Paddy recall please you are going from Hanoi to HCM, not the other way around, you are likely to have more experiences like this. Prepare to be comfortable around GOBS of people. There are lots of people here. 100 million. Be ready for that, but please enjoy. :)
I love your saying “not everything is going to be a banger” , sometimes we expect travel to be 100% wonderful, and forget that it’s about experience, not perfection. Things appear good only because other things are not so good - contrast is what gives us those perceptions. If everything was ‘wonderful’ then soon everything would lose its wonder.
Paddy Paddy Paddy. Exactly the reason why I started following you since the Thailand series. Keeping things real and being honest with how you feel about a place is exactly what I appreciate you for. Love the work you’re doing so far with Vietnam. Love the energy but take a break when you need to. Cheers buddy.
Thanks for posting this. I can't believe how much Da Nang has grown and changed . I spent 18 months there about 56 years ago. Of course I was stationed at Da Nang air force base . Still hard to believe that it once was a battle gound. I still have lots of memories of this place. Thank you for sharing
I use Da Nang as a digital nomad hotspot. I loooove that everyone is so active at 5 in the morning. Every day I wake up and get active right away. I guess it might not be the best tourist place, but to live for a couple of months it's among the best in the world.
Outside of the Disneyland of Vietnam, Danang is one of my favorite places in the world. The people. The food. The secret beaches. I hope you give it another try when it’s less busy, usually starting end August
I went to Da Nang five years ago. Because of the crowds, I skipped all of the tourist attractions in Da Nang, and I just enjoyed the beach, food and drinks. I spread my time over the three cities: Danang, Hoi An, and Hue. I enjoyed Hoi An the most. I stayed at a hotel on the riverside so it was very quiet. The old town was very crowded, but I went there only when I wanted to. It was a quiet trip overall, but that was what I wanted. I had a great time during my visit to these places. I would love to come back some day. Thank you for sharing. Great content as always.
It seems to me you are really an open road, countryside, funky old town type of guy. You like what you like, and I like that you are clear about that! I have crowd aversion too, so I can relate. You were there, still made great content (too short though, sad you didn't share the struggle to get there), and managed to fit Dolly Parton in. Fair play man....fair play.
Like they say different strokes for different folks I absolutely Love DaNang it is big but spread out the people the food the atmosphere is incredible the beaches man I don't know how anyone doesn't Love this city and i am not a real city guy but I could easily live here
Da Nang city is the most city to live, I wish I can retire in there. 🇻🇳✌I had been there a few times. It' has everything I want: the weather is good, nice beach, good traffic, delicious foods, cheap things and nice people!
You must be in a bad patch. I loved Da Nang. All the things you hated, I found really fascinating, and exciting. From the beautiful beaches, with the "China Beach" history, to the skyscraper hotels along the beach, giving it a Miami Beach vibe, to the brilliantly lighted buildings and night, and the many fascinating bridges. There are several wonderful museums-- one about the history of the ancient dynasty that ruled the area, one that is a city museum, and then most fascinating was the Vietnam War/Ho Chi Minh Museum, that gives an entirely different perspective on the whole Vietnam War, which they call the American War, and features moving stories about the massacre at My Lai. And also includes a re-creation of Ho Chi Minh's house. I found that museum fascinating. The Marble Mountains was also extremely fun as you seem to agree. And yes, the Ba Na Hills are a theme park, but still having an entire medieval French village on the top of a remote mountain in Vietnam is pretty cool, and it is quite charming. The Golden Hands bridge has a lot of tourists, but it is still pretty fun to see. I just found the entire Da Nang experience to be wonderful.
One Italian UA-camr didn’t like Da Nang too. He filmed when the beach is filled with trashes from the ocean. He didn’t talk bad, just mention that he loved Hoi An more.
I share the same vibe as Paddy on this. Too much concrete, too little sharm. Too large beach, which wasnt that nice. Expensive bars, and not easy to access. Its like the canary Islands on steroids. BTW: I never seen so many rats anywhere, dead and alive.
Your video has actually inspired me to go to Da Nanag - it looks very good if you ask me, but probably better when the kids go back to school. It's on my bucket list. I've been to Hanoi & HCM and they were awesome.
My wife and I love Danang. A river cruise on a Saturday evening to see buildings and all the bridges lit up. The dragon spitting out fire and water. The 3 D art Museum, the beaches, markets, the supermarket at Lotte Market. Ba na hills is awesome, the cable car ride up and down was so senic. The hands holding the bridge up, the beaches at night are lit up and music is playing. August and September is the best time to visit.
Oh Paddy, I am so disappointed that you did not gel with Da Nang. Before the Vietnam government decided to take away long term visas - as a knee jerk reaction to COVID - I was going to retire in Da Nang. Perhaps because you were not looking at Da Nang from the retirement living point of view for a foreigner in Vietnam it did not click for you. The beauty of Da Nang is that it is a VERY livable mid-size city of 1.1 million people. Whereas, Saigon is super crowded and polluted with a population of a whopping 9 million people and Ha Noi with 5 million inhabitants. After a month of visiting many parts of Vietnam, I found that Da Nang was the most livable, ( because it was the least noisy and polluted ) with access to the beautiful South China sea. They call Da Nang the Miami of South East Asia. Also, of the many Vietnam cities that I visited (other than Phu Quoc island) Da Nang had the freshest air because of the constant sea breeze. Furthermore, in Da Nang, you also have access to the nearby mountains to escape into the nature, and there is a healthy sprinkle of ex-pats living there. When I made the decision to retire in Da Nang (now aborted), it was for all of the above reasons with the following MOST important additional reason, which was drivability - Driving a scooter / motorbike in the super packed and dense city streets of Saigon and HaNoi freaked me out - I just could not gel with that never ending intense traffic. However, in Da Nang, I found the street traffic more civilized and less dense and the drivers were more street friendly. Plus, the Da Nang street infrastructure allows for wide paved streets with easy parking. So Paddy, I understand that you did not gel with Da Nang from a travel blogger point of view, but perhaps if you relooked at Da Nang as a possible livable retirement destination - you would give it a thumbs up ? If not, please let us know which Vietnam place would you say is the best retirement destination (obviously let us know once you finish your travel series in Vietnam). Thanks, Martin
@@johnnysocko4302 Hi Johnny. I retired to Thailand. Why? Because I was afraid to retire to my first choice = Da Nang, Vietnam - because I needed stability and peace of mind from a retirement visa point of view. Unfortunately, as of May 2024, Vietnam does not offer a 1 year retirement visa like Thailand does. Instead, in Vietnam, as a retiree, you need to exit the country every 90 days ( 4 times a year ) and pray and hope that the Vietnam government will let you re-enter for another 90 days. That is no way to live with constant anxiety during your golden retirement years. Imagine that the Vietnam government says "sorry you cannot re-enter Vietnam" and all of your life possessions are within the borders of Vietnam - in that moment you are f!@ked. This is a retirement risk that I was not willing to take. Hopefully a future Vietnamese government will offer a true 1 year retirement visa - then I would reconsider to move to wonderful Da Nang.
