Newfoundlanders have such a brilliant sense of humour and outlook on life – it should be no wonder there are so many great ‘Newfie Jokes’ floating around. I know some people may find them offensive, but I take great joy from the fact that they are usually crafted by Newfoundlanders who write them in books,…

A post from Jim McCarthy: What a wonderful time we had touring this afternoon. My son Andrew; Francis Corrigan; Mike Edmunds and I jumped aboard the van after dinner and we all headed north to meet the St. Michael’s Boys Choir Group at Saint Anne’s Community Hall in the town of Flat Rock.This was a…

A post by Mark McCarthy: My Mother performs one of the best ‘Screech In’ ceremonies I’ve ever seen; probably because she gets what it’s all about! Most people don’t realize that the Newfoundland ‘Screech In’ is really a celebration of the intelligence of the Newfoundland people. (Is that what you call an oxymoron?) We suggest…

I had long forgotten about the ‘Mother-in-Law’ doorstep until I conducted the ‘Dandy Line’ cross island tour of Newfoundland & Labrador in June of last year. In fact, I laughed aloud when a couple of the ‘bad’ girls in the back of the coach asked about them, reminding me of a time when we would…

Newfoundland is a dream destination for many, but anyone with an interest in linguistics will find this to be one of the most interesting and diverse regions imaginable. This isn’t a surprise given the accent for which we are so renowned. “Speak some ‘Newfie’ for us, Andrew!”     But imagine the confusion when I…

Visitors to St. John’s often note the challenges they experience when attempting to navigate our roadways while driving. They cite a number of unusual ‘one way’ diversions; street names which change arbitrarily; and many intersections that converge with multiple entry and exit points. Many have wondered why we didn’t avail of the opportunity to lay…

A post from Mark McCarthy: My cousin Daniel tells a funny story from his first year of geological studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s. On the very first day of class, the professor was explaining the many techniques that are used to identify different rock types. Colour is an obvious indicator, and…

With all the steeped history, the momentous legends and lore, the intricate architectural features and the many brilliant natural attractions found throughout St. John’s, Newfoundland – I always find a way to include a stop at the ‘Terry Fox’ statue on the harbor front whenever I conduct a “City Tour”. Even for our non-Canadian guests…

This is a fun and informative video I took last week when the boys were preparing for the crab fishery which opens in Newfoundland on April 6, 2015.  Quite the investment of time, energy and patience. Thankfully these guys approach every job like true Newfoundlanders – with a smile on their face, a light heart and…

I’ve just returned from our Country’s Capital city of Ottawa where I attended the Travel & Vacation Show this past weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with dozens of our past clients and meet so many wonderful people who hold Newfoundland & Labrador in such high regard; all suggesting a trip to our…

A post by Joe Wiseman: St. Patrick’s Day, Fortune Harbour; then and now It’s St. Patrick’s Day again and we have just come through a two-day storm. Our St. Paddy’s concert, scheduled for tonight, has been postponed until Saturday, March, 21st . I am sitting heretonight, sipping on an Irish whisky, remembering what St. Patrick’s…

A post from Mark McCarthy: Our dear friend and client Claire Molson called us recently looking for  an ‘Ugly Stick’. “I want to buy an “Ugly Stick” – a real ( maybe used ) one. I just discovered them and being a music buff I was taken aback at the fun they engender..so Island happy..”…

The first thing you need to do when you visit Newfoundland is forget about the forecast. Make your plans and carry through with them regardless of what the weather man says. Newfoundland is the nose of North America, jutting so far into the mid-Atlantic you might rightly suggest that it’s “stuck in the wrong place”.…

My Father and I are in the process of writing a guide’s booklet for our 12 day, comprehensive tour of Newfoundland & Labrador. Though we’ve yet to make it back from Labrador in our musings, I did write this introduction last weekend and thought this letter said so much about our company and the experience our guests…

A post from Eugene Flynn: Greetings from Rankin Inlet, The sun is hanging around longer now and today the temp rose to a balmy -30. Once it hits the negative teens I’m hoping to get a tan and stock up on vitamin D!! Moods are improving all around and hopes of spring take on a…