First time traveling, need tips/suggestions/advice !?

I'm planning on traveling alone in April for spring break, i want to visit 2 countries, the countries is between Italy, Europe(probably london/paris), Egypt, Amsterdam.





Now the questions is:


1. Aside from booking the flight, what should i do for booking a hotel? Is it possible to do it all in one?





2. How do i plan activities?





3. I have from the 6-12th, how long should i go for? How long will i need to recoup from jetlag?





4. I'm not that open, and somewhat shy so what should i be expecting?First time traveling, need tips/suggestions/advice !?
okay well for one you can book everything u want to do online. go to one of the major websites like travelocity/orbitz and book your flight and hotel at one time. It can often be cheaper. You can also plan activities on these websites. If you are going to Europe you should at the very least go for 1.5 weeks. 6 days is not enough, 2 of your days will be spent on flying. Depending on where you are europe is ahead of the states. I am in NY so it is 6 hours difference. Usually you are fine going over there but jetlag when u get back to the states is usually 2-3 days. You will be up so early the next day that you get back and will get tired so early in the night. But keep yourself awake until at lieast 9 and it will cut back the amount of time it will take to get back on track.





You will need to be more open when you go there, everything is completley different in europe than in the states. always try your hardest to speak the language, u may not do a good job but they appreciate your effort and most know the american language, they have to learn it in school. It is considered rude of them not to know the language in major cities. Try new things even if u dont really want to, this is something u may not always have the opportunity to do so take full advantage.





good luck!