Pristine Paradise
Only around 17,600 people reside in Palau on 12 of around 340 islands.
Currency: US Dollar
Language: Paluan & English
Visa: Visa’s are required from some destinations, check the local rules before travelling.
Power: 120 volts AC. Plug types A & B
Safety: Palau is in general a very safe country to visit, but as with anywhere petty crime can occur so take standard procedures while travelling.
Flights between islands are the quickest way to travel, but also the most expensive.
Local boats and ferry’s are cost effective.
Taxi’s on the main island do exist but prices are negotiable and not always the best option.
Hiring a bike or a car will give you more freedom to explore.
Demok Festival – February
Olechotel Belau Fair – October
Weather is tropical, therefore hot, humid and rainy year round with very little seasonal temperature change.
Packing:
Lightweight summer clothing with layers for the odd cooler days.
Accommodation:-
Basic Double Beds with air cond from 70 USD
Mid range Double from 200 USD
Luxury from 280 USD
Food:-
Local restaurants dishes from 10 USD
Resort or similar from 30 USD
Transport:-
Bicycle hire from 20 USD per day
Car hire from 56 USD per day
Birds, scenery and long distances An amazing start to Brasil in Manaus and around the Amazonian area. Such incredible birds – although not particularly
An interesting start to our Mexican journey. A long delay to Gatwick and a rental car that was overheating in the traffic jams and bleeping
Going North Starting this journey in Danang – a nice surprise after Nha Trang, although still so many highrise’s and very spread out, but
Palau Where to start. We have for many years wanted to go snorkelling in Palau – but in the past too hard to get to.
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