Addu-Atoll

Addu Atoll, today's Seenu Atoll, is the southernmost atoll of the Maldives. Its name is believed to come from the local words for "eight islands", after the eight traditionally inhabited islands. During the Second World…

Commonwealth War Grave (second world war) - Gan Sunset Bridge (causeway connecting Gan and Feydhoo) - Gan Equatorial Convention Centre - Hithadhoo: seventeenth SAARC summit was held here, the centre is being converted t…

The name Addu is believed to originate from the local language, where “ah” means eight and “dhoo” means island. This is because there were traditionally eight inhabited islands in the Addu Atoll. Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Ma…

Seenu Atoll, historically known as Addu Atoll, is the southernmost atoll of the Maldives. Addu Atoll, together with Fuvahmulah, located 40 km north of Addu Atoll, extend the Maldives into the Southern Hemisphere. Addu A…

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Seenu 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 Seenu 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 Seenu Atoll and tell us briefly where you took it!

“I can resist everything except temptation.” — Oscar Wilde

What do you call a cow with no legs? Ground beef. What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef.