Rose-Atoll

Rose Atoll, known to the people of the Manu'a Islands as Motu O Manu, "Bird Island", owes its English name to French navigator Louis de Freycinet, who sighted it in 1819 and named it after his wife Rose – one of the fir…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Rose Atoll means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Rose Atoll would you like to share this week? We look forward to your posts!

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Rose Atoll and tell us briefly where you took it!

The earliest Western sighting was June 13, 1722, during the voyage of Jacob Roggeveen, who called it Vuil Eiland "useless island". The name Rose Island comes from its sighting by Louis de Freycinet in 1819. He named it …

Rose Atoll, sometimes called Rose Island or Motu O Manu ("Bird Island") by people of the Manu'a Islands, is an oceanic atoll within the U.S. territory of American Samoa. An uninhabited wildlife refuge, it is the souther…

Piano Concerto No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven – 2. Adagio Musopen · Public Domain

Harpsichord Concerto no. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 - I. Allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain