Isle of Wight

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 Isle …

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 Isle of Wight County, Virginia c…

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 Isle of Wight County, Virginia: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Shar…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Isle of Wight County, Virginia when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping afte…

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 Isle of Wight County, Virginia? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

In the 17th century, shortly after establishment of the settlement at Jamestown in 1607, English settlers explored and began settling the areas adjacent to the large Hampton Roads waterway. Captain John Smith crossed th…

Isle of Wight County is a county in the Hampton Roads region of the U.S. state of Virginia. It is named after the Isle of Wight, England, south of the Solent, from where many of its early colonists had come. As of the 2…

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…

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 Southampton Parish, Bermuda? 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 Southampton Parish, Bermuda when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after a…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 Hurricane Sandy? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking for. Ever…

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Hurricane Sandy do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved here!

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Hurricane Sandy, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!