I’m heading to Da Nang by plane.
00:41
Got my ticket!
00:46
I’m planning to travel solo in Da Nang and Hoi An for 4 days and 3 nights.
00:54
It took a little over an hour to get from Hanoi to Da Nang.
01:06
This is the hotel I’ll be staying at while I’m in Da Nang.
01:22
It was ¥9,400 ($59.14, €50.80) for 2 nights.
01:33
It has everything I need.
01:41
The view from the window is beautiful too.
01:53
Lunch at a restaurant a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
02:09
Bánh xèo and a mango smoothie cost 130K₫ ($4.93, €4.24).
02:16
I was so thirsty, it felt so refreshing!
02:24
Bánh xèo is a traditional dish from southern Vietnam.
02:32
It was delicious with the sweet and tangy sauce.
02:39
Halfway through, I realized you’re supposed to eat it with vegetables.
02:49
Now I’m heading to Da Nang Cathedral. Let’s go!
03:04
The sidewalks are half blocked by motorbikes 😂
03:11
It’s a Catholic church with more than 100 years of history.
03:25
Its photogenic exterior seems to make it popular with tourists.
03:37
The back area was quiet and not crowded.
03:47
A gentle-looking statue of the Virgin Mary
03:55
It was such a beautiful church, I couldn’t believe it was built in only about a year.
04:00
Every city in Vietnam feels lively and peaceful at the same time.
04:10
It’s crowded with so many people.
04:31
It felt more like a souvenir market than a local market.
04:39
This would look so cute on Clover 😹🍀
04:51
The first floor had groceries and miscellaneous goods, and the second floor was for clothing.
04:59
Surprisingly, the food court wasn’t very crowded.
05:08
I chose an avocado smoothie for 30K₫. ($1.14, €0.98)
05:17
They even added coconut chips on top!
05:27
I’m going to take a little walk along the river.
05:43
The breeze feels so nice.
05:50
The view from that bridge might be amazing!
05:58
The place I was just at.
06:12
It looks like the sun is about to set in no time.
06:25
Beer and pho were 90K₫. ($3.41, €2.93)
06:40
I chose a beer that wasn’t too bitter, so I really enjoyed it!
06:49
I love pho so much that I could eat it every day and never get tired of it.
06:58
It was light, but the broth had a rich flavor.
07:07
The fresh spring rolls I ordered on the side were delicious too.
07:14
Da Nang at night is so dazzling.
07:28
Heart shaped eyes 😍
07:47
The cool night air made the walk feel so nice.
07:55
I’m having breakfast at a café near the hotel.
08:13
The interior was stylish and cute.
08:21
A café latte and garlic bread were 97K₫. ($3.68, €3.16)
08:32
The latte was simple, but the bread was even more delicious than I expected.
08:40
There weren’t many people, so I was able to relax and take my time.
08:54
Now I’m going to see the Golden Bridge, also known as the “Hands of God.”
09:07
I got coupons for two free beers at the reception desk 🍻
09:23
You have to take a cable car to get there, and I was overwhelmed by how many people there were.
09:31
The view from here was amazing.
09:45
Apparently, this place was selected as one of TIME magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places.”
10:04
There were so many people, so it was hard to take my time looking around 💦
10:12
Since it’s up in the mountains, the view was incredible.
10:22
There were other things to see too, so I walked around for a bit.
10:35
For lunch, I went into a buffet style restaurant.
10:50
There were so many dishes that looked delicious.
10:58
The restaurant was very spacious.
11:06
Whenever I go to a buffet, I always end up taking too much at once😁
11:11
I grabbed dessert first too.
11:18
There were lots of Korean tourists, so there were many Korean dishes like kimbap.
11:24
Every dish was excellent.
11:32
The seafood was so good that I went back for more afterward.
11:38
I’m heading to the beach with Grab.
11:52
Even though it’s so hot, there are surprisingly a lot of people!
12:09
Everyone looks so relaxed and carefree.
12:15
I’m probably the only one walking on the sand in sneakers 😂
12:32
Every view makes me want to keep looking forever.
12:38
Vietnam is so hot that I get thirsty really quickly.
13:01
The inside of the café was lovely, with a view of the ocean from the window.
13:07
I ordered a black coffee, and half of it was ice 😳
13:16
It was so strong that it tasted just right as the ice melted.
13:24
By the time I finished my drink, the sunset outside looked beautiful.
13:31
The area near the beach is expensive, so I decided to have dinner near my hotel instead.
13:44
The inside of the restaurant was cute, with blue as the main color.
13:59
I was happy that this restaurant had seafood dishes in single portions.