Actually I loved this video even though I personally love Danang and have spent months in that city over the past 5 years. I respect your honesty and as a non-stop traveller I totally understand your point at the end - it's about chemistry. It might be the most famous place in the world but if it doesn't click for you, it just doesn't - and that also applies in reverse. That is actually why I love travel - because it is personal and surprising. You never now what is going to happen - best thing to do though is to have interactions - put yourself out there - that is when the magic happens.Just go and have your own unique experience, good or bad. The reason I love it is because of what happened to me there on my very first day during Tet in February 2018. Everything was closed and I arrived early in the morning. My hotel still let me check in at 7 am! As I left the hotel to find a place to eat I met an elderly French-Canadian having a smoke on the patio. We chatted briefly and he told me I would end up loving this hotel, especially the staff - this was his third trip back - to the same hotel - he just said that when I got to know the staff, I would understand. Hmmm, that made me curious. Then I went out to look for a coffee. After 20 minutes I found probably one of the only places open. The old man sitting out front - was actually the owner, not a customer, and there was only one other chair beside him, so I sat down. I asked him if there was coffee and without a word he got up and brought me the most delicious coffee I have ever had, old style Vietnamese coffee with the dripping pot and condensed milk. Then he left again. When he returned he brought me a little tea. Then he left again. When he returned he brought me a shot of something and motioned for me to drink it with him, bottoms up! Then he brought another shot. Then he kept mentioning it was Tet so we should drink another shot. I was pissed and it was only 8:30 am, drinking with a complete stranger, who was also the owner, who provided all these drinks for free and wouldn't let me pay. As I left, I asked him what the sign meant on the door to the cafe - he said "closed." That was my introduction to Danang, so I could never not like it after that. Oh, and I fell in love with the staff at that hotel - we all ended up going out often for karaoke and dinner and drinks.....and that was just the first week I was there. I was working in China at the time so as soon as I got back I was already planning my next trip which was a month later.....and then a month after that. Finally I just moved there. For me it was all the great people I met in Danang and all the good times I had there that made it my fav city. Just lucky the day I arrived, coloured everything that happened afterwards....
It really is about chemistry, but even so, it'd be hard to dislike Da Nang unless you come in the middle of rainy season. It's just so beautiful, the beach, the mountains, the sky, the variety, Hoi An next door.
@@robertalexander2478 I try to get a 90 day multi- entry which are available again after being cancelled during the Pandemic. Then I fly down to Phu Quoc, then on to Cambodia then back to HCMC, maybe Dalat after that, or Nha Trang, then up to Hanoi, maybe cross into China then over to HK then take a direct flight back to DaNang.
I love the honesty of how you feel about these places. Most travel vloggers don't do this at all and just act like everything is amazing. I will keep watching all of your videos before my trip to Thailand and potentially Vietnam. Cheers.
Da Nang beach is very long . One section is reserved for swimming and beach games , nice , clean and well kept . The other small section is for fishing boats to discharge their daily catches . So don`t mix them up . Plus a lot of cool hidden gems along the coast to Hoi An ( to the South ) and to Son Tra peninsula ( to the North ) . Don`t you know that the Vietnamese people only go to the beach either early in the morning (from 5 AM to 8 AM ) or at sunset ( from 4h30 PM to 6h30 PM ) to avoid the sun . The rest of the day ( from 8h30 AM to 6 PM) is reserved to Western tourists and expats for their sunbath ( the Westerners love to get suntan and are not afraid to get skin cancer ). You need to stay at least 2 weeks in Da Nang and the surrounding areas to discover all the things that city and its outskirts are offering to the visitors . Don`t jump too fast to an erroneous conclusion like you did for Cat Ba Island . Actually if you go to Disneyland or Disneyworld in the USA now , the crowd is even worse than in Bana Hills .
My hotel was closer to the north end of the beach. There was a fishing boat off shore each morning, but gone by evening. I did wake up early for the sunrises, and could see people near the surf, but I had no idea it was a fish market 😀
@@FreakBodyFarm You are right . That guy paddy doyle had told a lot of falsenesses about VN . He did it on purpose to create a negative image of our country in the eyes of the foreign tourists . He also said that one can't find cold beer in VN , which is a pure lie . When he was in the Mekong delta , he blamed unfairly an old couple for scamming him , because of his ignorance and lack of research ( he went to a wrong place located at 130 km away from the spot he wanted to visit ) . I really didn't understand why he wanted to tarnish the image of VN , even he was very welcome and helped by our people at the beginning of his trip in our country .
Love the content and that you are keeping it real and being honest. The contrast from being alone on the roads to this tourist trap is enormous and can be a bit overwhelming. We are basically discovering Vietnam with you and it's gives us valuable information in case we go there. Thanks again Paddy and you will be back dancing on the roads again with a big smile :)
Love it paddy mate instead of making fake videos pretending these huge tourist traps are amazing you keep it humble and real, please never be afraid to say what you want no matter if people pressure you! Refreshing to watch literally everyone else on youtube says every single place is paradise or 'INSANE' when there most definitely not its irritating, love you mate
It’s one of the best seaside cities in vietnam 🇻🇳. Also try to go beyond the tourist strip you will enjoy more and find local seafood shops/sellers in back streets not the main beach strip. They will charge you an arm and a leg.. plus locals know the right places to eat more delicious from my experience 🙂😉😎
Excellent video Paddy and your positivity in delivering disappointment refreshing and clearly you are now in a good place and have been since the exhaustive Covid effected travels of Thailand. Onwards and upwards. Keep doing what you are doing these days and show the lot. No need for apologies - it is what it is mate and always hits the spot. Nearly 100K in subscribers now. Everyone has voted already and surely more will do so!!
Please post this video. There are so many videos about Thailand and Vietnam. I follow you because of YOU. This video is your point of view. And that's what I want to see. So please keep on posting them regardless. Thank you, Paddy.
Although great Video anyway, Paddy! Thanks for this one. Been around Da Nang only a few days after you, feeling quite the same but this County, Vietnam, is so amazing and as you say there a ups and downs making a journey really great. Cheers!
I never planned to visit Da Nang when I was in Vietnam, but after a few days in Hoi An - which i also thought was like a theme park in itself - we decided to give Da Nang a try instead and loved it. I guess we had no expectations for it. Yes it’s a big busy city, but the beach is long with very quiet sections. Plus the Son Tra peninsula is beautiful. Great video though, different cities for different needs… I’m also enjoying the comments from people who clearly haven’t seen The Office 😂
Paddy, thank you for your honesty and authenticity - I love the Marble Mountain and the giant Buddha cave at 7 AM when it’s dead quiet to meditate and get a feel of the energy of it. But definitely not when it’s during school holiday or very touristy like that. Please keep it you and real as is - loving your content Paddy, so keep it up 👍🙏👏👌
your laugh about the salad with the steak on the side tickled me. It reminds so much of my experience ordering food daily in Bangkok. It’s always the complete opposite of what I asked for and photos descriptions on the menu. Too funny!! 🥴😂🤭😭
Before watching the video i can tell you i holiday and living here are different experiences. I came to Da Nang before beervirus and it was cold and raining BUT THE FOOD AND THE COFFEE ARE THE BEST IN Vietnam. And Vietnam has the best coffee and food in the world. It wasnt my favourite holiday but i knew i would come back and live. Its amazing living here, everythimg you need from a city and small enough to have nice and beautiful people. Also theres beaches and other cities closeby. If you want to live somewhere its special
@creees totally agree, I love da nang, I lived there. food and coffee are amazing. most people don't know, Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world, after Brazil.
Hey, just seen your video since traveling to Vietnam next April, and I am truely thankful for this honest contents, I had my doubts about Da Nang and feel rassured now to spend my precious travel time elsewhrer in the area. So thanks a lot to you!
