Koror, Palau- In one of the biggest Night Market in Palau to date, nearly 3,500 locals and tourists alike flocked to the fortnight event that also marked the end of youth week. Ngirchoureng, the duo of Jim Geselbracht (right) and Tony Phillips (left) perform Palauan classics (string band music) at the "Forever Young" Night Market on 16 March 2018. Palau Visitor’s Authority recorded 177 tourists and 3,253 locals – citizens and residents – which makes it the largest crowd sinc

Koror-- Palau’s arrival form greets visitors with the line “Welcome to Palau -The Rainbow’s End,” a phrase that aptly sums up the country’s resplendent beauty. It can be costly to maintain beauty. Starting Jan. 1, 2018, every visitor coming to Palau will be assessed a $100 environmental fee. It’s part of the island nation’s move to promote high value tourism and first-rate tourism hospitality. A fisherman cast his net over a school of sardines a sunset. Faced with a rough sta