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Visit Palau – September 2014

September 1, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

Palau is truly the remote destination for nature lovers and outdoor and marine enthusiasts. It is not an easy destination to reach from Europe or the states. Non stop flights connect in Japan or Guam - this is part of Micronesia - about 800 km as the crow fly's from Manilla, Philippines.This island nation has not yet been overly developed with strip malls, high rise condo's, fast food restaurants that plague many island nations. This is uniquely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: Beach, Europe, Food and Wine, Guam, History, Japan, Palau, Peleliu Island, Philippines, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, visit palau, Waterfall, Wildlife

Palau, Micronesia Has A Host Of Options For Adventure Seekers

June 20, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

(Palau, Micronesia --- June 20, 2013) --- Known for its world-class scuba diving conditions, Palau is host to a whole range of options for adventure seekers. In addition to being one of Jacques Cousteau’s favorite dive destinations, this Micronesian paradise is also one of Survivor TV’s Jeff Probst’s favorite places on earth. It’s no wonder…the remote location is free of commerciality and truly a genuine eco-environment, which is not at all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Caves, Cruising, Culture, Gun, History, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Palau, Paradise, Peleliu Island, Rainforest, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Trekking, Tropical Paradise, Waterfall

World War II History Tour on Peleliu Island, Palau

May 24, 2012 by Dave2 Comments

Peleliu Island in the country of Palau is a part of the beautiful "rock islands" - hundreds of small limestone islands all covered with vegetation. This southern most part of Palau offers spectacular beauty in the form of pure white sand beaches, peculiar looking umbrella-like shaped islands, intense green vegetation covering the islands and its turquoise waters. There are a number of reefs in the area and snorkeling provides excellent visibility … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Art, Beach, Caves, Fashion, Gun, History, Museum, Palau, Peleliu Island, Philippines, Sand, Walking tour

Final Thoughts on Palau

May 1, 2012 by Dave4 Comments

It was like pulling teeth to leave this amazing place. Now it is just a dream - a dream of sadness at being back yet a dream still tinged with those amazing turquoise waters - that are in front of me whenever I close my eyes. I cannot sleep. I stay awake and write about Palau and this remarkable trip. I gorged myself silly on sashimi the last few days - both from fish that I caught and that my home-stay hosts caught. Peleliu Island has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: California, Caves, Los Angeles, Palau, Peleliu Island, Seafood, Sushi, visit palau

Peleliu Island Palau

April 18, 2012 by Dave1 Comment

This island has seen much pain - it was scene of intense battles fought in WWII between Japanese and American forces. Initially the Americans thought the fight for the island and its airstrip would take a couple of days but ultimately winning the island took over 2 months. Existing limestone caves and new ones specially built as hide outs were constructed by the Japanese. A group of Japanese even lived undetected in one of the caves for 2.5 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Beach, Caves, Museum, Palau, Peleliu Island

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