Tides and Tubs in Whiteway, NL

I grew up less than 80 kilometers away from the community of Whiteway and, until this winter, I had never visited. Though my adventures have increased in number, It saddens me to realize how much of our own island I have yet to explore. As we become acutely aware of the current circumstances in Newfoundland…

That’s a Good Bingo.

SnowMageddon 2020 was a declared state of emergency where many Newfoundlanders were confined to the walls of their homes and national/international headlines were made. Many of us could not wait to get out like the social beings that we are (special shoutout to essential workers and first responders who did not have the privilege of…

Tourin’ in Burin.

Summer has officially ended and it has been a crazy season in the best of ways. I had hoped to release this post while the temperature was at a peak and summer vacation was still in full swing, but ...life happens. Having said that, it is never too early to plan for next summer, nor…

Just to Wake up in the Morning, to the Quiet of the Cove

One of the most common questions I am asked is: “We are looking to get away for a couple days, but stay within 2-3 hours of St. John’s. Where should we go?” Some of my popular answers for this include various communities along the Southern Shore, beautiful Placentia, the Cape Shore, areas within Conception Bay…

‘Ome Sweet ‘Ome

Glamping: outdoor camping with amenities and comforts (such as beds, electricity, or access to indoor plumbing) not usually used for this activity. Currently, upscale pods/tents are appearing all over the province in towns such as Terra Nova and Bonavista. They are truly a perfect compromise for someone who wants to wake up in the great…