St. Thomas

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, at the weekly market or straight from…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands? …

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 Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands? Share your tips in the comments!

=== Charlotte Amalie === St Thomas Historical Trust Museum, 5332 Raadets Gade (btwn Main St & the waterfront). Thu-Fri 10AM-2PM, Sat 11AM-3PM. Collections of West Indian art and antiques, some pieces dating back to th…

=== Pre-colonial history === The island was originally settled around 1500 BC by the Ciboney people. Ciboney sites have been uncovered in Krum Bay. The island was later inhabited by the Arawaks and then the Caribs. Araw…

Saint Thomas (Danish: Sankt Thomas, Spanish: Santo Tomás, French: Saint-Thomas) is one of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, and a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorpo…

Beethoven - Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 'Eroica' - III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace Musopen · Public Domain

Brahms - Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90 - I. Allegro con brio Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - String Quartet No. 15 in D minor, K421 - II. Andante Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D958 - III. Menuetto. Allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Haydn - String Quartet, Op. 64 No. 5 in D major 'The Lark' - IV. Finale. Vivace Musopen · Public Domain

clarinet concerto no. 2 in e-flat major, j. 118 - iii. alla polacca Musopen · Public Domain

Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15, 1st movement – Allegro con brio Musopen · Public Domain

Pictures at an Exhibition - ii. il vecchio castello - andante Musopen · Public Domain

Public domain music from musopen.com Musopen · Public Domain

Robert Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 5 "Happiness" Musopen · Public Domain