ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In Newfoundland and Labrador, hospitality feels less like a service than a way of life. Travel through Canada’s easternmost province, and you’ll experience how deeply locals care about their home.
Host Angie Orth is joined by travel journalist Christopher Mitchell, a Toronto native who spent a month living in Newfoundland and Labrador as a writer-in-residence. Christopher shares what drew him to the province and why its culture left a lasting mark on how he travels.
You'll learn what sets Newfoundland and Labrador apart from the rest of Canada, with its deep Irish roots and its complicated fishing history. Christopher unpacks the region's unmatched hospitality, the patience required to travel it well, and how local traditions help visitors feel at home.
What You’ll Learn:
1:04 Why Christopher was drawn to Newfoundland and Labrador
5:06 A hospitality story that captures the province's spirit
10:48 The unforgettable trip to Battle Harbor and a surprise concert
21:52 Why respecting the weather and slowing down changes how you experience the region
32:39 The tradition of “getting screeched in” and why locals want you to join the family
Connect with Christopher Mitchell:
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Website: https://www.travelingmitch.com/
What's the most memorable act of hospitality you've experienced while traveling? Share it in the comments!
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