The Tall Ships Regatta (RDV 2017) in Halifax was absolutely breath-taking. There were all kinds of different events and activities along the waterfront. Georges Island was even opened to the public! Naturally, I had to get out there. This was a rare opportunity and the ferry was transporting the public to and from the island […]
Roadtrip: The Irish Loop
Last summer around this time, some friends and I took a day trip along the Discovery Trail, otherwise known in Newfoundland as the Bonavista loop. On Sunday, we decided to tackle the Irish Loop, which is another well-regarded road trip route here on The Rock. It was equally as beautiful, with stunning views and incredible […]
A Cozy Baycation at The Bread and Cheese Country Inn
If there is anything anyone knows about Newfoundland, it’s that we get more than our fair share of fog, especially on the Avalon Peninsula. I was stoked when I was invited to spend a night in Bay Bulls at the gorgeous Bread and Cheese Country Inn, to get out on the nearby East Coast Trail and […]
A Bucket List Adventure with Ocean Quest
We all have items on a bucket list. Whether they are marked down in a journal, organized on a colorful vision board, or stored in your brain, we all have at least one or two things we would love to do before we die. For me, these items include seeing the Pyramids of Egypt and […]
Being a Tourist at Home with O’Brien’s Boat Tours
Tourism: the backbone of many economies, allows our communities to be more diverse, and lets us embark on adventures we may not know how or be able to enjoy otherwise. Newfoundland is known for its rocky coast, peppered with puffins and gulls and pounded by waves. The waters in the Spring teeming with icebergs. O’Brien’s Boat […]