14:10
I had beer yesterday, so today I chose Pepsi.
14:18
Maybe because I’m childish, but Pepsi tastes better to me than beer😁
14:28
This slightly spicy sauce was absolutely delicious.
14:36
It was a perfect day.
14:46
I’m heading to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage town, with my luggage.
15:00
Alright, let’s go 👋👋👋
15:07
See you, Da Nang!
15:17
I can’t believe this place was only ¥3,367 for one night. ($21.12, €18.13)
15:28
It looks so relaxing to spend time on the balcony.
15:37
Now I’m going to get some lunch.
15:46
There are lanterns all over the town.
15:53
The owner was a cheerful person.
16:09
This coconut is as big as my face.
16:18
It had a light and refreshing sweetness!
16:24
White Rose and chicken rice, two traditional dishes from Hoi An.
16:31
The chewy wrapper is their signature texture.
16:39
The chicken rice was full of ingredients and very satisfying.
16:47
I walked to the center of Hoi An.
17:02
At night, this place transforms into a magical atmosphere.
17:10
This covered wooden bridge is also featured on the 20,000 đồng banknote.
17:24
Its official name seems to be “Lai Vien Kieu.”
17:33
It was built to connect the Japanese quarter and the Chinese quarter.
17:40
It’s narrow because it’s a bridge, but there was more to see than I expected.
17:50
I never thought I’d see carp streamers in Vietnam 🎏
18:03
I was so glad they were selling water.
18:16
It felt so refreshing!
18:24
It was quiet and peaceful.
18:32
This is a historic wooden house built about 200 years ago.
18:45
Its design is known for blending Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese architectural styles.
18:53
It was such a beautiful house with an open atrium.
19:01
Taking a little break at a café.
19:17
The interior was stylish and relaxing.
19:24
The coconut coffee was delicious, so I definitely recommend it.
19:34
I relaxed there for about an hour.
19:42
This pink Chinese temple is so cute.
19:57
It’s a place where you can really feel the historical connection between Vietnam and China.
20:03
The giant spiral incense coils were especially impressive.
20:11
Since it was already past lunchtime, the restaurants were pretty quiet.
20:30
The streets outside the buildings felt much livelier.
20:37
Such a cool dog 🐶
20:47
I bought a large bottle of water and went back to the hotel for a while.
20:52
It gets incredibly lively at night 😳
21:09
The whole town is wrapped in the glow of lantern lights.
21:16
The staff inviting people in were so friendly, so I decided to eat at this restaurant.
21:35
This beer had very little bitterness and was easy to drink!
21:45
This is Cao Lầu, a traditional noodle dish from Hoi An.
21:52
It’s a mixed noodle dish with a small amount of sauce at the bottom of the bowl.
21:58
The char siu was delicious too.
22:07
As it got darker, Hoi An became even more magical.
22:17
It was so beautiful that I could have looked at it forever.
22:25
It seems like a Japan Festival will be held here starting tomorrow 🇻🇳🇯🇵
22:33
It was a happy way to end the day, knowing Vietnam and Japan share such friendly ties.
22:40
On my last day, I had breakfast at a restaurant near the hotel.
22:57
It was bustling with local people.
23:03
I ordered beef pho.
23:11
I tried many different kinds of pho in Vietnam, but this one was the most delicious 😋
23:17
I was happy that the orange juice even had pulp in it.
23:26
There was also an adorable dog who seemed to be the restaurant’s mascot.
23:35
Since I still have some time before my flight, I’m heading to Marble Mountains.
23:45
The entire mountain is made of marble.
24:01
There are temples and caves, so there’s a lot to see here.
24:09
It’s hot and physically demanding, so I recommend coming prepared.
24:17
I explored many different caves, and every one of them was beautiful.
24:29
It’s hard to believe this scenery is actually inside a mountain.
24:44
The view from the observation deck was beautiful too.
24:54
Coconut coffee is truly delicious no matter where I drink it.
25:12
Maybe it tastes even better after hiking.
25:20
For lunch, I chose seafood pho.
25:27
The shrimp were plump and delicious.
25:34
I’m heading to the airport now.
25:48
Da Nang and Hoi An were such charming towns that I already want to visit again.
25:55
Thank you for the wonderful memories.
26:04
I hope I can come back to this place again someday.
26:12
Lyrics & Translation
[English]
I’m heading to Da Nang by plane.
Got my ticket!
I’m planning to travel solo in Da Nang and Hoi An for 4 days and 3 nights.
It took a little over an hour to get from Hanoi to Da Nang.
This is the hotel I’ll be staying at while I’m in Da Nang.
