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Real Post Reports are an invaluable source of unofficial information from real Expats like you. We urge you to make a contribution about a city that you are familiar with. We have first person Real Post Reports on more than 150 cities, and we are adding Reports regularly.
To make a report, you may complete the questions below. Answers to all questions are optional, though we would like to know who you are (including your e-mail address) so we can clarify your contribution. Please note that we reserve the right to edit your contribution for clarity, style, and taste. It is our goal to have contributions on the site within a few days.
If you prefer to work off-line, you may download the questions in a RTF file, and send your answers to us by e-mail: realpostreports@talesmag.com or snail mail:
Tales from a Small Planet
Att.: Real Post Reports
5575 Seminary Road #213
Falls Church, VA 22041
Also, we love photos! We think they really jazz up the site. If you have anything digital you can send us, we would love to include them. Please include photo credit (if desired) and caption information with your attached photos.
Thank you for helping contribute to Real Post Reports.
* Denotes required field.

Name (we will not publish it without your permission)*:
Email (so we can contact you for questions; we will never pass it on)*:
May we publish your name?*
City*:
Country*:
Reason for living this city (e.g. corporate, government, military, student, educator, retiree, etc.)*:
How long have you been in this city?*
Was this your first expat experience? If not, what other foreign cities have you lived in as an expat?*
Travel time and best routes to this city from Europe or the US:
Pollution index (Good, Moderate, Unhealthy, or Very Unhealthy)?
Security concerns?
Housing (typical types, locations, commute time):
International schools (and your own experience with them):
Preschool/daycare available (with comments about your experience):
What accommodations do schools at post make for special-needs kids?
Is this a good city for families/singles/couples?
Is it a good city for gay/lesbian expats?
Are there problems with racial, religious or gender prejudices?
What difficulties would someone with physical disabilities have living in this city?
Interesting/fun things to do:
What fast food and decent restaurants are available?
What is the availability (and the relative cost) of groceries and household supplies?
What comments can you make about using credit cards and ATMs?
What type of automobile is suitable to bring (or not to bring) because of rugged terrain, lack of parts and service, local restrictions, carjackings, etc?
Do you drive on the right hand side of the road or the left?
Are local trains, buses, and taxis safe? Affordable?
What is the best way to make phone calls back home?
Do you have any recommendations regarding cell phones?
If you don't have access to APO or pouch, how do you get and send your letters and package mail?
Items you would ship if you could do it again?
Availability and cost of domestic help :
How much of the local language do you need to know for daily living?
English-language religious services available? Denominations?
English-language newspapers and TV available? Cost?
Is high speed internet access available? Cost?
Size of expat community:
Morale among expats:
Are there decent job opportunities for expats on the local economy?
Entertaining/social life:
Dress code at work and in public:
Any health concerns? What is the quality of medical care available?
Quality pet care available (vets & kennels)?
You can leave behind your:
But don't forget your:
Weather patterns?
Can you save money?
What unique local items can you spend it on?
Knowing what you now know, would you still go there?
Recommended fiction related to this city (title, author, ISBN if possible):
Recommended nonfiction related to this city (title, author, ISBN if possible):
Recommended movies/videos related to this city:
Any other comments:

Real Post Reports are an invaluable source of unofficial information from real Expats like you. We urge you to make a contribution about a city that you are familiar with. We have first person Real Post Reports on more than 150 cities, and we are adding Reports regularly. To make a report, you may complete the questions below. Answers to all questions are optional, though we would like to know who you are (including your e-mail address) so we can clarify your contribution. Please note that we reserve the right to edit your contribution for clarity, style, and taste. It is our goal to have contributions on the site within a few days. If you prefer to work off-line, you may download the questions in a RTF file, and send your answers to us by e-mail: realpostreports@talesmag.com or snail mail: Tales from a Small Planet Att.: Real Post Reports 5575 Seminary Road #213 Falls Church, VA 22041 Also, we love photos! We think they really jazz up the site. If you have anything digital you can send us, we would love to include them. Please include photo credit (if desired) and caption information with your attached photos. Thank you for helping contribute to Real Post Reports. * Denotes required field.
Name (we will not publish it without your permission)*:
Email (so we can contact you for questions; we will never pass it on)*:
May we publish your name?*
City*:
Country*:
Reason for living this city (e.g. corporate, government, military, student, educator, retiree, etc.)*:
How long have you been in this city?*
Was this your first expat experience? If not, what other foreign cities have you lived in as an expat?*
Travel time and best routes to this city from Europe or the US:
Pollution index (Good, Moderate, Unhealthy, or Very Unhealthy)?
Security concerns?
Housing (typical types, locations, commute time):
International schools (and your own experience with them):
Preschool/daycare available (with comments about your experience):
What accommodations do schools at post make for special-needs kids?
Is this a good city for families/singles/couples?
Is it a good city for gay/lesbian expats?
Are there problems with racial, religious or gender prejudices?
What difficulties would someone with physical disabilities have living in this city?
Interesting/fun things to do:
What fast food and decent restaurants are available?
What is the availability (and the relative cost) of groceries and household supplies?
What comments can you make about using credit cards and ATMs?
What type of automobile is suitable to bring (or not to bring) because of rugged terrain, lack of parts and service, local restrictions, carjackings, etc?
Do you drive on the right hand side of the road or the left?
Are local trains, buses, and taxis safe? Affordable?
What is the best way to make phone calls back home?
Do you have any recommendations regarding cell phones?
If you don't have access to APO or pouch, how do you get and send your letters and package mail?
Items you would ship if you could do it again?
Availability and cost of domestic help :
How much of the local language do you need to know for daily living?
English-language religious services available? Denominations?
English-language newspapers and TV available? Cost?
Is high speed internet access available? Cost?
Size of expat community:
Morale among expats:
Are there decent job opportunities for expats on the local economy?
Entertaining/social life:
Dress code at work and in public:
Any health concerns? What is the quality of medical care available?
Quality pet care available (vets & kennels)?
You can leave behind your:
But don't forget your:
Weather patterns?
Can you save money?
What unique local items can you spend it on?
Knowing what you now know, would you still go there?
Recommended fiction related to this city (title, author, ISBN if possible):
Recommended nonfiction related to this city (title, author, ISBN if possible):
Recommended movies/videos related to this city:
Any other comments: