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Jellyfish Lake and Mandarin Fish Lake are unique finds.
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Tropical rains are unpredictable.
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The perfect place for a WWII history buff and diver/snorkeler.
matlocksson Says: When in Palau, definately check out the rock islands. You can see them while out diving, kayaking or flying over them. Whatever you do, see them. Sams tours has dive boats and rents kayaks and Belau air lets you fly over them. This view is taken from the hamlet of Koror...
Dolphins, Dolphins, Dolphins !
matlocksson Says: Don't miss the chance to learn about these fantastic, intelligent animals. You can snorkel, and dive with them or even learn tricks of dolphin training.
Rock Island Cafe: Best restaurant in downtown
DSwede Says: Rock Island Cafe is an economic family style restaurant. The menu is fairly extensive, the portions are large and the costs are very reasonable. We went there several times and never had a bad meal.If I remember correctly, the restaurant is closed Friday sunset to Saturday...
Anywhere they dine: Ask a Palaun
dovalyn Says: The local street vendor down the street from our hotel was a good place to eat. They offered more of the American fare consisting of a hamburger and soft drinks. Ask a Palaun and they will give you directions to a good eatery or just follow the families. Sometimes, they may...
matlocksson Says: This is an excellent restaurant overlooking the ocean. Its a great place to hang out, have a beer or eat diner. The sashimi here is excellent as well as the daily specials that include a variety of cuisines such as thai, german and mexican. For less than ten dollars the...
Indian Cuisine: Eat at the Taj
matlocksson Says: This is an excellent Indian restaurant with a wide selection of dishes to sample. On thursdays, there is an all you can eat lunch buffet for $ 10.00. The owner, Robert, is very personable and a good host. The decor is amazing with an open window to the kitchen so you can...
dovalyn Says: I didn't see too many adults on bike especially going to the outer regions of the island, but i did see lots of children commuting to and from school on bikes.
dovalyn Says: Koror is a wonderful place to walk and some places you do need a car to get to. If you're in town for a day or two, buses and taxis can get you to where you need to go. Bus times are sporadic and "go slow" motto is adhered to and taxi rates vary. Be sure to get a rate quote...
dovalyn Says: During the time that I travelled to Koror, I did not come upon any type of activity that would put me in danger nor did I sense any type of danger. Of course, I was travelling with a Palaun native whom everyone knows everyone. Practically all of the people we met, my friend...
dovalyn Says: Rolling back packs, duffel bags or roller bags T-shirt, tank tops, shorts, a waterproof windbreaker, water shoes, slippers or TEVA's. Undergarments, only what you really need. Medications a must. Sunscreen and sunglasses. First aid kit (travel size), finger/toenail...
dovalyn Says: This place is a little hard to find even for a Palaun. After driving and then backtracking we happened up this primitive looking bit of jungle interior where the falls is located. Good hiking or water shoes are recommended along with mosquito repellent. A light backpack for...
Simply Harmless- Jellyfish Lake
DSwede Says: Jellyfish Lake: Take a short hike over the ridge to get to the lake that makes the island a doughnut. In a limestone island, the water trapped in this lake is eternally baked in the sun and reaps the nutrients of the island's runoff. There are millions and I mean millions of...
DSwede Says: While it is not technically a lake, but rather a small sheltered bay, Mandarin Fish Lake is a wonderful stop!It is protected by a very narrow channel. The lake itself is very shallow, mostly less than 20ft (6m) deep. There is a large coral balmy in the middle of the bay. The...
DSwede Says: I'm a diver and have visited Palau.I've visited Jelly Fish Lake. That was truly unique. It does not matter if you are a diver or not, scuba is simply not allowed there (for a number of reasons).While most avid divers who want to do wrecks will back up a trip to Palau with...
How Sea-Leg worthy do my Sea-Legs gotta be?
DSwede Says: I did not do a liveaboard from Palau, but I did all my dives as single day trips (one week in total). The waters around Palau were very calm and only had 2~3ft swells at maximum when I was visiting. If you are on a larger boat, 3 ft swells are barely noticeable.However, if...
Safety of Hiking and snorkeling the islands Palau?
DSwede Says: [From a post of mine in the forums]The currents while I was in Palau were not that strong. With fins, it was manageable. But for the first few minutes you are in the water, keep an eye on the coast and get a gauge for current movements.The animals in Palau or the ocean in...
DSwede Says: Two words: Blue Corner.type it in any search engine and you'll have thousands of hits.Dive with a reef hook, inflate your BC for a bit of positive buoyancy, park on the edge of the wall... and simply watch the big sharks patrol along the wall. You will be at 20~25m, so you...
Visa requirements for all nationals
DSwede Says: US citizens do not need a Visa for stays up to one year.Canadian, Australia, UK and EU citizens can pay entry fee of $50 on arrival for a stay up to 30 days.Maximum two extensions are available for 30 days each at a cost of $100.Other nationals should confirm with the...
Adaptor plugs in Palau & Micronesia
DSwede Says: Palau uses 120V, 60HzStandard outlet USA/Japan 2-pin (type A and B):http://kropla.com/!ab.htm
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Don't miss the chance to learn about these fantastic, intelligent animals. You can snorkel, and dive with them or even learn tricks of dolphin training.
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Palau is a relatively small republic of islands with a very strong tie to the United States. It was under US control as a UN Trust Territory for about 30 years. It started working towards independence...
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Koror, the rock islands. The name sounds as beautiful as her islands. Hundreds of mushroomed like outcrops formed hundreds of years ago carved out by the wind, waves and coral eating creatures. Atop...
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