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Palau: Unlike Any Other Place On Earth

Welcome to Palau, an island nation unlike anywhere else on Earth. By: Sara Kaiser Palau is a biologically and culturally rich nation. The region’s unique wildlife assemblage includes thirteen bird species found nowhere else in the world–one prominent example is the Endangered Micronesian Megapode, found only in Palau and the Marianas islands. Palau itself is […]

Written by on November 14, 2017

Late, Tonga: Not Your Typical Island Paradise

Late, Tonga may seem a bit foreboding, but take a closer look and you’ll find beautiful and diverse native wildlife.  Sandy white beaches and palm trees surrounded by clear turquoise water are images commonly associated with Southwest Pacific Islands. However, Late (pronounced la-tay), a tropical volcanic island belonging to the Vava’u island group in the Kingdom of Tonga, […]

Written by on August 24, 2016