"Once upon a time, there was a Jamaican civil engineer
living in New York City who hated his job. He followed his passion,
started a sideline business publishing his own books, quit his job,
escaped the rat race, ran off to a tropical island in the Pacific,
and started a tourism business so he could give tours of the island
to pretty girls every day! He now lives a nomadpreneur's dream life, while helping others do the same!" This
is his story: ORDER THE BOOK
Walt Goodridge Hosts 7 Midshipmen & 2 Officers From US Naval Academy
I had the opportunity of providing a 5-day cultural and historical tour of these islands
to a special group from Annapolis, Maryland. See over 100 photos and media coverage on my tour blog...Read the full story on my DiscoverSaipan Tour Blog!
Local Author Receives Governor's Humanities Award
A former workshop attendee and coaching client revealed a few weeks ago that she nominated me to be considered for this year’s Governor’s Humanities Award here on Saipan. I thanked her (Thanks, Riza!), but I didn’t really believe I qualified because...Read the full story here
One man's escape from the rat race to live a nomadpreneur's dream
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Walt's Saipan-Specific Video Resumé
Promoting the CNMI for over a decade!
(the sequel to the "What's it Like..." interview)
"Since arriving here on Saipan in February of 2006, I've launched and/or participated in some great projects large and small, and met some great people! We've helped a lot of people, had a lot of fun, and even helped some folks earn a little money!
Watch the video below. Then, Download my CV
*CHAPTER JUMPS*
0:33 Introduction
2:01 SECTION • Saipan-Specific Creations Walt has written a slew of Saipan-specific books, websites, mobile phone apps and designs for t-shirts and merchandise!
2:06 Books
4:09 Websites
6:03 Apps & Merchandise
7:01 SECTION • Helping Others Walt has conducted workshops, visited schools, created health groups in an effort to help others
7:05 Workshops
13:49 School visits
14:15 Health&Wellness
15:41 SECTION • Showcasing Saipan to the World From the Saipanpreneur Project to the "What's it Like to Be Jamaican on Saipan" interview, walt has showcased the best of Saipan in his Saipan Tribune column, 3rd party documentaries and books, websites, tours and in the media!
15:45 Saipanpreneur Project
16:08 Saipan Documentaries & Books
17:35 Jamaican on Pagan
19:03 Tourism (clients, cruises, vets, authors, researchers, filmmakers)
23:49 Media Appearances
26:37 SECTION • Community Involvement & Activism Walt has launched crowdfunding campaigns and petitions, co-created a platform for bloggers, volunteered for community movements and launched the first Speech & Essay contest as part of the CNMI's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration.
26:43 Campaigns (GoFundMe, Change.org)
28:02 Community Matters (Bloggers & Tree Huggers)
31:20 MLK Day annual commemoration
36:08 Closing (patience)
August 30, 2021: "What's it Like Being a Jamaican on Saipan?"
An interview by Xavier Murphy of JAMAICANS.COM
00:32 - What part of Jamaica are you from?
2:05 - How did you end up in Saipan?
5:33 - What are the people like in Saipan?
9:49 - What languages are spoken?
14:39 - Are there any interesting customs?
18:44 - What is dating like?
23:38 - What is it like being Black there?
26:53 - How do people react when they find out you are Jamaican?
32:09 - What is the food like?
40:51 - What attractions do you recommend visiting?
43:44 - What is the cost of living like?
46:10 - How do we find you online?
51:07 - What is the first thing you are doing when you land in Jamaica?
53:42 - Does Amazon ship there?
54:40 - How do you say goodbye in Saipan?
Special Guest Tour Guide for Saipan Documentary
LaMancha Media has a great documentary series titled "America's Forgotten Colonies" which features American Samoa, Guam. I was asked to be
their guide for part 3 of the series that features Saipan and Tinian. Watch it on Youtube
One man's escape from the rat race to live a nomadpreneur's dream
Highlights & Milestones from the Jamaican on Saipan's journey….
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Breaking News from Walt:
LOCAL AUTHOR RECEIVES CNMI GOVERNOR'S HUMANITIES AWARD(S)
A few weeks ago, a former workshop attendee and coaching client revealed that she nominated me to be considered for this year’s Governor’s Humanities Award here on Saipan. I thanked her, but I didn’t really believe I qualified because...(read why at www.jamaicaninchina.com/humanities-award)
A few weeks ago, a former workshop attendee and coaching client revealed that she nominated me to be considered for this year’s Governor’s Humanities Award here on Saipan. I thanked her, but I didn’t really believe I qualified because...(read why at www.jamaicaninchina.com/humanities-award)
Check out the FREE Preview of the Saipan Tour App!
Can't make it to Saipan during the pandemic? No worries! Check out this FREE preview of the Discover Saipan Tour App and experience the island's SECOND best tour experience! This special online version of the self-guided, GPS-assisted app, is available for a limited times! https://www.cnmitourism.com/saipantourapp/preview
Please allow a few moments for all the graphics to load! The mobile app (only $1) is available on the Google Play Store (See "About the App" for the link)
