Palau's Jellyfish Lake August 18th, 2010 • by Deborah Tobey One of the highlights of our Palau tours is a visit to the secret and surreal Jellyfish Lake, where we encounter thousands of non-stinging jellyfish. Their existence in Jellyfish Lake is a fascinating evolutionary story, tracing its origin back 35 million years to the time the Rock Islands were first created as a result of colliding… Read More »
Palau: The Rock Islands' Secret Fleet August 4th, 2010 • by Matt Holmes When preparing for a hiking tour, a trekking tour, or an adventure travel vacation, most people think to pack boots, and waterproof and fleece jackets. Well, in some cases you might not need more than a bikini, trunks and a snorkel! In fact, if you are packing for Palau adventure tour, we would suggest these… Read More »
What in the world is a Dugong? November 18th, 2009 • by Deborah Tobey …this is a Dugong! These enormous marine mammals, can be found in warm coastal waters from East Africa to Australia. Dugongs are related to manatees, and graze on underwater grasses day and night. This week our Palau tour guide, Ron Leidich, spotted a couple of Dugongs off the coast of Palau. These docile animals let… Read More »