Saipan's Treasures: It's Family of Friends & Its Diversity
Few of us living on Saipan are native to this beautiful island. The true native population, consisting of Chamorrans and Carolinians, is dwindling and will continue to do so over time. The bulk of us come from the mainland, Korea, Japan, China, Phillipines, Russia, Czech Republic and a smattering of other places. I made the move to Saipan in my late 40's...a daunting and mutually exciting time for me. For more than 5 years, I had pondered leaving Chicago for a land somewhe
Saipan: A Journey of Retrospection, Introspection & Discovery
I am a "newbie," a "transplant", a "howlie" who came to this island, Saipan, a US territory that is part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) in July 2016. To date, my Saipan experience is limited and forever evolving. Truthfully, I'm not even sure why I am writing this blog, other than to make sense of it all for myself while, perhaps, helping others make sense of it, whether they are current residents or contemplating a move here. I am also motivate
