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Which countries/bases are best to teach at without a car? Our family would like to live on base and not bring or purchase a car. I'm hoping to apply to most Europe based, Japan, and Okinawa. Are there any places where this would not be possible?
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Icanread You can't live on base in Okinawa so you would need a car.
Feb 9, 2021
IsItFriday? Almost all locations require a car.

I'm guessing you don't have much military experience. Am I right? Because military bases are often large, sprawling affairs. Cars are essential.

A couple of teachers cycle to work, or even walk, but those teachers also have cars parked in their driveway, so their families can enjoy the weekend.....See More
Feb 9, 2021
Liz Thank you all for the information. We could buy a cheap car as that seems to make sense for times when using other methods is not possible. I personally love walking, using public transportation, and/or biking and do not find these options as inconvenient as most Americans do and instead find them enjoyable and part of the experience of living in a...See More
Feb 9, 2021
Liz Thank you all for the information. We could buy a cheap car as that seems to make sense for times when using other methods is not possible. I personally love walking, using public transportation, and/or biking and do not find these options as inconvenient as most Americans do and instead find them enjoyable and part of the experience of living in a...See More
Feb 9, 2021
Icanread Cars are cheap here in Okinawa. We bought 2 for $1500 each. Public transportation is terrible here, and with the COVID restrictions, we are not allowed to use it anyway. It rains way too much to cycle every day. My friends who bike to work also own cars.
Feb 9, 2021


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