A Travel Website by British Council https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite Write an 80-100 word article for a website about your hometown or a place you know well. Include a photo or two. en-us 2017-02-12 05:27:37 UTC 2023-02-20 21:30:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png Phillip nptbritishcouncil https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/153252862 Dublin
My city is very old. It was established by the Vikings about a thousand years ago, but most of the buildings in the city centre were built in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. It's the capital city of the Republic of Ireland and about a million people live there, but most people live in the suburbs.
The River Liffey runs through the centre of the city, and although it's much much smaller than the rivers in Myanmar, I think it's quite beautiful.
The city has changed a lot since I left 25 years ago. It's much richer and there are also a lot of new hi-tech buildings in a new neighbourhood called Docklands. There are also many more foreigners living in the city now and it's much more international. One thing that hasn't changed is the weather -- it's still terrible! It rains most days, the sky is usually grey and the Winter is very cold.
I can't find any good photos on my computer but I made some videos of Dublin that you can watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYbggN2mcwnggIUcrtu_LynseZmc2KZE]]> 2017-02-12 05:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/153252862 Welcome to Pathein https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/153659765 About
I'm from Ayarwady Region, so I prefer to EXPLAIN about Pathein City. It's the capital city of Ayarwady Region and it was part of THE Mon Kingdom. The population is about 315,600 and it's the fourth largest city of Myanmar. People are very friendly and the weather is fair. You can go there by bus or ship.
Fame
People cultivate jutes, maizes, tobacco and groundnuts but THE main cultivation CROP is rice. There has two things ARE TWO REASONS why Pathein is famous. THE First one is Pathein Htee. It is one of THE traditional crafts and the most beautiful of umbrellas. Another one is Maw Tin Soon Pagoda festival and it is held once a year (three months in an once DO YOU MEAN THAT IT LASTS FOR THREE MONTHS?!). YES, HELD FOR 3MONTHS
Pathein is HAS plenty of kippeSr and raws (?) and Pathein Hala Wa is the most popular of THE local foods.
Relaxing
Now, let me tell you about the beaches to relax and visit. Among the beaches, I wanna prefer to Ngwe Saung beach. It IS located in 48 km west of Pathein and THE shore is 15 km long. It  has nice views and the restaurants are so great. I can't tell you about it is how pleasurable and beautiful IT IS. If you reached Pathein, you should go to Ngwe Saung beach and it is a verý suitable place to relax. I'm sure that you will be happy when you reach there.
Waiyan
THANKS WAI YAN. I LIKE THE STYLE IN THIS WRITING. IT READS LIKE AN ARTICLE IN A MAGAZINE
PHILLIP]]> 2017-02-14 10:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/153659765 Zin https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/153901065 Sagaing
I want to talk about Sagaing,the AN aNcient city of Myanmar.Actually, Sagaing is a small city but there is ARE many places to travel VISIT . Sagaing is WAS established by the king, Athinkhaya Saw Yun. It is located on the bank of Ayerwaddy River. If you reach there, you can go on to Monywa. They are closed to each other.
People from Sagaing are friendly.There are many places and pagodas such as Kaungmudaw, and UMin Thoneze cave.And on the Sagaing Hill, there is Sone Oo Pone Nya Shin pagoda.
You can learn about the Myanmar tradition in Sagaing. Because Sagaing is a small town, you can go round the Sagaing in one day. In the evening, you can relax on the Hill of Sagaing.
Phillip
Thanks, Zin. I went to Sagaing myself. It's very beautiful!]]> 2017-02-15 01:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/153901065 Linn https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154226084 Hello!  my friends,
I want to talk about Taungoo. It's a famous city in the history of Myanmar. It'S located in Bago Region. Here you can see a canal around the city.
You can pray AT famous pagodas(such as- Shwe San Taw, Kaung Mhu Taw, Myat Saw Nyi Naung). But Myat Saw Nyi Naung pagoda is out of the city. Next, you can visit to Pathi Stream. You will go there IN about 1 hour by Motorbike from THE city.
Bayinnaung was a famous person of Tungoo because he was a Brave King. His carving IS built AT the entrance of the city. Long Long ago, people called Kaytumadi that BY the old name of Taungoo.
If you will visit to Taungoo, you can stay at the Royal Kaytumadi Hotel. There is a little expensive. But it has near the KanDawGyi lake IS NEAR and THERE ARE beautiful sights thus you can relax very well.
PHILLIP
GREAT WORK, LINN. TH LAKE IS A VERY UNUSUAL SHAPE, ISN'T IT? IT'S SO SQUARE!

