served as capital to the French colony of Île Royale (present day Cape Breton Island), during a time of fierce competition for North American dominance between European powers. Having just lost control … Continue reading →

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