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Nukuoro Atoll

by Nukuoroulumoni 22 May 2012

Nukuoro is north east of the biggest island in the Pacific (Australia). Nukuoro has forty five tiny isles on a fringing reef that surround…
RE: Living in Pohnpei

by 5Waldos 19 May 2012

We lived there for just over a year with 3 kids- 4,8, and 9. There is a good preschool available (may be several now) and commonly people…
Re: Living in Pohnpei

by Global_Roaming 18 May 2012

Cost of living isn't too bad in Pohnpei, depending on the lifestyle your willing to adopt. Rent for a reasonable place varies - starting…
Living in Pohnpei

by aprilskye 12 May 2012

I am applying for a volunteer job in Pohnpei and would like any information I can get! Particularly the cost of living - food, rent…
RE: Logistical headache - How to package the region???

by Marcus72 05 March 2012

Hi aki2006, yes, I use the Bula Air Pass for most of the Air-Pacific-flights. On my way from Yap to Pohnpei in 2010 I had to transit…
What I wish I had known about Kosrae before going...

by Taekyon2 09 February 2012

I had planned to spend 4 days on Kosrae, ended up staying twice that time, and would have happily stayed even longer if my schedule had…
Re: Info about the FSM islands

by Taekyon2 09 February 2012

+“My main source of info has been the 2000 LP Micronesia guide book.”+ > As mentioned previously, I suggest you to get the 2010 editi…
RE: What I wish I had known about Pohnpei (FSM) before going...

by yurdamnskippy 09 February 2012

amazingly expensive. Thanks for the heads up. Even though Southeast Asia is getting more expensive? Its still a quarter the cost of…
RE: Most Isolated Place you've ever lived?

by 5Waldos 08 February 2012

Got to Kayangel but not to Sonsorol. The field ship, which was the only way to get there, was down a lot of the time we lived there. But…
RE: Info about the FSM islands

by Taekyon2 08 February 2012

Hi Christian, Take a look at my "Things I wish I had known about..." posts I have just put on this forum about the FSM. It may answer…
What I wish I had known about Pohnpei (FSM) before going...

by Taekyon2 08 February 2012

I had planned to spend 5 and a half days on Pohnpei but ended up staying only two days because my flight from Kosrae to Pohnpei had gotten…
RE: Micronesia Tourist Information

by roundtheworldvegan 23 November 2011

I lived on Pohnpei for a little while recently, and I have to second (though much more politely) the "go with the flow" statement. The…
Info about the FSM islands

by jh09c2m 19 November 2011

Hello, I am a 23 year old student who is planning a 5-7 week trip to FSM. My plan is to use continental's island hopper route going…
Re: Micronesia Homestays (Kosrae & Pohnpei)

by Taekyon2 07 November 2011

Hi Katrina, Yes, I did check that website too and wrote to the email address mentioned. Do you know if that is the current one? I wrote…
RE: Micronesia Homestays (Kosrae & Pohnpei)

by katrinakvr 07 November 2011

Hi, Have you checked out www.kosrae.com? I think that there is a pretty complete description of the homestay program. Grant Ismael is…
Micronesia Homestays (Kosrae & Pohnpei)

by Taekyon2 06 November 2011

In February I'll have 4 days each on Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Chuuk. On Chuuk I have decided to stay at the TrukStopHotel already, but on…
RE: What's the smallest country where people have a

by 5Waldos 09 October 2011

Hm...Palau has a road system on Balbedaob which we would drive around. And in Pohnpei we would drive around the island clockwise. And…
RE: Staying in Pohnpei - Accommodation & Diving

by Microlife 26 September 2011

Y'vonnes and Jays Grill are good as restaurant and Hotel. There is also the PCR Hotel and Restaurant. All new kitchen and really good…
RE: Staying in Pohnpei - Accommodation & Diving

by deveyn 26 September 2011

I spent two years diving in Pohnpei and can provide some guidance for you. Food: Village has some excellent food, however there are a…
Staying in Pohnpei - Accommodation & Diving

by grande_gg 26 September 2011

Hi there! My wife and I are planning to spend 4 days in Pohnpei. Diving is on the cards, as well as visiting Nan Madol. I've been tryi…
RE: Hash Hous Harriers Fiji

by 5Waldos 26 July 2011

In Palau they would run through the jungle. Don't remember in Pohnpei. Every Saturday at 4pm or something. I must say it exhausted me…
Vegetarian in Honiara?

by roundtheworldvegan 04 May 2011

Hi! My partner and I are probably about to be posted to Honiara for a little while and we were wondering if anyone could tell us what…
RE: working my way around the islands of FSM????

by silvanocat 05 January 2011

I just returned from Pohnpei and Kosrae and visited Palau and Yap two years ago, I will post more when I have time but strongly suggest…
Re: Half day to Nan Madol

by hauteboy0 04 January 2011

Well, it was a rushed trip but I think worth the visit. I was upgraded on Continental for the Guam to Pohnpei leg, I was one of the first…
Re: working my way around the islands of FSM????

by pacificbldg 02 January 2011

Hi honeybee, I live in Majuro Marshall Is for 15yrs, have been to all places on your list many times. First if you have Brit passport,…