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Welcome!

I have some of the most interesting tour clients! I’ve launched this blog to share their stories–starting with a special group from Annapolis, MD. (You can meet others on the testimonials page and on my Youtube channel) Videos of their adventure are coming soon!
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Tours

360° Fly-Around of Tinian’s North Field!

Join me and recent tour guests on a 360° Fly-Around of Tinian’s North Field which features historic WWII Runway Able from which the B-29 Bomber, Enola Gay, took off to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. See what it looks like 80 years later.

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A Day in the Life

Shop Around Saipan No. 2: Michael’s Relocation Wish List!

Subscriber Michael D is considering moving to Saipan from the states and wants to know if his favorite foods and other products are available here! Let’s help him discover the reality as we shop around Saipan!

 

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World War II

A Letter From the Front (1945 Battle of Saipan correspondence)

A LETTER FROM THE FONT. A father and son from stateside (my tour clients) made a pilgrimage to visit the sites of the Battle of Saipan in which a relative (Joseph Crnkovic) died. Here’s the story I provided to one of the local English-language papers with copies of the 3-page letter from a frontline 2nd Marines combatant who was with Joseph in his last moments:
Marianas Variety:
https://www.mvariety.com/lifestyle/a-letter-from-the-front-honoring-corporal-crnkovic-and-the-battle-of-saipan/article_a6d4600c-c0ed-11ef-9e5a-d3071b7dfeb0.html

Also in the Saipan Tribune:
https://www.saipantribune.com/news/local/honoring-corp-crnkovic-and-the-battle-of-saipan/article_7538bdc8-c0ec-11ef-9e27-831d53c95b82.html

Ken Sava and son Griffin read about the fierce battle on Yellow Beach during the Battle of Saipan in which Ken’s Uncle Joe died.

 

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Tinian

Aerial Shots of Runway Able on Tinian (filmed Dec, 2024)

Recent tour clients Alex & Ryan experienced Saipan as well as Tinian ealier this month. One of the highlights of my “Tinian to Hiroshima” tour involves driving on this historic runway activities from which changed the course of World War  II and human history.

As a result of planned renovation and repaving of the runways for an increased military presence on the island, public access may likely be restricted in the near future.

This is a unique drone’s eye perspective of the runways filmed by Alex and graciously shared with followers of the DiscoverSaipan blog and Youtube channel!

 

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Relocation Q&A

Beware of This “Priority” Mail Service to Saipan!

Are you on Saipan or know someone who is? Are you ordering products on the internet and having them shipped to Saipan? Be careful, this bit of new information might just save you hours of frustration, and weeks and even months of unnecessary delay!

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Tours

Help! Do You Recognize the Statues from These 1944 Saipan Photos?

Are/were you ever living on Saipan? Do you recognize the two statues from these 1944 photos? Where are they now?
The Story: Eighty years ago, Manny Rosa–a member of the Construction Battalion (Seabees) who were stationed here after the Battle of Saipan–contributed his artistic and carpentry talents to restoring and repairing some of the religious statues here on island. Eighty years later, his grandson Jordan Rosa is making a pilgrimage and wishes to find these two statues his grandfather worked on. Are they in a family collection, buried/decomissioned by the church, off island in the mainland or other Pacific island, or are they in storage somewhere? If you have information on what happened to or the present location of either of these statues, please contact  walt@discoversaipan.com text (670) 484-2801 as soon as possible!
The artist
Manuel Francis Rosa. Often called ‘Manny’ or ‘Pete’. Chief Petty Officer 137th Battalion, 595th CBMUsmall statue:
The man on the left is Herb, who helped Manny restore this statue. Manny Rosa, on the right received national press for restoring religious statues while on Saipan during his spare time. This is the last statue prior to being restored.large statue:
CPO Rosa (left) and Herb restoring one of the statues.

 

A few bonus photos:

Garapan Pre-war
After the US Invasion
Seabees Camp on Saipan
Orphan Christmas dinner

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There's Something About Saipan

Your Free Gifts!

YOUR FREE GIFTS!
In appreciation of your support helping the @discoversaipan Youtube channel achieve the 1,000 subscriber milestone (and even if you didn’t subscribe), you can receive a free copy of There’s Something About Saipan! A Visitor’s Guide To Fantastic Facts, Tantalizing Trivia, Startling Statistics, Dramatic Diaries and Hair-raising History From America’s Most Colorful Island Territory!” by Walt Goodridge, the Jamaican on Saipan!

And as we say in Jamaica, to give you a “likkle brawta” (something extra), I’ll also throw in a copy of Ducks in a Row??? How To Find the Courage to Finally Quit Your Soul-draining, Life-sapping, Energy-depleting, Freedom-robbing Job Now…before It’s Too Late…and Live Passionately Ever After! just in case you need a little motivation and inspiration to execute your own escape from the rat race to find your special paradise!

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Thoughts

We did it! 1,000 Youtube Subscribers!

Thanks to all who’ve subscribed and who’ve hung in there to help the DiscoverSaipan Youtube channel reach a community milestone of 1,000 subscribers! Once we get the official confirmation (in about 48 hours), and we’re in the safe zone (1,002+ subscribers) to account for any who may unsubscribe, I’ll have a free gift for everyone! What do I mean, “everyone?” I’ll let Gary Oldman clarify:

[From one of my favorite movies, Leon, The Professional.]

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Tours

Help me test the new Tinian Tour App!

GooglePlay requires that new apps be tested by real people (20 or more) before the apps can be approved for public release. So, I need your help! Once the test version of the app is released, I’ll ask you to
• Go to GooglePlay (I’ll provide a link)
• Download and install the Test Version of the app
• Keep it on your phone for at least 14 days

In return, you’ll receive
• Permanent access and unlimited upgrades to the free version
• The Premium Version (reg. $9.95) absolutely free!
• Any other freebie I can think of!

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Help Me Test the DiscoverTinian Tour App Before It's Released!

GooglePlay requires new apps to be tested by real people before it's approved for release. So, I need your help! Once the app is released, I'll ask you to Go to GooglePlay Download and install the Test Version of the app Keep it on your phone for at least 14 days and use it occasionally

THEN…in return, WHEN THE APP IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED,
you will be able to: Upgrade to the final version and keep it forever; unlimited upgrades! Get the Premium Edition (reg. $9.95) FREE when it's released

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Tinian

Latest Update on Tinian Runways! Nov 13, 2024