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Safety tips on hiking on Guam

Hiking is a popular activity on Guam, but before venturing off to find a trail, there are several safety precautions for hikers to remember.

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Get to know Guam: Inarajan old-world Spanish-style charm

The village’s CHamoru name, Inalåhan, probably refers to the åla or large woven coconut-leaf harvest baskets for which the village was noted.

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Yap waters home to some of the largest mollusks on earth

In the far western reaches of the Pacific Ocean, the small, remote island of Yap sits amid a rich coral habitat that is home to some of the largest sea creatures in the world.

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Akaleha’ - Land snails of the Mariana Islands

Pacific Islands, including the Mariana Islands, often have many small native snails.


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Annie's Chamorro Kitchen: Nutritious, delicious green smoothie recipes

There are some green vegetables that I just don’t like adding to my smoothies, however. Among them are romaine lettuce (or any kind of lettuce) or bitter greens.

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Exploring Guam: Hiking through jungle to beautiful waterfalls

A paradise island would be incomplete without a cascading waterfall or two, and Guam has dozens to explore.


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VIDEO: Guam Kitchen: Simple recipe for Chamorro dish Tiao Kelaguen

Cooked without heat, kelaguen is a signature dish of Chamorro cuisine that uses a combination of lemon juice, salt, and hot peppers to “cook” chopped fish, seafood, or meat.

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Get to know Guam: Barrigada (Barigåda) - Belly of the island

Barrigada comes from the CHamoru word meaning “flank” (the side of the stomach). The first written mention of the word “Barrigada” comes from Recollect Father Aniceto Ibanez del Carmen, who served on Guam for 40 years and in 1866, referred to people hunting deer in the region called “Barrigadan Tiyan.”

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Guam Kitchen: Tri tip BBQ for two!

I originally hail from Santa Maria, California. Some of you may know Santa Maria as the home of “Santa Maria Style BBQ”. We do a lot of prime rib and Tri-Tip there. Well, though I live on Guam, I still have to have my Tri Tip.

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VIDEO: Exploring Guam: 360-degree tour of Ga'an Point in Agat

Understanding the significance of Ga'an Point down in Agat is to appreciate Guam history.

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Guam Kids' Corner: The story behind Two Lovers Point

Two Lovers Point is one of Guam's most famous legends and an amazing, interesting place to visit.

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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Tokyo, Seoul, Okinawa, or Singapore.

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