Atua

According to tradition, Tagaloa-a-lagi entered Upolu, Savaiʻi and Tonga from Manuʻa, and the political divisions of Upolu trace back to his son Pili, whose three sons gave them their names: Tua founded Ātua, 'that of Tu…

According to one legend, Tagaloa-a-lagi (the Samoan supreme god), entered Upolu, Savai'i and Tonga from Manu'a island on the eastern tip of the Samoan archipelago. The political divisions of Upolu are said to be traced …

Ātua is an ancient political district of Samoa, consisting of most of the eastern section of Upolu and the island Tutuila. Within Samoa's traditional polity, Ātua is ruled by the Tui Ātua together with the group of six …

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 Atua,…

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 Atua can you recommend, and what…

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 …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Atua: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in a fr…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Atua when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your rainy-da…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Atua? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” — Proverb

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

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 Saint George Parish, Dominica? Share your tips in the comments!