Should I go to Italy

Should I go to Italy?
OK, so in May of '09, my school is hosting a trip to Italy. We will fly to Milan and drive down to Pompeii, stopping in Rome and other cities. It will last a week and costs $3,000. The only problem I have (besides it being really expensive) is that I only know one person that is going. It will be a trip of a lifetime, I know for sure because I never left the country. Do you think I should go? Is it too expensive? what should i doooo!!!??
Other - Italy - 7 Answers
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3000 is expensive but unfortunately school trips always cost like that :( Depends on what type of activities you'll be doing and also if this person you know is actually someone you quite like and if you don't know them that well you guys could become closer throught the trip. But mainly focus on what you guys are going to be doing and if its worth it or not...
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Too expensive. We did a 9 day trip, with air from SFO, for $2600.00. If you want to go even cheaper there are are tour companies that will do it for you.
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each person?? that is a ripp off...believe me is better you come here on your own, organized it yourself and with a good company of people you know....3000 dollars is bleeding expensive even more than may in Italy is low season! I would go to Polinesia with that amount of money!
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I truly believe you sholdn´t go:way too expensive!Not only that,you should consider that coming to Europe will cost also a lot for everything you buy here with such a weak Dollar against the Euro... I thing will be better for you to organize this trip on your own,or with somebody you choose to travel with. When you´ll be so far,ask here on Answers to find good hotels and tips to spare some money having real fun.We´ll be waiting for you!
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Italy is expensive but it is worth vising the place. Beauty of nature combined with architectural splendors. There is lot to watch there. Here are few images from italy : http://www.travel-planners.net/travel/?p=8
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you have to advantage!!! I am in opposite situation respect you because I live in Italy and I would like to do a trip to australia,but I can't for some reasons... So I repet you: you have to advantage!!! Maybe you will have this opportunity anymore!!!and then the italy is fantastic!!! ciao e buon viaggio= Bye abd have a nice trip
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It's too expensive but, don't worry, you will be glad. Italy is a cool country but remember, you must stay always with your class. Enjoy yourself, it will be a long long long and wonderful trip.

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Ok, I'm a senior in High school and I have recently decided to move to Rome when I graduate. Any advice

Ok, I'm a senior in High school and I have recently decided to move to Rome when I graduate. Any advice?
Ok, I've worked out the common sense stuff.....I need to know about the things that aren't so obvious. I already know what I need to get to go, and I have found out everything about the culture that I can (I fell in love with Italy when I was 15) and I speak the language fairly well. I've looked up everything from crime rates to the average temperatures. I just want to make sure I've not left anything out. So any advice would be helpful. Oh, and also, I only plan on living there for about a year before I go to college because I won't have the chance to go after I get out. Oh, and another thing, I'll be traveling there and living there by myself until I make friends there, though I will have a room mate because I will only be able to afford to rent a room in an apartment, not the whole thing :( Thanks!
Rome - 7 Answers
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man good luck dood i move out 400 miles away n im still struggling good thing theres family near by
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www.tripmates.com - find your some cool friends who are already living there!
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I am so jealous. Rome IS awesome. Well, it looks like you checked everything out. I was in the military and stationed in Italy. I met some Americans there who were students. Because, you probably won't have a work permit...you can't get a job. But some of the people I met, decided to stay during the summer and just found odd jobs in which they were paid cash. I don't think you'll have problems making friends...even American friends. I just hope you have enough Euros to get started. Getting set up is expensive. You'll probably be living a pension until you find a roomate? They run between 300 and 500 Euro every ten days. Or, you could stay at a hostile for about 15 Euro a night (hostile.com) but since you are by yourself.....I really don't recommend it. But, it is a great way to find a roomate you know. Okay, I really don't know what else to say......be as safe as possible!!!!
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Yeah. Don't. Try Torino, it's a much safer city for an Italy novice. I wouldn't really recomend Rome. A lot can happen when you're on your own there.
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Can you LEGALLY live in Italy? That is the most important question of all. If you're there illegally and your landlord kicks you out and steals your stuff, or if you need medical care, or if you need to get a job to pay for your airfare home, you're really screwed. If you have to call the police because someone attacked you, one of the first things they will ask you for are your immigration documents (this happened to me). Landlords won't rent rooms, much less apartments, to people without papers (unless you're renting illegally... which opens up a whole new can of worms). The second important thing is whether or not you can speak Italian - I moved to Italy (for work, with five days notice) without being able to speak Italian and had a really difficult time. To find a room, go to the universities and technical colleges - there will be lots of posters for shared apartments. Note that a "posto letto" situation is where you rent a BED in a shared bedroom- it's VERY common in Italy. I personally prefer to have my privacy! You can usually stay in a youth hostel while you apartment-hunt, I suggest staying in one that doesn't have an afternoon lock-out. You may be surprised by your Italian roommates- I lived with three different Italian girls (ages 25-33) and none of them showered daily, plus when I invited friends over they would often make really rude remarks about English and American people (although they never said anything to me when I was home alone!). I also think you might not have your head on your shoulders if you think "I won't have the chance to go after I get out." That's insane. There is NO college program IN THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD that mandates that you must start working immediately after graduating. Often employers look highly upon post-degree overseas experience, because they know you had some time to think about what you really want to do, and chose their company to work for.
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Just use your common sense and be careful. Don't go anywhere alone at night. And take as much money as possible because you are going to need it (but keep it in a safe place)
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yeah...don't!