Again you are me four years on Paddy, wonderful memories brought back, I had some great shots in the Marble mountain and the Ba Na Hills, which needs to be clear, more-so in your case, with a drone. It’s easy to lose faith in locations, when it’s jammed with locals, but my 5 nights in Da Nang and it’s surrounding areas were great, admittedly nowhere near as busy too. I would just put this down to being unlucky, and a little tiresome in your case, but all the same, thanks for bringing it to us, as you see it, with you all the way mate, take care 🙏🏻 (ps, did you go see the huge white marble Buddha on the hillside, overlooking Da Nang bay, I found that stunning.) 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I rode all over Vietnam a few months ago...Ha Giang, Catba, Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Phu Quoc. The incredible variety of unforgettable experiences have me still buzzing about it and anxious to go back.
I think the video was great. You can’t love every place like you said. It’s all part of the travel experience. I’m sure that it will draw comments both ways and that is what your so good at, Being real. Keep up the good work. I’m glad a was able to view this video!
Thanks Paddy for your great work. We visit South East Asia often and know how hard it is to work in such heat. Your work helps us to make the most of our time in the region!! Best regards Sam Nick
I liked it! I'm not a great early riser either. I've seen a couple of your northeast Thailand videos where you and Dreamy were on the fritz and this was nothing like them. So no worries, good job sticking with it and nice video and editing. I think also there are some culture differences I'm seeing as you go to different parts of Vietnam and the tourism part for locals versus foreigners is definitely a bit at odds lol. The dragon was hilarious 😂
Been there twice loved it ,. actually doing another stopover for 3 days in November., As you said the ups and downs of being a traveller not everywhere is for everyone
I was lucky enough to visit Sun World Bana Hills in 3/2020, when tourism was grinding to a halt. There was barely anyone there, and a wonderful experience (for me). Seeing your video of the packed bridge makes me think that I would not have enjoyed is nearly as much visiting when you did.
I don't see anything wrong with the things you dislike, I have never been but have been wanting to go for a long time and eventually will, appreciate the honesty, the way should always be.
I remember someone made a comment about what you would think of Da Nang a couple of videos back and I predicted you wouldn't like it. I get the feeling you prefer rural places where you can commune with nature vs concrete jungles (sensory overload). I was so anticipating your reaction at the Golden Hand Bridge after you made the comment expecting it to be tranquil, as I knew it likely wasn't going to be based upon the time of year and such (for all touristy destinations in Vietnam...don't go on weekends, holidays, or when the kids are out of school!)
These are the videos that need to be made, showing what places are really like. For some, they will love the crowds and pumping music. Others will prefer the countryside and quiet. Glad you posted this.
Good morning Paddy, my name is Emerson from Brazil. I'm a Thai Massage Therapist and I've been traveling back through Asia from June, passing by Thailand (of course) and Japan (went to visit my son and meet my granddaughter, so cute). Plan didn't go as I expected so I had to leave Japan earlier, got some extra free time and decided to come to Vietnam for the first time. I wished to see your Da Nang vídeo before 😂. I'm a surfer as well and even for a very slight chance to have small waves, I just packed from Kyoto/Osaka and came straight to Da Nang without any previous research. Such a rookie backpacker 😂. I share the same feeling with you about this place and right now I'm typing from a van heading to Hoi An and then back to Bangkok for studying and working a little bit before go back to Brazil. Congratulations for your amazing work sharing expectations vs. reality and the most important thing, sense of humor and valuing local respect. Welcome anytime to Brazil and let me know if you're around São Paulo. Cheers mate! 🙏🏻🙇🏻♂️🇧🇷
Hello!. I liked this video. Shows reality. As mostly a solo traveler, I appreciate more serenety/ quietness. Although sometimes a party... BTW:Your Halong bay video was hilarious(also Flora and Notes😆) I was in Vietnam in about 2000. So much has changed, but not all. Have a great day🖖
I liked the video. If it's not for you, it's not for you. I wasn't crazy about your Ho Chi Min trail video. Not that it wasn't a well done video, because it was. It's personal. Despite not clicking, I think you made a nice video. You're a pro! I can't wait to visit Da Nang. Looking forward to the next one.
I LOVED Marble Mountain. I spent about 3 hours there. It was a hot day and I must have sweated out a few pounds of water, but it was so much fun. I met a couple from Spain and we ended up touring it together.
Me and the Thai missus were warned about the Hands of God Bridge and tbh i was not looking fwd to it. But... get your time of the day and month and season and weather right, and the cable car up and down with the views and the bridge itself is stunning. Highly recommended... but... great weather and NO PUNTERS...
No need for apologies. I still enjoyed the video. We're heading to Da Nang later this year staying for a bit. You had a combo of stuff with school holidays and was it the weekend then too? The dragon bridge is only a couple of nights a week I think. A big city compared to all the little places you've been staying. I think Hoi An is very touristic too! Still Vietnam looks so beautiful 🙏😁 thanks for sharing.
I like Danang, it's a nice place. It's just that you may be arrived there the wrong time. In Asia you won't find an empty tourist place to yourself , unless it the middle of nowhere .
Paddy go to the top of the mountain for a awesome view of entire Danang. If you facing the beach it on the left . It's around the port area it's an awesome view if the entire place
Great video Paddy! I feel you on the struggles of traveling + vlogging. Its a lot harder and a lot more pressure than juat traveling! Im travelimg south to north right now currentley in Mui Ne not sure if ill make a video here. Ill just wait and see if i feel like it tomorrow
I was expecting to hate Da Nang, but I ended up really liking it. Probably because I had a local friend showing me around and because I was expecting to hate it. But then I am sure there are other places I hate that you love. Sometimes the vibe is just not there. Love your videos from Vietnam though! I think you are really capturing the beauty of this amazing country!
Just catching up on the last few episodes, just gotta say I love your videos! Something about them, the music, the voice overs, not sure what it is but it's so relaxing and chill. Such a good series to follow. Keep it up!
Loved your honesty. I actually just went on my own Vietnam trip last July, and it was amazing. However, I definitely enjoyed Hoi An more than Da Nang. My Khe beach was great but An Bang was more relaxing. I originally wanted to see the famous Hand bridge as well but thought it would just be overcrowded and I was alone, so maybe it wouldn't be that fun. I still can't wait to come back and maybe explore the Northern region next.
Hey Paddy even though this was a video about you not liking Da Nang (my home for 3 months) I actually thought this was a really well shot episode. Honestly mate I have been so impressed with your videography, commentary and editing as of late.
The reason I follow your travel because you are funny and you are real! You don’t sugarcoat anything. Take it or leave it. It’s your channel. You are the owner of your channel so it’s totally up to you of what you want to post.
Agree 100%! Not every place has the right chemistry for every person... that's what exploration is all about--finding that sweet spot every now and then makes all the difference! Aloha Paddy!
Very high quality video. I love the way you setup the cameras for back and front views. One more thing to your list, check the weather: don't come when It's foggy. If things don't click you, then I would congratulate that you have just gotten up a new level of expectation. And that's the attitude of explorer, keep on exploring!
Honest opinion: The video is real. It's informative. You aren't faking it, pretending it's "jolly wonderful" for likes and clicks. You aren't being paid by the Vietnam Tourism Bureau either. Grateful for the reality, sir.
I’ve been in Da Nang 8 times in the last 18 years. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don’t but I still come back for more. It’s normal Paddy didn’t like it the first time he was there but hopefully he loves Da Nang next time he is there
I loved Da Nang. Compared to our yearly trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang is a few gears slower with amazing weather with a brush of Korea through it. We elected to stay at The Pavillion right on My Khe beach, which was fantastic. Ventured to the city a couple of time though preferred it along the beach, some amazing restaurants about with the bonus that Hoi An is a mere 30 minutes by car away. I do recall getting up for my early morning walks and noticing a heap of activity early also. BaNa Hills wasn't for me. Just felt like what it looked like - an over-propped tourist attraction. The bridge was interesting, but we were underwhelmed when we got to the top.....
