By: Majd Jamous

During our cultural trip with Zajel to Italy, we visited many interesting places like the ‎Roman Theatre known as the Colosseum, the Vatican museum that is filled with maps, ‎drawings and monuments that represent both the Italian civilization and culture, and the ‎Opera House from which I learned about the importance of music and theatre in their ‎culture. We also visited military castles and the Royal Palace of Naples.‎

We have learned how to organize and prepare for our trips; like how to buy plane tickets ‎and how to find our reserved plane seats. We have also learned how to use trains and ‎how to buy tickets online. ‎

I was impressed by the charm of Trevi Fountain which many tourists visit daily, and the ‎beauty of Leonardo da Vinci Museum. I made sure that I document everything I see so I ‎never forget it.‎

Florence was one of the cities I loved the most; it has many skyscrapers and a great ‎history. We drove the Segway all around the city until we got to Arno River which we ‎enjoyed its beautiful scenery.  We have also visited Venice which is a very special city ‎that has many amazing islands like Burano and Torcello. Visiting Venice made us feel ‎very peaceful and relaxed. ‎

I noticed how interested the tourists are in learning about the Italian culture and ‎customs. And I have made friends with many Italian people from whom we learned ‎about their culture. ‎

In Italy, unlike Arab countries, people do not meddle in each other’s affairs. They also ‎respect laws and cleanliness and respect other’s beliefs.  ‎

I have learned from this trip who I should be and what I want from this life. I came back ‎to my country striving for success and development. I can tell that this trip has made me ‎mature.‎