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Post Report of the Day

Paris, France

Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?

Even without insurance, prescriptions are cheaper than in the US. A visit to an English-speaking doctor might be 100 euros out of pocket. A colleague was knocked out by the flu and called the popular...

Are local buses, trams, trains or taxis safe and affordable?

Filling out this survey is kind of embarrassing. Yes, transportation is safe. There are occasional strikes, but the "reduced" subway service during a strike may mean a decrease from one train every 3 minutes to...