Thank you for beautiful honest video. I am planning a trip to Vietnam and after some research came to same conclusion. Da Nang is not for me. Watching many of your Vietnam videos . Usually I find it annoying to see talking face instead of actual object of the video but you found a perfect balance. Of course having a beautiful face and very likable personality helps. Plus sometimes you sound like brilliant British comedian I adore. That is a cherry on my pastry 😁
Besides the negative vibe of a bad day, giving it a second try and being open with us, mate 💪 love the real you Paddy. Thanks for sharing your view on this vlog. We loved it, especialy the last word mate 😉 and as always, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻
haha. i giggled when i heard your comment early in the video about going to the hand bridge on Bana Hills to get a "tranquil" experience. None of friends who has gone there experience such a thing,
You need to compare Da Nang with other cities. The reason people wake up early is they want to get some workout done before the sun rises and it gets hot. Also, regarding Bana Hills, no peaceful time to see the bridge with hands, unless you live there for a night and then wake up and get the first cable car to the bridge.
loved the video paddy . not every place is gonna be scenic and worth the travel experience but yeah ..sometimes when you pray for rain , you gotta deal with the mud too . keep the videos coming . ❤️❤️❤️
Paddy, do not feel bad about that trip. You did a great favor to all of us who are planning to visit that place for the bridge and the dragon. Now I know to plan a 3 day visit there just for the bridge and the dragon. Without your video I probably would have wasted more time there. Please visit Ha Long bay....I am planning that for next month! Thank you. A. from Florida, USA
Wow so busy at 5 am 🌞 but what a lovely sunrise . Wow so many people and a lot of high rises. I see holiday inn opening in 2024 . Marble mountain looked very peaceful and what an amazing Buddha in the cave . So many people omg shame it didn’t turn out how it was supposed to be . Da Nang is very beautiful in its way but good on you for being real and that’s what it’s all about…
I visited Saigon, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Trang Bom, and Phuoc Long in the month of March 2023. Out of all those cities, Da Nang was by far my favorite city to travel to. Weird how you thought it was disappointing.
Hi, absolutely love your video. I just been in Da Nang and at beginning felt same feeling I did not quite like it after been in Nah Trang but I stayed there a week n towards the end I quite like it. I went to Bana Hill and was packed full of people and also I was desapointed as it was to crowded. If you go to Dalat visit the country side is beautiful there. you can visit LangBiang mountain dont miss the roller coster ride.
Watching your video made me feel a little better to be honest. I know a lot of people love Da Nang, that's why I came. But I don't feel the vibe neither. Anyway, I love the words at the end - not everything is going to be a banger. It's all about the experiences, sometimes maybe timing or the place we are in life is not right. Also, refreshing to see some honesty on social media :)
Keep making videos showing what you think. I spent 5 days in Nha Trang before heading to Da Nang and felt like you do. I liked the bridges and that each one had its own theme and there were other things I liked but it wasn't for me.
@@PaddyDoyle. yeah that’s so interesting to see how people feel in different locations. We will also give it a try in chiangmai. Maybe it was just not the right time. How is HCMC right now?
I'm Vietnamese and my family only go to these popular places when it's off season. We had a few terrible experiences years ago and after changing our travel plans everything is much better. Better food, better atmosphere, even better prices (vendors, restaurants, hotels, etc). Maybe if you try the place out for a future Da Nang video in a different time you might enjoy it way more.
Mate your spot on I lived there and opened a Restaurant across the river from where you where sitting. It’s not a great spot to go to it’s kinda of boring in DaNang. The people are really not the friendliest unless you speak the language. After 15 years in Vietnam you just have to find what you enjoy doing. So after all your video was a good one to see and very truthful it is there. There are a few bars to go to but overall it’s a boring place to live. Cheers 🍻
Good vid .. Well done with the early start. I think I’d be with you tho on the tourist trap thing .. though not re your closing comment .. Dolly wrote some fantastic songs 🙂🎶
Hey Paddy, another great video! You will never love every place you go but as a viewer, I would prefer to see the good as well as the bad!!! That’s life mate! BTW, love the soundtrack! Well done.
So Paddy! Just a little tip. Before you go somewhere, why not find out and make sure there are no holidays when you plan to visit? My wife and I always do that before we travel. LOL I went thru Danang in May 2000 and none of those high rise buildings were there back then.
Hey Paddy thanks for the great Vlog. I love how you kept it real and not sugarcoat everything like some other typical Vlogs. Love your humour as well. =) Subscribed! Cheers!
Thanks Paddy , no worries , I appreciate everything you do and relate whats in view, what I found being retired we do not travel during holidays or weekends , only during the week no tourists period . love traveling in our new RV -Classic Car and Caravan Monte
We love Da Nang because of foods, beautiful beaches, good prices, friendly local people, and its quite near Hoi An and Hue. Hope you have more fun in Hoi An bro ^^ thank you for sharing us your video.
Thanks for watching - NEXT TIME we reach Hoi An so subscribe and never miss an episode ✌
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waiting for your video in Nha Trang
Almost 100K 🍻👍
Not my vibe either....I prefer much slower pace and less touristy.
Paddy recall please you are going from Hanoi to HCM, not the other way around, you are likely to have more experiences like this. Prepare to be comfortable around GOBS of people. There are lots of people here. 100 million. Be ready for that, but please enjoy. :)
@@tomdiesen4767 🤣🤣 no shit Sherlock And easy to navigate with no rules..
I love your saying “not everything is going to be a banger” , sometimes we expect travel to be 100% wonderful, and forget that it’s about experience, not perfection. Things appear good only because other things are not so good - contrast is what gives us those perceptions. If everything was ‘wonderful’ then soon everything would lose its wonder.
Paddy Paddy Paddy. Exactly the reason why I started following you since the Thailand series. Keeping things real and being honest with how you feel about a place is exactly what I appreciate you for. Love the work you’re doing so far with Vietnam. Love the energy but take a break when you need to. Cheers buddy.
Thanks mate ☺️
Thanks for posting this. I can't believe how much Da Nang has grown and changed . I spent 18 months there about 56 years ago. Of course I was stationed at Da Nang air force base . Still hard to believe that it once was a battle gound. I still have lots of memories of this place. Thank you for sharing
I use Da Nang as a digital nomad hotspot. I loooove that everyone is so active at 5 in the morning. Every day I wake up and get active right away. I guess it might not be the best tourist place, but to live for a couple of months it's among the best in the world.
Outside of the Disneyland of Vietnam, Danang is one of my favorite places in the world. The people. The food. The secret beaches. I hope you give it another try when it’s less busy, usually starting end August
I just spent a month there and totally agree!
I went to Da Nang five years ago. Because of the crowds, I skipped all of the tourist attractions in Da Nang, and I just enjoyed the beach, food and drinks. I spread my time over the three cities: Danang, Hoi An, and Hue. I enjoyed Hoi An the most. I stayed at a hotel on the riverside so it was very quiet. The old town was very crowded, but I went there only when I wanted to. It was a quiet trip overall, but that was what I wanted. I had a great time during my visit to these places. I would love to come back some day. Thank you for sharing. Great content as always.
Planning a similar trip to cover these 3 areas. Is it worth it to go to Hue?
It seems to me you are really an open road, countryside, funky old town type of guy. You like what you like, and I like that you are clear about that! I have crowd aversion too, so I can relate. You were there, still made great content (too short though, sad you didn't share the struggle to get there), and managed to fit Dolly Parton in. Fair play man....fair play.
