Saipan Living! The 2018 Relocation Guide (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
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Paperback. Saipan Living: The Relocation Guide! (Updated for 2023)A comprehensive guide for moving to, finding a job, working, living, retiring or simply vacationing in the Northern Mariana Islands of Saipan, Tinian and Rota. Where exactly is Saipan? Is it a place I can escape to? What's it really like? Can I retire comfortably there? What taxes will I need to pay? Will I be able to vote in the US elections? Do I need a visa or passport to go there? Read Saipan Living and get answers to these and other questions about cost of living, job opportunities, labor laws, expat presence, churches, schools, gun laws, crime stats, the economy, dating, mosquitoes, humidity, bringing pets, land ownership and more! This unique volume has been researched, compiled and presented by a former New York City dweller turned rat race escapee and now CNMI resident author with over 15 years experience observing, exploring, writing about, offering tours, answering questions and personally enjoying Saipan living! It is your A to Z index of topics from "accommodations" to "zoning laws" with specific, up-to-date information and answers to the most frequently-asked questions as well as answers to "tropical island lifestyle" questions you probably haven't even thought about asking--with details and nuance that the CIA website, Wikipedia, travel guides, and many blogs don't get quite right! Indexed TWO ways for your convenience: (1) by Frequently Asked Questions and (2) by topic, you get: - The truth about Saipan including the good, the bad, the beautiful and the ugly - A step-by-step checklist for your relocation - Tips and advice for a smooth transition and adjustment - Contact numbers, websites & email addresses for vendors, organizations and all government offices - The latest census information with "reality checks" from those who actually live here! - Facts as well as valuable opinions from past, current and even future residents! - Completed tax forms with instructions to show how to pay taxes on Saipan! - 10 years of questions collected from the saipanliving.com website, along with the actual responses from past, present and even future residents - "Relocation scenarios" featuring people's real concerns and the answers they received! - Photos of the islands you won't find anywhere else. - Chamorro, Carolinian, Filipino, Chinese, Russian, Korean, American, Japanese viewpoints and perspectives on Saipan living (including interviews with people who've lived here since the 1970s) - Predictions plus a manifesto on what Saipan really needs business-wise Yes, you get all this and more to help you decide if Saipan is the right place to visit, vacation, venture into business, retire or simply escape the rat race! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Saipan Living! The 2018 Relocation Guide (Paperback)
- Author
- Walt F.J. Goodridge
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1539970612
- ISBN 13
- 9781539970613
SAIPAN LIVING 2026– THE 2026 RELOCATION GUIDE (Yes, the content has been updated in 2026!)
The real-world, step-by-step blueprint for moving to America’s most extraordinary island territory
You’ve seen the beaches.
You’ve watched the videos.
You’ve wondered:
“Could I actually live there?”
This book shows you how.
Written by longtime Saipan resident, relocation consultant, and DiscoverSaipan tour host Walt F.J. Goodridge, this fully updated 2026 edition is the most comprehensive, practical, and experience-based guide ever produced for moving to the Northern Mariana Islands.
[Editor's Note: Once published, the exact title of a book gets linked to a specific ISBN (978-1539970613) in all industry databases; Therefore, the "2018" in the title at the time of the initial publication cannot be updated. Rest assured, however--as indicated on the new cover and here in the description--that you are ordering and will receive the 2026 update!]
No guesswork.
No outdated forum advice.
No costly trial-and-error.
Just clear, real-world guidance from someone who has helped people successfully relocate for nearly two decades.
Inside you’ll discover:
The real cost of living — housing, food, utilities, transportation
• How Medicare, taxes, banking, and mail actually work
• Step-by-step relocation scenarios for retirees, workers, and remote earners
• Where to live — and which areas fit your lifestyle and budget
• Employment realities and income strategies
• Shipping, storage, and what to bring (and not bring)
• Social life, safety, culture, and daily adjustment
• Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands explained
• The answers to the most-asked relocation questions
All presented in an easy-to-use Q&A format so you can find what you need in seconds.
Why this guide is different
Most people who move to Saipan spend months — and thousands of dollars — figuring things out.
Readers of this book have:
Obtained their driver’s license
Found an apartment
Set up phone, internet, and mailbox
Bought and registered a car
—in as little as nine days.
Who this book is for
• Retirees seeking an affordable tropical lifestyle under the U.S. flag
• Remote workers ready to escape the mainland grind
• Adventurous professionals planning a strategic relocation
• Serious researchers who want facts — not fantasy
Walt came to Saipan in 2006 after leaving a conventional career and built a new life helping others discover the island he now calls home.
If you’re dreaming about Saipan, researching a move, or preparing to take action, this guide will save you time, money, and frustration — and give you the confidence to do it right.
Your new life in the Pacific doesn’t begin at the airport.
It begins with the right information.
Start here.
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