Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Micronesia - Guide Book

Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea

Does anyone know a decent Micronesia Travel Guide Book? It's ridiculous that I have to post on the lonely planet travel forum looking for a guide book, but since the lonely planet doesn't seem to be covering the lonelier parts of the planet anymore, I need one.

I have the LP South Pacific book from 2006, but was hoping for something a little more recent. I'm looking for something that covers FSM, Marshall Islands, Yap and Palau.

Thanks!

Other Places published a guide covering Micronesia and Palau in 2010 but I haven't read it so I can't comment about its quality (or lack of it).

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That book got a very poor review from the one TTer who reported having used it.
She said her ca 20 years old Moon Micronesia Handbook proved more useful.
I might add that the last edition of LP's Micronesia guide is also pretty good.
Of course those old guidebooks must be used along with some research for up to date practical info - the internet makes that easier today then back when those books were publushed.

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