How do I Move to Guam?

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Guam is one of those places you never thought you’d live. You barely even heard of it, unless you paid really close attention to your elementary school geography teacher.  But now you’re going to live there. Welcome to the U.S. military. Marines moving to Guam usually have one question: How do I move to Guam? And hey, it’s a legit query.

First, a bit about the U.S. territory, and then you’ll see the ease in moving to Guam.

Guam is the largest island in Micronesia, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean so beautiful they might as well be jewels strewn across the deep blue waters by the early gods themselves.

It’s also got a violent history, lost by the U.S. to the Japanese during World War II, but subsequently won back. Now, the island caters mostly to Japanese tourism and the U.S. military—which brings us back to our main point: shipping to Guam.

Assuming you’ve talked to someone who can get you housing on the island, your next task is to ship your belongings across the great Pacific Ocean to your new home. It’s a stressful time. To battle that stress, follow these easy steps:

• Make sure you’ve got a shipping company that’s done this kind of thing before. Some companies have been in business for over three decades, so those are the ones you want to find. Do your research online; the most professional companies have likewise professional websites.

Not only should your company have experience moving boxes, but also dealing with the military. We all know what red tape is, and the military specializes in sticking it all over the place.

• Get tracking. Your trusted moving company should provide tracking on your items. You don’t want to arrive on this island paradise without your stuff, and least of all without a clue when it’s going to arrive. Prepare ahead of time and plan your arrival with the arrival of Ernie, your coveted sleepy-time Teddy and your anthology of vintage British pop albums.
• Hooray, you’re in Guam! You did it. Your move went without a hitch, you’re drinking your favorite strawberry-infused tea you can only find at a small, independent apothecary in West Virginia, and you’re thinking of going down to the beach. For all the work you’re about to do, enjoy yourself. An island paradise is what you make it.

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