Phu Quoc is a long, heart-shaped island with a 20-kilometer beach aptly named “Long Beach” trailing up its western coast. This particular geography has made Long Beach the most popular sunset destination on the island, and with good reason. The beach strip is backed by cool cafes and bars that often host DJs or live bands, and good food is abundant. (more…)

Phu Quoc’s gleaming white sand beaches have earned it the nickname “Pearl Island”, but the island’s environmental conservation efforts and cultural heritage deserve as much attention as its picturesque sand and surf. Fishing and agriculture remain primary industries, and more than half the laid-back island has been protected by a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2006. (more…)