5. Make a Plan
Give some forethought to the kind of trip you are taking. How many days will you be away? What kind of weather might you experience? What kind of activities will you be doing? Can you be casual or do you need some dressier outfits? Are there local customs to be considered (eg: modest dress in the Middle East, a shawl for covering shoulders/head in European churches)? Make a day-by-day plan if you’re going for a week or less, and a general overview to be prepared for various contingencies on longer trips.