Like they say different strokes for different folks I absolutely Love DaNang it is big but spread out the people the food the atmosphere is incredible the beaches man I don't know how anyone doesn't Love this city and i am not a real city guy but I could easily live here
The beach goes forever. Clean for the most part, soft sand, great for barefoot. Beaches are empty during the sunny day... what more could you ask for?
@@timtigerz1 Completely agree with you
Da Nang city is the most city to live, I wish I can retire in there. 🇻🇳✌I had been there a few times. It' has everything I want: the weather is good, nice beach, good traffic, delicious foods, cheap things and nice people!
you should definitely retire there.. I did.
You must be in a bad patch. I loved Da Nang. All the things you hated, I found really fascinating, and exciting. From the beautiful beaches, with the "China Beach" history, to the skyscraper hotels along the beach, giving it a Miami Beach vibe, to the brilliantly lighted buildings and night, and the many fascinating bridges. There are several wonderful museums-- one about the history of the ancient dynasty that ruled the area, one that is a city museum, and then most fascinating was the Vietnam War/Ho Chi Minh Museum, that gives an entirely different perspective on the whole Vietnam War, which they call the American War, and features moving stories about the massacre at My Lai. And also includes a re-creation of Ho Chi Minh's house. I found that museum fascinating. The Marble Mountains was also extremely fun as you seem to agree. And yes, the Ba Na Hills are a theme park, but still having an entire medieval French village on the top of a remote mountain in Vietnam is pretty cool, and it is quite charming. The Golden Hands bridge has a lot of tourists, but it is still pretty fun to see. I just found the entire Da Nang experience to be wonderful.
One Italian UA-camr didn’t like Da Nang too. He filmed when the beach is filled with trashes from the ocean. He didn’t talk bad, just mention that he loved Hoi An more.
I think hes probably just being British and
Complaining 😅. yeah i agree, i loved Da Nang and Hoi Ann
I share the same vibe as Paddy on this. Too much concrete, too little sharm. Too large beach, which wasnt that nice. Expensive bars, and not easy to access. Its like the canary Islands on steroids. BTW: I never seen so many rats anywhere, dead and alive.
Experiences are subjective and very personal. You might like it, but others won’t.
@@TheseStreetsReports the koreans even curse Danang
Your video has actually inspired me to go to Da Nanag - it looks very good if you ask me, but probably better when the kids go back to school. It's on my bucket list. I've been to Hanoi & HCM and they were awesome.
We love Hanoi, but danang is 11/10!!
My wife and I love Danang. A river cruise on a Saturday evening to see buildings and all the bridges lit up. The dragon spitting out fire and water. The 3 D art Museum, the beaches, markets, the supermarket at Lotte Market. Ba na hills is awesome, the cable car ride up and down was so senic. The hands holding the bridge up, the beaches at night are lit up and music is playing. August and September is the best time to visit.
Brilliant videos, really nicely done.
Oh Paddy,
I am so disappointed that you did not gel with Da Nang.
Before the Vietnam government decided to take away long term visas - as a knee jerk reaction to COVID - I was going to retire in Da Nang. Perhaps because you were not looking at Da Nang from the retirement living point of view for a foreigner in Vietnam it did not click for you. The beauty of Da Nang is that it is a VERY livable mid-size city of 1.1 million people. Whereas, Saigon is super crowded and polluted with a population of a whopping 9 million people and Ha Noi with 5 million inhabitants. After a month of visiting many parts of Vietnam, I found that Da Nang was the most livable, ( because it was the least noisy and polluted ) with access to the beautiful South China sea. They call Da Nang the Miami of South East Asia. Also, of the many Vietnam cities that I visited (other than Phu Quoc island) Da Nang had the freshest air because of the constant sea breeze. Furthermore, in Da Nang, you also have access to the nearby mountains to escape into the nature, and there is a healthy sprinkle of ex-pats living there. When I made the decision to retire in Da Nang (now aborted), it was for all of the above reasons with the following MOST important additional reason, which was drivability - Driving a scooter / motorbike in the super packed and dense city streets of Saigon and HaNoi freaked me out - I just could not gel with that never ending intense traffic. However, in Da Nang, I found the street traffic more civilized and less dense and the drivers were more street friendly. Plus, the Da Nang street infrastructure allows for wide paved streets with easy parking.
So Paddy, I understand that you did not gel with Da Nang from a travel blogger point of view, but perhaps if you relooked at Da Nang as a possible livable retirement destination - you would give it a thumbs up ? If not, please let us know which Vietnam place would you say is the best retirement destination (obviously let us know once you finish your travel series in Vietnam).
Thanks,
Martin
I am a Vietnamese and I totally agree with your opinion...the best danang for you to retire compared to any city in Vietnam
Thanks for your perspective Martin. So where did you choose to retire instead and why? Best, Robert
@@johnnysocko4302 Hi Johnny.
I retired to Thailand.
Why?
Because I was afraid to retire to my first choice = Da Nang, Vietnam - because I needed stability and peace of mind from a retirement visa point of view. Unfortunately, as of May 2024, Vietnam does not offer a 1 year retirement visa like Thailand does. Instead, in Vietnam, as a retiree, you need to exit the country every 90 days ( 4 times a year ) and pray and hope that the Vietnam government will let you re-enter for another 90 days.
That is no way to live with constant anxiety during your golden retirement years.
Imagine that the Vietnam government says "sorry you cannot re-enter Vietnam" and all of your life possessions are within the borders of Vietnam - in that moment you are f!@ked.
This is a retirement risk that I was not willing to take.
Hopefully a future Vietnamese government will offer a true 1 year retirement visa - then I would reconsider to move to wonderful Da Nang.
@@mfj2648 Thanks for the reply!
Please don't use "South China sea." That sea belongs to VN and we called it "The Eastern sea"
Actually I loved this video even though I personally love Danang and have spent months in that city over the past 5 years. I respect your honesty and as a non-stop traveller I totally understand your point at the end - it's about chemistry. It might be the most famous place in the world but if it doesn't click for you, it just doesn't - and that also applies in reverse. That is actually why I love travel - because it is personal and surprising. You never now what is going to happen - best thing to do though is to have interactions - put yourself out there - that is when the magic happens.Just go and have your own unique experience, good or bad.
The reason I love it is because of what happened to me there on my very first day during Tet in February 2018. Everything was closed and I arrived early in the morning. My hotel still let me check in at 7 am! As I left the hotel to find a place to eat I met an elderly French-Canadian having a smoke on the patio. We chatted briefly and he told me I would end up loving this hotel, especially the staff - this was his third trip back - to the same hotel - he just said that when I got to know the staff, I would understand. Hmmm, that made me curious. Then I went out to look for a coffee. After 20 minutes I found probably one of the only places open. The old man sitting out front - was actually the owner, not a customer, and there was only one other chair beside him, so I sat down. I asked him if there was coffee and without a word he got up and brought me the most delicious coffee I have ever had, old style Vietnamese coffee with the dripping pot and condensed milk. Then he left again. When he returned he brought me a little tea. Then he left again. When he returned he brought me a shot of something and motioned for me to drink it with him, bottoms up! Then he brought another shot. Then he kept mentioning it was Tet so we should drink another shot. I was pissed and it was only 8:30 am, drinking with a complete stranger, who was also the owner, who provided all these drinks for free and wouldn't let me pay. As I left, I asked him what the sign meant on the door to the cafe - he said "closed." That was my introduction to Danang, so I could never not like it after that. Oh, and I fell in love with the staff at that hotel - we all ended up going out often for karaoke and dinner and drinks.....and that was just the first week I was there. I was working in China at the time so as soon as I got back I was already planning my next trip which was a month later.....and then a month after that. Finally I just moved there. For me it was all the great people I met in Danang and all the good times I had there that made it my fav city. Just lucky the day I arrived, coloured everything that happened afterwards....
