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Popular Off the Beaten Path | Miscellaneous Off the Beaten Path Tips | All Tips (25) Don't miss Jellyfish Lake, we were able to stop there during one of our kayaking trips between outlaying islands. The rumor is that the jellyfish got caught in a lake on this small island thousands of years ago as the oceans subsided. Now it is a fresh water lake and the jellyfish have no enemies so they have lost the ability to sting. They have multiplied by the thousands.
Our entire kayaking group was amazed because it was basically like swimming without the water, just pure jellyfish, every stroke we pushed them aside, it's an unreal experience and the only place in the world where you can swim with jellyfish with no worries of getting stung.
To get to the lake you do have to do a tiny bit of climbing and hiking, but nothing that requires any special equipment, You just need to be steady on your feet and every once in a while pull yourself up by tree branches. The island is more of a big rock coming out of the ocean that has some growth on it. It is a very secluded location, not advertised as a tourist location and the countries eco-tourism focus has kept Jellyfish Lake very natural and untouched. Leave a Comment |
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...as you expected, if you want to avoid the crowds of international divers, then try the southern islands of Peleliu and Angaur. You'll find peace and quiet and very warm people there. Accomodations are basic, but affordable and rarely full. There's Air Palau flying daily to both islands, but boat trip (takes about 2 hours) at $5 one-way was just fine with me.
Peleliu has two dive shops and most of the dives made from Koror are actually much closer to Peleliu, plus there are some wonderful dives that Koror dive shops usually don't offer. Go diving the Peleliu Express, you won't regret it!
There's plenty of remains from WWII to explore as well - ask Tangie at Mayumi's Inn to show you around. |
A ceremonial war canoe at Melekeok. reminds Palauans of the old days when the men would sail off on the canoe to raid other villages. Leave a Comment |
After getting stuck and then pulled out of the ditch we had put a little bit of dammage on our car (some scratches) and gotten it really muddy. fortunately we had travel insurance and that took care of it. Leave a Comment |
Have you ever thought about owning your own beach. Now you can imagine one for your very own. Their are many to choose from for the day. Be sure to get a permit & pack your lunch, snacks, drinks, beach gear, etc. Don't leave anyone behind when you sail off. |
If you are thinking about diving there, you need to have a signal float with you. This is a must as the law says so. Leave a Comment |
If you don't spend all your money in the karaoke lounges, you should save enough to take a day trip. Hire a boat, take some food and go to some of the Rock Islands.
The erosion creates these rock islands which have been undermined by years of pounding seas.
There are a few where you can moor, walk the jungle paths or relax on the beaches.
With the hire boats, most will pre-pack a lunch to have on the beach, miles from anywhere and anyone. The water is so clear you can see the clams on the sea-bed.
Looking down, they seem to be within hands reach but after 20 seconds vertical dive, you have to surface and grab an air-tank.
Don't go out without a snorkel or scuba gear.
Amazing. Leave a Comment |
Most of Palau would probably be considered off the beaten path. This monument commemorating the lives lost in the second world war is alongside the road to the northern states of the main Island. It seemed out of place as their was no buildings anywhere in sight. Simply a pyramid shaped monument with an inscription. Leave a Comment |
One day or half a day kayaking can be arranged by the many tour agents in Palau. I've used Blue Planet. Leave a Comment |
Palau has activities for the non-scuba divers and snorkellers. Peleliu, an island located downsouth of Koror, 2 hours boat ride from Sams Tours jetty, has a historical record of having to fight the bloodiest battle in Palau.
The tour lasted about 2.5 hours and places of interest generallly include visitations to Japanese and American soldiers' memorial sites, the museum, airstrip, tanks, caves used by Japanese as a base to hide from bombings/attacks and beaches where many Japanese troops fought and died during the battle. Leave a Comment |
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