Lived on Saipan from 1985-2001, lived there during the boom days, I never wanted to leave. Totally changed now. Would love to go back and visit friends one day soon.
Sad to see. I lived out there a few decades ago. It was always fun to go to Garapan. At that time the place was full of Japanese tourists. They spent money like drunken sailors and the girls loved them. There were a ton of places to eat. Not all of them were dirt cheap but they were all interesting. As I recall, they even had a Subway.
I'm currently working on a ship at the moment and will be back on Saipan around September. I'll hit you up in a message when I get there. There is another channel Mark's Awesome Adventures he is really cool. I sit and have a beer with him when I am there.
Hey Man. Thanks for your video. I'm 57,just me and my American Bulldog Pup Hans. I'm a carpenter, been growing Weed for 40 years and want to live in Peace. I work and take care of my Pup Hans. That is it. We never have much money. Do You think We would be Happy in Siapan?Thanks Brother. 🙏♥️🇺🇲🐕🌴🙏
Thanks Brother. I Hope You are doing Good. I'm Happy You found Happiness. I live in Richmond, Virginia. Rent is Super Sky High and rising. My apartment is 1100, small and without utilities. Also have a American Bulldog Pup, deposit and hard to find pet friendly flat. Way too much. What does a small,modest dog place costish there? Guns, Herb, and Dogs Oh My. It sounds serene, like somewhere over the Rainbow 🌈 Man. My Pup Hans and myself are low key gentlemen. We walk soft and slow. I just work, grow and grow and train my pup. I've been diving since I was 5 .It sounds sweet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and I would be much obliged. Rent and all. Thank You. You have 3 Dogs, pit Bulldogs? Me and Hans's CB handle is Three Dog Night. I Hope You and Dog Babies have a Good Weekend Brother 🙏♥️🌴🐕🐕🐕🪴⚡⚡👍😊🙏
And Yes. My Herb is Good, according to people who have enjoyed it, organic of course. I try to do Good in all my work, carpentry too. All or nothing Brother, You only get a bit of time on this earth. Might as well do things right. I Hope Your Growing is going Good. You can spend your money on other things like the Dogs and You. Plus, You know it's Good and Healthy and Super Satisfying. Hope Y'all have a Good Day Brother Man 👍⚡🪴♥️🐕
Things are very expensive on Saipan now. Gas in $7 a gallon, rent has tripled since I did this video and food is outrageous. A friend of mine moved there and is a healthy man just living on social security. But he works full time there too for xtra cash and he seems to be doing ok. But it is a struggle. For me, it is a very peaceful and happy place to live so I don't mind the extra expense for a quieter lifestyle.
Surprising that everyplace to stay there is very expensive! I was looking on Booking and the hostel places are around $50 a night. Hotel nights seem more like you're purchasing the place rather than just staying there. No wonder there are no tourists. Plane trips there and out are expensive. Kind of a self-inflicted wound for them.
Oh yeah, and not to mention many hotels have shut down. It caters to Korean and Japanese tourists. Americans that live on Saipan use it as a tax haven. The tax rate and penalties are much less than the mainland U.S.
@@insaneseafarer I understand. Despite the closures, the Japanese and Koreans keep the place afloat. Your wages are not like a typical American, too. Flights roundtrip from Chicago are $2500. I think I flew roundtrip to Singapore for $1200 before.
@@worldmikel The airlines locked this up. To survive, you need to own a business. My wife and I own a carwash and Thai spa there. I work on ships a few months a year and I am able to use many tax advantages to offset the expense. I have a friend that moved to Saipan with excitement only to be surprised with how expensive it was. It used to be so affordable but wealthy foreigners have bought up many of the structures and raised the leases to a level of craziness. My wife refuses to leave Saipan so there I stay.
@@insaneseafarer Good tip about the Japanese and Koreans. Just did a Skyscanner for one ways to and from Saipan and Seoul in October. A roundtrip could cost less than $300. So that's the way to go for mainlanders. Fly to Asia, eventually Seoul and then to and from Saipan.
What brought about this down fall ? The pandemic? Was it a slow decline or a sudden collapse? Do you think the island will come back to it’s former glory ?
I think it was a chain of events starting with Typhoon Yutu in 2018. The damage was very severe that many of the well known establishments here are still closed due to structural damages. Followed by the pandemic when, what business were still running, were forced to shut down. Add immigration law constantly changing and add a dollop of corruption with wealthy investors and governments here and we got ourselves a ghost town.
@@insaneseafarer haaa..ok..i have never been but a buddy of mine was there about 7 or so years ago for work tdy (2 mon). He was NEVER alone. Just curious what its like now..
Lived on Saipan from 1985-2001, lived there during the boom days, I never wanted to leave. Totally changed now. Would love to go back and visit friends one day soon.
Mind blowing video. Nothing like I remember.
I lived in Garapan from 1997- 2000. Made some great friends and had some epic times.
Sad to see. I lived out there a few decades ago. It was always fun to go to Garapan. At that time the place was full of Japanese tourists. They spent money like drunken sailors and the girls loved them. There were a ton of places to eat. Not all of them were dirt cheap but they were all interesting. As I recall, they even had a Subway.
It is starting to gather momentum again. Two Subways now, had three, lost one.
Sweet, my flight lands October 12 .. one way ticket , blue water and beer for me .
Meet me at the VFW and I’ll buy you a Coors light!!!
😂
I'm currently working on a ship at the moment and will be back on Saipan around September. I'll hit you up in a message when I get there. There is another channel Mark's Awesome Adventures he is really cool. I sit and have a beer with him when I am there.
