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Real Post Reports are an invaluable source of unofficial information from real expats like you. If you are an expat we urge you to submit your own report about a city that you are familiar with. We have first person Real Post Reports on more than 350 cities, and we are adding reports regularly.
To make a report, just complete the questions below and send us the completed document by email. Answers to most questions are optional, though we would like to know who you are (including your email address) so we can confirm details with you, if necessary. We will not include your name in your article without your consent, and we will never disclose your email address to anyone else or use it for any other purpose (no spam). 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.
Send your answers to us by email: realpostreports@talesmag.com
Also, we love photos! We think they really jazz up the site. If you have any digital photos you can send us, we would love to include them. Please include photo credits (if desired) and caption information with your attached photos. We are delighted to use photographs on this site, either from the RPR writer or from other sources. However, if the photos you submit are not your own, please let us know where they came from so we can ask for permission to use them and give appropriate attribution. It is against our policy to use anyone's work without their permission.
Thank you for helping Real Post Reports!
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Your name (we will not disclose it without your permission)*:
Your email address (we will not disclose it to anyone)*:
May we name you as author?*
What city are you writing about?*
Your reason for living this city (e.g. corporate, government, military, student, educator, retiree, etc.)*:
How long have you been living there? Or when did you live there?*
Was this your first expat experience? If not, what other foreign cities have you lived in as an expat?*
Where is your home base, and how long is the trip to post from there, with what connections?
What are the special advantages of living in this city/country (touring, culture, saving money, weather, etc)?
What have been some of the highlights of your time in this city/country?
What is the air quality like (good, moderate, unhealthy, or very unhealthy, with comments)?
What is the climate like? Weather patterns?
What kind of insect problems are there, if any?
Are there any special security concerns?
Housing types, locations, commute time?
International schools (and your own experience with them):
Preschool/daycare available (with comments about your experience):
What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?
Is this a good city for families/singles/couples?
From what you have heard, is it a good city for gay or 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 in the area:
Are gyms or workout facilities available?
Are sports programs available for kids?
What fast food and decent restaurants are available? Cost range?
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, duties, carjackings, etc?
Are local trains, buses, and taxis safe? Affordable?
Do you have any recommendations regarding cell phones?
How do you get and send your letters and package mail?
Items you would ship to this post 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):
Do incoming pets need to be quarantined?
You can leave behind your:
But don't forget your:
Can you save money?
What unique local items can you spend it on?
Knowing what you now know, would you still go there?
Recommended books related to this city (title, author):
Recommended movies/DVDs related to this city:
Any other comments:

Real Post Reports are an invaluable source of unofficial information from real expats like you. If you are an expat we urge you to submit your own report about a city that you are familiar with. We have first person Real Post Reports on more than 350 cities, and we are adding reports regularly. To make a report, just complete the questions below and send us the completed document by email. Answers to most questions are optional, though we would like to know who you are (including your email address) so we can confirm details with you, if necessary. We will not include your name in your article without your consent, and we will never disclose your email address to anyone else or use it for any other purpose (no spam). 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. Send your answers to us by email: realpostreports@talesmag.com Also, we love photos! We think they really jazz up the site. If you have any digital photos you can send us, we would love to include them. Please include photo credits (if desired) and caption information with your attached photos. We are delighted to use photographs on this site, either from the RPR writer or from other sources. However, if the photos you submit are not your own, please let us know where they came from so we can ask for permission to use them and give appropriate attribution. It is against our policy to use anyone's work without their permission. Thank you for helping Real Post Reports! * Denotes required field.
Your name (we will not disclose it without your permission)*:
Your email address (we will not disclose it to anyone)*:
May we name you as author?*
What city are you writing about?*
Your reason for living this city (e.g. corporate, government, military, student, educator, retiree, etc.)*:
How long have you been living there? Or when did you live there?*
Was this your first expat experience? If not, what other foreign cities have you lived in as an expat?*
Where is your home base, and how long is the trip to post from there, with what connections?
What are the special advantages of living in this city/country (touring, culture, saving money, weather, etc)?
What have been some of the highlights of your time in this city/country?
What is the air quality like (good, moderate, unhealthy, or very unhealthy, with comments)?
What is the climate like? Weather patterns?
What kind of insect problems are there, if any?
Are there any special security concerns?
Housing types, locations, commute time?
International schools (and your own experience with them):
Preschool/daycare available (with comments about your experience):
What accommodations do schools make for special-needs kids?
Is this a good city for families/singles/couples?
From what you have heard, is it a good city for gay or 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 in the area:
Are gyms or workout facilities available?
Are sports programs available for kids?
What fast food and decent restaurants are available? Cost range?
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, duties, carjackings, etc?
Are local trains, buses, and taxis safe? Affordable?
Do you have any recommendations regarding cell phones?
How do you get and send your letters and package mail?
Items you would ship to this post 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):
Do incoming pets need to be quarantined?
You can leave behind your:
But don't forget your:
Can you save money?
What unique local items can you spend it on?
Knowing what you now know, would you still go there?
Recommended books related to this city (title, author):
Recommended movies/DVDs related to this city:
Any other comments: