When people travel in another  city  or country ,they  sometimes stay  in  the  homes of the local people.This is called homestay.It is a  great  experience  because you can meet  people from a different  country or city and learn  something  new  about that place. I am Wan Li from  China. I came to the UK with my friends for a short visit. we are living with an English couple ,Mr. and  Mrs.Green  ,in  the  west of London. They have a wonderful four –bedroom house . This is a new house . It has two bathrooms and  a garden with many  beautiful  flowers.I have a bedroom  of my own .There are some shopping centres and restaurants near the house,and the house is close to an underground  station. It  takes about thirty minutes  to get to the centre  of London. 
    I  think a homestay may be a good choice  for you if it  is your first  time  to visit  abroad .  The local  people  are friendly and willing to help. If you happen  to celebrate   the holidays  with  them, you will get to know more about western  culture  and  customs.