place + vacation

tall building

chaotic traffic /keɪˈɑːtɪk/

→ be surprised by

nhà cao tầng
đường phố đông đúc

go on a vaction

đi du lịch

go back to the root

về quê

book a flight/ train/ hotel

→ in advance for preparation /ˌprepəˈreɪʃn/

Book a trip there

đặt vé

make a travel plan

lên kế hoạch đi đâu

go shopping

do the packing

cbi hành lý

in central Vietnam

in the central of VN

The central + regions / provinces / areas of Vietnam

miền trung

capital

thủ đô

in northern VN /ˈnɔːrðərn/

in the north of VN

miền bắc

in southern VN /ˈsʌðərn/

in the south of VN

miền nam

• fine dining restaurant

→ elegant vibe

branch

cơ sở

working / studying (vibe)

→ suitable for concentrate

phù hợp để học

soft music

nhạc nhẹ

reasonable price

Affordable

→ the cost of living in … is quite acceptable /

giá cả hợp lý

a bit high for (students living on a tight budget)

giá cao

good value for money

đáng tiền

go-to option / place

must-see/visit destination

a great tourist destination

= my choice

eat out with sb

đi ăn ngoài

take sb to a trip

đưa sb đi du lịch

HCM -> cultural and cuisine hub of Vietnam

→ be famous for having A WIDE RANGE OF CUISINES from different parts of Vietnam

cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ : the food served in a restaurant

hub /hʌb/

HCM → trung tâm của đa dạng văn hóa + ẩm thực

province /ˈprɑːvɪns/

tỉnh

a coastal city /ˈkəʊstl/

On the coast (of VN) ...

ven biển

immerse myself in the … atmosphere

• Crowded || DYNAMIC || VIBRANT || BUSTLING 

• + activities / nightlife / atmosphere / cityscape

• + all year round

→ with the sound from vehicles + street vendors

nhộp nhịp

overcharge customer

chém giá

explore night/ local market (Ben Thanh market)

Is home to many small shops and food stall

→ sell a lot of different items like: food / souvenirs / clothing, and so on

• → sample specialties / local cuisine → tasty / suit my taste

• → buy souvenirs for their closed one

• → interact with local people / lifestyle

souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/, /ˈsuːvənɪr/

chợ đêm

→ activities?

visit museum / heritage / historical sites / historical landmarks

• (war museum + Ben Thanh market + Duc Ba cathedral)

→ history lovers

→ seek a deeper connection with Vietnam’s rich past

→ Connect with cultural roots

→ gain more knowledge … 

→ learn more about its history / Vietnam’s rich past

historical site (di tích) / landmark (công trình nổi bật, biểu tượng)

heritage /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/

relic /ˈrelɪk/ ~ object survived from the past

bảo tàng / lịch sử

Zoo/ aquarium

-> see many species of animals

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/

sở thú / thủy cung

go to / visit + pagoda / church / cathedral (Duc Ba cathedral) (ancient)

→ pray for luck / fortune / health / prosperity / peace

→ tranquil garden → a quiet and beautiful place

→ perfect for anyone interested in Vietnam’s culture, history, and spiritual traditions.

luck /lʌk/

prosperity /prɑːˈsperəti/ ~ thịnh vượng

tranquil /ˈtræŋkwɪl/ ~ peaceful + quiet

culture /ˈkʌltʃər/

spiritual /ˈspɪrɪtʃuəl/ ~ religion / fellings

scenic ~ scenery /ˈsiːnəri/

chùa / nhà thờ

Lie on bed

sleep in ~ ngủ nướng

enjoy myself at a resort

enjoy some “ME” time

enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

resort /rɪˈzɔːrt/

chỉ nằm trên giường / ngủ nướng

go for a stroll along the street (Nguyen Hue pedestrian street)

-> capture good memories

đi dạo phố

Walk along the beach / river

→ crystal clear water / sandy beaches

→ Take / go for a swim in the sea

>< go swimming (pool)

dạo biển

tắm biển

explore natural landscapes

→ feelings

→ perfect mix of nature and city life

• → the PACE OF LIFE is much slower compared to cities like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.

cảnh đẹp thiên nhiên

Sunscreen

→ Avoid the sunlight, protect the skin

kem chống nắng

• offer / admire + the beautiful scenery / stunning landscapes / breathtaking view

• + of the city / from the top of the rocky mountain

• admire the sunset / sunrise / romantic sight 

ngắm cảnh

visit popular tourist attraction  (gain popularity with)

well known tourist destinations

places (tourists)

Tet is around the corner  -> most welcome celebration

Take place from … to … -> diễn ra

sắp tới (tet)

Decorate with colorful lanterns + peach blossoms + apricot blossoms

→ Decorate with red color which is known as the lucky color in Tet

→ bring the vibrant atmosphere to our house

lantern /ˈlæntərn/

apricot /ˈæprɪkɑːt/, /ˈeɪprɪkɑːt/

trang trí nhà cửa (tết)

Cook traditional dishes

-> Banh chung, banh tet ( a dish made from sticky rice)

