Ep.16: Travel to Vietnam, Bạc Xỉu, Bánh mì, Phở Bò in Da Nang, Pedicure, Manicure, beach and home
- Woolou Green
- Jul 18, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Apr 7
Dates: 17th -30th June, 2024
Location: Da Nang,Vietnam and Hong Kong
In June of 2024, I had the opportunity to travel to the vibrant city of Da Nang, Vietnam, for a remarkable 1-week adventure. The weather was truly sweltering, with the temperature soaring to around 40 degrees Celsius every single day. As I stepped out onto the streets, the heat would instantly cause me to start perspiring, and I found myself craving the refreshing embrace of cold iced coffee, which became a daily ritual.
My days in Da Nang were filled with delightful culinary experiences. I indulged in the local specialties, such as the creamy and delectable Bạc Xỉu, the aromatic coconut coffee, and the hearty Phở Bò. Despite the heat, I made sure to stay hydrated by sipping on plenty of water, as the scorching sun had a tendency to leave me feeling dizzy and dehydrated.
One of the most striking observations was the way the locals protected themselves from the intense sun. They took great care to cover themselves from head to toe, donning long sleeves and wide-brimmed hats, a testament to their wisdom and adaptability to the climate.
Getting around the city was a breeze, as we relied on the convenience of Grab cars to ferry us between the bustling city centre and the serene seaside. However, finding quality local Vietnamese clothing proved to be a bit of a challenge, as many of the shops seemed to prioritise selling goods made in China over their own domestic products.
The highlight of my trip, though, was the pampering I received at the local nail salon. As I admired the vibrant rainbow of colours adorning my nails and toes, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pure joy and pride in my decision to indulge in this local experience. The attention to detail and the exceptional quality of the service left me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
The beach, with its soft, white sand, was an absolute delight, and the towering Guanyin statue on the nearby mountain provided a stunning backdrop that we could appreciate from the comfort of our balcony. I am truly grateful to my partner and his family for making this incredible trip possible, as it has left me with cherished memories that I will forever hold dear.
Back in Hong Kong, I've been diligently maintaining my routine, arriving at the office early each day and immersing myself in yoga and squash sessions with my dear friends. As I prepare for my next adventure in Japan, I extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to meet up for a coffee, an ikebana session, a traditional Japanese tea. You can reach me on Instagram at woolou_green or through the contact information provided.
2024年6月，好開心可以遊歷越南既峴港市，展開一星期的探索文化之旅。峴港天氣真係熱得不可思議，氣溫每日都高達40度左右。一踏出街頭，熱浪即刻撲面而來，一杯冰冰涼涼既咖啡，就成為左我每日在峴港的日常必要飲品。
峴港出名既飲品，就係要品嚐香滑可口的Bạc Xỉu、香濃的椰子咖啡，美食包括豐富的牛肉河粉，都愛不釋手。天氣炎熱，一定要確保多飲水，因為烈日當空，街上無咩遮擋，好容易出現頭暈同脫水跡象。
我最深刻的觀察之一就係了解到當地人係點樣抵擋烈日。佢哋非常注重防曬，從頭到腳都包得嚴嚴實實，更會穿著長袖衣服和寬邊帽，真係要咁樣，先可以適應當地既氣候變化。
峴港交通非常方便，我地都係依賴Grab叫車，在熱鬧既市中心和寧靜的海邊之間穿梭無難度。不過，搵到質量好的本地越南服裝就有點挑戰，因為很多店鋪似乎更傾向於賣中國製既商品，而唔係銷售其本國的產品。
然而，我最期待既就係我在峴港其中一間美甲店的享受。見到指甲和腳趾上五顏六色的亮麗顏色，我不禁感到無比的快樂，為自己搵到這間咁好既當地體驗而感到驕傲。佢哋細緻的服務態度和卓越的美甲技術，做完後的確有煥然一新之感。
峴港沙灘的柔軟白沙真是令人陶醉，我地公寓陽台可以睇到附近山上的觀音像，景觀壯麗，舒適宜人。我非常感謝我朋友同埋佢屋企人既邀請，我可以擁有此難忘既旅行。我會好好珍惜這段旅程留俾我既珍貴美好回憶。
番到香港，工作不變，日復日地到辦公室；與好友一齊投入瑜伽、壁球的時光。準備出發前往日本之前，若你想同我飲杯咖啡，或參加園藝花藝治療活動；亦或想一齊茗茶既朋友，歡迎透過Instagram聯絡我，帳號是woolou_green，或者點擊這裡，分享你信息。
Recommended coffee shops in Da Nang 峴港市咖啡店推薦:
Recommended Manicure and Pedicure shop in Da Nang:
Brands:
Woolou Green - Horticultural Therapy for satisfaction, relaxation and self-improvement.
葫蘆 園藝 - 我係你園藝治療師，讓你知足常樂、解放壓力，從而自我提升。
Golden Age - Passionate about historical adventures and mysteries and on a mission to share the most fascinating stories of our past through the medium of fashion.
黃金歲月，一個同你暢遊歷史探秘嘅牌子，透過時裝設計訴說歷史趣事。
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每集我都會展開一段輕鬆的日常生活分享、冒險經歷故事，並對現代生活的荒謬與挑戰感同身受。從處理情感到家庭關係的起伏；到應對日常工作的煩悶；我地會一齊笑、發洩，並在這些共同的經歷中找到安慰。葫蘆 日常係一個無壓力既平台，我地暫時擱置世界既煩惱，專注於創造一個放鬆和重拾活力既空間。
有時會深入探討旅行、冒險，以及發現那些幫助我地逃離日常生活既小寶藏。在真實既精神狀態下，我也會分享自己既自我懷疑以及不確定性，提醒自己沒必要咩都要非黑即白。一齊來面對生活中既各種挑戰，從堅韌和個人成長既故事中找到靈感。
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