At 4:30 a.m. May 21 Palau welcomed the inaugural flight of Palau Paradise Express, a non-stop flight between Australia and Palau! Operated by Nauru Airlines, the flight will expand connectivity in the Pacific and help create new opportunities for regional tourism and trade. This initiative will help deepen the warm bonds between our countries and peoples. This year Australia and Palau celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations, building on decades of cooperation in the Blue Pacific.

19K views · 211 reactions | We welcomed Alii Palau Airlines which made its first landing in Palau on Thanksgiving Day 2023. | Office of the President, Republic of Palau | Facebook

In the lovely Pacific island-nation called Palau, there's an airport terminal that is no larger than your living room. In Angaur terminal, there are no walls, no bathrooms and no electricity. I took a pit stop there on my way to Pelileu, and had to tell you this story! Travel tip: Add Palau to your bucket list. It's one the most beautiful and amazing countries on earth! Follow Drew Binsky for more stories from EVERY country, and join me on https://instagram.com/drewbinsky | Drew Binsky