-> symbolize the Earth and the Sky

-> wish prosperous year

nấu món ăn truyền thống (Tet)

Buy candies + candied fruits + sunflower seeds

→ to welcome guests

bánh kẹo mứt / hạt

Place fruits // Put on the altar

Visit the ancestors’ graves

-> Show respects to them

cúng trái cây / bàn thờ

thăm mộ

Clean the house

-> sweep away bad things that happened in the past year // bad luck from the past year

and welcome a new year with new opportunities and luck

dọn nhà (Tet)

→ mong ước

Watch fireworks

pháo hoa

Play traditional games: Bau Cua (a traditional dice game) / card game

chơi bài

Gather with family 

→ Family reunion /ˌriːˈjuːniən/

quây quần bên gia đình

Receive red envelopes filled with lucky money

→ symbolize luck / prosperity

→ adults give it to younger people → wish them a happy new year

lì xì

Watch lion / dragon dance performances

múa lân

Wear ao dai (traditional costume)

áo dài

watch reviews

→ know about the must-visit destinations 

hear about sth on Tiktok / Facebook

saw a video on TikTok about sth

nghe về thứ gì đó / review

look forward to doing sth

mong đợi làm gì

give sth a try

trải nghiệm

(unfortunately, things) +

• turn out to be the total disappointment

• (not) live up to my expectation

• (not) go as planned

→ dissapointed

thất vọng (ko như mong đợi)

frustrated > annoyed

khó chịu

put the bad thing aside

bỏ qua (bad thing)

handle the situation by doing sth

→ complain to sb about the incident /ˈɪnsɪdənt/ ~ unusual situation

→ demand a refund

giải quyết

→ complain

→ hoàn tiền

realize not rush to believe online reviews (bad)

ko tin vào review

keep a cool head + look on the bright side when any problem arises (bad)

>< just focus on the negativity /ˌneɡəˈtɪvəti/

giữ đầu lạnh + tìm cách tốt đẹp

experience / get motion sickness

say xe

walk under the scorching heat

đi dưới nắng

peaceful atmosphere

→ lush trees + green spaces

→ light traffic / no traffic jam

→ fresh air

→ ESCAPE THE HEAT

→ Completely different from the bustle

of the city center

→ escape from the hustle and bustle

không khí trong lành

the nightlife

→ live-music spots / late-night eateries / walking streets

cuộc sống về đêm

the convenience

→ amenities: coffee shop, restaurant, convenient store, clothing store

amenity /əˈmenəti/: a feature or service that makes a place comfortable or easy to live in

sự tiện lợi

• welcoming / friendly / warm / kind local people

→ willing to show the way

→ suggested some authentic local restaurant  /ɔːˈθentɪk/

• welcoming (vibe + staff)

→ warmly greet me with a smile

người dân thân thiện

• chaotic traffic /keɪˈɑːtɪk/

→ too much pollution

→ hot weather

• You rarely have to deal with traffic congestion when living here.

giao thông

→ ô nhiễm

pleasant >< cool

warm / sunny >< windy / cloudy / rainny

(very) hot >< (very) cold

weather

be drawn to sth

lôi cuốn ~ atrract

1. use phone / professional camera

2. change pose / spot

3. retake / edit photos on apps

4. satisfied with

5. share / print out → receive compliments

chụp ảnh (step-by-step)

treat it as an reward after …

coi như là 1 món quà

Da Lat: On the central highlands of Vietnam

waterfalls / lakes

flower farms → colorful flowers

green hills

pine forests

→  is not too crowded like HCMC or Hanoi

Đà Lạt

be considered the most livable city

nearby town called Hoi An: ancient town

→ feature historical landmarks

Đà Nẵng

Hội An

filled with / surrounded by + park lawn / lake / pond / the twittering of the birds / …

→ have a picnic

→ fishing

→ admire the view

→ take photos

sông / cỏ … →

walking paths / open spaces + exercise / gym equipment

→ go jogging

→ IMPROVE FITNESS

→ Festivals and major celebrations here

đường đi

seating areas (stone bench)

→ take breaks

→ have a chat with sb

→ have some chit-chat

→ gather together → MEET UP with my friends

khu vực ghế ngồi

playgrounds

→ FOR KIDS / PEOPLE OF ALL AGES

khu vui chơi

in a mall

→ family-friendly

→ vibrant: children laughters + footsteps

→ escape from the busy work schedule

→ with seasonal displays / for children + families → take photos

→ offers various area depending on the needs: cinema / playground

→ people of all ages → enjoy / hang out

siêu thị

go to the coffee shop

→ hang out // have some chit-chat

→ seating areas: indoor / outdoor / quiet zones → is carefully designed that offer a comfort and convenience

→ free wifi / charging stations → do sth for a whole day // allows people to check their phones and browse the Internet

→ friendly staff

quán cà phê

• extracurricular activites /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/

• clubs

• competition

• school / company trip

event

• studies / work

workshop

group hangout

concert

social events

Settle down in this place 

live in this place

set foot in this place

I would like to cross this place / activity off my bucket list 

go to this place

restaurants that serve delicious seafood

+ right on the beach // on the coast overlooking the sea

hải sản