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Most violent crime here is either drug-related or is related to family violence. The violent crime rate seems to be about on par with other United States urban areas. Drug abuse, especially use of methamphetamine ('ice'), is a big problem, and results in a high level of theft, burglary, robbery etc. It is one of the most debilitating problems on Guam.
Which do you want first, the good news or the bad news? The good news? Well, the good news is that Guam has no malaria, no rabies, and no mysterious and horrible tropical diseases such as yellow fever, sleeping sickness and so on. The bad news? Occasionally a case of dengue fever turns up, but as I understand it, the afflicted people seem to have caught it off-island. There is a certain incidence of leprosy among the immigrants from the Federated States of Micronesia, which you may be in danger of catching if you get intimate with someone who has an active, untreated case. The worst public health problem here is tuberculosis, and that problem is world-wide. There is also a high incidence of diabetes here, as well as a high rate of teenage pregnancy.
Brown tree snakes....their fangs are in the back part of their mouth so they have to chew to be able inject the venom. The only time you really should watch out for them is at night.The snake below is trapped to help prevent it from hitching a ride on the aircraft that leaves Andersen AFB.
A lot of people specially tourist drawn in Guam, since the currents are so strong and the tie goes up and down very fast; so just be careful if you go pass the reef that surrounds the island, it can get very dangerous.
In case you are rather naive, anything in Guam called a 'Massage Parlor' is just a whore house. There's plenty of them there too. (It's another popular recreation for Japanese businessmen). In case you are wondering, no, I didn't go.
Wow, you will see, how the weird weather they have!! Maybe it's SUNNY at this moment, then just rainning in few seconds later!!! But, don't worry, the rain there is always only a shower!! You will see CUTE SUN very soon!!! ha!
Check under the toilet seats for snakes before you sit down.The roads get slippery when wet, sometimes from the toads that get gooshed when they get run over, sometimes from algae growing on them. Go slow anyway, so you don't miss the scenery.
As with most places, you have your pic pockets, so you do need to be aware. Some of the military chaps have told me that at places like the mall, the locals have hasseled them, but not too much.My concern is the ocean. Guam is surrounded by a coral reef, which makes the ocean calm like a lake. So you combine this with the drink and you have a dangerous situation waiting to happen. More and more tourist got swept out to sea. They get on a floatie, relax too much and fall asleep and are out to sea before they know it. So, again, be aware of your surroundings.
Read the local paper (Pacific Daily News) and read signs on the beach for beach closings. Often they occur near the big hotels and those hotels don't often want to report it and scare away business. Safest thing is to swim outside the reef, or where there isn't one.Tourist transportation is fairly reliable but local public transit is terrible.Tumon at night particularly can be fairly dangerous, they have upped the police presence but some parts you are still vulnerable. I advise not going out alone and taking only the things you need for the night. Passports and majority of money should always be kept in a lockbox.
Hmmmm....where to start. The locals are mostly really friendly but some of them use the drug ICE and can get a bit out of hand at times. Just be aware and try not to start any trouble with ANYONE! The local traffic is also a concern. Most people in Guam drive under the influence and road accidents are a large cause of death so be sensible when having someone drive you or when walking. While we were there, there were only a few murders in two years but again, be sensible and travel with a partner, especially women.
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Q: We, 6 older Aussies, are on a Princess cruise and stopover in Guam on our way back to Australia. As we leave on 21st September,...
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