Palau opens up -- carefully

Traditional dancers perform in Airai village in front of a "bai," a Palauan men's meeting house. Beyond its world-renowned dive sites, the Micronesian nation is also home to a rich cultural heritage. (All photos by Mavis Teo except where indicated)DestinationsAir links bring more visitors, but leaders seek to avoid mass tourismMAVIS TEOJuly 19, 2026 10:30 JST