A review of Palau Royal Resort on the island of Palau from the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Stunning location with private beaches and dock. Modern design rooms. Spa and onsite departures for activities. Friendly and accommodating service. Background The Japanese managed Palau Royal Resort is set on a peninsula surrounded by white sandy beaches. … Continue reading Experience: Palau Royal Resort
After a long summer break, I’m headed to my country 185 – Jamaica! This trip is significant because after it, I will have completed every country in the Western Hemisphere. Many have asked how come I haven’t visited such an obvious destination thus far. There’s no specific reason except that travel takes you on unexpected … Continue reading Jamaica Mon!
Continuing on the Pacifying Pacific Tour from Majuro, we arrive in the Federal States of Micronesia and my country 176! Our visit will be focused on exploring Pohnpei island where the capital city of Palikir is located. It is the second most populated island, after Chuuk, with a population of around 35,000. Micronesia is actually … Continue reading Pohnpei Top Sights
A review of Marshall Islands Resort in Majuro on the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Picturesque sea views from the balconies. Many facilities available including a dive shop. Traditional restaurant with friendly service. Primary resort offering in town. Background The Marshall Islands Resort (previously named the Outrigger Marshall Islands Resort) is a locally owned and managed … Continue reading Experience: Marshall Islands Resort, Marshall Islands
A review of Hotel Robert Reimers in Majuro, the Marshall Islands, on the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Great local atmosphere. Popular restaurant and bar area. Excellent central location. Family owned with long history in the area. Background Hotel Robert Reimers is a landmark in Majuro. The family owned company has deep roots serving the … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Robert Reimers, Marshall Islands
You may have heard of the Marshall Islands during your high school history class as the place where the US tested nuclear bombs after WWII. The secret military activity occurred on Bikini Atoll (fun fact: this is where the modern swimwear is named after), which has since been designate a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The … Continue reading Exploring Majuro Atoll of the Marshall Islands
A review of Seabreeze Resort in Samoa on the trip Pacifying the Pacific. Highlights Incredible private bay location. Luxurious villas and rooms. Casual fine dining with fresh ingredients. Background Started by an English/Australian couple that relocated to Samoa years ago, Seabreeze brings international luxury and style to an idyllic beachside location. With deep roots in … Continue reading Experience: Seabreeze Resort Samoa
Spending an impromptu week in Guadalcanal of the Solomon Islands and seeing some excellent World War II sights on the trip, Pacifying the Pacific. Journey I returned to the Solomon Islands because I needed to transit in Nauru and Honiara was the economical choice. I also wanted to explore the Guadalcanal more in depth. This … Continue reading Guadalcanal Revisited
Planning and starting a Stanstastic Tour through the “stans”! The “stans” have been on my list for awhile now and I finally am about to undertake a tricky trip to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and finally Pakistan. If all goes well I would have explore some of the great sights of seven new … Continue reading Stantastic Tour
Finding a way to physically sneak into Nauru, country 174, without a visa on the Pacifying the Pacific adventure. My original plan to visit the tiny country of Nauru was to fly from Tarawa stay for 5 days and catch the next flight out to the Marshall Islands. Unfortunately while processing my visa, I got … Continue reading Nauru