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Post Report of the Day

Baku, Azerbaijan

Knowing what you know now, would you still move to this city?

Probably not if I had better choices. It's not a bad post, but I am hopeful that there are even better ones out there.

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

Yes, we aren't supposed to ride the buses, but the American teachers do. Most people have found a taxi driver they like and use them as needed. I don't like getting a taxi from the...