Rai stones, better known as stone money, on the island of Yap in Micronesia. The island’s small population and lush landscape make it the perfect retreat for those who want a serene getaway ...

kurakurakurarin / Getty Images. In the South Pacific nation of Micronesia, Nan Madol is an imposing stone city that sits on top of a coral reef in a lagoon adjacent to the island of Pohnpei.

While researching a trip to Palau, a tiny island nation dotting Micronesia’s western edge, I found endless information about ...