Rodrigues

Rodrigues takes its name from the Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues, who came upon the then uninhabited island in 1528. Arab sailors may have known the Mascarene Islands as early as the tenth century, as early maps su…

Like its bigger Madagascan and Mauritian neighbours, Rodrigues is known for its endemic yet vulnerable wildlife. The Rodrigues solitaire was the bird most closely related to the dodo, but suffered the same fate in the l…

Rodrigues was named after Portuguese explorer Diogo Rodrigues, who first came upon the uninhabited island in 1528, under direction of Portuguese Viceroy Pedro Mascarenhas (namesake of the Mascarene Islands). Many maps a…

Rodrigues (French: Île Rodrigues [il ʁɔdʁiɡ]; Kreol rodrig: Rodrig) is an autonomous outer island of the Republic of Mauritius, of approximately 108 km2 (42 mi2) and about 560 km (350 mi) east of the main island of Mau…

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 Rodri…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Rodrigues can you recommend, and…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Rodrigues, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Rodrigues do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Rodrigues? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone e…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Saint John Parish, Grenada? Drop your tips in the comments!

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…