I visited Chuuk in August 2008 and had a wonderful 10 days. I spent most of it on Weno but was fortunate enough to catch a boat out to one of the lagoon islands. I would highly recommend a day trip or even a couple nights if you can swing it. It appears that these trips have to be arranged through local families, so check with your hosts to find out how to make it happen.
Things to keep in mind: 1. Be patient. Life moves more slowly out there, and that is a good thing. 2. Respect Chuukese culture. Example: women should wear long skirts and modest tops and definitely NO bikinis. If you're staying at Blue Lagoon, there may be some flexibility on this rule since it's so secluded and full of foreigners. 3. Really enormous potholes are everywhere, so what should be a short cab ride from the airport to your hotel can easily take 10 minutes, or 20, or 45... Again, be patient. Enjoy the ride. 4. Spend time snorkeling and/or scuba diving if you're able. 5. Pack lightly; there is at least one laundromat in town. 6. Stop at the food stands along the main road and eat some delicious fresh fish, coconut, tapioca (not the pudding--this was my favorite!), bananas. 7. Find a place with fresh sashimi and eat enough to satisfy you the rest of your life, because you'll never eat better sashimi again.
Happy travels!
Dolce
· 7 months ago
Anne,
That was some great advice! Especially for the ladies. I know in many cultures, its disrespectful to wear bikinis so this is a good heads up. Its so random how I came across researching Micronesia... it looks like I might have to head down there! Thanks for checking us out!
Lilliy
· 7 months ago
I never heard of these islands before great web post to find. I love these kind of remote areas that isn't spoiled with too many tourists most enjoyable.
Dolce
· 7 months ago
Thanks! Thats why I felt compelled to write about it. I knew about Guam, but all the other islands; I was pretty surprised to see how much culture there was!
Dave and Deb
· 7 months ago
I was hired as a singer on a Cruise ship in Guam. After the audition, I was so excited, I ran around yelling, "I'm going to Guam" and then in the next breath, I said "Where the hell is Guam?" I am so glad that I got the chance to go there all those years ago. It ignited my travel bug. Now after your post, I am wanting to go again to check out all of the other islands! Thanks.
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Things to keep in mind:
1. Be patient. Life moves more slowly out there, and that is a good thing.
2. Respect Chuukese culture. Example: women should wear long skirts and modest tops and definitely NO bikinis. If you're staying at Blue Lagoon, there may be some flexibility on this rule since it's so secluded and full of foreigners.
3. Really enormous potholes are everywhere, so what should be a short cab ride from the airport to your hotel can easily take 10 minutes, or 20, or 45... Again, be patient. Enjoy the ride.
4. Spend time snorkeling and/or scuba diving if you're able.
5. Pack lightly; there is at least one laundromat in town.
6. Stop at the food stands along the main road and eat some delicious fresh fish, coconut, tapioca (not the pudding--this was my favorite!), bananas.
7. Find a place with fresh sashimi and eat enough to satisfy you the rest of your life, because you'll never eat better sashimi again.
Happy travels!
That was some great advice! Especially for the ladies. I know in many cultures, its disrespectful to wear bikinis so this is a good heads up. Its so random how I came across researching Micronesia... it looks like I might have to head down there! Thanks for checking us out!