Let Go or Take the Wheel: Two Ways to Experience Guam
Creatrip Team
2 months ago
A travel essay on Guam highlights two complementary ways to enjoy the island: surrendering control by riding popular red shuttle buses (Red Guahan Shuttle) for relaxed sightseeing, shopping at places like Micronesia Mall and K-mart, and savoring small joys (소확행); or taking charge with a rental car to explore wild coastal roads, viewpoints like Two Lovers Point (사랑의 절벽), historic Humatak (우마탁) village, and quiet southern spots such as Merizo and Inarajan. The writer notes improved accessibility with cheaper round-trip flights and observes that Guam remains lively with international visitors and familiar Korean-brand comforts (e.g., Outback Steakhouse, Ediya Coffee). The piece argues that balancing passive enjoyment and active exploration—letting go of the wheel sometimes and grabbing it at others—creates a fuller travel experience.
