I recently dropped off a donation to the Saipan Humane Society in the name of Relic Hunter Fabian Indalecio (with special thanks to recent Saipan visitors, Jim & Barbara Foster). While there, my friend, volunteer and animal-lover, Yumiko Naka Brundidge,… 20,000 Strays on Saipan??? An unplanned interview courtesy of Jim & Barbara!
AN INVITATION: My full “Many Me,” minimalist, vegan, nomad, cheapskate adventure from Saipan to Guam to Macau to Cambodia is being released as “A Journey of a Thousand Shorts” (60seconds each with unseen video, photos & commentary) on the (PLEASE… Follow Your Bliss | A Journey of a Thousand Shorts begins now!
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… Keep up to date: Jamaican in Cambodia??
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… Andrew’s Tripadvisor review of the Tinian to Hiroshima tour!
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… Tour client raves about Tinian experience on Facebook!
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… B-29 pilot visits Saipan
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… Cruise ship tour day canceled, but thanks to Roger, it wasn’t a total loss!
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… A visit to Saipan Cares for Animals in this Year of the Cat!
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… Saipan healthy? Vegan strong! The 100-Second Hang Challenge
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… SaipanLiving Q&A: Shipping my car to Saipan…How much will it cost?
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… Saipan or Guam? Which do you recommend?
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,… Midnight Slaughter on Saipan
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… The 5 Best Books About Saipan? Hmmmm…Let me think…
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… Day of the Pig (Full video!)
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… Annapolis Group DAY 6-Fabian’s Battle of Saipan Museum & Community Thanks!
“Fishguyz were SUPERB. Really wonderful. I highly recommend them to other divers – and I am picky!”—M from Maryland … Annapolis Group DAYS 4 & 5-Scuba Diving!
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:… Annapolis Group DAY 3-“Forbidden Island, Canoes & Cuisine!”
“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… Annapolis Group DAY 2-“Tinian to Hiroshima”
