September 13, 2021By: mcameron
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. ...
Read MoreAugust 30, 2021By: mcameron
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 U.S....
Read MoreAugust 23, 2021By: mcameron
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 popular...
Read MoreJune 26, 2021By: mcameron
Are you the kind of person who can’t bear the idea of letting your car go? Maybe you finally found the vehicle of your dreams—the one you’ve always wanted to call your own. Maybe your car is a reliable workhorse you can always depend on. Or, maybe your vehicle is just a comfortable, familiar one that you’d hate to part with. No matter the reasons, many people consider shipping their car when they move to and from Guam. If you find yourself in this position, we’ll show you everything you need to know. We’ll cover your options for shipping, how to prepare your car for its journey, what paperwork you need, how the process works from start to finish, and how to find the right shipping...
Read MoreJune 8, 2020By: mcameron
Relocating your office requires the seamless orchestration of a number of moving parts. Although you may already have goals in mind for your workplace move—such as sticking to your pre-defined budget, creating a smooth transition for your employees, and reducing your overhead over the long term—chief among these will be to minimize the disruption to your day-to-day business operations. To help you plan a seamless office move that hits all these goals (and more!) we put together this workplace relocation checklist. Every business will have its own unique needs, so it would be tough to create a checklist that works for every one of them....
Read MoreOctober 7, 2019By: mcameron
Guam’s status as a U.S. territory has long created confusion for those traveling or moving to the island. We hear questions all the time, like: “Is a flight from the mainland to Guam considered international or domestic?” Or: “Do U.S. citizens need to bring their passports when they fly to Guam?” However, perhaps the most common question we deal with on a daily basis is: “Do I have to go through customs when I move to Guam? (Or move back to the mainland?)” The short answer? Yes. We’ll walk you through the longer answer in this article to address pretty much everything we think you need...
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