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We’ve all been there: You’ve got an online shopping cart, loaded up with exactly what you want. During checkout, you arrive at the “Shipping Address” section, enter Guam as the state, and hold your breath. Then, you let it out in a frustrated sigh as the dreaded red letters appear on the screen: Sorry, this item is not available to ship to Guam. Alternatively, if you don’t get this message, you might instead watch in horror as the cost of your order nearly doubles with shipping costs and delivery surcharges. Let’s face it. There are a lot of wonderful things about living in Guam. Coordinating...

Located 3,958 miles from Hawaii in an isolated archipelago called the Mariana Islands, the island of Guam is the first place that sun touches U.S. soil every morning. Considering Guam is located so far from the U.S. mainland, you might wonder things like:   What is it like to live on Guam? Find out in our Guam Insider’s Guide! What kind of things are there to do on Guam? Read up on Guam activities and attractions. Who were the original inhabitants of Guam? Discover more about the CHamoru people. Do people on Guam speak English? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll answer that final question and give you a tour of the most common languages spoken on Guam. By taking...

In the Western Pacific Ocean, you’ll find the Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench on earth. (Its deepest point has been measured at 36,070 feet below sea level, or nearly seven miles below the ocean’s surface!i) Just to the west of the trench, you’ll find a curving arc of 15 islands that owe their formation to a stretch of underwater volcanoes—the Mariana Islands. The 14 northern members of this chain make up the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. At the southernmost tip of this chain, you’ll find Guam, an unincorporated U.S. territory.  Many tourists have found themselves drawn to Guam to enjoy its sunny, tropical weather, its impossibly clear waters, and its picturesque white sand beaches. In fact, more than...

When you’re moving between the 48th most populous city in the world and a Pacific island inhabited by 167,294 people,i it’s safe to say that your life will undergo some significant changes. If you’re in this position, it’s in your best interest to ensure that the other aspects of your transition are as simple and stress-free as possible. Case in point: moving all of your personal possessions to your new home.  When it comes to shipping household goods internationally, we’ve handled thousands upon thousands of moves for both families and individuals. If you’re transitioning between Guam and Hong Kong, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know. Customs procedures, moving tips, duties, and essential info to help you make...

At a quick glance, Guam and the Philippines look quite different:  Geography: While Guam is a single island within the Mariana Island chain, the Philippines is an island nation consisting of 7,640 islands, 2,000 of which are inhabited.i   Population: Guam is home to an estimated 168,801 people. In contrast, the Philippines population is around 110.8 million, making it the thirteenth-most-populated country in the world.ii  That said, the two locations do share some significant similarities:   History: Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan visited both Guam and the Philippines, one after another. Ultimately, this led to many years of Spanish rule for both islands.   Settlement Patterns: In even more ancient history, it’s believed that the original inhabitants of Guam may have arrived after a...

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  Land Area 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 third of the island.  ...