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  1. dxb1969 avatar

    RE: Palau in late summer as a lone diver

    by dxb1969 13 May 2012

    Book the hotel separately - if you're on a tight budget then consider somewhere in Koror like guest lodge or new koror hotel. As for diving…

  2. theperipateticepi avatar

    RE: What about Palau ?

    by theperipateticepi 24 April 2012

    3 weeks a is LONG time to spend as a tourist in Palau. There are three islands that you can stay on (not including a camping trip in the…

  3. mariaferlo avatar

    Re: Moving to Palau

    by mariaferlo 14 April 2012

    Hi! I 'm gonna move to Koror and I would like to know how it is to live there, how expensive is it?, how expensive is the accommodation?…

  4. kenko avatar

    Re: Palau in late summer as a lone diver

    by kenko 05 April 2012

    Jason, I still haven't dived Palau for the very same reasons- Since you only want to dive part of the week, you'll save a boat…

  5. theperipateticepi avatar

    RE: Palau in late summer as a lone diver

    by theperipateticepi 01 April 2012

    I've not had any experience dealing with Sam's by email - but I know they try to be pretty attentive to their guests once in town. You…

  6. JasonInJapan avatar

    Re: From Seoul to Peleilu

    by JasonInJapan 01 April 2012

    As mentioned above, Asiana flies direct from Seoul to Koror a few times a week. Korean Airlines also flies direct, twice a week I think.…

  7. theperipateticepi avatar

    RE: From Seoul to Peleilu

    by theperipateticepi 01 April 2012

    Hey Again... I was wrong.. there actually is a direct flight from Seoul to Koror with Asiana AIrlines... thats new! Don't know how long…

  8. theperipateticepi avatar

    RE: From Seoul to Peleilu

    by theperipateticepi 01 April 2012

    The only direct flights into Palau are from Manila, Taipei or Guam - so pick your cheapest way from Seoul to one of those. There are no…

  9. Taekyon2 avatar

    Re: What I wish I had known about Kosrae before going...

    by Taekyon2 12 February 2012

    Thanks to everyone for the kind feedback... I didn't make it to Yap this time around, but visited Palau (Koror) and Peleliu last year.…

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    RE: Long over-due trip to Croatia - itinerary questions (May)

    by neckervd 27 January 2012

    Some ideas: Sleep 1 night at Kotor. The public bus timetable isn't so good in May. And organized trips may not give you enough time for…

  11. theperipateticepi avatar

    Re: Rock Island/ Jellyfish Lake tour group and other questions

    by theperipateticepi 18 December 2011

    Hi Anna, As far as your trip out to Jellyfish lake etc - have you looked into any other shops? Neco or Fin and Fin's may have trips…

  12. twocats avatar

    Rock Island/ Jellyfish Lake tour group and other questions

    by twocats 17 December 2011

    Hi there! I just contacted Sam's Tours and they say that they need 4 people for the tour to happen. Sadly, there's only one of me and…

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    RE: Best of North Luzon in 21 days

    by TheSwede 16 December 2011

    You are great guys. I logged in to LP and found all these great suggestions! I am working a lot, that is why I didn't look in here in…

  14. JoJo24 avatar

    Re: youth hostels

    by JoJo24 03 December 2011

    There are no youth hostels in Koror, Palau. If you are traveling solo, the cheapest place to stay is Antelope Marine Club on Makati Islan…

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    RE: info about accommodation in Palau

    by madjacy 10 November 2011

    Oh also. Some dive shops may pick you up in babeldaob, but they will probably have to really go out of their way and cost to do so. Gas…

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    RE: info about accommodation in Palau

    by madjacy 10 November 2011

    I would stay in Koror at a nicer hotel with beach and pool because that will be the most comfortable for your aunt. I like the Palau…

  17. mumoko avatar

    RE: info about accommodation in Palau

    by mumoko 30 October 2011

    What the other posters miss out saying is that if you stay on Baeldoab the tour companies would actually come to pick you up from your…

  18. stratts21 avatar

    Visa Issues - Russia, China, Mongolia (traveling for over 120 days)

    by stratts21 22 October 2011

    Hello, My girlfriend and I are currently in S. Korea working as English teachers but our contract ends on Mar. 10, 2011. We are planning…

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    Palau for a Week? Suggested Itinerary? A bunch of questions!

    by stratts21 13 October 2011

    My girlfriend and I are going to start "backpacking" after we finish our contract in Korea and have found a fairly cheap flight to Guam,…

  20. charlenechiu avatar

    RE: info about accommodation in Palau

    by charlenechiu 12 October 2011

    Ciao Mario, I would recommend staying in Koror also. dxb1969 is right, Sea Passion Hotel has a little beach and closely located to nice…

  21. 5Waldos avatar

    RE: info about accommodation in Palau

    by 5Waldos 09 October 2011

    Hmmm....you probably want to be in Koror. Yes you can drive there from North Beach but you are really isolated. It is lovely and peaceful…

  22. dxb1969 avatar

    RE: info about accommodation in Palau

    by dxb1969 08 October 2011

    There is a small beach at the Sea Passion Hotel, where there is a small WW2 plane wreck for snorkelling. There is also a small beach…

  23. mumoko avatar

    RE: info about accommodation in Palau

    by mumoko 04 October 2011

    I thought the tranquility of North Beach Cottages was amazing. Besides, you could easily reach Koror by car. I have not been to the other…

  24. Littleblackduck avatar

    Re: What I wish I had known about Palau (Koror) before going...

    by Littleblackduck 25 August 2011

    Thankyou for your stories, I am planning my trip there in 2012. and I will definately take your experience into consideration.

  25. dxb1969 avatar

    RE: Guesthouses in Palau

    by dxb1969 17 August 2011

    I can recommend Guest Lodge which is usually around US$50 per night although it doesn't include breakfast. I've been to Palau 3 times…

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