Copy that!
I was there on the ships 20 years go. Sure has changed. Depressing.
Yeah it is sad, but there is a ton of opportunities.
When i get there business will go up
Hey Man. Thanks for your video. I'm 57,just me and my American Bulldog Pup Hans. I'm a carpenter, been growing Weed for 40 years and want to live in Peace. I work and take care of my Pup Hans. That is it. We never have much money. Do You think We would be Happy in Siapan?Thanks Brother. 🙏♥️🇺🇲🐕🌴🙏
I found happiness on Saipan. It is getting expensive but the simple life is nicer for me.
Weed is legal now and I bet you can make a living if your grow game is good.
Thanks Brother. I Hope You are doing Good. I'm Happy You found Happiness. I live in Richmond, Virginia. Rent is Super Sky High and rising. My apartment is 1100, small and without utilities. Also have a American Bulldog Pup, deposit and hard to find pet friendly flat. Way too much. What does a small,modest dog place costish there? Guns, Herb, and Dogs Oh My. It sounds serene, like somewhere over the Rainbow 🌈 Man. My Pup Hans and myself are low key gentlemen. We walk soft and slow. I just work, grow and grow and train my pup. I've been diving since I was 5 .It sounds sweet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated and I would be much obliged. Rent and all. Thank You. You have 3 Dogs, pit Bulldogs? Me and Hans's CB handle is Three Dog Night. I Hope You and Dog Babies have a Good Weekend Brother 🙏♥️🌴🐕🐕🐕🪴⚡⚡👍😊🙏
And Yes. My Herb is Good, according to people who have enjoyed it, organic of course. I try to do Good in all my work, carpentry too. All or nothing Brother, You only get a bit of time on this earth. Might as well do things right. I Hope Your Growing is going Good. You can spend your money on other things like the Dogs and You. Plus, You know it's Good and Healthy and Super Satisfying. Hope Y'all have a Good Day Brother Man 👍⚡🪴♥️🐕
Smile Massage rules!
Hoe so..whats good about it?
Why did all the local people leave the island?
Hi
Is saipan expensive to live?
Hi great video. Whats your opinion on living Saipan $1000 a month budget ?
Things are very expensive on Saipan now. Gas in $7 a gallon, rent has tripled since I did this video and food is outrageous. A friend of mine moved there and is a healthy man just living on social security. But he works full time there too for xtra cash and he seems to be doing ok. But it is a struggle. For me, it is a very peaceful and happy place to live so I don't mind the extra expense for a quieter lifestyle.
Why is the town so dark? Not safe!
Surprising that everyplace to stay there is very expensive! I was looking on Booking and the hostel places are around $50 a night. Hotel nights seem more like you're purchasing the place rather than just staying there. No wonder there are no tourists. Plane trips there and out are expensive. Kind of a self-inflicted wound for them.
Oh yeah, and not to mention many hotels have shut down. It caters to Korean and Japanese tourists. Americans that live on Saipan use it as a tax haven. The tax rate and penalties are much less than the mainland U.S.
I file taxes on Saipan and the taxes are separated from what I earn on ships in the States, or deep sea which is neutral in international waters.
@@insaneseafarer I understand. Despite the closures, the Japanese and Koreans keep the place afloat. Your wages are not like a typical American, too. Flights roundtrip from Chicago are $2500. I think I flew roundtrip to Singapore for $1200 before.
@@worldmikel The airlines locked this up. To survive, you need to own a business. My wife and I own a carwash and Thai spa there. I work on ships a few months a year and I am able to use many tax advantages to offset the expense. I have a friend that moved to Saipan with excitement only to be surprised with how expensive it was. It used to be so affordable but wealthy foreigners have bought up many of the structures and raised the leases to a level of craziness. My wife refuses to leave Saipan so there I stay.
@@insaneseafarer Good tip about the Japanese and Koreans. Just did a Skyscanner for one ways to and from Saipan and Seoul in October. A roundtrip could cost less than $300. So that's the way to go for mainlanders. Fly to Asia, eventually Seoul and then to and from Saipan.
why? explain.
What brought about this down fall ? The pandemic? Was it a slow decline or a sudden collapse? Do you think the island will come back to it’s former glory ?
I think it was a chain of events starting with Typhoon Yutu in 2018. The damage was very severe that many of the well known establishments here are still closed due to structural damages. Followed by the pandemic when, what business were still running, were forced to shut down. Add immigration law constantly changing and add a dollop of corruption with wealthy investors and governments here and we got ourselves a ghost town.
@@insaneseafarer 我在兩年前在這裡工作半年 當時是疫情前 確實觀光很好，後來疫情到來整個下滑
@@Mituobro It is a sad and barron place now.
Leaving for saipan from mainland USA..in a few days..staying at crowne..any help where i can look for "fun"?
All over the island is fun. You can find a wife in ten minutes there.
@@insaneseafarer haaa..ok..i have never been but a buddy of mine was there about 7 or so years ago for work tdy (2 mon). He was NEVER alone. Just curious what its like now..
@@wideeyevideo All of the women are about mid 20's and up. Take a walk at night and they will run up to you.
The kings club was closed down the girls were 16 years old
They weren't 16 when I went in there.
Most weren’t even girls. In the end.😂
name of the complex ?
I'm not sure the name.
how old are the girls or ladies in the spa ?
Around 30 years I think. Nothing younger than that.
@@insaneseafarer are they local or over seas ?
@@jk31431 I think they were from other countries.
Theres no opportunity there, trump shut it down! Its a ghost town
How is Trump responsible?