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Post Report of the Day

Amman, Jordan

What is the availability of international schools? What has been your general experience with them, if any?

Limited information. People seem to be ok with the American Community School, describing it as satisfactory but not great.

What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?

Driving in Jordan can be an experience and fender benders or scrapes are common since basic driving courtesies are not the norm. Almost any vehicle is ok, with SUVs being good if you plan to...