I’m not currently on Saipan! I’m doing the “Jamaican in China & Beyond” vegan/nomad/cheapskate thing and documenting it on my @askavegan channel! Right now, I’m in Cambodia getting swindled by an unscrupulous tuktuk driver! Follow/Subscribe to the channel to stay…
Seattle, Washington resident, Andrew Kennelly, completed his mission of visiting all 50 US states a few years before the pandemic. “What’s next?” he asked himself. “Well, why not visit the US territories and commonwealths?” he answered! And that’s what he…
According to Andrew (this post is “public”): “I very rarely post more than 5 pictures in any Facebook post, the maximum number of thumbnails that will appear. But my experience today touring the island of Tinian (5.8 miles/ 9.3…
As it appears in the Marianas Variety AND the Saipan Tribune (Thur, March 16, 2023) Alex Dunn, former United Airlines pilot of 32 years and one-time pilot of the lone, operational B-29 used by the Commemorative Air Force for traveling…
Join me as I drive up north to Suicide Cliff overlooking the Marpi blow pit and we’ll witness the detonation of unexploded ordnance 79 years after the Battle of Saipan.
The Saturday, March 4, 2023 cruise ship arrival here on Saipan was canceled due to high winds which made the docking a safety issue. Here, however, is a Tripadvisor review from one of the day’s “almost-customers,” Roger Cook: I began…
2023 is, in fact, the Year of the Cat (if you’re in Vietnam; Rabbit for others)! So–as a “cat person” myself, perhaps it’s no coincidence that I found myself at the Saipan Cares for Animals “virtual shelter” run by Executive…
Battle of Saipan artifacts, wild yams and nature’s beauty…A cool way to spend a Sunday afternoon…
Woke up this morning to a feline corolla d’état : The Youtube version of the video may be blocked in certain countries. If so, check it out here and below: https://www.discoversaipan.com/videos/whats-new-pussycat
From my private Saipan video archives. I’m minding my own business, listening to music while driving up to Marpi, when all of a sudden… Watch till the end…
Can you hang for at least 100 seconds? Grip strength–improved in many ways including this hang challenge–is a measure of upper body and overall muscular strength and can predict overall health, as well as your risk of cardiovascular disease–as you…
Q: “I may have a job offer on Saipan. I’m thinking of shipping my car there. How much does it cost, and what advice can you give?” A: A more pertinent question is: “Even if it’s affordable, should you even…
The Filipino Water Delivery men’s team took the gold, but the Jamaican(s) placed second! Sorry you missed it!
One of the popular questions I am asked, and that I include in The Saipan Living Relocation Guide is “Which is better, Saipan or Guam?” Here’s my answer, and why: (I’m adding a COVID Introduction and updating the 2023…
No, it’s not a war movie about the Battle of Saipan. Farmer Patrick received a late afternoon call on Saturday requesting a cow for a feast the next day. He agreed, called the Bangladeshi brothers Farid and Amin to assist,…
As an author who has written about Saipan, CNMI (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) and other Asia-Pacific destinations, I was recently contacted by Ben Fox, founder of Shepherd.com–a fairly new website with the goal of connecting readers with authors–with…
When you experience a pig slaughter at Patrick’s cattle farm & piggery here on Saipan, you get more than just blood and guts. You get WWII history, Chamorro, Filipino and Bangladeshi (Halal) culinary practices, Chinese male virility secrets, animal husbandry…
Things to do on a Sunday afternoon on Saipan. #1: Watch a pig being slaughtered (sneak preview)
On this final day of their itinerary, the team is about to meet Fabian Indalecio, Saipan resident, veteran (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and passionate collector who has a unique collection he agreed to share with our guests! Our originally-scheduled meetup on…
“Fishguyz were SUPERB. Really wonderful. I highly recommend them to other divers – and I am picky!”—M from Maryland …
Day 3. This time, Molly leads the morning ritual. I meet the group at 9:00am to begin our day of cultural immersion! Molly leads the ritual. We pile into the van and head to my favorite spot to introduce guests:…
“On Monday, August 1st, Mayor Edwin P. Aldan met with Mr. Walt F.J. Goodridge and U.S. Military personnel from Annapolis Naval Academy. The meet and greet focused on discussions sharing the history of our islands during World War II, the…
“Thanks so much for going above and beyond my, and I am sure the academy’s expectations in providing a quality tour of Saipan and Tinian. Your attention to detail and ability to remain fluid during the tour was very appreciated.…
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…
