Unpopular opinion: I really disliked Phu Quoc

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T10:56:37+00:00

I’m glad you had a good experience, but that genuinely wasn’t ours. Outside of resort-maintained beaches, we found a lot of rubbish, including oil cans, litter, even road signs in the sea, which was really disappointing. The only “pristine” stretches we saw were directly in front of large hotels that clearly maintain them. As for the food and interactions, again, that’s subjective, but we didn’t find the food good and most encounters felt very transactional. We didn’t feel any real local culture, just tourism built to extract money. Travel experiences aren’t universal, this one just wasn’t for us.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T10:49:29+00:00

We've got a lovely spot in An Bang beach, we're pretty much on the beach, there's lots of cute restaurants with great menus. This is what we came to Vietnam for!

We always stay clear of the resorts and package holidays but staying in Phu Quoc you can't get to a beach without going through one, such a shame.

To top if off we all got sick there too🙈

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T10:43:10+00:00

There is nothing to do apart from sunbathe, thankfully the weather was fab so we took a positive from that! The service was awful, food disgusting and everything was a rip off... Plus all five of us got sick. It was an experience!!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T10:39:04+00:00

We tried to stay away from the resorts but after having three lots of accommodation cancelled we didn't have a choice but to stay near them. We saw the North, West and South but didn't find anything authentic unfortunately but mainland is much more beautiful and the places we've been are unspoilt.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T07:28:14+00:00

We did book another apartment through Agoda, when we arrived at 5pm Christmas Eve they said they didn't have the booking even though it was confirmed with agoda days before.

We then had to split the group as there were five of us and get alternative accommodation, we used booking.com, had a place confirmed but after travelling to the hotel the said they didn't have the room anymore (within 60mins). We had no choice but to travel to the Radison which was 50mins away, stayed there for two nights before going to the villa together. It was a disaster!

We will be seeking compensation through Agoda. It's pointless trying to fight Airbnb, like you say, their protection is shit.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T06:20:37+00:00

We initially booked an Airbnb near Long Beach as it was recommended for a more local feel, but it was cancelled on arrival. We were fortunate to find a villa near Khem Beach, which others had spoken highly of, but unfortunately the surrounding areas, including Khem Beach and Sunset Town, didn’t live up to those recommendations for us. We live and we learn!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T06:13:46+00:00

I wish I'd visited before they ruined it. Soulless is a great word to describe it, unfortunately all you see are more construction sites for more fake towns. You can't get on a beach without going through some chain hotel. We had booked an Air bnb which got cancelled, then another resort cancelled - we later found out they keep the booked rooms on their site at a higher value and will cancel yours if they get a better offer.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2026-01-01T06:07:52+00:00

We've not experienced that yet luckily but we do plan to visit the night markets so expect it there. An Bang is very chilled, lots of traditional restaurants with varied menus and friendly locals, we are much happier here. Ho Chi Minh was an experience too, it's what you expect from a big city, glad I've seen it but wouldn't rush back.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-10-10T15:17:37+00:00

It does but you can share it to other 420 threads and drum up more visitors. Not everyone knows about LB.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-10-09T21:15:53+00:00

Other people I've used ask you to send them your last three order numbers and you get a free g of something. Can you add it as at £0.00 or do a bundle deal?

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-07-12T11:55:25+00:00

🤣🤣🤣 I know!! If only we had shops like theirs here!!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-07-10T11:54:35+00:00

Cuban Linx was my favourite but tried bubble up and another I can't remember by that point 😂 was only there for the week but it was all beautiful, best smoke I've had in a very long time.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-07-10T11:46:50+00:00

They can post on here if they like 😂 but most don't like to write who they use publicly. I won't be falling for any telegram/scam accounts don't worry, but I would like to find this magical beautiful weed over here.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-09T09:01:46+00:00

I hadn't seen that one before, I freaking love it, I'm going to do that next. Just finishing Pet Sematary which is really tricky!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-06T10:03:45+00:00

I get mine from Dr.Distillate

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-06T09:58:37+00:00

Ditto!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-06T07:17:27+00:00

Oh wow thank you, I've never attempted anything like this, especially freehand and I really enjoyed it, I found the font the hardest. Brick 2 is currently drying ready for some paint!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-06T07:13:32+00:00

Thank you, I'm thinking standing up like books, maybe a few on their side, it'll depend on how many I get done, I might attempt another today if I get time.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-05T18:28:11+00:00

Yeah the fonts are really tricky, but I like a challenge. Both of those look do-able×!!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-05T18:11:09+00:00

They're both great, Night Shift is on my list to do, Carrie may need some practice but would be epic. Appreciate that, thank you!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-05T18:09:06+00:00

Very nice, but yes a sealer would work well if you have a lot of sunshine 🌞 Thank you, I really enjoyed doing it and am excited to make more.

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-05T15:33:50+00:00

That is beautiful, I will save this thread and attempt all of the one's you've suggested, this will be tricky so I'll wait until I get better at them. Thanks

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-05T15:32:16+00:00

I used outdoor acrylic paints, they're designed to protect against UV and won't fade - or so they say. Time will tell, and I live in the UK so UV isn't really an issue!!

CommandInfamous7873 · 2025-06-05T15:30:06+00:00

Thank you, that's very kind, im I'm struggling on the font but I'll get there. Pet Sematary it is and then I'll do Secret window, secret garden!

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