Vietnam Vibes

Last week China celebrated it’s annual 7-day National Holiday known as Golden Week. The country pretty much shuts down for a full week and the busy, crowded streets of China’s megacities become deserted and quiet. Most locals take the opportunity to travel to their hometowns to be with family, and most expats leave the country either to visit home or to travel around Asia-Pacific.

Robert and I spent our holiday at the calm beachy island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam (checking off Vietnam on my China Bucket List, wohoo!). We stayed at the northern tip of the island at Peppercorn Beach Resort, a small boutique resort that was absolutely perfect for us in every way. A beach villa right by the ocean, turquoise warm water, kayaks and snorkels to borrow anytime, the most friendly staff and delicious home-cooked Vietnamese food… Ahh just brilliant. I haven’t felt this relaxed after a holiday for ages!

There’s not much exciting stuff to report from our vacation as we spent our days lounging, reading, eating, drinking delicious Vietnamese drip-coffee, reading, swimming, reading some more, and so on. After four very hectic months with moving back to China and adapting to a new life here, I didn’t even realize how much I needed a real break. Sometimes you don’t notice it until you just stop for a moment. But thanks to Phu Quoc and Peppercorn Beach I’m back feeling invigorated and energezied, all ready for the fall!

Hope you guys had a great Golden Week! Where did you go?Please share any good SE-Asian destinations or travel tips in the comments below. :)