Category Archives: Destinations

Travelogue: Twin Cities Weekend

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

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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High Kick’s Best of 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

  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 by

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 by

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 by

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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Travelogue: Cape Breton Island Part Two

Posted on November 29, 2017 by

July 27-28, 2017 On our second morning on Cape Breton, we awoke at the cozy Albert’s Motel in Chéticamp and planned the day over coffee on the porch. Our next accommodations were reserved at the Broad Cove campground near Ingonish … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Cape Breton Island Part One

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

July 25-26, 2017 While Cape Breton Island is part of the province of Nova Scotia, it has a look and feel all its own. European influences arrived early in these eastern extremes of North America. The Mi’kmaq natives reportedly traded … Continue reading →

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