Ponce

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…

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 Ponce, Puerto Rico? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Most of Ponce's sights are tightly packed around the main square of Plaza las Delicias. Parque de Bombas, east side. The former fire station, painted with highly distinctive red and black stripes, and the symbol of th…

=== Early settlers === The region of what is now Ponce belonged to the Taíno Guaynia region, which stretched along the southern coast of Puerto Rico. Agüeybaná, a cacique who led the region, was among those who greeted …

Ponce (US: PAWN-say, POHN-, UK: PON-, Spanish: [ˈponse] ) is a city and a municipality on the southern coast of Puerto Rico. The most populated city outside the San Juan metropolitan area, Ponce was founded on August …

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 …

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 Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

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

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

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 …

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 Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica ca…

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 …

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…

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 Saint John Parish, Dominica? Tell us where you're from and what you're looki…

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