Sandra Phinney recounts her experience with Tshaukuesh Elder Elizabeth Penashue while learning about the land in Labrador, Canada.
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Sandra Phinney
“Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” —Miriam Beard
Sandra lives off-grid in the forest on the edge of the Tusket River in Nova Scotia, Canada. The septuagenarian has had a few former lives including teaching, social work and farming. At age 55 she reinvented herself as a writer.
Since then, she’s penned four books, contributed to several travel guides, and her articles have appeared in over 70 publications. Although Sandra has journeyed around the world (and written about her travels) she’s just plain nutty about travelling in Atlantic Canada—four provinces she considers her home turf. She’s excited to be a JourneyWoman contributor, sharing stories from her beloved region. Sandra is a member of the Travel Media Association of Canada.
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Currently located: Tusket River in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Things I Love: Canoeing, Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing), photography, and alone-time with grandkids.
Favourite destinations: Anywhere in Atlantic Canada
Read the latest from Sandra
An Ode to Volunteers: Inspiring Lessons from the ‘July Project’ in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Acknowledging the volunteers and ‘heavenly invisibles’ who make our travels possible and are the backbones of our communities.
Going Psycho: Lessons from My Travels at Home
Inspired by the idea of ‘psychogeography, when we take time to slow down and experience things, we can discover extraordinary things close to home.
The July Project: Learning About Travel at Home in Nova Scotia
For the past eight years, Sandra Phinney has been thinking about—and trying to put into practice—what she’s learned about slow travel at home.
The Joys of Being Stranded — More Than Once—in Labrador
You might wonder what there to do in a tiny community of about 300 people in Rigolet, the oldest Intuit community in Labrador. Plenty, as it turns out.
Seven Decades of Paddling in Nova Scotia
Whether you are a wanna-be paddler or have years of experience, there are lakes, rivers, and coastal areas in Nova Scotia to suit every skill level and interest.
Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick: The First Settlement in British North America to Ban Slavery
Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick, was the first anti-slavery settlement in British North America, 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation.
10 Reasons Women Should Visit Gander, Newfoundland, ‘The Crossroads of the World’
Known as the ‘crossroads for the world’, Gander, Newfoundland, has many surprises, including its food, culture and aviation history.
Lost and Found in Nova Scotia’s UNESCO Cliffs of Fundy Geopark
Sandra Phinney’s journey through Nova Scotia’s UNESCO Cliffs of Fundy Geopark, is a reminder that travel is often about letting things unfold.
Magical Encounters With Canadian Folk Artist Maud Lewis in Nova Scotia
Contributor Sandra Phinney recalls her times spent visiting folk artist Maud Lewis with her mother, and her continued legacy in Nova Scotia.