Sonsorol

The first recorded European sighting of Sonsorol and Fanna was made on 6 May 1522 by the Spanish ship Trinidad, then commanded by Gonzalo Gómez de Espinosa, which charted them as the San Juan Islands after the feast day…

The first sighting by Europeans of the Sonsorols, was that of Sonsorol and Fanna by the Spanish ship Trinidad then commanded by Gonzalo Gómez de Espinosa on 6 May 1522. These two were collectively charted as the San Jua…

Sonsorol is one of the sixteen states of Palau. The inhabitants speak Sonsorolese, a local Chuukic language, and Palauan. The islands of the state of Sonsorol, together with the islands of Hatohobei, form the Southwes…

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…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Sonsorol, 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 Sonsorol 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 Sonsorol? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Everyone el…

A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 - Nocturne Musopen · Public Domain

Beethoven - Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 Musopen · Public Domain

​Brahms - Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 - IV. Allegro con spirito Musopen · Public Domain