About John Burrows

John Burrows grew up in the moving industry, starting by sweeping warehouses and conducting surveys for the family business while still in high school. In 1992, Richard DeWitt invited John to help expand the family business and manage DeWitt Guam. Over the past 30 years, John has held numerous roles within the moving industry and has developed extensive expertise in moving to, from, and within Guam. Today, he serves as the Chairman of the International Association of Movers, the world’s largest organization for movers, advocating for moving businesses of all sizes and locations. Through his blogs, John shares his unique experience, knowledge, and perspective, providing valuable insights to readers worldwide.

14 Honest Pros and Cons of Moving to Guam

Thinking about making a move to the beautiful island of Guam? Every location has its own unique pros and cons—including Guam. There are some amazing upsides to living on Guam, and some downsides, too. The trick lies in knowing whether the perks outweigh the disadvantages. That's a personal decision only you can make. To help you make that decision, we put together a list of the pros and cons of moving to Guam. We'll show you what we think are the best parts (and the "not-so-best" parts!) of living on Guam so you can make up your mind whether Guam is the right spot [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:56:52+00:00April 5th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Get to Know Guam’s Underwater World: Fish, Sharks, Turtles, and More

Guam's pristine beaches are one of its most stunning features. However, if you don't go past the shoreline, you're missing a whole world that's just waiting for you to explore. Whether you're an avid snorkeler, a certified scuba diver, or a landlubber who's completely new to underwater adventures, we'll take you on a tour of some of the most interesting creatures you'll see in Guam's underwater world. Given that you'll find 300+ types of coral and 900+ varieties of fish in Guam's waters, we can only scratch the surface in terms of what's out there. However, we hope these 13 creatures will pique your [...]

By |2025-04-15T16:35:50+00:00March 16th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The 10 Best Hikes on Guam | A Local’s Guide to Boonie Stomping

What better way to explore Guam's stunning natural beauty than via your own two feet? Let us be your personal tour guide with our list of the 10 best hikes on Guam. Along the way, you'll enjoy waterfalls, stunning ocean views, caves, mountain vistas, and more. There's so much to see on Guam, and, with some help from the list below, you'll experience some of Guam's most memorable spots. First things first: If you're not already living on Guam, you might not be familiar with the term "boonie stomping." That's simply what Guam residents call hiking. (In fact, you'll find a hiking group on [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:56:53+00:00March 3rd, 2023|Guam Culture, Living in Guam|0 Comments

Guam Food Guide: Restaurants You Have to Try

Chamorro, Japanese, Thai, German, and More Attend any party on Guam, and you'll find food at the heart of the celebration. Guam's residents take their food seriously, which may be why you'll find so many delicious restaurants on the island. Guam also doesn't lack for variety when it comes to its culinary scene. You'll find places serving everything from traditional Chamorro delicacies to Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Pacific Rim, and even German dishes. If you also take your food seriously, use our guide below to explore the best of Guam's restaurants, one by one: Meskla Chamorro Fusion [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:56:53+00:00February 8th, 2023|Guam Culture, Living in Guam, Uncategorized|0 Comments

12 Fascinating Animals and Creatures You’ll Encounter on Guam

Like many other islands, Guam's natural history traces two routes: 1) that of the flora and fauna that made their way to the island on their own and 2) that of those that were brought to the island by humans—either deliberately or accidentally. These two threads have intertwined during the ~4,000 years of human history on the island. Today, you can see the results in Guam's ecosystem.  Below, we'll introduce you to 12 fascinating animals you might meet on Guam. Some are native to the island. Others are endemic, meaning you won't find them anywhere else. And still others are invasive—introduced by human arrivals [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:58:08+00:00January 27th, 2023|Guam Culture, Moving to Guam|0 Comments

35+ Interesting Facts & Figures About Guam’s Tourism Industry

It all started in 1967, when a Pan American plane carrying 109 Japanese tourists landed at the airport on Guam. Today, Guam's tourism industry is undeniably a massive contributor to the island's economy.  But just how large is the tourism industry on Guam? How deeply does it impact the island's economics—and just how many tourists are we talking?   Let's take a look, through a series of 35+ facts and figures about Guam's tourism industry.  A Quick History of Tourism on Guam 1967 was a big year for tourism on Guam. Just two months before the arrival of that first plane [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:58:09+00:00January 15th, 2023|Guam Culture|0 Comments