Palau is a small island in the Pacific Ocean and it is its own country. For those that like snorkeling, diving and having a lot of fun, then this is a great place to visit. In Palau there are super cool experiences like snorkeling with manta rays, swimming with sharks and visiting museums and local shops.

Snorkeling with manta rays is a truly unique experience. Riding on a boat through beautiful scenery is really cool. The boat takes snorkelers and divers to the German Channel, which was built from 1899-1914. It was constructed to allow large cargo ships to pass through the inner lagoon to the open ocean. The manta rays like to feed and rest there. They are quite big and really friendly and they glide across the ocean as people snorkel and dive. It is really cool to see them.

Shark City is a great way to see sharks. Riding through the water on a boat to go see sharks right after swimming with manta rays is exciting. Swimming right next to sharks seems scary but it is quite fun. Most of the sharks are black tip reef sharks but there are a few white tips and gray tips.

Walking around the town in Koror is interesting. There are so many local shops and restaurants. The Palau National Museum is amazing. There are old World War II guns and there is a bai, which is a local hut that the Palau people used to make. The outside has unique painted designs that show ancient stories and legends.

The local shops provide a fun way to experience the island. They sell fresh fruits, souvenirs, local artwork, shells and more. There is a place that makes customized storyboards. A storyboard is a hand-carved block of mahogany. They tell ancient legends and old stories.

Palau is a really nice place to visit, and the people are kind and welcoming. Visit Palau soon!