Stray Puffins

Featuring the voices, insights and experiences of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians living abroad. Do you know a ‘downhomer’ who’s living abroad, with interesting experiences to share with their fellow Newfoundlanders and Labradorians? If so, put them in contact with Hans Rollmann at hansnf@gmail.com

Waiting for the flowers to bloom

Erin Sharpe is a Newfoundlander living and working in Japan. In this week's Stray Puffin, she describes the experience of living through the 2011 earthquake...and the amazing story of what came after.

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From an island in the Atlantic to a water show in the desert

This week's installment features a young Newfoundlander whose journey took her from her island home to the stage with Cirque du Soleil

A son of Labrador in Kyoto

A Labradorian looks back on his home with mixed feelings, and reflects on what Japanese and Newfoundlanders/Labradorians can learn from each other

Life in Aberdeen – The same, but different

This week's Newfoundlander abroad reflects on her life in Aberdeen, Scotland

I live in Mexico, but Newfoundland is my home

In this week's installment, Lynn Hartery writes about living and working in Mexico