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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nicole Evatt

The tiny paradise island seeking a different type of tourist

A snorkeler explores the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon near Koror, Palau - (Nicole Evatt via AP)

While researching a trip to Palau, a tiny island nation dotting Micronesia’s western edge, I found endless information about its famed mushroom-shaped Rock Islands and spectacular diving sites, including over 50 World War II wrecks.

But what I discovered upon arrival was a destination eager to highlight something else: its rich culture on solid land.

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