Mulaku-Atoll

Meemu Atoll, also known as Mulaku or Mulakatolhu, is linked to one of the most famous episodes in Maldivian history. Off the south-eastern reef of Kolhuvaariyaafushi lies the 1573 wreck of the Kalhuohfummi, the legendar…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Meemu Atoll, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share your …

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Meemu Atoll? We'd love to hear your…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Meemu Atoll? Share your tips in the comments!

Mulaku Atoll or Meemu Atoll (Dhivehi: މުލަކުތޮޅު) is an administrative division of the Maldives. It corresponds to the natural atoll of the same name, also known as Mulak Atoll or 'Mulakatolhu'. There is a mosque of his…

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Saint…

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Saint Peter, Barbados, and are you looking for new members? Give your club a quick shout-ou…

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Saint Peter, Barbados is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Saint Peter, Barbados would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!