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Hello. I am a 17 year old female student from New Zealand. I am pondering about going on a high school student exchange to Italy next August.

I want to go on an exchange because it will give a more global perspective of life. It will also teach me about independence ect..
I believe you can go on a holiday anytime but going on an exchange will enable me to live as a local and see all the things tourists miss. I will get the chance to immerse myself in the Italian culture as I become part of a family and school. I look forward to helping out my host family and spending time with them as we get to know each others cultures. I think walking in someone elses shoes makes you more compassionate and understanding.

I cannot decide whether to go on a 6 month exchange or a year exchange. I know I would miss my family and friends but going to Italy would be the experience of a lifetime.

For those of you who have been to Italy what do you reccomend?

Thank-you for your help!

2006-11-10 15:00:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ill be there in december, anything about climate would be helpful as well. I am staying near the train station. Thank you!

2006-11-09 09:32:10 · 5 answers · asked by shanekershner 2

I am wanting to surprise him in th fall of 2007 with a trip o Tuscany Italy for our 1 year anniversary. However I am not sure if the best way to travel is via a tour guide..such as Perillo tours, or rent a villa and a car to see it on our own. The itenary is for 12 days. Advice is appreciated. Thank you

2006-11-09 00:07:24 · 9 answers · asked by samantha H 2

What shoul I wear so I don't totally look like a tourist, but still have a little American flavor? I love the Italin styles, but I like mine too. Help me!!!!

2006-11-08 13:13:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

know any helpful websites about italy? i would appreciate it. thanks!

2006-11-08 10:22:07 · 4 answers · asked by jessi 2

When I say "things" I mean Italian men. There is a fantasy about the Italian lover and many girls I hear talking about falling in love when going to Italy.

2006-11-07 12:28:24 · 10 answers · asked by Danielle 1

Anyone that has travelled to Italy; any advice you have regarding culture, accommodation, how much money per day etc would be great!

2006-11-07 07:30:04 · 6 answers · asked by Ashley R 2

I don't know anybody who speaks Italian so I can not have conversations with them, and I also live in a small town so there are not Italian classes offered (nor in surrounding towns either). I've pretty much taught myself out of books but any suggestions on how to improve would be great. Thanks!

Oh, and the reason why I'm trying to learn Italian so hard is because in June of 2007 I'll be living in bella Italia for a year. Thanks again.

2006-11-07 06:46:29 · 15 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5

2006-11-07 05:34:06 · 25 answers · asked by Mythos 3

what is your favourite place in italy and what you dont like abaut italian people , food or city??

2006-11-07 04:44:39 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

Thinking of going on a 'mini' honeymoon when we get married in June 2008 will be going on proper honeymoon later in the year...(cant afford to do the wedding n honeymoon together) where should we go was thinking of Rome..we want somewhere romantic..lots of sights things to see and good restaurants, and a nice hotel. Will have about £400.00 each..any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.
P.s never been to Italy b4 so haven't got a clue...

2006-11-07 01:03:30 · 12 answers · asked by Smurfett 4

2006-11-06 15:57:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friends parents read this and are actually freaking out about it (they read quite a few other things also though). I have a girlfriend who is going to Italy for a few weeks with her school....it is true she is a very beautiful girl and even gets harassed here in the U.S. where guys are generally less open. Her parents have read all the stereotypes about Italian men and are now worried. We both have told them that they are stereotypes and nothing else but neither of us have been to Italy before and that is something that they pointed out. Any ideas as to what to do about them? Thanks!

2006-11-06 12:32:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a teenager who will be traveling to Italy this summer with my school for two weeks. I know no Italian so will that be a huge problem? (Im going with my latin class, so obviously that won't help) also, i heard that you cant wear shorts/short skirts/jeans...is that true?

