Samtse

For a long time Samtse, in Bhutan's southwest, was only sparsely populated: mountain-dwelling Bhutanese considered the low-lying land prone to tropical disease. This changed in the early 20th century, when many people f…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Samtse District: 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 Samtse District 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 Samtse District? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Historically, Samtse was sparsely populated as the mountain-dwelling Bhutanese considered the low-lying district to be prone to tropical disease. During the early 20th century, the district experienced a large influx of…

Samtse District (Dzongkha: བསམ་རྩེ་རྫོང་ཁག།; Wylie: Bsam-rtse rdzong-khag; older spelling "Samchi") is one of the 20 dzongkhags (districts) comprising Bhutan. It comprises two subdistricts (dungkhags): Tashicholing and Do…

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…

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 Fier County? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!