]]> 2017-02-16 06:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154226084 Maw https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154236620 May I talk about Mandalay city. Mandalay city IS locateD in the central CENTRE of Myanmar. It is the second-largest city of Myanmar. It was established by king MinDon in 1857 and was old city. THE Population of Mandalay are IS about 438, 861 in 2017.

The most famous pagodaS and places in Mandalay are Mahamuni pPagoda, Mandalay hHill, U Brain BEIN bBridge, Zegyo mMarket and Mandalay Palace. Not only Mmost of the people in Myanmar but also foreigners go to pray homage and take meditation  to Mahamuni. The people are very crowded there everyday and ALL THE time. U Brain BEIN bridge was establish by U Brain around 1850. The bridge WAS built by OF woods. U Brain bridge is very long and strong. Mandalay hHill is high and pleasant. We can see the Whole city and another scenes over the Mandalay hill. Mandalay palace is very grand and wide. Ayawaddy  is north of west of Mandalay.

The weather is very good but the weather is too cool in winter .  The Ppeople,Ccars and Mmotorbike are very crowded in downtown. The rode ROADS in the city are so wide but the shops are beside the rode ROAD a lot.
Local people is ARE friendly and polite. They have a habit of helping other people.  If you arrive there you can buy Myanmar traditional foods and clothes at the Zegyo Market and another marketS. So I want you to visit Mandalay.
THANKS, MAW
I'VE ALREADY VISITED THERE BUT I WOULD LOVE TO GO BACK. IT'S A VERY BEAUTIFUL CITY!

]]> 2017-02-16 07:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154236620 Min https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154236961 Yangon
My city is Yangon. It is THE former capital city of Myanmar. The population is over seven millions. Before this time Yangon is WAS known as dDagon what was established by aNcient Myanmar kings. It has many colonical buildings. One of the famous buildingS is THE High Court. It is situated at IN THE middle of the city. The most famous place is Shwedagon pagoda. It is the AN aNcient historical place. There are many interesting places around the pagoda. Yangon is also famous in FOR nightlife. It has a night market on the Strand Road. If you reach at Yangon, you should go famous places and night market.
PHILLIP
THANKS, MIN.
I'VE BEEN TO YANGON THREE TIMES BUT I'VE NEVER BEEN TO THE NIGHT MARKET. I'LL HAVE TO GO NEXT TIME!]]> 2017-02-16 07:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154236961 Su https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154519631 My city is Mudon, Mon State. It's situated in the Southern part of Myanmar. Before you go to Mudon, you will pass Than Lwin Bridge. I think it is the longest bridge in Myanmar. It connects the city of Mawlamyine with Mottama. It is constructed at the confluence of the Than Lwin River, the Gyaing River and the Attayan River in Mon State, [PHILLIP--LOOKS A BIT LIKE THIS LINE FROM WIKIPEDIA, SU! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanlwin_Bridge_(Mawlamyine) ]It is a beautiful bridge and you can see many sights from there. After you pass there by bus you'll go on to Mudon. The population is over fifty thousand,s I think. It's quite a beautiful city. There are lots of visiting places and many pagodas.The roads are narrower than Nay Pyi Taw roadS. [THE ROADS ARE NARROWER EVERYWHERE ELSE IN THE WHOLE WORLD!]
One of the most famous pagodaS in Mudon is Kangyi Pagoda, It was built to enshrine a Buddha's hair by Buddha. Then Kangyi Lake has IS at the West of Kangyi Pagoda. You can take relax and go around the lake on foot or by car or by motorbike. You can take photos and get fresh air by sitting beside the lake.
Monks are famous for their powers. I think everybody knows that. 
If you visit to the Kangyi Pagoda, you can eat fried gourd and various kind of mMyanmar food. Fried gourd is the special food of Kangyi Pagoda. It is very delicious. Nobody knows that food.
[myanmartravelinformation.com?mudon]

