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Palau Island

Palau Island

2021 - Dec - 10 | , , , , , , 

[ Palau]

Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands in Micronesia. The United States provides defense, funding, and access to social services. The country’s economy is based mainly on tourism, subsistence agriculture, and fishing. The country uses the United States dollar as its currency. The country has two official languages, Palauan (a member of the Austronesian language family) and English. Japanese, Sonsorolese, and Tobian are recognized as regional languages.

The population of this island nation is 18,000 of which 87% are Christian. Local food consists of cassava, taro, yam, potato, fish, and pork. But Western food is favored by the tourists. There are many cafes and restaurants. A variety of international cuisines such as American, Japanese, Taiwanese, the Philippino are available.

Pristine paradise
Pristine paradise
Plane below is a World War relic
Plane below is a World War relic
Tags: diving destination, sandy beaches, tropical islands

Marshall Islands Education

Marshall Islands Education

2021 - Dec - 6 | , , , 

[A public school ]

Education is compulsory from ages 6 to 14. Instruction is in both Marshallese and English.
Public schools consisted of seventy-five elementary schools, one middle school, and two secondary schools. Protestant churches support twenty-six elementary and 10 secondary private schools. About 10,000 students are enrolled in public schools while 5,000 students study in private schools. Several public schools still lack electricity. The College of the Marshall Islands, a two-year institution of higher learning serves 431 students.

In January 021, The World Bank gave an aid of $10 million for Education and Skills Strengthening. The project will improve access to quality secondary education, vocational training, and employment opportunity. About 13,500 students, job-seekers, and employers will benefit from this project.

Low academic performance is a concern. Students aim to meet the minimum requirement rather than getting skills valued by the employers.

A private school
A private school
A class room
A class room.
Tags: coastal villages, friendly, sandy beaches, tropical islands

Tabuaeran Island accommodation

Tabuaeran Island accommodation

2021 - Dec - 4 | , , , , , , 

[Tabuaeran Hotels ]

The Fanning Island Lodge guesthouse, is rustic. There is no running water or electricity. The facilities are shared. There are 5 private local type of houses known as Kia kias, one lodge and 2 shared bathrooms.

Cuisine is inspired by locally available fish and vegetables.

Tabuaeran Island accommodation
Tabuaeran Island accommodation
Tabuaeran Island dining
Tabuaeran Island dining
Tags: fishing, island, least spoiled, sandy beaches, tropical islands

Tabuaeran (Fanning Island) seaweed farming

Tabuaeran (Fanning Island) seaweed farming

2021 - Nov - 30 | , , , , , , 

[Seaweed farming]

It was only in 1994 seaweed farming was introduced to the islands of Kiritimati (Christmas Is.) and Tabuaeran (Fanning Is.). The seaweed aquaculture from these two islands now comes to about 1000 MT per annum. Seaweed farming now returns over AUS $ 380,000 per annum in farmer payments. By 1997 over 420 people were receiving income from seaweed farming.

On Tabuaeran seaweed has now replaced copra as the main source of income for over 70% of all households. The new seaweed-based economy has also ensured the success of the resettlement policy of the Kiribati Government. This is a good model for aquaculture of seaweed in other atolls in the Pacific region.

Tags: coral atolls, diving destination, island, least spoiled, sandy beaches, tropical islands

Kiritimati Tourism

Kiritimati Tourism

2021 - Nov - 26 | , , , , 

[Kiritimati accommodation ]

A small amount of anglers interested in lagoon fishing (for bone fish in particular) or offshore fishing visit the island. Some surfers visit the island in winter. There is some tourism-related infrastructure, such as a small hotel, rental facilities, and food services but not up to the international standards.

Kiritimati
Kiritimati
Kiritimati
Kiritimati
Tags: fishing, island, sandy beaches, tropical islands

Gilbert Islands Food

Gilbert Islands Food

2021 - Nov - 1 | , , , 

[Crab Cocktail]

Fish and marine resources are a primary food source. Only the most hardy plants can grow there. Local crops include coconut, giant swamp taro, breadfruit, pandanus, and a native fig. Coconut is central to the diet and is especially valued for the sweet rich toddy (sap) cut from the flower spathe. Toddy is used as a children’s drink or as a base for syrup. It can also be soured into vinegar and fermented into an alcoholic drink. Drunkenness is a widespread problem that is dealt with on some islands by the prohibition of alcohol. Imported goods such as rice, flour, canned butter, and canned fish and meat, are becoming increasingly important in the daily diet.

Breadfruit
Tags: Japanese occupied Micronesia, sandy beaches, tropical islands

Guam Restaurants

Guam Restaurants

2021 - Oct - 13 | , , , , 

[Guam Restaurants]

Restaurants in Guam offer a wide array of restaurants offer quality continental meals and exotic ethnic dishes, as well. There are Chamorro, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Chinese, Mexican, and European restaurants, each with its own distinct ambiance. American fast food chains have become standard fare for those on the go.

Beach BBQ Buffet
Tags: Japanese occupied Micronesia, tropical islands
Ambo Island Utirerei Motel

Ambo Island Utirerei Motel

2021 - Oct - 2 | , , , , , , 

[Ambo Island Utirerei Motel]

This is the main accommodation available in Ambo Island. A motel with 28 rooms located in Ambo Village, including 4 over water deluxe rooms. There are a restaurant and bar, and convenience store on the premises. The motel also offers catering for special functions, banquet and meeting facilities on the premises too.

Tags: Scuba diving, small islands, sunshine, tropical islands

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