What to bring....? What to give......?

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silv2078

Pack enough underwear and socks for the duration of your stay. Pack 2 pairs of good jeans, a pair of shorts and something kind of dressy if you want to go out at night. Also pack a pair of good walking shoes. Traveller's tip..wrap some duct tape around the end of a pen... if you get a blister cover it w/ tissue and tape and cover the abbrasive part of your shoe w/ the tape as well. Both Spain and France will be warm in the summer but pack a light jacket cause in France it gets cool at night. Don't forget your camera.

As far as a gift goes... why not give them something that's a local specialty in your city or state?

Money...best to take money out at ATM's. Set a budget for yourself...ie 50 euros a day. The ATM will charge you but you get a better exchange rate than if you were to physically exchange money.

Try to see Paris at night... magic!

Have fun!

steverice99

Wow, I'm trying to remember what I gave my host family when I went. I do remember what I got when we hosted a French student. He gave me a French musical groups record ( ok, dating myself there ) and he gave my parents a nice bottle of armagnac and a bottle of nutella ( they didnt have it here in the states yet ). In any case, I was perfectly content with what I got, it doesnt have to be fancy, just thoughtful. As for money, thats another hard one. When I went we stayed with a family for the entire time aside from the first few days when we were in Paris so money really wasnt a concern. And clothes... again, thats up to you.

dunroamin

It's not a question of what they might need. Just a small gift that shows you've given it some thoght, maybe something local to your area, the sort of thing you'll find in souvenir shops in your home town.I've had maple syrup from Canada, a Dutch cheese from Holland, and table mats with local scenes from England.
As for money I'm sure your high school has some recommendations on the amount. It causes jealousy if some have a lot and others much less money to spend. For lunches you can easily get something to eat on the street, sandwiches, kebabs, all sorts of things. 10 euros a day is plenty for that. The Eiffel tower is cheaper if you climb the stairs :-)
Can't give you any advice on clothes, the females in my life always seem to take loads but it depends if you have the chance to do some laundry.

GEENO

For your money, I don't know how much do you plan to spend. Anyway the easiest solution is to have a international credit card as VISA or other. Cash machines are much more used in Europe than in the US. Most people pay directly with card when it is more than 15 Euros.

For your closes, I depends where you go. France and Spain are the two biggest Western European countries, so the climate can vary : you may have 18Â°C-25Â°C in northern France, Western France and North-western Spain. You can also be around 25Â°C-30Â°C in the rest of France, and maybe more in the south (30-35Â°C). In central and southern Spain It can be more hot (Beetween 35Â°C and 40Â°C, maybe more in andalucia... very hot ! But it can be cool nights.

kamo

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