It was ¥9,400 ($59.14, €50.80) for 2 nights.
It has everything I need.
The view from the window is beautiful too.
Lunch at a restaurant a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
Bánh xèo and a mango smoothie cost 130K₫ ($4.93, €4.24).
I was so thirsty, it felt so refreshing!
Bánh xèo is a traditional dish from southern Vietnam.
It was delicious with the sweet and tangy sauce.
Halfway through, I realized you’re supposed to eat it with vegetables.
Now I’m heading to Da Nang Cathedral. Let’s go!
The sidewalks are half blocked by motorbikes 😂
It’s a Catholic church with more than 100 years of history.
Its photogenic exterior seems to make it popular with tourists.
The back area was quiet and not crowded.
A gentle-looking statue of the Virgin Mary
It was such a beautiful church, I couldn’t believe it was built in only about a year.
Every city in Vietnam feels lively and peaceful at the same time.
It’s crowded with so many people.
It felt more like a souvenir market than a local market.
This would look so cute on Clover 😹🍀
The first floor had groceries and miscellaneous goods, and the second floor was for clothing.
Surprisingly, the food court wasn’t very crowded.
I chose an avocado smoothie for 30K₫. ($1.14, €0.98)
They even added coconut chips on top!
I’m going to take a little walk along the river.
The breeze feels so nice.
The view from that bridge might be amazing!
The place I was just at.
It looks like the sun is about to set in no time.
Beer and pho were 90K₫. ($3.41, €2.93)
I chose a beer that wasn’t too bitter, so I really enjoyed it!
I love pho so much that I could eat it every day and never get tired of it.
It was light, but the broth had a rich flavor.
The fresh spring rolls I ordered on the side were delicious too.
Da Nang at night is so dazzling.
Heart shaped eyes 😍
The cool night air made the walk feel so nice.
I’m having breakfast at a café near the hotel.
The interior was stylish and cute.
A café latte and garlic bread were 97K₫. ($3.68, €3.16)
The latte was simple, but the bread was even more delicious than I expected.
There weren’t many people, so I was able to relax and take my time.
Now I’m going to see the Golden Bridge, also known as the “Hands of God.”
I got coupons for two free beers at the reception desk 🍻
You have to take a cable car to get there, and I was overwhelmed by how many people there were.
The view from here was amazing.
Apparently, this place was selected as one of TIME magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places.”
There were so many people, so it was hard to take my time looking around 💦
Since it’s up in the mountains, the view was incredible.
There were other things to see too, so I walked around for a bit.
For lunch, I went into a buffet style restaurant.
There were so many dishes that looked delicious.
The restaurant was very spacious.
Whenever I go to a buffet, I always end up taking too much at once😁
I grabbed dessert first too.
There were lots of Korean tourists, so there were many Korean dishes like kimbap.
Every dish was excellent.
The seafood was so good that I went back for more afterward.
I’m heading to the beach with Grab.
Even though it’s so hot, there are surprisingly a lot of people!
Everyone looks so relaxed and carefree.
I’m probably the only one walking on the sand in sneakers 😂
Every view makes me want to keep looking forever.
Vietnam is so hot that I get thirsty really quickly.
The inside of the café was lovely, with a view of the ocean from the window.
I ordered a black coffee, and half of it was ice 😳
It was so strong that it tasted just right as the ice melted.
By the time I finished my drink, the sunset outside looked beautiful.
The area near the beach is expensive, so I decided to have dinner near my hotel instead.
The inside of the restaurant was cute, with blue as the main color.
I was happy that this restaurant had seafood dishes in single portions.
I had beer yesterday, so today I chose Pepsi.
Maybe because I’m childish, but Pepsi tastes better to me than beer😁
This slightly spicy sauce was absolutely delicious.
It was a perfect day.
I’m heading to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage town, with my luggage.
Alright, let’s go 👋👋👋
See you, Da Nang!
I can’t believe this place was only ¥3,367 for one night. ($21.12, €18.13)
It looks so relaxing to spend time on the balcony.
Now I’m going to get some lunch.
There are lanterns all over the town.
The owner was a cheerful person.
This coconut is as big as my face.
It had a light and refreshing sweetness!
White Rose and chicken rice, two traditional dishes from Hoi An.
The chewy wrapper is their signature texture.
The chicken rice was full of ingredients and very satisfying.
I walked to the center of Hoi An.
At night, this place transforms into a magical atmosphere.
This covered wooden bridge is also featured on the 20,000 đồng banknote.
Its official name seems to be “Lai Vien Kieu.”
