Palau, Micronesia in $950s-$1050s RT

Somewhere so rare, even we had to find it on the map?

That's Palau. Seafoam and emerald greens strewn across the Pacific; it's as if the ocean had a say in painting its very own Milky Way. 

Here historians believe that Palau, a tiny nation neighboring Guam and Indonesia, is one of the last places on the planet to be inhabited by humans. Even the most intrepid of travelers still struggle to reach this paradise. And on a budget? Good luck. 

As a matter of fact, only 9 out of 340 of Palau's islands are inhabited. Population: 18,000. 

So how can a nation this small be a global pioneer in conservation efforts? The Palau Pledge.

Written with the help of Palau's children, all visitors upon arrival must sign the pledge committing to protect and respect their land and home.

A passport stamp vowing to leave nothing but footprints in the sand? Even rarer than the destination itself.