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Travelling in october.10 points for most clever answer

Travelling in october.10 points for most clever answer!?
Im going on a school trip to italy on the 2nd week of october. I was just wondering what kind of bag i should bring for touring. Should i bring a sling bag or a backpack? Or if there is another kind of bag that is better for travelling, please let me know. Also, what other important thing should i bring for the plane and for everyday use that I might forget. Or maybe, you know something important about travelling that I don't, please share! Thanks!
Packing & Preparation - 8 Answers
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CANDY!
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use a backpack a sling back will eventually hurt your shoulders. roll your clothes, dont fold youll have more room. take sneakers if you plan on doing sightseeing. for the plane take books, nintendo dx if u have one, ipod, anything to keep you busy. i've travelled to turkey and greece. its hard to beat the jet lag, but you really have to force yourself. if you fight it itll be worse. if its light out and u want to sleep *cause itd be nighttime here* dont do it. save it for italys nighttime. your body will get adjusted quicker. also bring more underwear than you think you will need. just trust me on that. have fun! take lots of pics!!!
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condoms
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ok....sorry this isnt going to be clever but my parents went to italy this last summer and the most important thing they brought was this purse thing that had a metal strap keep that around your shoulder if you want to keep all of your money/ID/Passport/ect....stuff with you in those places (italy,Greece, ect) there are people there JUST to rob you. they will cut the strap of your backpack/purse and steal all of your stuff....BUT with the metal strap purse they cant cut through it and all of your valuable belongings will be safe....
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Some Euros.. in cash .. and Credit card .. Not all places use Amex.. Visa or Mastercard is better. make sure also to have some extra cash ..since sometimes ATM Machine are in Italian :P Camera is good Idea. for the plane Get your iphone, ipod loaded with Videos and music. Backpack.. is the solution for long trips.. Send us pictures.. Roaming phones are needed .. laptop maybe ... loads some maps of the area your heading to .. in order not to feel a complete stranger..
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Backpack for sure. its way more comfortable and easier on the back to carry around while touring. Just make sure anything valuable(money, camera etc) is not in an easy access zipped area. Plus if a good friend is with you, they can get stuff out and back into the pack while its still on your back. For the plane bring the following: Gum, mints, hard candies....since you cant take bottles of water really this helps to keep you from feeling dried out while flyig for so long. also a magazine or books to read aside from the movie youll watch to make the time go by faster while flying. Another one is antibacterial hand sanitizer or travel size wipes, just in case there is not place to wash your hands. Have a great time, youll love Italy, there is no place like it. The food, culture and the people will make you not want to come home!
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You could buy one of those back packs with wheels at the bottom, they come in various sizes, that way if your shoulders & back start to ache, it's merely a case ( pardon the pun ) of taking it off with drawing the handle & pushing it in front, or pulling it behind you. Good Luck. Enjoy your Italian Trip. X :-)
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Right. A Backpack will be better, as there are thicker straps, therefore meaning that if you decide to carry a lot of stuff, you won't feel the pain of the sling bag's ropes cutting into your shoulders :). There really isn't many other practical bags which you could take. One of my mates took her stuff in a handbag, and it got snatched :/. For the plane, you will want to take some sweets. Don't take crisps, as they will go everywhere. Also, take your iPod/ MP3 player on the plane, as it makes time pass by :) When I went on the trip to Italy last year (Y10) I took too much on the plane, and I didn't use half of it (just sat and talked to my mates!) Good thing your not going to Russia; Have you seen the Skins episode where they go to Russia and Anwar gets anally searched? So funny :) Enjoy your trip :), and remember to take Sun Block, I didn't and my skin was so burnt, it was peeling off (literally!) :/ Hope that answer helps :)

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Should I go to Italy

Should I go to Italy?
My school choir is going to Italy (about 100+ people going). I have had some drama with some friends in the class last year (I am a sophomore now). I'm one of those people who is uncomfortable leaving home for awhile unless I'm really comfortable with the people/person I'm going with. Anyways, my best friend Claire who I'm really comfortable with joined choir this year and there was a possibility that she would be coming to Italy with me. She got on the waiting list, but then I found out her parents aren't going to let her go. I know Italy is a one in a lifetime oppurtunity (I've never been out of the country), but I am afraid I'll be in a situation where I'm going to want to come home (considering I don't have any other close friends in that class I could confide in, etc) and Italy is too far for my parents to come pick me up.... What should I do? Thanks so much! :) There is no persuading her parents, Claire has already written letters, and offered to pay 1000 dollars (about half the cost of the trip).
Friends - 2 Answers
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Try and persuade Claire's parents, and in the time space of when you go to italy, try to get close to some people. You'll be alright, GO! Once in a lifetime opportunity!
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Just be yourself. It doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else.

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