It was built to connect the Japanese quarter and the Chinese quarter.
It’s narrow because it’s a bridge, but there was more to see than I expected.
I never thought I’d see carp streamers in Vietnam 🎏
I was so glad they were selling water.
It felt so refreshing!
It was quiet and peaceful.
This is a historic wooden house built about 200 years ago.
Its design is known for blending Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese architectural styles.
It was such a beautiful house with an open atrium.
Taking a little break at a café.
The interior was stylish and relaxing.
The coconut coffee was delicious, so I definitely recommend it.
I relaxed there for about an hour.
This pink Chinese temple is so cute.
It’s a place where you can really feel the historical connection between Vietnam and China.
The giant spiral incense coils were especially impressive.
Since it was already past lunchtime, the restaurants were pretty quiet.
The streets outside the buildings felt much livelier.
Such a cool dog 🐶
I bought a large bottle of water and went back to the hotel for a while.
It gets incredibly lively at night 😳
The whole town is wrapped in the glow of lantern lights.
The staff inviting people in were so friendly, so I decided to eat at this restaurant.
This beer had very little bitterness and was easy to drink!
This is Cao Lầu, a traditional noodle dish from Hoi An.
It’s a mixed noodle dish with a small amount of sauce at the bottom of the bowl.
The char siu was delicious too.
As it got darker, Hoi An became even more magical.
It was so beautiful that I could have looked at it forever.
It seems like a Japan Festival will be held here starting tomorrow 🇻🇳🇯🇵
It was a happy way to end the day, knowing Vietnam and Japan share such friendly ties.
On my last day, I had breakfast at a restaurant near the hotel.
It was bustling with local people.
I ordered beef pho.
I tried many different kinds of pho in Vietnam, but this one was the most delicious 😋
I was happy that the orange juice even had pulp in it.
There was also an adorable dog who seemed to be the restaurant’s mascot.
Since I still have some time before my flight, I’m heading to Marble Mountains.
The entire mountain is made of marble.
There are temples and caves, so there’s a lot to see here.
It’s hot and physically demanding, so I recommend coming prepared.
I explored many different caves, and every one of them was beautiful.
It’s hard to believe this scenery is actually inside a mountain.
The view from the observation deck was beautiful too.
Coconut coffee is truly delicious no matter where I drink it.
Maybe it tastes even better after hiking.
For lunch, I chose seafood pho.
The shrimp were plump and delicious.
I’m heading to the airport now.
Da Nang and Hoi An were such charming towns that I already want to visit again.
Thank you for the wonderful memories.
I hope I can come back to this place again someday.
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refreshing /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/ B2 |
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photogenic /ˌfəʊtəˈdʒenɪk/ C1 |
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exterior /ɪkˈstɪəriə/ B2 |
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miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/ C1 |
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dazzling /ˈdæzlɪŋ/ C1 |
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overwhelmed /ˌəʊvəˈwelmd/ B2 |
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spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ B2 |
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carefree /ˈkeəfriː/ B2 |
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atmospheric /ˌætməsˈferɪk/ C1 |
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atrium /ˈeɪtriəm/ C2 |
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bustling /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ B2 |
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mascot /ˈmæskət/ B2 |
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demanding /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ B2 |
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scenery /ˈsiːnəri/ B1 |
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charming /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/ B2 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I was so thirsty, it felt so refreshing!
➔ So + adjective + that (implied result)
➔ Using 'so' before the adjective adds emphasis to the degree of the feeling.
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It was such a beautiful church, I couldn’t believe it was built in only about a year.
➔ Such + a/an + (adjective) + noun
➔ We use 'such' to emphasize the quality of the 'church'.
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Halfway through, I realized you’re supposed to eat it with vegetables.
➔ Be supposed to + verb
➔ This indicates that it is the customary or expected way to eat the dish.
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I could eat it every day and never get tired of it.
➔ Modal verb 'could' for possibility/capability
➔ 'Could' describes a potential action or a state of being.
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I chose a beer that wasn’t too bitter, so I really enjoyed it!
➔ Relative clause with 'that'
➔ 'That' defines which 'beer' the speaker is talking about.
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There were so many people, so it was hard to take my time looking around.
➔ Take my time (idiomatic expression)
➔ It means to do something without hurrying.
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It seems like a Japan Festival will be held here starting tomorrow.
➔ It seems like + clause (perception)
➔ This is used when the speaker is drawing a conclusion based on evidence.
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Da Nang and Hoi An were such charming towns that I already want to visit again.
➔ So/Such ... that (result clause)
➔ It connects a cause (charming towns) to a result (wanting to visit again).
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