Road Trips!

A look at some of the world's most interesting destinations

Monday, September 1, 2025

St. John's, Newfoundland

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St. John's is the largest and most dominant city in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. About 20 percent of the population of the...

St. John's, Newfoundland: Chinese Immigration Monument

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Consider this an apology. In 1906, Newfoundland imposed a $300 tax on every immigrant from China who wanted to enter the country. This was d...

St. John's, Newfoundland: Peacekeepers Memorial

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Canadian armed forces often have been asked to serve in a peacekeeping role in some of the world's hot spots. That's appropriate for...

St. John's, Newfoundland: Basilica of St. John the Baptist

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There's some interesting history in this part of the world when it comes to religion. The English and the French were both around during...

St. John's, Newfoundland: The Rooms

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Is this building an archive? Museum? Gallery? Yes, yes, and yes. It's all three.  "The Rooms" is an unusual place as attractio...
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