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.

What’s the Real Cost of Living on Guam? Is It Expensive?

Updated: May 2023 Visitors to the islands of Guam, Hawaii, French Polynesia, or the Caribbean may have noticed a few commonalities between these far-flung locations. Island life is gorgeous . . . and expensive. (Often breathtakingly so—on both accounts!) Many islands import almost everything, which means higher costs in nearly every aspect of island life. If you’re considering a move to Guam, you may wonder what the cost of living is like. To help you put together a budget, we’ll walk you through several different categories of expenses—housing, utilities, food, gasoline, entertainment, and more. These numbers will give you a good barometer for what [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:56:51+00:00July 13th, 2023|Living in Guam, Moving to Guam|0 Comments

Living in Guam on a Budget: The Most Affordable Places to Rent or Buy

In the last 20 years, Guam has seen a pretty significant jump in the cost of housing. The median value of owner-occupied housing has risen 61.6%, according to U.S. Census data: 2000 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing 2020 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Renters have seen a smaller increase - but still significant at 36.6%. 2000 Gross Rent 2020 Gross Rent As a result of these rising prices, it can feel like a challenge to find an affordable place to live on Guam. We scoured the most recent census data to find you five affordable neighborhoods. All of [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:56:51+00:00June 14th, 2023|Living in Guam, Moving Tips, Moving to Guam|0 Comments

How Phased Delivery Can Eliminate a Host of FF&E Challenges

When you're doing a complete FF&E update and installation, the last thing you want to worry about is how all the furniture, fixtures, and equipment will get to Guam. We're talking about questions like: When will everything arrive? Will the job site be overwhelmed with all the "stuff" at the same time? Will it all arrive in the right order? Or will the installation crew have to sift through everything to get to the materials they need each day? Will I be able to find storage on Guam if I need it? Will I have to pay extra if I need to store items [...]

By |2024-09-06T15:56:52+00:00May 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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