Tachileik

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 Tachileik: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestions in…

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

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 Tachileik? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Market. The local market, populated by vendors from villages near and far, is worth a visit. The market closes in mid-morning. A second market caters to day tourists from Thailand. Shwedagon Paya. The main pagoda in t…

Tachileik was a border crossing probably used in the opium trade from the Golden Triangle and was the town that the drug lord Khun Sa used to live in. On 24 March 2011, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region very …

Tachileik (also spelt Tachilek; Burmese: တာချီလိတ်, [tà tɕʰì leɪʔ]; Shan: တႃႈၶီႈလဵၵ်း, [tɑ᷆.kʰi᷆.lék]; Thai: ท่าขี้เหล็ก, RTGS: Tha Khilek, [tʰâː.kʰîː.lèk]) is a border town in Shan State of eastern Myanmar. It is the adminis…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Saint David Parish, Grenada 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 Saint David Parish, Grenada: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share y…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Saint Da…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Saint …

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 …

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 Andrew Parish, Grenada? Tell us where you're from and what you're look…

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

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

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 …