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- 17 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Unforgettable Island of Kosrae
A splendid beach on Kosrae island, well known for its beauty ©Lucas KT/flickr
The island of Kosrae is part of the Federate States of Micronesia. Like its counterparts( along with Yap, Chuuk and Pohnpei) it is also a state. The capital of Kosrae state is Tofol village which is situated in Lelu municipality.
The population consists 6,616 of people and the total area of the island is 110 km/2 .
The official language is both Kosraean and English but other languages(mostly from other neighboring islands) can be heard. The currency of the country is U.S Dollar.
The only international airport is Kosrae International Airport and links both Hawaii and Guam and flies about 2-3 times a week.
- 16 MayAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Micronesian Island of Pohnpei
The beautifu and romantic sunset in Pohnpei Wayne ©Batzer/flickr
Pohnpei island is part of the Federate States of Micronesia, being also the largest and tallest among the four islands of the country.
The other islands that comprise Micronesia are Chuup, Kosrae and Yap.
The states lie east of the Philippines and Palau, north of Australia, west of the Marshall Islands and Nauru, northeast of Papua New Guinea and south of Marianas and Guam …
- 11 Aprlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
A traveler’s guide to Nauru
photo by sadie and maude’s place on Flickr
Nauru is yet another speck of land in the vast archipelago of Micronesia, but this little island is special: it is the world’s smallest independent republic. It is so tiny that it takes about an hour to drive from one shore to the other, but that doesn’t mean that Nauru is not diverse and interesting. The island used to be very rich in the 20th century, thanks to its huge phosphate deposits, but its fortunes took a turn for the worse in 2005.
Today Nauru hasn’t got it too good, but it manages to stay afloat, and it has by no means lost the thinks that made it attractive in the past. Tourist facilities may be minimal, but the natural beauty of the island makes it well worth visiting. Here’s a traveler’s guide to Nauru, for those who want to visit the world’s smallest, and rather underrated country. …
- 13 Feblizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The traveler’s guide to Palau
photo by Stefan Krasowski
Palau, a small cluster of islands in Micronesia, is easy to miss on the map, and even easier to miss when it comes to politics. Except the occasional guidebook praising the wonders of the Pacific Islands, this small island nation is rarely heard of.
Palau is a new country (it became independent in 1994), but it is slowly and steadily making a name for itself among the connoisseurs of exotic islands and interesting cultures. Whether you prefer to spend your time on land or underwater, Palau is fully equipped to surprise even the most well-traveled tourist.
Unique wildlife, rich flora, stunning beaches and breath-taking coral reefs make these islands a haven for anyone who needs a break from day to day life. Here’s a traveler’s guide to Palau, for those who are ready to discover the marvels of this island nation. …
- 31 Janitachan in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 wreck diving destinations in the world
Thistlegorm, photo by prilfish on Flickr
Diving underwater to discover some of the mysteries of the deep is no longer the pastime of adventurers and explorers, but of anyone who can swim underwater and is curious about what sorts of things lurk beneath the surface. The coal reefs of the planet are teeming with life, and for a scuba diver the variety of the marine life is what makes a dive amazing.
But the pretty tropical fish, colorful and strangely-shaped coral and the occasional ominous manta ray or whale shark become less important when you are faced with the wreck of a ship or a plane that has been slumbering on the ocean floor for who knows how long. Go on the most exciting dive of your life at one of the top 5 scuba diving destinations in the world. …
- 19 May
Travel destinations for horror fans
Being scared is not an ideal condition for most people, but others are prepared to go out of their way for a good fright. Horror fans just love the adrenaline rush provided by a terrifying film, or the thrills you get when reading a really scary book.If you are a horror fan, then you can indulge in your hobby even when you’re traveling; actually, you might as well travel for a good scare. There are lots of travel destinations for horror fans, so here are a some of them that are guaranteed to terrify you. …
- 16 Apr
Top 5 little known island nations in the world
Australia, New Zealand or Japan are some of the most well known island nations on the planet, and they are large, easily found on the map, and known to everyone. But for every famous island country, there are dozens of others that are less talked about in geography classes, and maybe even in traveler circles.Living in a country that is made up of sometimes tens or hundreds of tiny little islands is surely interesting, and visiting them and exploring them at your leisure is even more so. So here are the top 5 little known island nations in the world. …
- 14 Aprandra88 in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 Micronesian islands you should visit before you die
photo by tata_aka_T
The Federated Republic of Micronesia, or just Micronesia for short, is a country made up of over 600 islands just north of the Equator. The states in question are four: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap, which have dozens of amazing travel destinations among them.
Micronesia is hot and stuffy, especially if you’re there during the rainy season (actually, the rain is more or less year-round), but if that doesn’t bother you too much, you’ll have heaps of fun exploring the corral atolls, volcanic outcrops, beaches and mountains of Micronesia. Here are the top 5 Micronesian islands you should visit before you die. …
- 11 Apr
Amazing tourist attractions in Tonga
photo by Sarah/Rose
Tonga, the ‘Friendly Islands’, are one of those small Micronesian nations that few brochures mention, and most people know very little about them. That doesn’t mean that there is nothing interesting about Micronesian nations, it’s just that they tend to get ‘lost’ amidst the vastness of the Pacific.
Tonga is a fascinating place, although probably not that pleasant for its inhabitants – it is the last absolute monarchy in the world, and the king rules over the people like a feudal lord. This might put off some potential visitors from traveling to Tonga, but this island nation’s nickname is really well deserved, and tourists will be welcomed with open arms. To give you a taste of what this destination has to offer, here are some of the most amazing tourist attractions in Tonga. …
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