Luckily I had some friends and my girlfriend from home that were here before I was, so they were to give me some highlights. But, I think that my favorite thing to do so far has actually just been exploring and finding new things. I've found some interesting shops that way, as well as some museums. I'm from a city back home, but Vallo is something else entirely.
The forest can be a bit overwhelming at first, but I think you get used to it! There can be some dangerous things out there, but it's more safe if you stick to the villages and populated areas.