Djibouti - Post Report Question and Answers
What do you wish you had known about this particular city/country before moving there?
How NOT "family friendly" it is. Ugh. Biggest misrepresentation. It's not great for little kids. No public parks, playgrounds, libraries, museums... Very little socialization during the week (for those not in school) because everyone has nannies, and the nannies aren't driving the kids anywhere to socialize (also, there's nowhere really to go besides houses and the embassy). It's also so hot for so much of the year that outdoor time for littles is very limited. - Feb 2025
You have to be able to make your own fun here: bring games, pick up a hobby, plan trips, attend social events, invite people over for coffee, whatever it is that works for you. The heat is no joke, so plan to spend a lot of time indoors. - May 2022
I expected it to be a rough place, but I was fortunate enough to have met others outside the job. You really need to come here with a positive mindset to make it an enjoyable tour. - Apr 2018
I would have shipped an older car. Djibouti's desert climate and rough terrain is hard on cars so I would've brought something older that could get knocked around more. - Jun 2016
