Hi Matt. I agree with your standing points of this cool video. I say the cost of living had gone up through the years now. The quality of your videos of sounds, pictures & filming are excellent too. Your personal experiences being over there for a short period of time are right. It's been a very long time since I had been at Tanguisson Beach. I left Guam since 2011. I have been there for 31 years before relocating here to the U.S. Overall, I missed the hot weather & fine beaches back home. I will trade anything here to soak my feet on those warm beaches. Thank you for sharing. Be safe out there.
I agree with what you said about the good and the bad things about Guam. Definitely expensive to live there, the weather is hot, and the stray animal is a big problem and sad. I go to visit my family and friends every year, which gives me lots to do for 3-4 weeks. I love Guam, but as you said, there are few things that need to be fixed and they need more activities to make Guam more enjoyable for the tourist and locals .
Absolutely. Hopefully the future will offer more but as of right now, it's not looking so. There are many struggles continuing to arise. Tourism seems to stay down as well.
Thank you!!! Your video was very honest and very real. I considered moving to Guam but I had no one to ask for information, until I found your video. This was REALLY INFORMATIVE and easy to follow. I felt like I was going on a tour. I look forward to hearing from you on EVERY trip you take!
I feel so validated after watching your video! I grew up in Guam in the 80s & 90s. Guam was so beautiful both in the tourist areas and the interior. I visited early 2023. It had been almost 10 years since my last visit. The three BIGGEST issues that saddened me were: lack of maintenance of the business and residence structures, junk cars everywhere (especially in residential neighborhoods), and stray dogs on every street (most of the time in packs of 2-3). The southern part of the island seems untouched with the exception of a junk car or two on the side of a main road.
I wish I could have experienced pre-pandemic days or even way back like you said. You are totally right! I need to explore the south more for that reason alone
@@MattReardonVlogs also the topics your touched on was so on point!! Even for the locals.. its really sad that guam in a sense of development is sooo behinds.. with its resources.. and repairs and all around costs... thanks always for pushing these videos!!! Its a great reality check for people coming to this "island paradise" 💪 keep it coming
Matt I Agree with You! The Cost Of Living on Guam Is Too Expensive!!!! And I am from Guam 😊 The people there Drive Too Damn Fast! To Go Nowhere! I Enjoy Watching You Vlogs On Guam 🇬🇺 Enjoy The Island While You Can 😊🤙
Yes, that is right. And so many drive so fast yet can't drive with the skills of a F1 driver, so they are reckless drivers. That's why I like the south the most, you can drive slow and enjoy the views. The central and northern region is full of nascar wannabe(s) 😂. Thanks for watching and supporting! Appreciate you! 🤜🤛
Hi Matt, this cost of living problem on Guam is started after covid years or it was common always (because it's an island which is pretty far from everything), or changed the business oppurtunity a lot nowadays? You are lucky with your work if you can stay there for months without serious financial problems.
Cost of living stems from many things, the majority because the island is so far away from everything and the military setting the price of rent for owners. Luckily, I have work on the island which allows for a more comfortable living situation but even then, most jobs won't pay you a fair amount to match the cost of living
@@MattReardonVlogsunfortunately these sort of things are the pretty same everywhere in the world, and we see exactly what should be change as soon as to make work better way our world but it depends on incredibly huge money.
HAHAHA great question!!! If i'm out and about, going to the stores/restaurants/home, barely ever. If i'm hiking, looking at the walls of buildings or near plants, quite often. I mostly see the banana looking spiders (black & yellow with big bodies and legs), but they are pretty harmless I believe. Huntsman spiders on the other hand, I have seen about 3-4 within 1 year. Just the right spot at the right time.
The stray dog population problem started way back during the war. When the military left and couldn’t take their dogs they just let them lose. They still do it today because it’s hard/ expensive flying pets out of here unfortunately. I have a friend that moved to the mainland and had to leave their pets. Fortunately for them they have family members taking care of their pets until they’re able to fly them out.
Matt: it’s been ghetto for decades. The junk cars, old refrigerators; trash is just dumped anywhere. The loose dogs that are running around is also another thing.
It’s called compact impact agreement idiot. US government allows immigrants to come in a ruin all infrastructure and public assistance. Geez seems like something like that is happening now in USA.
@@MattReardonVlogsWow, Guam is expensive, really? Here a same little Cola in a shop is much more than 1euro, and the salary for an hour work is less than 3euro...
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Hi Matt. I agree with your standing points of this cool video. I say the cost of living had gone up through the years now. The quality of your videos of sounds, pictures & filming are excellent too. Your personal experiences being over there for a short period of time are right. It's been a very long time since I had been at Tanguisson Beach. I left Guam since 2011. I have been there for 31 years before relocating here to the U.S. Overall, I missed the hot weather & fine beaches back home. I will trade anything here to soak my feet on those warm beaches. Thank you for sharing. Be safe out there.
