Some visitors to Phu Quoc say their holiday came with an unexpected frustration: finding the beach meant passing through restaurants or hotels, with no clear public access.

I have adopted a strategy after working for 20 years, moving from "finishing tasks" to "creating value," and no longer measuring my worth by hours worked.

Last weekend, on a domestic flight, I found myself in an awkward and frustrating situation. It was something many others have probably experienced too.