As the crow flies, 1,711 miles separate the islands of Taiwan and Guam.i If you're moving between these two areas, you might take some comfort in the fact that you're just making a hop across the Philippine Sea. However, these two island destinations will offer you quite a different experience, even when it comes to the basics—size, population, and density.  Guam & Taiwan by the Numbers  Taiwan - 13,826 mi² Guam - 212 mi²  The island of Taiwan is much more expansive than Guam—more than 65 times its size. (!) While that means plenty of room to live and explore, the eastern side of Taiwan is largely mountainous, with peaks reaching up to 12,966 ft. As a result, the majority of the population lives in the western [...]

There's a lot to negotiate when you move to a new country. Between language barriers, cultural contrasts, new cuisines, currency exchanges, finding a new place to live, fitting in, and making friends, there's a lot to think about. And that doesn't even take into account everything involved with moving your household possessions to your new home.  Start by downloading our International Move Checklist.  When you're making an international move, it pays to have an experienced partner. Here at DeWitt Guam, we have many years of experience in handling all the paperwork, rules, and procedures for importing household goods to a foreign country. Because Guam is a U.S. territory, moves to the [...]

Moving to a new destination comes with a long list of to-dos and things to remember. Making an international move adds another layer of complexity, with an additional set of procedures, rules, customs regulations, and even cultural differences that you'll need to know about.   Here at DeWitt Guam, we're well-versed in international moves. Even though Guam is a U.S. territory, moves to the U.S. mainland are treated as international moves in terms of customs procedures. As a result, we've got a ton of experience in navigating all the paperwork, rules, and procedures that come with international moves. Start by downloading our International Move Checklist.  In this article, we'll highlight a [...]