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adminee posted New Expat Tip Tool on the Jordan forum on May 14, 2013:

We wanted to send out a note to introduce our new Expat Tip Tool. It helps you offer advice and grab tips from other expatriates about international jobs, moving overseas, retiring overseas and more. Use it to keep track of your expat insights and save tips from others living abroad all in one place! http://www.expatexchange.com/expattips Or, click on "Expat Tips" on the top of any page of Expat Exchange! Also, if you would like to add a photo to your profile, you can do that now, too. Click on "My Profile" - "Photo" and upload a photo today!

Expat Report Review of Bunat Al Ghad Academy in Amman, Jordan was published

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

1. The school's bathrooms are very clean

2. The school has a prayer room, making it possible for children to pray Duhr and Fajr.

3. The school has an excellent pool and gym.

4. The school offers a safe play area for grades Kg1-4

5. It also offers an excellent selection of healthy food at its canteens.

6. Bunat Al Ghad is located in a pollution-free area.

7. The school is also a Tobacco-free and Drug-free zone (Continue)

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ZeeLaunchPad posted A Place to work and study on the Jordan forum:

Expat in Amman, Looking for a place to work other than coffee shops! and in Amman's most beautiful Districts ! Super-fast Internet and Amazing free fresh coffee! for 6.99 JD's a Day !!! Check this out !

kjessie replied to the thread English Satellite program on the Jordan forum:

Thetraveller88 initially posted:

Hi We moved to Amman recently, and renting a furnished apartment. There are Satellite dishes installed (Nilesat and Hotbird), but there are very few English channels Anyone knows where I can get more English channels? Thanks Dd

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kjessie replied most recently with:

I have NileSat & Hotbird and they have plently of English channels. Whenever you find an Italian or Polish channel, you can simply press the AUDIO button on the remote and change it into English. We do have it cracked so for about 12JD a year we can access all paid channels.

tkamockingbird replied most recently with:

Sometimes there website is down and something doesn't record...but they are quick to reply to issues and also will credit your bill if it happens several times! I get all the major news outlets, Bravo, PBS, Animal Planet, Lifetime, ABC, CbS, FOX and several more channels. Hope it works for you!

kjessie replied to the thread any converted woman in jordan??? on the Jordan forum:

oumyasser initially posted:

Hi, i am a belgian woman moved with my family to jordan in 2010. since then my path has not crossed any other converted women unfortunately. so i was hoping to find some people this way...

kjessie replied most recently with:

Hello, I'm a Belgian woman living in Jordan since 2010. Google "Sisters in Amman", you'll find heaps of converted woman on that group. It's a yahoo mailinglist.

Realman replied most recently with:

Hi Can we be friends,,? i am not a woman for sure,,

kajaw posted Need import permit application form to bring dog on the Jordan forum:

I am moving from USA to Jordan in June. I am bringing my dog and the costums told me I need an import permit aplication form. They told me to contact the Ministry of Agriculture, but they have never answered my emails. Does anyone have or know where I can get this form??? Thanks

akram replied to the thread Need help in finding a cheap apartment on the Jordan forum:

mariazz initially posted:

Hi I plan on moving soon , anyone on this forum know of a suitable place to rent for around 150JD-@200JD a month

akram replied most recently with:

i think its not easy to find by this price ,specially in summer , better to look for shared apartment or for one near uni street . regards

A reader commented on the Expat Report Having a Baby in Amman, Jordan

Describe your experience giving birth there. What type of facility did you go to? What (if any) type of pain management did you use? How long did you stay in the hospital? Was it a positive experience? Etc...

I had my fifth VBAC birth at the Farah Hospital. I had gestational diabetes, so I saw the nutritionist at the hospital early in my pregnancy. She gave me a week of menus to follow. I eventually figured out principles for eating and was able to keep my blood sugar at the right levels through just diet for a while. When it became necessary for more supervision, I was referred to an endocrinologist who was wonderful.

I was not induced, but would have been if the enema (yuck) had not been enough to start contractions. I was very concerned the baby was going to be too large and after talking with my doctor, he agreed to try a very gentle way of starting labor. It worked.

I had an epidural when I was ready for it, not before. The anesthesiologist had a great bedside manner. I was able to bring an MP3 player so I could listen to my music during labor. There was also a TV in the labor room if I had wanted to watch it. My husband stayed with me the entire time but had to wear a paper gown, hat and booties. There was a "family room" right next to the labor and delivery room where he went to have a sandwich which the staff ordered for him when labor stretched on through a meal time.

My birth experience was very good. I was in the hospital two nights. The food was excellent. The nursing staff were attentive but not overly so and spoke English. I was allowed to keep the baby with me as much as I wanted, even over night. They even brought in a bed for my husband to stay with us. (Continue)

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A reader replied most recently with:

I am due in a couple months and am wondering about the price of a regular delivery at Farah. Do you mind sharing about what you paid? (no insurance)

Joe121 replied to the thread moving permanently to Jordan on the Jordan forum:

kamarulhishamk initially posted:

Hi, my wife is starting a new job in Jordan as an assistant manager at international company. we plan to move permanently. my worry : 1. what is the right salary to live in jordan with 4 kids? 2. can i work in Jordan? Kind regards

Joe121 replied most recently with:

if housing is provided with her job then 2000 is easy to live on for a family of 4. That also depends on what kind of school you plann on putting your kids into. if it's not included in the job package then change the total to 4000 that's dinars not dollars. it also depends on the ages of your kids their grade levels.

Joe121 replied to the thread Visa extension on the Jordan forum:

DijanaB initially posted:

Hello, I just moved to Jordan due to a job offer. I am planning to stay 9 months. The problem is, that I MUST go to Europe (for 3 days) in November and I obtained a single entry visa at the airport. Is there any possibility to prolong the visa, go and come back to Jordan? Or could I leave before the 1 month period ends and get a new visa at the airport on return? In short - is there any possibility to reenter the country within a short period of time? Any advice would be helpful. Hope to hear from anyone. Thanks in advance, Dijana

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Joe121 replied most recently with:

Save yourself the headache of the pilice station. just get a new visa when you come back, it will take much less time.

ehtoz replied most recently with:

it cost 1 JD/day