Pyinoolwin

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…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Pyin Oo Lwin? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Pyin Oo Lwin, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Pyin Oo Lwin, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Pyin U Lwin is relatively free of the ubiquitous pagodas. Some colonial Tudor-style houses still stand (mostly around the National Kandawgyi Gardens), albeit in poor condition, and walking around is an interesting way t…

=== Early history and founding === The area was originally home to a small Shan village of about two dozen households situated on the Lashio–Mandalay trail between Nawnghkio and Mandalay. Following the British annexati…

Pyin Oo Lwin (Burmese: ပြင်ဦးလွင်မြို့, MLCTS: prang u: lwang mrui., pronounced [pjɪ̀ɰ̃ ʔú lwɪ̀ɰ̃]; Shan: ဝဵင်းပၢင်ႇဢူႈ, Weng Pang U), formerly and colloquially known as Maymyo (Burmese: မေမြို့, MLCTS: me mrui.), is a hill town …

Fantasie in C major, Op. 15 (D. 760) “Der Wanderer”, 4th movement Musopen · Public Domain

Impromptu Opus post. D 946 - No. 3 in C major (allegro). Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 98 - II. Andante Moderato Musopen · Public Domain

Frédéric Chopin. Waltz in F major, Op. 34 no. 3. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K550 - IV. Finale. Allegro assai Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 17 in D major, D850 - IV. Rondo (Allegro moderato) Musopen · Public Domain

Dvořák - String Quartet No. 10 in E flat major, Op. 51 (B92) - III. Romanza. Andante con moto Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 - ii. Andant con moto Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata no. 31 in a-flat major, op. 110 - i. moderato cantabile molto espressivo Musopen · Public Domain