2006-11-06 12:10:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-06 03:55:09 · 3 answers · asked by Delia K 1

- near the sea/beach
- near fun village/town
- relatively undiscovered areas, e.g., prices not yet crazy
- 3-4 br, 2000 sq ft villa/home
- within an hour of airport

2006-11-05 12:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by JD 1

- near the sea/beach
- near fun village/town
- relatively undiscovered areas, e.g., prices not yet crazy
- 3-4 br, 200sg ft villa/home
- within an hour of airport

2006-11-05 12:02:40 · 2 answers · asked by JD 1

I am 35 male married and traveling alone to Vienna on official trip. later want to take a trip down to italy for vacations. Not interested in sex. I will gladly look for a company as visiting places alone is boring. Any one traveling alone also lookign for a fellow travelar for safety or my reasons welcome to contact.

2006-11-05 11:50:25 · 2 answers · asked by Impressions 1

what the american think about italian girl???

2006-11-05 04:19:31 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2

I am looking for any input on places to stay, eat, see, etc. We will be there for 15 nights, probably 5 in each location. We were hoping to find botique hotels or B&B's that are off the beaten path, something other than the typical tourist hotel to stay at. I would love any tips on villages to visit, restaurants to eat at, sites to see, what the weather will be like etc. Any help and input you can give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much!

2006-11-04 04:00:48 · 12 answers · asked by Megan B 1

I'm doing a project in one of my classes, and one of the requirements is we find a home based on our careers and salaries. I'm having the worst time with this, because I'm not technical. I'm searching for a home in Italy. I would appreciate it if it were a home in an area that needs English teachers, but at this point, I'll take almost anything. Please help me. -R. Mayer-

2006-11-04 03:54:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi Guys,
I'll be off to Rome in December for ten days and I'm having a major panic about my hotel situation, it may not seem so complicated to some folks, but I'll be going alone and it will be my first time to take a trip alone.
My dad has booked a hotel in Rome for ten days, but I want to try and get to the other towns as well, like Florence, true enough I can stay for a day and come back the same day, but what if there's something I miss...and seeing the other towns as well. I know I'll be staying in Rome for the first 4-5 days. (I was there last Dec with family) so I know what to do...but beyond that I'm not so sure.
I know I can easily get train tickets for the other towns...I'm not so sure about me staying there, especially with a hotel booked in Rome...I'm afraid of unbooking it, and dealing with no vacancies when I return to it after being in venice for example for a few days.
I hope the question makes sense...
Thankyou.

2006-11-04 01:33:37 · 4 answers · asked by adastraperaspera 2

Hi guys,
Before you suggest I go with a friend, I'm actually going to be alone in this trip, so its a no-can do. I'm not staying in a hostel or anything either, (where it's possible, that I'd meet English speaking people around my age of 21 or so), I'll be in a hotel close to the Vatican.

2006-11-04 01:21:57 · 9 answers · asked by adastraperaspera 2

2006-11-03 09:35:33 · 2 answers · asked by ren 1

2006-11-02 19:09:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-02 18:06:51 · 15 answers · asked by Salsa 3

I'll be in Rome for a year....I want to explore as much of beautiful Italy as possible. I've been to Rome, Florence, and Assisi before but definitely would love to go back to Florence and Assisi. But, I want to visit other places also. What cities do you suggest? Now, I'm young so I do not have much money to spare so I need some tips on how to do travel Italy on a tight budget. I'm self reliant and I use my common sense so I can get along well I think...like I said, the only problem will be money.

Thanks for all the help!

2006-11-02 13:01:22 · 4 answers · asked by Led*Zep*Babe 5

Where in Italy do you find the best lokking women?

2006-11-02 10:57:12 · 6 answers · asked by Jumpin' Jack Flash 1

My boyfriend and I are going to Italy for 16 days over new years and the first part of January. We were hoping to stay at smaller, more local, botique type of hotels or bed and breakfast type of places. We were planning on spending time in Rome, Venice, & Tuscany. I also heard something about a Village called Volpaia that was supposed to be amazing. If anyone has any tips about places to stay, sites to see, what the weather will be like, if we should rent a car, etc. I would love to hear any input!!! Thank you all for your help!!!

2006-11-02 06:06:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to spend a month (or 3 weeks minimum) travelling around this region, especially the Amalfi Coast and a couple of the islands....What do you think would be the minimum amount of ££ Id need to take with me?

2006-11-01 21:28:51 · 4 answers · asked by Pippa 2