St. Lucia

Long before Europeans arrived, Saint Lucia was home to Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean: first Arawak-speaking communities, later the Kalinago, who fiercely resisted early attempts at settlement. In the seventeenth c…

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 Dauph…

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 Dauphin Quarter can you recommen…

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 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 Dauphin Quarter would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!

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

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

Dauphin Quarter is a historical term created during the French colonization of Saint Lucia. It was given to the district and town by the French governor to honor the heir to the French throne, Dauphin of France. Joséph…

Dauphin was a Quarter on the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. The district was merged with Gros-Islet in 2014. It contains a village of the same name, located at 14°02′N 60°54′W. It was home to the Indigenous Kal…

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…

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

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

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 Praslin Quarter? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Praslin Quarter was a former quarter on the island nation of Saint Lucia. Since at least 2001, it has been a second-order subdivision of the Micoud District. The 2001 and 2010 Census show Praslin as part of the Micoud…

Dauphin Quarter is a historical name from the French colonisation of Saint Lucia: the French governor named the district and its town in honour of the Dauphin, the heir to the French throne. Long before that, the Indige…

Dennery District lies on the east coast of Saint Lucia, with Dennery Village as its seat. Its name dates from the French colonial era, and like much of the island, the district's past was shaped by plantations and by th…