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Historic sites in Yap, Micronesia: The remote island state where WWII ended

In 1945, 722 U.S. Navy ships were anchored in the atoll of Ulithi, 100 miles east of the main island of Yap. This number is even larger than at Pearl Harbor.

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Learn very basic Chamorro

Most of the younger Chamorros you meet on Guam, or “Guåhan,” are not likely to speak much more of the Chamorro language than the ubiquitous greeting, “Håfa adai!”

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5 reasons why people flock to Guam beaches

Guam isn’t just any tropical island paradise.

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Exploring Guam: Story behind hand-cut stones on island

During Spanish colonial rule on Guam, the Spanish authorities constructed the best churches and the best bridges of large rectangular hand-cut stones, or de silleria.

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Egyptian Kitchen: Delicious, nutritious Koshary Bowls

What is Koshary you ask? It’s Egypt’s national dish. It’s Egyptian street food. It’s Egyptian comfort food.

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Exploring Guam: Hiking to 7 freshwater pools with waterfalls

This very easy trail takes you along beautiful meadows of wildflowers, with views of the mountains and the ocean below.

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Guam Boonie Stomps: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19 & 26

Every Saturday, Guam Boonie Stompers offers public hikes to a variety of destinations such as beaches, snorkeling sites, waterfalls, mountains, caves, latte sites, and World War II sites

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The amazing relationship between humans and their pets

When I think about my best friend, two individuals pop into my head. One is my best human friend, Emily, and the other is my best bud, Spunky the cat.

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Taste of Guam: Sweet, salty pickles a real treat

In some ways, the mom ‘n pop store and Guam have a lot in common: on the outside, you might see a weather-beaten building with a strange name, but once you go in, you will find no shortage of surprises. Every village has one, most have many. On the counter next to the register you will find sweet, salty, and spicy never-fail favorites.

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Yap Day: One of the most authentic cultural celebrations in the world

During the weeks leading up to the event, there was talk among my friends about the intense practice sessions they were involved in every evening for nearly a year to prepare for their village’s dance, or “churu.” Fines are levied if they miss a practice session. This is serious business.