On 8 July, full of excitement and joy, I embarked on my first solo trip to France, more precisely Rennes. My name is Marialucia Barbaro and I am 18 years old, and I was soon to have one of the most beautiful and formative experiences offered to me. I experienced the thrill of travelling alone, taking three planes, and learning what it is like without the constant guidance of an adult at your side. After landing in the Breton city, I spent the next 3 days in the city of Nantes, hosted and accompanied by the 2 daughters of the host family, who took me around the streets of the city.