I agree with what you said about the good and the bad things about Guam. Definitely expensive to live there, the weather is hot, and the stray animal is a big problem and sad. I go to visit my family and friends every year, which gives me lots to do for 3-4 weeks. I love Guam, but as you said, there are few things that need to be fixed and they need more activities to make Guam more enjoyable for the tourist and locals .
Absolutely. Hopefully the future will offer more but as of right now, it's not looking so. There are many struggles continuing to arise. Tourism seems to stay down as well.
Thank you!!! Your video was very honest and very real. I considered moving to Guam but I had no one to ask for information, until I found your video. This was REALLY INFORMATIVE and easy to follow. I felt like I was going on a tour. I look forward to hearing from you on EVERY trip you take!
Thanks for watching and i'm glad you found it informative. Felt like it was better than talking from a desk ya know
I feel so validated after watching your video! I grew up in Guam in the 80s & 90s. Guam was so beautiful both in the tourist areas and the interior. I visited early 2023. It had been almost 10 years since my last visit. The three BIGGEST issues that saddened me were: lack of maintenance of the business and residence structures, junk cars everywhere (especially in residential neighborhoods), and stray dogs on every street (most of the time in packs of 2-3). The southern part of the island seems untouched with the exception of a junk car or two on the side of a main road.
I wish I could have experienced pre-pandemic days or even way back like you said. You are totally right! I need to explore the south more for that reason alone
This is great!!! I like all the points! ❤ and great sights!
Thanks for watching Mark as always! Yeah, Ritidian is a cool spot! Love the chill vibe up there
@@MattReardonVlogs also the topics your touched on was so on point!! Even for the locals.. its really sad that guam in a sense of development is sooo behinds.. with its resources.. and repairs and all around costs... thanks always for pushing these videos!!! Its a great reality check for people coming to this "island paradise" 💪 keep it coming
Matt I Agree with You! The Cost Of Living on Guam Is Too Expensive!!!! And I am from Guam 😊 The people there Drive Too Damn Fast! To Go Nowhere! I Enjoy Watching You Vlogs On Guam 🇬🇺 Enjoy The Island While You Can 😊🤙
Yes, that is right. And so many drive so fast yet can't drive with the skills of a F1 driver, so they are reckless drivers. That's why I like the south the most, you can drive slow and enjoy the views. The central and northern region is full of nascar wannabe(s) 😂. Thanks for watching and supporting! Appreciate you! 🤜🤛
I’m sure New York City is much nicer right?
I agree with everything you said!
It's just the truth, at least from my prospective
Hi Matt, this cost of living problem on Guam is started after covid years or it was common always (because it's an island which is pretty far from everything), or changed the business oppurtunity a lot nowadays? You are lucky with your work if you can stay there for months without serious financial problems.
Cost of living stems from many things, the majority because the island is so far away from everything and the military setting the price of rent for owners. Luckily, I have work on the island which allows for a more comfortable living situation but even then, most jobs won't pay you a fair amount to match the cost of living
@@MattReardonVlogsunfortunately these sort of things are the pretty same everywhere in the world, and we see exactly what should be change as soon as to make work better way our world but it depends on incredibly huge money.
How often do you see the big gigantic spiders ?
HAHAHA great question!!! If i'm out and about, going to the stores/restaurants/home, barely ever. If i'm hiking, looking at the walls of buildings or near plants, quite often. I mostly see the banana looking spiders (black & yellow with big bodies and legs), but they are pretty harmless I believe. Huntsman spiders on the other hand, I have seen about 3-4 within 1 year. Just the right spot at the right time.
The stray dog population problem started way back during the war. When the military left and couldn’t take their dogs they just let them lose. They still do it today because it’s hard/ expensive flying pets out of here unfortunately. I have a friend that moved to the mainland and had to leave their pets. Fortunately for them they have family members taking care of their pets until they’re able to fly them out.
Ahh yes I've heard that many times. It's sad that people do that to their own pets
Matt: it’s been ghetto for decades. The junk cars, old refrigerators; trash is just dumped anywhere. The loose dogs that are running around is also another thing.
Yeah I know as I can see. I saw a lot of dumping post-typhoon and the dog situation doesn't seem like it is getting any better
It’s called compact impact agreement idiot. US government allows immigrants to come in a ruin all infrastructure and public assistance. Geez seems like something like that is happening now in USA.
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cheers!
Cost of living is sooo WACK!! On Guam!!
You are right! Like a 12-pack of Coca-Cola at Payless is about $9. That's $1+ for a tiny can :( Expensive life here
@@MattReardonVlogs its wild
@@MattReardonVlogsWow, Guam is expensive, really? Here a same little Cola in a shop is much more than 1euro, and the salary for an hour work is less than 3euro...
Wow really? Where is that?
@@MattReardonVlogsReally, it's Hungary, Budapest, have a nice day Matt!
Video seems lagging, not smooth. Why is it?
i'm not sure. I didn't notice
Maybe your connection?
I didn’t notice it either