Category Archives: Travelogues

Travelogue: The Way Home

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Neil

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 Neil

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 →

Posted in Destinations, Travelogues | Tagged An Octopus Garden, Canada road trip, Field Guide Halifax, fundy national park, Halifax Citadel, Halifax dining, Halifax Tall Ships, Hopewell Rocks, Lunenburg Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Road Trip, Peace by Chocolate, The Five Fishermen, Wolfe Point Campground | 1 Comment

Travelogue: Fortress of Louisbourg

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Neil

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 →

Posted in Destinations, Travelogues | Tagged Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton Island Travel, Fortress of Louisbourg, Lartigue House, Louisbourg Nova Scotia, nova scotia travel, Unique Lodging | 2 Comments

Travelogue: Cape Breton Island Part Two

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Neil

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 Neil

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 →

Posted in Destinations, Travelogues | Tagged Boulangerie Aucoin, Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Highlands, Cape Breton Island, Ceilidh Trail, Celtic Music Interpretive Center, Glenora Distillery, Mabou, Nova Scotia Road Trip, Red Shoe Pub, Skyline Trail, Sunset Hike Cape Breton, Travel Canada | 4 Comments

Travelogue Nova Scotia: Annapolis Royal to Grand Pré

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Neil

July 24-25, 2017 Crossing Nova Scotia is like traveling through a giant museum exhibit of North American cultural history, with intertwined nationalities and time periods. We began our visit to Annapolis Royal with some present-day Canadian poutine at Ye Olde … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travelogues | Tagged Acadian, Annapolis Cider, Annapolis Royal, Domaine du Grand Pré, Landscape of Grand Pré, North American Colonialism, Nova Scotia Road Trip, nova scotia travel | 5 Comments

Travelogue Nova Scotia: Digby to Kejimkujik

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Neil

July 22-24, 2017 As we drove across the Midwest on the first day of the trip, Nick received a call from Bay Ferries in Nova Scotia. They were informing us that due to maintenance requirements, the ferry we had booked … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travelogues | Tagged Backcountry Camping, Boxing Rock Brewery, Cape Forchu Lightstation, Digby Ferry, Kejimkujik National Park, Kejimkujik Seaside, Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Road Trip, Yarmouth | 6 Comments

Travelogue: In & Around Bethel, Maine

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Neil

July 15-21, 2017 One of the determining factors for this summer’s route was Nick’s Dad’s 80th birthday celebration. The whole family descended upon Bethel, Maine from three continents for seven nights. Finding lodging to satisfy the needs of 14 is … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Chicago to Maine

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Neil

July 12-15, 2017 On day one, we rose early and escaped Chicago before rush hour. Lake Shore Drive was traffic free, so with coffee in hand, we entered Indiana within 40 minutes. The tollways across northern Indiana and Ohio are … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travelogues | Tagged Adirondack Camping, Adirondacks, Burlington, Cave of the Winds, fort stanwix, Irondequoit inn, Maid of the Mist, Maine road trip, niagara falls, northeast road trip, Road trip, Vermont | 9 Comments

Statistics: Northeast Road Trip 2017

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Neil

Our summer 2017 trip was the longest we’ve ever taken, leading to some serious information overload. Here it is broken down into some statistics and fun facts. Click the images for larger view.

Posted in Infographics, Maps, Travelogues | Tagged Canadian Facts, Hike Profiles, Infographics, Longest Road Trip, Maritimes, New England, northeast road trip, Road trip, Road Trip Infographics, Travel Infographics, Travel Statistics | 2 Comments