]]> 2017-02-17 05:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154519631 Wai https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154520634 Pakokku
It is situated at north-west of Bagan and on the western bank of Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar. The Ayeyarwady bridge (Pakokku) is the longest of our country. It consists of railway and IT'S bilateral. It has IS 512 feet long and it was inaugurated in 2012 by Vice President Thiha Thura Tin Aung Myint Oo.
The city is situated  in the middle part of Myanmar. So, the weather is very hot and humid in summer. There is a famous park called Myakanthar, it IS located ON the other side of the bridge. It is beautiful, green and wide. So, many students visited to relax.
Sihoshin Pagoda is one of the famous PagodaS in Pakokku and it was built by King Alaungsithu. The festival of Pagoda is held in June every year.
It has changeD and more IS developing now. There are many universities and some of the banks. If you want to visit the city  YOU CAN GO BY  by train, car and plane. Definitely, you must be happy, you can see the view of the bridge and beautiful river.
PHILLIP
I WENT TO BAGAN BUT I DIDN'T GO TO PAKOKKU, UNFORTUNATELY!]]> 2017-02-17 06:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154520634 Phyo https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154521791 Yangon
Yangon is the former capital of Myanmar. It is not only the most modern city but also the most crowded in Myanmar. There are many powerful pagodas, many interesting and relaxing places such as modern buildings, the oldest colonial buildings, parks, historical places, museums, modern hotels, playgrounds and A zoo. Yangon is a commercial city and is also a gateway. It has got an international airport so we can go TO other nations from this city. 
One of the most interesting places in Yangon is National Races Village. It is situated near Thanlyin Bridge in Thaketa Township in Yangon Region. There are the main 7 Regions and 7 States in Myanmar. By visiting there, you can see the main national races from 7 states in Myanmar and can feel the beauty of many places all over Myanmar country. You can also study their living LIFEstyles, religions, festivals, cultures and customs, professions, food, accessories and clothes.
There are many kindS of food in Yangon. You can eat not only local dishes but also foreign cuisines. My favourite local dish in Yangon is Mohinga especially Tin Tin Aye’s Mohinga. It is very delicious. 
I think there are many interesting places in Yangon. If you are interested in travelling and want to know about the main national races from 7 states in Myanmar, I suggest you to visit there in my town.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAZhFD__YnY
PHILLIP
EXCELLENT ENGLISH. PHYO. ALMOST NO MISTAKES! WELL DONE
BY THE WAY, WHAT LANGUAGE IS THE VIDEO--IS IT SWEDISH OR GERMAN?

]]> 2017-02-17 06:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154521791 Yamone khaingyamone_pt https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154528965 I would like to give information about Pyay City. Pyay Township is in Pago region in Myanmar.It is situated in the eastern bank of Ayeyarwaddy river. Pyay is the AN ancient city of Myanmar. It is WAS known as Thaye-Khittaya in ancient times.
It is not only A good transportation city but also A good commercial city. There are many different kinds of Universities.
Moreover, there are  many ancient pagodas, mountains and interesting places around Pyay. Shwesandaw Pagoda, Baw Baw Gyi pagoda, Be Be Gyi Pagoda, Shwe Bonthar Muni and other Pagodas are THE most famous pagodas. Moveover, Ahkauktaung is also famous.
And there are famous foodS for FROM Pyay. Among then, Pyay rice salad is most famous.
If you go there, you can study the ancient city of Pyu.If you GO across on the famous Nawaday Bridge, you can see the beautiful places, green fieldS, green forestSer and THE Ayeyarwaddy river. 
That's why, Pyay is the former city of Myanmar.So, I would like to recommend you should visit there.
PHILLIP
WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'FORMER CITY'?
IT SOUNDS LIKE AN INTERESTING PLACE AND IT'S NOT FAR FROM NAY PYI TAW!]]> 2017-02-17 08:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154528965 Phoo https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154537662 I want to talk about my city, Pyapon. It is locateD in Ayeyarwaddy Region. It has a population OF about 300,000 in 2016. It is situateD beside of the Pyapon River. It is also known as THE second biggest agricultural areas. It is far from 75 miles to Yangon. You can go there by bus or ship.
There are lots of rice and marine products. There are many ancient pagodas. One of the most famous people from Pyapon is Sr. Zaw Gyi. He was a famous writer. now he was died IS DEAD. 
A typical food in Pyapon is " Moke hin gar" also known as fish soup. I would like to suggest to visit , eat fresh sea food and breath fresh air from the river. If you enjoy the cruise trip, you should go there.
THANKS, PHOO. I NEVER HEARD OF THIS PLACE BUT IT SOUNDS INTERESTING. 
TRY TO USE PARAGRAPHS WHEN YOU WRITE]]> 2017-02-17 09:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154537662 Wint https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154541591 Mawlamyine
PHILLIP
THANKS, WINT. IT'S FAMOUS ABROAD TOO, BUT MOST PEOPLE KNOW IT AS MOULMEIN. I HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET BUT I'D LIKE TO.


