From Where I Stand

Mango Mania

By on May 9, 2012 | 0 Comment

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Every single year, I anticipate the arrival of the luscious sweetness of my favorite island fruit, the mango. I must not be alone, because the Annual Mango Festival just keeps getting bigger! More on that later. Throughout Guam, the magnificent mango trees dot the island from one end to the other. Perhaps you’ve driven by and not even noticed, but they’re

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Relax, Eat, and Enjoy a Chamorro BBQ

By on January 24, 2012 | 0 Comment

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From Where I Stand If you are FOB (fresh off the boat) or FOP (fresh off the plane), you are probably hungry. Please rest assured, Guam has plenty to offer. However, to really savor the local fare, attending a homegrown BBQ is a must.  How? When? Where? It's totally up to you. Every Sunday, beach BBQs are in progress all around the island. You’ll find some yummy

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Hike like a local with Guam Boonie Stompers

By on January 24, 2012 | 0 Comment

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So you’re on Guam, ready to explore the sights. You step out of your hotel in Tumon and see rows of shopping, restaurants, and sandy shores not far away. But if you think the beauty of Guam lies on a strip in Tumon, you are very much mistaken. Get away from the buildings and the asphalt, and be ready to be amazed. I’ve found that the true beauty of Guam is off the

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See Juan Run

By on January 24, 2012 | 0 Comment

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This is my local version of “See Jane run. . .” since you will probably see more Juans than Janes running. Running seems to be as elementary as reading or riding a bicycle. With that being the case, why don’t more people on Guam run? We have beautiful beach sunsets, running is for the most part free, and running on Guam will give you an opportunity to experience a

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“Excuse me, please. How do you say…?”

By on January 24, 2012 | 0 Comment

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Have you ever said something, thinking you pronounced the word or phrase correctly, only to hear someone use the same word or phrase entirely differently? You're not alone. Many words and phrases on Guam are not what you would expect. Here are a few that stumped me when I was “Fresh Off the Plane” (FOP).  I’ll try to use common sounds and words to break them

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