Phú Quốc

Best travel reports from Phú Quốc

An outstretched hand on the windowsill

Sitting in a train, forgetting, living as at home, suddenly remembering, feeling the rushing power of the train, becoming a traveler, taking the cap out of the suitcase,...

Chinese Villages

Phu Quoc is marketed as a Vietnamese island paradise but has been marred by rampant developments in questionable architectural styles.

Tag 17 - Phu Quoc: A Day of Adrenaline and Tissues

The alarm went off again at 07:00 – cruel, I know. But today, getting up was easier. Why? Because I had been looking forward to this day for months! Even my unicorn Ursula was...

Day 15 - Phu Quoc: A Day for Relaxation

Dear travel community, today you have to be strong, because this entry is as exciting as a cup of chamomile tea. Ursula, my glitter unicorn, and I first had a good sleep. Yes,...

Days 27 to 30 - Phu Quoc, Part 2

My last few days in Phu Quoc were not necessarily blessed by the weather gods. It rained early in the morning and sometimes in the morning as well. The rest of the day was...

Day 25 - Starfish Beach, Pepperfarm

My destination today is about 16 km away from my hotel. The path that Google Maps suggested to me looked more like a dirt road than a street. I drove through clay, gravel, and...

Day 12 - Phu Quoc: A Sandy Start and a Relaxed End

Today, my unicorn Ursula and I jumped out of bed full of energy. With enough sleep under our belts and the knowledge that the sea was waiting for us, nothing could hold us back....

Tag 14 Phu Quoc: HAPPY NEW YEAR - HAPPY NEW YEAR

The last day of the year 2024 began for me and my unicorn Ursula with... well, a slight headache. Maybe it was the sun, maybe the lack of water – who’s counting anyway? But New...

Day 11 - Phu Quoc: Early Bird to Paradise

When the alarm clock rings at 05:00, the question arises: Am I a hero or just crazy? But for Ursula, my grumpy unicorn, the answer was clear: Muffelhorn mode activated. With a...

Day 13 - Phu Quoc: A Sparkling Spectacle in Sunset Town

Today, my unicorn Ursula and I treated ourselves to another beach day. Swimming, sunbathing, and indulging in culinary delights – this is how one envisions island life, right?...

Days 22 to 24 - Phu Quoc, Part 1

The island of Phu Quoc is located in the Gulf of Thailand, belongs to Vietnam, but is only 45 km away from Cambodia. Port of Ganh Dau The hotel I arrived at is very nice. I...

Day 21 - Onward journey to Phu Quoc

Today consisted of packing, a cozy morning at the café with a book, and the trip to the island of Phu Quoc. Upon arrival at Phu Quoc Airport, I picked up my rental Vespa and...