]]> 2017-02-17 09:42:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154541591 Chan https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154737093 I want to talk about my home town, Kawthaung. It is located in the southernmost part of Myanmar. It is also known as ViCtoria Point. It is 800 km far from Yangon.
There are many beautiful islands in Kawthaung. One of the most famous island in Kawthaung is Nyaung Oo Phee. Nyaung Oo Phee island is comprised of Myeik Archipelagos. There are over 700 islands in Myeik Archipelagos. Nyaung Oo Phee island is located in the Andaman Sea. We get there by speed boat IN about one and an half hourS from Kawthaung pPier. We can enjoy sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. The shore of island is covered with white sand. It have HAS many sea species and colourful coral reefs in the underwater.  You can eat seafoods there. I would like to go there if I have summer holidays. It is A very beautiful island. You can see the beauty of underwater scenes and marine life by snorkeling.
You can see about the island below.
https://youtu.be/9-LJO5p5rH8
THANKS, CHAN.
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PHOTO. THE VIDEO LOOKS AMAZING TOO. I WISH IT WAS NEARER TO NAY PYI TAW!


]]> 2017-02-18 12:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154737093 Bagan https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154749162 2017-02-18 16:38:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154749162 Lae https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154752972 I travelled to Panlong Township in Nov.2014. So i I would like to tell you about Panlong Township.It is situated in southern Shan state.It is very popular in Myanmar.Bbecause of Panlong agreement. It was signed on 12th Feb in 1947. Its day was declared in AS Union Day.There has THE Monument of the Reunion of the mainland and Hills IS THERE.And A Pagoda is located in front of the Monument. The weather is very cold in wunner WINTER about freeze ALMOST FREEZING.The township is quiet and calm.It is surrounded by mountains.The views are very beautiful. The town PEOPLE are usually speak Shan languages. Their voice is sweet. Moreover their traditional dishes are very delicious. It has three universities.They're very wide and big.The town was IS AN historical place.So if you learn about Panlong agreement, you should go there.
THANKS LAE. 
MY MP STUDENTS EXPLAINED THE AGREEMENT TO ME RECENTLY.]]> 2017-02-18 17:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154752972 Lae https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154753861 2017-02-18 18:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154753861 Theint https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154778090    I would like to talk about Ann, one of the cities of [Raising State WHERE IS THIS? DO YOU MEAN 'RAKHINE'?]that I have been for a few years. It's located the West of Myanmar. It stands on the range of Raising.  So,  it is called a hill station. To say exactly, it is among the hillS, IN THE shape of V.
There are evergreen jungles and forests, and lovely long rivers and bridges. In winter, the town is overwhelmed with fogs. Though Ann is a picturesque small town with many beautiful places, unfortunately it doesn't develop very well. Most of THE civil servants live here. (REALLY?)
The peoples in this town have good manners, goodwill and generosity. The main work is agriculture. They earn money hardly EARN HARDLY ANY MONEY. Because it can't make trade. I think, they need many knowledges in economic, health, educatION and religion. Some of villages still have a bad tradition. What is it?  They make offerings to a God with to BY cutTING THE head of cow and DRINKING alcohol( made by OF rice). So Buddhist monks try hard mission to know TEACH  real Buddhism learning about THE pros and cons OF ANIMAL SACRIFICE. If I have a chance to build a development city [HELP THE CITY DEVELOP], I WILL surely participate heartily. However, Ann, quiet and pleasant town is I like the best one of the cities I LIKE BEST. I WILL never forget  IT in my life.
PHILLIP
THANKS, THEIN. IT LOOKS REALLY BEAUTIFUL IN THIS PHOTO, AND THE OTHER PHOTOS I SAW ON THE INTERNET. 
WHY DID YOU LIVE THERE FOR A FEW YEARS? 
AND WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE THERE HAVE BLACK TEETH? OR IS THIS ANOTHER PLACE?]]> 2017-02-19 07:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154778090 https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865344 2017-02-20 06:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865344 https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865383 2017-02-20 06:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865383 https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865420 2017-02-20 06:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865420 https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865442 2017-02-20 06:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154865442 Htwe htwediamond https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154885899 My native town is Budalin, Monywa Division, Saing Region.It's a small town in the North of Monywa. It's connected to THE road and railway of Depayin, Yee Oo and Tasae.
  One of the most important placeS in Budalin is ''Twintaung'' It was IS an extinct volcano.It is produced PRODUCES spirulina.Here you can see A factory which produced spirulina.
A famous person from Budalin is Maha Bandula.He is famous BECAUSE he is bravely served in the THE Myanmar Army.
A typical food from Budalin is ''Twinpoe''.It get IS TAKEN from the extinct volcano.It is selling SOLD AS A for for typical food. It is really delicious.So I want to advice ADVISE traveling THERE , it is a beautiful place.You can see A vocano and hills.
Phillip
Thanks, Twee. It looks like a really beautiful place. I've never tried spirulina, but they say it's really good for your health. Have you tried it?]]> 2017-02-20 09:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/154885899 https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/162595956 2017-03-26 02:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/162595956 https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/162595957 2017-03-26 02:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nptbritishcouncil/travelwebsite/wish/162595957