Dean & Jo's Midlife Travels

08/04/2025

It was definitely touristy—but also so much fun! We highly recommend a visit if you're heading to Hoi An. We paid just £6 for both of us to enjoy a ride on the iconic coconut boats. The journey there was just as lovely, with a scenic cycle ride from Hoi An along the riverfront, through peaceful rice fields, and on to Coconut Island.

Join us as we take a wild ride through the lush water coconut forests of Hoi An, Vietnam in the iconic coconut basket boats! 🚣‍♂️🌴From spinning boat tricks...

06/04/2025

We had a great time doing a cooking class at Vegetable Village. The staff were wonderful, and in addition to the class, we enjoyed a tour of the gardens and a lovely head and foot massage at the end. It was incredibly good value for everything that was included.

Join us in the heart of Hoi An's lush Vegetable Village as we dive into an unforgettable Vietnamese cooking class experience - all at an incredible bargain p...

05/04/2025

Absolutely beautiful today on the English Riviera.

04/04/2025

The Pottery Village is a fantastic place to spend a few hours if you're staying in Hoi An or Da Nang. The location we visited in the video had incredibly friendly and engaging staff with a great sense of humor. It costs just 30,000 VND (£1) per item to make and paint.
Easy to get there by taxi or do what we did and cycle there.

We Visited Pottery Village Hoi An And Made Some Pots! 🏺 Bargain Day Out in VietnamJoin us as we explore the charming Thanh Ha Pottery Village in Hoi An, Vie...

02/04/2025

My Son sanctuary was a beautiful place to visit despite us having rain. The trip was an absolute bargain (£14) which included transport, River trip & lunch which was delicious. We had to pay to enter My Son and that was about £3 each.
Well worth doing if you are in Hoi An and we have put a link to book in the YouTube description.

We had an amazing day exploring the breathtaking My Son Sanctuary! Before that, we visited a local rice paper farm, and later in the day, we enjoyed a scenic...

29/03/2025

Did anybody see the partial eclipse this morning?

25/03/2025

One thing we hadn’t planned on doing in Hoi An was a lot of cycling—but we ended up doing just that! In this video, we take some complimentary bikes from our hotel and ride through the rice fields to the beach.

If we ever return, we’ll definitely choose a hotel that offers bikes for guests!

Join us as we cycle through the breathtaking rice fields of Hoi An, Vietnam! 🚴‍♂️✨ Experience the beauty of lush green landscapes, peaceful countryside path...

24/03/2025

After cutting short our disastrous hotel stay in Da Nang, we decided to spend the rest of the week in Hoi An. That terrible hotel actually did us a huge favor because we ended up loving both our accommodation here and Hoi An itself far more than Da Nang—and it cost less than £20 per night!

For anyone planning a trip to Hoi An, I highly recommend this hotel. It's a 25-minute walk to the main tourist area or just under £2 by taxi. Plus, you're close to both the beach and the rice fields, making it a perfect location.

Description:Looking for an affordable and charming stay in Hoi An, Vietnam? We found the perfect bargain—the Blooms Boutique Village Hotel for just £18 a nig...

22/03/2025

This is the hotel we stayed at while in Da Nang, Vietnam. We were misled into booking it by its photos, which, as you'll see in the video, looked nothing like reality, as well as its surprisingly high rating of 9.2 out of 10. We booked a week in what was advertised as a VIP suite with a whirlpool bath bath, but the reality was far from VIP. And the swimming pool? Well, that was a whole other story!

We booked a week at The Star Hotel in Da Nang, drawn in by its impressive 9.2 score on Booking.com. We reserved the VIP Suite with a whirlpool bath bath, expecting ...

21/03/2025

When we stayed in Da Nang we went independently to the Marble Mountain. We really enjoyed it here but highly recommend getting the lift! The taxi from the centre of Da Nang was only about £4. Personally we didn't like Da Nang and cut our week short here.

Join us as we visit the famous Marble Mountain in Da Nang, Vietnam, exploring it independently after catching a taxi from the city center. While taking in th...

19/03/2025

When we were in Phu Quoc, we visited Sunset Town and took the cable car to Hon Thom Island. It was a fantastic ride, and the water park was great fun. We were amazed by the scale of the construction on the island and the amount of investment going into Phu Quoc as a whole.

oin us as we take a breathtaking ride on the Hon Thom Cable Car, the world’s longest sea-crossing cable car, soaring over the stunning turquoise waters of Ph...

17/03/2025

Having travelled Thailand & Vietnam for the past 10 weeks we have to say this beach in Phu Quoc was one of the best. Beautiful sand and sea and no plastic pollution!

🏖️ Is this the Best Beach in Vietnam? We visit Khem Beach (Bãi Khem) in Phu Quoc, a hidden paradise with soft white sand, crystal-clear waters, and a peacef...

16/03/2025

This was a fantastic day in Phu Quoc! We hired a car and visited the POW camp, stumbled upon one of the best beaches in Vietnam , and then drove up to visit Starfish Beach.

Join us on an epic road trip through Phu Quoc, Vietnam! 🚗🌴 We hired a car and set off on an unforgettable adventure, visiting some of the island’s most fas...

16/03/2025

It might be chilly but the sea front looked stunning today in Torbay.

13/03/2025

When we were in Phu Quoc we visited Vietnam's largest theme park and Grand World. The day we went to the Theme park it was literally empty. Dean also managed to end up on a rollercoaster that broke down on the top of a loop!

Join us as we explore Vietnam’s largest theme park, VinWonders, and the incredible Grand World – and to our surprise, it was almost empty! 🤯 From thrilling ...

09/03/2025

Reality has kicked in! 1st time doing a proper shop in 10 weeks.

08/03/2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this trip to the Meekong Delta from Saigon and it represented excellent value for money.
We even braved drinking the snake wine!

Details of the tour herehttps://www.getyourguide.com/ho-chi-minh-city-l272/mekong-delta-small-group-tour-from-ho-chi-minh-city-t60784/Ever tried snake wine? ...

08/03/2025

Our day in Ho Chi Minh City where we dropped out of the walking tour and did our own thing exploring the city. This was when we did the evening night cruise and secured amazing front row seats for under £10.

We started our day in Ho Chi Minh City with a walking tour, but with so much information and too much standing around, we decided to ditch it and explore at ...