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Guam Typhoon Readiness: Create Your Emergency & Recovery Kit

Globally, tropical cyclone intensity is projected to increase, according to the NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. For Guam and the Northern Marianas, the National Weather Service is predicting significant storm activity throughout the rest of the year. Whether or not these projections prove true, the best time to focus on typhoon readiness is now. In this article, we’ll offer our tips for preparing for future storms, including how to build an emergency kit and what tools and materials you’ll want to have on hand if another major storm hits. We’ll also show you how our E-Ship Program can help you get some of those vital...

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Your Complete Guide to Finding a Job on Guam

Finding a job on Guam takes a little persistence, a little patience, and, sometimes, a little help from your friends. If you’re seeking employment on Guam, we’ll show you what you need to know to land the job that’s right for you. Whether you’re a Guam resident looking for a change, a military spouse moving with a servicemember, or a future Guam resident evaluating your prospects, our tips, tricks, and resources will give you a leg up. In This Article: Is It Hard to Find a Job on Guam? Can I Work in Guam as a U.S. Citizen? What Kind of Documentation Do I Need?...

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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 to...

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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: $171,900 2000 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing $277,750 2020 Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Renters have seen a smaller increase – but still significant at 36.6%. $7742000 Gross Rent$1,0572020 Gross RentAs 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 them fall below the Guam median, both...

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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 the...

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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 A DeWitt Guam team favorite, Meskla is one...

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