June 14, 2023By: John Burrows
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...
Read MoreMay 17, 2023By: John Burrows
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 in...
Read MoreApril 5, 2023By: John Burrows
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 for...
Read MoreMarch 16, 2023By: John Burrows
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 interest...
Read MoreMarch 3, 2023By: John Burrows
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...
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2023By: John Burrows
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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