I was born and raised on ‘the Rock’. Like so many Newfoundlanders, however, I haven’t lived my entire life here. But after thirty years spent traveling around the rest of the country, I’ve returned to my original home, and I find that I’m more taken with this unusual land, its culture and its people than I ever have been.

The long absence has given me one great advantage. My experiences of the rest of Canada have made me acutely aware of the uniqueness of this island. I now have the benefit of experiencing Newfoundland both as an islander who knows where to find the very best island experiences and as a ‘come-from-away’ who is vividly aware of what is distinct and wondrous to the visitor.

There’s so much more to this place than souvenir outhouses and Newfie jokes. The island is arguably the most exotic and unspoiled destination in Canada. From its geography to its music, from its people to its language, there’s not a lot about Newfoundland that can be called ordinary.Though it’s technically a part of Canada, it is in reality a world apart, and my goal is to introduce visitors to the novel beauty and character of this craggy province.

This site exists because I like to travel. I like to read about it, write about it, talk about it. But more than that, this site exists because I’m passionate about Newfoundland, and I want visitors and armchair travelers alike to share the wonder of this exotic place that I call home.

So whether you’re an intrepid wanderer or prefer a more stationery approach to travel, join me as I explore those things that make Newfoundland such a colorful and memorable destination. From hand feeding birds in the wild to braving the hurricane winds of Wreckhouse to scooping fish from the North Atlantic in a bucket, I’m off to explore the places and experiences that make a visit a true encounter.

 

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M. Williams holds a Master of Arts degree in English and a passion for travel and photography. She is currently engaged in producing a pictorial travel guide to Southwest Newfoundland.