Micronesia and Palau (Other Places Travel Guide) - Softcover

Ben Cook; Lorry Marvin; Chad Lathe; Megan McCrea; Christy Lejkowski; Rick Lejkowsk; Michael Gall

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982261934 ISBN 13: 9780982261934

Publisher: Other Places Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Micronesia and Palau have long been known to diving enthusiasts for some of the most intriguing and spectacular dive spots on earth. Yet as the reputation of these islands spread, more travelers are looking to escape the modern Western world and become transported to a calmer, slower pace of life. The writers of this guide all lived, worked and played on the islands which they write about. First-hand knowledge, cultural insight, and personal recommendations allow visitors to feel like locals while enjoying the indisputable beauty of these islands and people.
- Learn the history and culture of the islands from writers who have each spent years living with local residents.

- Explore off-the-beaten-track locales relatively unknown to foreign visitors.

- Navigate on the islands and among islands, enjoying the best of Micronesia and Palau.

- Dive, surf, snorkel, and swim in some of the most stunning marine environments in the world.

- Choose the best places to eat, sleep, shop, and visit based on reviews of all the major islands.

About this title

About the Author

The authors of this book are former Peace Corps volunteers who cumulatively spent over 13 years living and working in the islands of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Republic of Palau. Megan McCrea authored the chapter on Kosrae. Ben Cook authored the Pohnpei chapter as well as the introductory material. Michael Gall wrote the chapter on Chuuk. Chad Lathe and Lorry Marvin were responsible for the Yap chapter, and Christy and Rick Lejkowski wrote the chapter on Palau.

Before officially beginning to research this travel guide, the authors visited the places reviewed in this book, ate in the restaurants, stayed in the hotels, and learned the cultures and languages of various islands from locals generous enough to teach them. As such, the information in this travel guide represents intimate, first-hand knowledge of these countries, knowledge which will help you discover a side of Micronesia and Palau that most visitors do not see.

Edition details

• Publisher: Other Places Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0982261934
• ISBN 13: 9780982261934
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 234