@brianbaily. totally agree, I love da nang, I lived there.
It really is about chemistry, but even so, it'd be hard to dislike Da Nang unless you come in the middle of rainy season. It's just so beautiful, the beach, the mountains, the sky, the variety, Hoi An next door.
Where do you travel to after your 30 day visa is up?
@@robertalexander2478 I try to get a 90 day multi- entry which are available again after being cancelled during the Pandemic. Then I fly down to Phu Quoc, then on to Cambodia then back to HCMC, maybe Dalat after that, or Nha Trang, then up to Hanoi, maybe cross into China then over to HK then take a direct flight back to DaNang.
@@BrianBaileyedtech Thankyou! What would be the closest city to fly in and back to Danang?
Different strokes for different folks Paddy. You keep it true to you and not conform and that’s what makes your videos enjoyable to watch 👍🏼
I appreciate you sharing all your experiences with us with your cheerful and best intentions. That’s what matters the most! Thank you Paddy!
I love the honesty of how you feel about these places. Most travel vloggers don't do this at all and just act like everything is amazing. I will keep watching all of your videos before my trip to Thailand and potentially Vietnam. Cheers.
Da Nang beach is very long . One section is reserved for swimming and beach games , nice , clean and well kept . The other small section is for fishing boats to discharge their daily catches . So don`t mix them up . Plus a lot of cool hidden gems along the coast to Hoi An ( to the South ) and to Son Tra peninsula ( to the North ) . Don`t you know that the Vietnamese people only go to the beach either early in the morning (from 5 AM to 8 AM ) or at sunset ( from 4h30 PM to 6h30 PM ) to avoid the sun . The rest of the day ( from 8h30 AM to 6 PM) is reserved to Western tourists and expats for their sunbath ( the Westerners love to get suntan and are not afraid to get skin cancer ). You need to stay at least 2 weeks in Da Nang and the surrounding areas to discover all the things that city and its outskirts are offering to the visitors . Don`t jump too fast to an erroneous conclusion like you did for Cat Ba Island . Actually if you go to Disneyland or Disneyworld in the USA now , the crowd is even worse than in Bana Hills .
My hotel was closer to the north end of the beach. There was a fishing boat off shore each morning, but gone by evening. I did wake up early for the sunrises, and could see people near the surf, but I had no idea it was a fish market 😀
i was really suprised how clean it is, didn't expect it at all.. it was even cleaner than most beaches in Thailand..
@@FreakBodyFarm You are right . That guy paddy doyle had told a lot of falsenesses about VN . He did it on purpose to create a negative image of our country in the eyes of the foreign tourists . He also said that one can't find cold beer in VN , which is a pure lie . When he was in the Mekong delta , he blamed unfairly an old couple for scamming him , because of his ignorance and lack of research ( he went to a wrong place located at 130 km away from the spot he wanted to visit ) . I really didn't understand why he wanted to tarnish the image of VN , even he was very welcome and helped by our people at the beginning of his trip in our country .
Danang is one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam,but you need weeks to find the gems
Love the content and that you are keeping it real and being honest. The contrast from being alone on the roads to this tourist trap is enormous and can be a bit overwhelming. We are basically discovering Vietnam with you and it's gives us valuable information in case we go there. Thanks again Paddy and you will be back dancing on the roads again with a big smile :)
Vietnam is following the footsteps of China.
Silently acquiring wealth and power and then eventually will bully its neighbors and the world
Love it paddy mate instead of making fake videos pretending these huge tourist traps are amazing you keep it humble and real, please never be afraid to say what you want no matter if people pressure you!
Refreshing to watch literally everyone else on youtube says every single place is paradise or 'INSANE' when there most definitely not its irritating, love you mate
It’s one of the best seaside cities in vietnam 🇻🇳. Also try to go beyond the tourist strip you will enjoy more and find local seafood shops/sellers in back streets not the main beach strip. They will charge you an arm and a leg.. plus locals know the right places to eat more delicious from my experience 🙂😉😎
@stewartL totally agree, I love da nang, I lived there.
Excellent video Paddy and your positivity in delivering disappointment refreshing and clearly you are now in a good place and have been since the exhaustive Covid effected travels of Thailand. Onwards and upwards. Keep doing what you are doing these days and show the lot. No need for apologies - it is what it is mate and always hits the spot. Nearly 100K in subscribers now. Everyone has voted already and surely more will do so!!
Please post this video. There are so many videos about Thailand and Vietnam. I follow you because of YOU. This video is your point of view. And that's what I want to see. So please keep on posting them regardless. Thank you, Paddy.
Thanks Winnie 💗
Although great Video anyway, Paddy! Thanks for this one. Been around Da Nang only a few days after you, feeling quite the same but this County, Vietnam, is so amazing and as you say there a ups and downs making a journey really great. Cheers!
I never planned to visit Da Nang when I was in Vietnam, but after a few days in Hoi An - which i also thought was like a theme park in itself - we decided to give Da Nang a try instead and loved it.
I guess we had no expectations for it. Yes it’s a big busy city, but the beach is long with very quiet sections. Plus the Son Tra peninsula is beautiful. Great video though, different cities for different needs…
I’m also enjoying the comments from people who clearly haven’t seen The Office 😂
it's his soul problem
Well comparing with main cities in Vietnam like Ha Noi or HCMC, Da Nang is quite small, it does not even have traffic jams :v
Paddy, thank you for your honesty and authenticity - I love the Marble Mountain and the giant Buddha cave at 7 AM when it’s dead quiet to meditate and get a feel of the energy of it. But definitely not when it’s during school holiday or very touristy like that. Please keep it you and real as is - loving your content Paddy, so keep it up 👍🙏👏👌
Paddy, the Holiday Inn had a sign that said “Coming Soon 2024”. Anyway, I’m enjoying your journey throughout Vietnam 🇻🇳! 👍🏽 good stuff!
Da nang is awesome. City life and beach life. What's not to love?
The beach from Monday to Friday was pretty quiet when we were there.
@helene totally agree, I love da nang, I lived there.
your laugh about the salad with the steak on the side tickled me. It reminds so much of my experience ordering food daily in Bangkok. It’s always the complete opposite of what I asked for and photos descriptions on the menu. Too funny!! 🥴😂🤭😭
Classic! Was waiting to see the crowds at that bridge after Paddy said it should be "tranquil and nice":)
Your best video! I love Da Nang, but i appreciate it's not for everyone... and i appreciate your humbleness to admit that. great storytelling.
Before watching the video i can tell you i holiday and living here are different experiences.
I came to Da Nang before beervirus and it was cold and raining BUT THE FOOD AND THE COFFEE ARE THE BEST IN Vietnam. And Vietnam has the best coffee and food in the world.
It wasnt my favourite holiday but i knew i would come back and live.
Its amazing living here, everythimg you need from a city and small enough to have nice and beautiful people. Also theres beaches and other cities closeby.
If you want to live somewhere its special
@creees totally agree, I love da nang, I lived there. food and coffee are amazing. most people don't know, Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world, after Brazil.
