Bài mẫu IELTS Speaking part 2: Describe a family trip that turned out to be more fun than you expected

You know, one family trip that really surprised me was a weekend

we took a while back. To , we went to a small coastal town called Hoi An in Vietnam, back in the summer of 2022. I was with my parents, my younger brother, and my aunt, who’s always an adventure. We spent our days wandering through the town’s colorful lantern-lit streets, cycling around rice paddies, and chilling on An Bang Beach with some fresh coconut water.

Now, why was it more enjoyable than I thought it would be? Honestly, I wasn’t

the trip at first—I figured it’d be another predictable family outing with my brother bickering and me playing tour guide. But, man, ascending those ancient stone steps in Hoi An felt , you know? The vibe was so , and every corner had something new—little shops, street food stalls, and those glowing lanterns at night. My family it too; even my usually grumpy dad was and trying out Vietnamese phrases. We all learning to make lanterns at a workshop, and my brother, who’s usually glued to his phone, was actually excited to bike through the countryside with me. Looking back, I think the mix of Hoi An’s charm and just letting go of expectations turned it into this unexpectedly joyful adventure—it showed me family time can still surprise you when you give it a chance.

That’s my story. Thanks for listening!