Can I stay with a host family as a home stay in London instead of living at hotels and hostels at the age of 21?
Homestays dont have an age limit. Here are some websites where you can rent a room in someones house or their private apartments:AirbnbTripadvisorHomeawayBooking HomestaysWimduIf you find this information useful, please upvote. For more tips and Airbnb info, visit the Airbnb tips blog
How much money do I need for a week in London?
You haven’t said if you have booked your accommodations but most people organise some sort of package deal in advance. That at least you can tailor to your budget and expectations and of course comfort level.Eating out is hugely variable with, for example a “meal” in a fast food establishment costing around £10, cup of tea or coffee ranging anywhere from £1 to £5, for a week of being a tourist in London, a sensible budget would be around £200.If you are intending shopping in Oxford street or around the seven dials, your credit cards might take a severe pounding.For getting around, a one day travel card is about £12.70 but Oyster card, available from any underground station often works out cheaper. See Keeping London moving website.And if you see any people dressed in the Team London uniform, these are volunteers who will be very happy to suggest places you might care to see, even interesting little cafes nearby and they are always very enthusiastic about their home city. This is a free service many of us are happy to give for visitors to our home city. You will see them at many locations in the capital.Any more questions, feel free to drop me a private note
What are the most family-friendly neighbourhoods in London, UK?
London is not family friendly because it is so polluted. If I have the choice, I shall not be raising my children here. That said, there are clearly better and worse places to raise a family in London. What would you be looking for? Getting away form busy roads? Access to parks? Easy access to museums and family attractions? The manner in which you choose to raise your family is going to affect your choices somewhat.If you are rich and money is not an object: Notting Hill, Kensington, Primrose Hill, Highgate or the Barbican.If you are well off but not rich: areas like Turnham Green, Stoke Newington, Hamsptead, Herne/Denmark Hill, Dulwich, Richmond, PutneyIf you are not well off: Southgate, Finchley, Norwood, Ealing?
Host family or residence?!?
I'm going to London for a summer language trip and I have the choice between staying in a residence with loads of students from all around the world or to go to a host families house. What do you think I should choose ??! Thank you ^^
London: What family events are there in London for NYE (excluding fireworks in central London, which I do not have tickets for!)?
Don't bother with NYE. Move your celebrations to NYD. Then go for a walk in Hampstead Heath and a big pub lunch.
What gift should I get4 the random family hosting me in Israel for shabbat dinner from my home town?
I am going to Israel on birthright and part of the itinerary includes being broken up into small groups and being hosted by random Israeli families for shabbat dinner. We are told to bring them a small gift from America and maybe something specific from our home town, Detroit Michigan. So does any one have any ideas of what a family in Israel would find really special??
I am planning a family reunion and i need a idea of Ware to do it!!?
You're looking for an idea of Ware to do it? Well, you're going to need tableware and silverware for starters, and maybe some hardware. Or, do you mean "where"? Relevant factors would be: 1) where has the most relatives that can host people, 2) where has the best air connections, and 3) where has the most other sights to see.
Do you recommend staying in a hostel or hotel in London?
I don’t recommend a hostels. They're dirty and noisy in London. Stay in a hotels and not too cheap Hotels in London
Studying abroad high school in London?
READ FIRST UPDATE FIRST I would like to study in England, I will live in a shared apartment with many other students. But what school do I study at? They are all so expensive in London, is there no way to pay less? They all have a tuition of 20.000 dollars, and I don`t have that much money to spend, any advice on schools that are cheap/free that will support a student visa?
What do I need to know about Denmark and Danish families before living in a host family there?
Take off your shoes before coming inside the house. Be prepared to shower (without swimsuit) before going into any indoor pool. Close the bathroom door behind you. Don’t take more food than you can eat, and do your best to eat everything on your plate. Do your share of the housework - if you don’t know the basics of housecleaning, dishwashing, laundry, etc. have someone teach you before you go. Know a few simple recipes so you can also offer to do your share of the cooking. (Bring measuring cups and spoons if your recipe requires them; Denmark uses the metric system.) Ask before you take the last item on any plate of food - would anyone else like this? Alternately, cut it in half and only take half. When served food, don’t start eating until the person serving you says, Værsgo og spise. When you’re done eating, thank the cook for the food. (Tak for mad.) If you go on a date or out with friends, everybody pays for themselves (within reason, of course) unless it’s someone’s birthday, then that person usually offers to treat. If it’s your birthday, it’s your job to make a cake/cookies to share with friends. I recommend bringing American brownie or chocolate cake mix, as the Danish versions are not that great. (Danes also love fresh chocolate chip cookies with Nestle chips.) When meeting a group of people, introduce yourself - don’t expect a Danish friend to introduce you to their other friends. Just stick out your hand and say, “Hi, I’m Mike.” The same is true for stores and cafés - the personnel may not come up to you, you may have to seek them out. If you’ll be going to a gym or other fitness facility, you may be expected to have a second pair of “indoor-only” shoes to use there - people will be quite annoyed if you try to work out in your muddy outdoor shoes. Casual clothes are fine for Denmark, but your clothes should not be torn, stained, or ill-fitting. Danish teenagers tend to start drinking around age 16, and parents are also quite accepting of their children having a sex life around that age. (Of course, you personally don’t have to do anything you’re not comfortable with.) Also, being gay is no big deal in Denmark, but the transgender movement is still in its infancy. In general, Danish teenagers are expected to act more like young adults than big children.Check out my blog, www.howtoliveindenmark.com, or podcast for more tips. Good luck and have fun!