Tag Archives: Guam

No Fundamental Change

Posted on July 8, 2022 by nathanalbright

One of the striking aspects of the relationship between the United States and all of its territories is the stark disconnect that exists between the desire of the United States Congress for no fundamental change to happen to the territories, … Continue reading →

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Closed From The Animals

Posted on July 5, 2022 by nathanalbright

One would think that on an island as modestly sized as Guam is that it would not be easy to hide a zoo. Yet Guam has a zoo–a private one at least–that is so inconspicuous that when I walked by … Continue reading →

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Give Us American Money

Posted on July 4, 2022 by nathanalbright

In comparing Guam and the Virgin Islands, it is worth noting that the Virgin Islands are a far more commonly visited place as far as tourism is concerned than Guam is among American citizens, but Guam has a lot of … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: FujiIchiban Guam

Posted on July 3, 2022 by nathanalbright

When I made the walk from the hotel where I stayed to the zoo yesterday, I wanted to stop here and try out their soup because any place that offers itself as a ramen restaurant is going to be worth … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Taotao Tasi Beach Barbecue Dinner Show

Posted on July 2, 2022 by nathanalbright

The Taotao Tasi (meaning “People of the Sea” in Chamorro) Beach Barbecue Dinner Show is a pleasant and highly popular two-hour food and dancing extravaganza that takes place on the beaches of Guam near the hotels where tourism is primarily … Continue reading →

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Totu Taotao Unu

Posted on July 2, 2022 by nathanalbright

At the dinner show my mother and I went to last night (review forthcoming), the show made a great deal of all people being one. This was done by a variety of means–including a choreographed portrayal of the creation of … Continue reading →

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In The Valley Of The Standing Platforms

Posted on July 1, 2022 by nathanalbright

How is it that a river valley became known for standing platforms in the first place in the southern part of Guam, when such standing platforms were apparently once a much more common phenomenon? As is often the case in … Continue reading →

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First Impressions Of Guam

Posted on July 1, 2022 by nathanalbright

Even before arriving at Guam it is possible to have some impressions of the people of this island. Several times on the trip I ran into people who were from Guam whose behaviors and attitudes I found to be interesting. … Continue reading →

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Constitutions For The Territories

Posted on May 10, 2022 by nathanalbright

One of the personal questions that I hope to gain some insight on in my upcoming trip to various American territories is the question of the way that locals seem to feel about their status within the United States. Americans … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Guam 1941 & 1944

Posted on March 30, 2021 by nathanalbright

Guam 1941 & 1944: Loss And Reconquest, by Gordon L Rottman One would not normally think of Guam as one of the most obvious military strongpoints of the world, but it has indeed proven to be so in the 20th … Continue reading →

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