100%
Hey, just seen your video since traveling to Vietnam next April, and I am truely thankful for this honest contents, I had my doubts about Da Nang and feel rassured now to spend my precious travel time elsewhrer in the area. So thanks a lot to you!
Dolly’s underrated. This was beautifully authentic Paddy.
Again you are me four years on Paddy, wonderful memories brought back, I had some great shots in the Marble mountain and the Ba Na Hills, which needs to be clear, more-so in your case, with a drone. It’s easy to lose faith in locations, when it’s jammed with locals, but my 5 nights in Da Nang and it’s surrounding areas were great, admittedly nowhere near as busy too. I would just put this down to being unlucky, and a little tiresome in your case, but all the same, thanks for bringing it to us, as you see it, with you all the way mate, take care 🙏🏻 (ps, did you go see the huge white marble Buddha on the hillside, overlooking Da Nang bay, I found that stunning.) 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I rode all over Vietnam a few months ago...Ha Giang, Catba, Hoi An, Danang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh, Phu Quoc. The incredible variety of unforgettable experiences have me still buzzing about it and anxious to go back.
I think the video was great. You can’t love every place like you said. It’s all part of the travel experience. I’m sure that it will draw comments both ways and that is what your so good at, Being real. Keep up the good work. I’m glad a was able to view this video!
I agreed with you
Thanks Paddy for your great work. We visit South East Asia often and know how hard it is to work in such heat. Your work helps us to make the most of our time in the region!! Best regards Sam Nick
I liked it! I'm not a great early riser either. I've seen a couple of your northeast Thailand videos where you and Dreamy were on the fritz and this was nothing like them. So no worries, good job sticking with it and nice video and editing. I think also there are some culture differences I'm seeing as you go to different parts of Vietnam and the tourism part for locals versus foreigners is definitely a bit at odds lol. The dragon was hilarious 😂
Been there twice loved it ,. actually doing another stopover for 3 days in November.,
As you said the ups and downs of being a traveller not everywhere is for everyone
I love Da Nang because it has everything, nice beaches, rivers, mountains, loops, good food, nice people and cheap. Not many places like Da Nang
Do not forget to mention the environmental and noise pollution as the bonuses
I was lucky enough to visit Sun World Bana Hills in 3/2020, when tourism was grinding to a halt. There was barely anyone there, and a wonderful experience (for me). Seeing your video of the packed bridge makes me think that I would not have enjoyed is nearly as much visiting when you did.
You should book a night at Bana Hills and get up early to film. No people in Bana Hills early in the morning, you can be alone on the Golden Bridge
I don't see anything wrong with the things you dislike, I have never been but have been wanting to go for a long time and eventually will, appreciate the honesty, the way should always be.
I remember someone made a comment about what you would think of Da Nang a couple of videos back and I predicted you wouldn't like it. I get the feeling you prefer rural places where you can commune with nature vs concrete jungles (sensory overload). I was so anticipating your reaction at the Golden Hand Bridge after you made the comment expecting it to be tranquil, as I knew it likely wasn't going to be based upon the time of year and such (for all touristy destinations in Vietnam...don't go on weekends, holidays, or when the kids are out of school!)
These are the videos that need to be made, showing what places are really like. For some, they will love the crowds and pumping music. Others will prefer the countryside and quiet. Glad you posted this.
Good morning Paddy, my name is Emerson from Brazil.
I'm a Thai Massage Therapist and I've been traveling back through Asia from June, passing by Thailand (of course) and Japan (went to visit my son and meet my granddaughter, so cute).
Plan didn't go as I expected so I had to leave Japan earlier, got some extra free time and decided to come to Vietnam for the first time.
I wished to see your Da Nang vídeo before 😂. I'm a surfer as well and even for a very slight chance to have small waves, I just packed from Kyoto/Osaka and came straight to Da Nang without any previous research. Such a rookie backpacker 😂.
I share the same feeling with you about this place and right now I'm typing from a van heading to Hoi An and then back to Bangkok for studying and working a little bit before go back to Brazil.
Congratulations for your amazing work sharing expectations vs. reality and the most important thing, sense of humor and valuing local respect.
Welcome anytime to Brazil and let me know if you're around São Paulo.
Cheers mate! 🙏🏻🙇🏻♂️🇧🇷
Your final commentary was hilarious! We appreciate your honesty 👍❤️🙏
Hello!. I liked this video. Shows reality. As mostly a solo traveler, I appreciate more serenety/ quietness. Although sometimes a party... BTW:Your Halong bay video was hilarious(also Flora and Notes😆) I was in Vietnam in about 2000. So much has changed, but not all.
Have a great day🖖
Thanks for being straight-up about it. Different strokes for different folks. Keep up the good work.
I had a lovely day there Paddy..... no crowds , wonderful views....really enjoyed the French village. Annie
Glad you enjoyed it
How is wonderful place, Da Nang. Your video is very fantastic .... clearly and good quality of images. Have a joyable trip !
I liked the video. If it's not for you, it's not for you. I wasn't crazy about your Ho Chi Min trail video. Not that it wasn't a well done video, because it was. It's personal.
Despite not clicking, I think you made a nice video.
You're a pro!
I can't wait to visit Da Nang.
Looking forward to the next one.
I LOVED Marble Mountain. I spent about 3 hours there. It was a hot day and I must have sweated out a few pounds of water, but it was so much fun. I met a couple from Spain and we ended up touring it together.
Me and the Thai missus were warned about the Hands of God Bridge and tbh i was not looking fwd to it.
But... get your time of the day and month and season and weather right, and the cable car up and down with the views and the bridge itself is stunning.
Highly recommended... but... great weather and NO PUNTERS...
No need for apologies. I still enjoyed the video. We're heading to Da Nang later this year staying for a bit.
You had a combo of stuff with school holidays and was it the weekend then too? The dragon bridge is only a couple of nights a week I think. A big city compared to all the little places you've been staying. I think Hoi An is very touristic too! Still Vietnam looks so beautiful 🙏😁 thanks for sharing.
I like Danang, it's a nice place. It's just that you may be arrived there the wrong time. In Asia you won't find an empty tourist place to yourself , unless it the middle of nowhere .
Paddy go to the top of the mountain for a awesome view of entire Danang. If you facing the beach it on the left . It's around the port area it's an awesome view if the entire place
Great video Paddy! I feel you on the struggles of traveling + vlogging. Its a lot harder and a lot more pressure than juat traveling! Im travelimg south to north right now currentley in Mui Ne not sure if ill make a video here. Ill just wait and see if i feel like it tomorrow
Great video! Thanks for your honesty…we are here in DeNang right now and feeling a bit the same but going to give it a few days as well!
I was expecting to hate Da Nang, but I ended up really liking it. Probably because I had a local friend showing me around and because I was expecting to hate it. But then I am sure there are other places I hate that you love. Sometimes the vibe is just not there. Love your videos from Vietnam though! I think you are really capturing the beauty of this amazing country!
One of my friends stays in DaNang for 3 months every year. He loves it. We like going there too.🇻🇳
Just catching up on the last few episodes, just gotta say I love your videos! Something about them, the music, the voice overs, not sure what it is but it's so relaxing and chill. Such a good series to follow. Keep it up!
Loved your honesty. I actually just went on my own Vietnam trip last July, and it was amazing. However, I definitely enjoyed Hoi An more than Da Nang. My Khe beach was great but An Bang was more relaxing.
I originally wanted to see the famous Hand bridge as well but thought it would just be overcrowded and I was alone, so maybe it wouldn't be that fun. I still can't wait to come back and maybe explore the Northern region next.
