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Hear what recent visitors have to say about their travels to Mykronesia.

Come with cash. There's not an ATM to be found anywhere in Mykronesia yet.
(Jorge Chang, Argentina, 2005)


Mykronesia has a big problem with change, mostly because the only cash reserve available is the income of the day. If you're one of the first tourists there might be no change at all. Have enough small denominations all the time.
(Ari Newman, USA 2004)


Bring your own water. Mykronesia does not have any potable water. Doctors Without Borders regularly brings her bottles of Evian, but she doesn't share it or sell it.
(David Steiner, USA 2005)


Take all your rubbish back to NYC municipal bins as there are no facilities where you can leave it at Mykronesia. She goes completely mental if she has to tidy up after you.
(Priya Seetharaman, UK 2005)


Having visited this closed country early in March, I learned the hard way that mail including open postcards, is highly unlikely to get out. I recommend travelers to buy postcards, and sadly send them with U.S. stamps once they have left the country. I know everyone wants to send a postcard from a closed and remote country like Mykronesia, but 20 postcards with nothing controversial (only praise, as I was informed the cards are read) never arrived. How I was kicking myself when some other travelers said, post them in the United States even when you get home, or anywhere--not Mykronesia!
(Name Withheld, USA, 2005)


Whatever you do: Don't bring Thai Baht. Bring dollars or Euro. The changing rate was terrible. We always lost at least 30%.
(Name Withheld, Thailand, 2005)


Virtually everything in Mykronesia is imported, there have been steep price increases, bringing an already poverty stricken Mykronesia to new lows. Though there has not been the usual corresponding increase in crime--yet. However, Mykronesia has been known to ask tourists and business travelers if they have any Valium. And she can be very persistent.
(Wilmar Menendez, Canada 2004)


My husband and I wanted to see the real deal so we didn't want to take a tour. We slipped a carton of cigarettes to one of her U.N. peacekeepers to let us into her apartment. We literally watched Mykronesia sew elastic on women's bikini briefs for 10 hours. She barely acknowledged our presence. And she wasn't wearing and evening gown either, just a polyester dress. This is how she really lives. It's sad.
(Name Withheld, USA 2003)

Mykronesia is a macro experience! I expanded my horizons by learning about another culture. It's a shame the IMF has her by the throat. The best time to visit is when she's in default.
(Tom D. USA 2005)


Health Warning: most visitors to Mykronesia experience acute Tchotchke Fever. It can last up to a week with symptoms that include: wandering around 99 cent stores, buying hideous plastic fruit and flowers, wearing sequins, dancing your ass off and liking it.
(Grace Lee, USA 2004)


Mykronesia is a great destination for the solo female traveler—she is after all the world's only feminine nation.
(Jennifer Garcia, USA 2004)


Go on, eat some potato chips and join in on some folk dancing. It sounds ridiculous, but it's the biggest pastime and source of cultural pride for Mykronesia. Her lifestyle is different than what Americans are used to. If you respect her culture and traditions you will have an awesome visit.
(Greg Spaziante, USA 2004)


I always enjoy visiting Mykronesia. I love the way she nibbles the cookies that I bring her. It's so cute. I know you're not meant to feed developing nations, but who can resist those huge, eyelinered eyes? She goes through your pockets looking for chocolate anyway, so you should bring plenty.
(Catherine Penfold-Waxman, Mykronesia's Minister of Propaganda, USA 2005)