Hi, I am a sixteen year old girl from the U.S. and I will be traveling with my friend and her family to Sicily (Messina), Naples (Capri and Amalfi), Rome, Venice, Livorno, Barcelona, Cannes and Dubrovnik. I would love to get some tips and pointers from women (and men) who may have at some point visited or stayed in any of these areas. Suggestions like, where to go, what places someone my around my age might like, how to respectfully deal with certain men who have difficulty understanding 'no' (Are there certain ways that are better than others given the places I'm going?), what few areas are generally unsafe all around and should be avoided, what attitudes/conversations/behavior are best avoided and really just the usual tips for someone my age. My friend and I are being given a great deal of independance and responsibility--I'll probably be with my friend most of the time and we'll have the freedom to go anywhere by ourselves.

Any positive feedback is greatly appreciated!!!

P.S. Also, some one liners that work are welcome! Since I'll be in Italy most of the time, think Italian. For any situation. Thanks.