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Any warnings for traveling in Italy and Spain especially if your a girl? |
Travel Info I have heard that guys are a little more forward is that true and does that mean I should dress as conservative as possable I already know that I need to dress nice and respectful in the vatican city? Travel Tips Generally, it is not as bad as it first seems from the cat calls and hooting of drunken idiots on the street. Women are generally safe from violence in Italy. Although it can become uncomfortable to receive crude, inappropriate remarks all the time. Definitely learn some choice words in Italian to shame would-be "boyfriends" into leaving you alone. If it helps, know that Italian men are mostly all talk and no action. In Spain, machismo related violence used to be a major problem. However, this is partly because women in Spain are also surprisingly liberated (and forceful) compared to Italy. This is the result of the sudden freedom women received after years of oppression under the military dictatorship ended in the late 1970s. So there has been more of a power struggle between modern and tradtional roles. There has also been some recent changes to domestic violence and anti-social behavior law. Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapetero has introduced measures to crack down severely on rape and other forms of sexual harassment. Most Spanish men now realize they're looking at serious jail time if they are too physically aggressive. You can definitely use the police as leverage if it comes to that. As in Italy, usually a good public tongue lashing will force them to back off. Others I wanted to go and Iv'e been told that it is not safe there. Never travel anywhere alone and dress conservatively. Do some research online before you go. I have heard of some people who have worn shorts and got raped because they showed too much skin and guys thought of that as a sexual advance. Yeah, watch yer azs. :) Okay. Yes--the men over there are MUCH more "forward," as you put it. Especially toward tourists. Keep your belongings close to your body--a money belt (NOT a fanny pack) is strongly recommended. Gypsies are always on the lookout for vulnerable tourists--as are seemingly normal Italians--both men and women. As my professoressa put it, "Italy is generally safe for people, but not for their belongings!" As for conservative dressing, I would advise it, but be warned that Italy gets pretty hot in the summer, and most places don't have A/C or elevators. Most churches won't allow you to enter unless your shoulders, knees, and cleavage are covered. I would also advise on closed-toed shoes...just to be safe... So a t-shirt, jeans/khakis/capris and tennis shoes (or flip-flops, I don't think it matters, but I'm not sure) should be just fine to enter the churches. Buona fortuna e buon viaggio in Italia e Spagna! I would never travel anywhere alone as a girl (the unfortunate truth of the world), but I don't think that Italy or Spain are unsafe - you just have to put up with gawkers, etc. which really is not a safety issues, it's just an annoying issue. The one thing I remember being kinda unsafe are the so-called "Gypsies". They travel in small groups and attempt to distract you while someone steals your purse or wallet or other valuable; sometimes they crowd around you and pick-pockets. But again, if you are in a group or with a few friends you will be just fine. But, I wouldn't generalize any 1 place in the world as "unsafe" because every place on earth (including the U.S.) has safety issues. Be smart, Be careful, and Have fun! And yes, it's a good idea to not wear belly-bearing clothing in the Vatican City. personal experience :-) |
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