Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc is an island west of Vietnam’s southern tip (see map; but, the words Ha Tien is covering the island.). The island is relatively untouched so there’s not much of towering hotels.
Phu Quoc beach

However, on the flipside, you have underdeveloped roads and not many pretty attractions to see. I did see a few resorts under construction. Give the island another 5 years and I think I might revisit. Really, riding an old taxi--usually an 80’s car, or van--over bumpy roads playing chicken with oncoming motorists on a one lane road loses its exhilaration after about 10 minutes (the amount of time it’ll take for you to become desensitized). After the half fear-half laughter wears off, you’re just stuck riding an uncomfortable car on a narrow strip of rocky road.

I’m told:
The island produces excellent pepper. Here’s a picture of my new auntie standing in a grove of pepper trees.
Pepper trees

Activities to try:

1) Hiking to see rivers and small waterfalls.
Small falls

2) Swimming. The water is warm, clear, and calm.
swimming

3) The island is also known for its delicious seafood. Squid fishing at night is relaxing.
Squid fishing at night

The boat crew will cook/grill what you catch. I felt bad for the squid. But, there’s not much else to do out in the ocean. So, I picked up a rod and spool.
Me squid fishing at night

The crew will feed you squid congee (rice porridge). And, it’s reeally good! Maybe, I was reeeeallly hungry.
Got congee!