Hey Paddy even though this was a video about you not liking Da Nang (my home for 3 months) I actually thought this was a really well shot episode. Honestly mate I have been so impressed with your videography, commentary and editing as of late.
Nice video. Da Nang is amazing.
I enjoyed as well vlogging there
The reason I follow your travel because you are funny and you are real! You don’t sugarcoat anything. Take it or leave it. It’s your channel. You are the owner of your channel so it’s totally up to you of what you want to post.
Haven't been back since 2009. Some sites are familiar, but so much has changed. Thank you for sharing the experience.
Agree 100%! Not every place has the right chemistry for every person... that's what exploration is all about--finding that sweet spot every now and then makes all the difference! Aloha Paddy!
Very high quality video. I love the way you setup the cameras for back and front views. One more thing to your list, check the weather: don't come when It's foggy. If things don't click you, then I would congratulate that you have just gotten up a new level of expectation. And that's the attitude of explorer, keep on exploring!
Honest opinion: The video is real. It's informative. You aren't faking it, pretending it's "jolly wonderful" for likes and clicks. You aren't being paid by the Vietnam Tourism Bureau either.
Grateful for the reality, sir.
Yep and its not like everyone is always gonna like every place, theres nothing wrong with not fully enjoying somewhere, glad he is honest :)
Hey Paddy, absolutely loving your Vietnam road trip!! BTW the wicker boats are called coracles 😉
I’ve been in Da Nang 8 times in the last 18 years. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don’t but I still come back for more. It’s normal Paddy didn’t like it the first time he was there but hopefully he loves Da Nang next time he is there
I loved Da Nang. Compared to our yearly trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang is a few gears slower with amazing weather with a brush of Korea through it. We elected to stay at The Pavillion right on My Khe beach, which was fantastic. Ventured to the city a couple of time though preferred it along the beach, some amazing restaurants about with the bonus that Hoi An is a mere 30 minutes by car away. I do recall getting up for my early morning walks and noticing a heap of activity early also.
BaNa Hills wasn't for me. Just felt like what it looked like - an over-propped tourist attraction. The bridge was interesting, but we were underwhelmed when we got to the top.....
Thank you for beautiful honest video. I am planning a trip to Vietnam and after some research came to same conclusion. Da Nang is not for me. Watching many of your Vietnam videos . Usually I find it annoying to see talking face instead of actual object of the video but you found a perfect balance. Of course having a beautiful face and very likable personality helps. Plus sometimes you sound like brilliant British comedian I adore. That is a cherry on my pastry 😁
Awesome video, looking forward to visit Vietnam some day also :)
I love it.. Be positive and have good vibes
New subscriber. love your adventures. And I love Da Nang! One of my favorite cities in Asia. I would love to live there for a while.
Besides the negative vibe of a bad day, giving it a second try and being open with us, mate 💪 love the real you Paddy. Thanks for sharing your view on this vlog. We loved it, especialy the last word mate 😉 and as always, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻
haha. i giggled when i heard your comment early in the video about going to the hand bridge on Bana Hills to get a "tranquil" experience. None of friends who has gone there experience such a thing,
You need to compare Da Nang with other cities. The reason people wake up early is they want to get some workout done before the sun rises and it gets hot. Also, regarding Bana Hills, no peaceful time to see the bridge with hands, unless you live there for a night and then wake up and get the first cable car to the bridge.
loved the video paddy . not every place is gonna be scenic and worth the travel experience but yeah ..sometimes when you pray for rain , you gotta deal with the mud too . keep the videos coming . ❤️❤️❤️
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Paddy, do not feel bad about that trip. You did a great favor to all of us who are planning to visit that place for the bridge and the dragon. Now I know to plan a 3 day visit there just for the bridge and the dragon. Without your video I probably would have wasted more time there. Please visit Ha Long bay....I am planning that for next month! Thank you. A. from Florida, USA
Wow so busy at 5 am 🌞 but what a lovely sunrise . Wow so many people and a lot of high rises. I see holiday inn opening in 2024 . Marble mountain looked very peaceful and what an amazing Buddha in the cave . So many people omg shame it didn’t turn out how it was supposed to be . Da Nang is very beautiful in its way but good on you for being real and that’s what it’s all about…
Thanks mate!
I visited Saigon, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Trang Bom, and Phuoc Long in the month of March 2023. Out of all those cities, Da Nang was by far my favorite city to travel to. Weird how you thought it was disappointing.
Exactly, i did the same and Da Nang was amazing. This is a terrible video and completely wrong. He is just a wet fish.
Hi, absolutely love your video. I just been in Da Nang and at beginning felt same feeling I did not quite like it after been in Nah Trang but I stayed there a week n towards the end I quite like it.
I went to Bana Hill and was packed full of people and also I was desapointed as it was to crowded. If you go to Dalat visit the country side is beautiful there. you can visit LangBiang mountain dont miss the roller coster ride.
Watching your video made me feel a little better to be honest. I know a lot of people love Da Nang, that's why I came. But I don't feel the vibe neither. Anyway, I love the words at the end - not everything is going to be a banger. It's all about the experiences, sometimes maybe timing or the place we are in life is not right. Also, refreshing to see some honesty on social media :)
Keep making videos showing what you think. I spent 5 days in Nha Trang before heading to Da Nang and felt like you do. I liked the bridges and that each one had its own theme and there were other things I liked but it wasn't for me.
Da Nang looks like my near future destination. It looks beautiful, I would love to experience the city, lights, the dragon and everything.
You should!
Thanks for being honest. Love traveling with you! Thanks for sharing!
We were feeling the same in chiangmai as you in danang. And we love danang 😄
that's great, like I said it just wasn't for me that's all
@@PaddyDoyle. yeah that’s so interesting to see how people feel in different locations. We will also give it a try in chiangmai. Maybe it was just not the right time. How is HCMC right now?
I'm Vietnamese and my family only go to these popular places when it's off season. We had a few terrible experiences years ago and after changing our travel plans everything is much better. Better food, better atmosphere, even better prices (vendors, restaurants, hotels, etc). Maybe if you try the place out for a future Da Nang video in a different time you might enjoy it way more.
Mate your spot on I lived there and opened a Restaurant across the river from where you where sitting. It’s not a great spot to go to it’s kinda of boring in DaNang. The people are really not the friendliest unless you speak the language. After 15 years in Vietnam you just have to find what you enjoy doing. So after all your video was a good one to see and very truthful it is there. There are a few bars to go to but overall it’s a boring place to live. Cheers 🍻
Good vid .. Well done with the early start. I think I’d be with you tho on the tourist trap thing .. though not re your closing comment .. Dolly wrote some fantastic songs 🙂🎶
Hey Paddy, another great video! You will never love every place you go but as a viewer, I would prefer to see the good as well as the bad!!! That’s life mate! BTW, love the soundtrack! Well done.
So Paddy! Just a little tip. Before you go somewhere, why not find out and make sure there are no holidays when you plan to visit? My wife and I always do that before we travel. LOL I went thru Danang in May 2000 and none of those high rise buildings were there back then.
Hey Paddy thanks for the great Vlog. I love how you kept it real and not sugarcoat everything like some other typical Vlogs. Love your humour as well. =) Subscribed! Cheers!
Thanks Paddy , no worries , I appreciate everything you do and relate whats in view, what I found being retired we do not travel during holidays or weekends , only during the week no tourists period . love traveling in our new RV -Classic Car and Caravan Monte
We love Da Nang because of foods, beautiful beaches, good prices, friendly local people, and its quite near Hoi An and Hue. Hope you have more fun in Hoi An bro ^^ thank you for sharing us your video.