How to Prepare for a Trip

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pack your suitcase with only the necessary items.

   When packing your suitcase remember this. "Less is more." If you pack basically everything you own thinking you will need it you will be adding too much weight to your bag.
   
   You also want to lessen the chances of losing stuff while on vacation.
   
   Only pack what you'll absolutely need.
   
   If you're going to the beach or will be staying in a hotel with a pool pack two bathing suits, sunscreen, 1-2 towels, a hat, and sunglasses.
   
   If you are going somewhere for just a weekend pack 3 shirts, 3 pairs of pants/shorts, 4 bras (if you're a girl), 4-5 pairs of underwear, and pads (once again- if you're a dude this does not apply to you).
   
   If you're going somewhere for a week maybe double this amount.
   
   If you're going somewhere for a month or more do the math.
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   Step 2: Research the place that you're staying/going to see what the climate is like and what things you can do there.

   If it is only a matter of a few days between booking and travel date, research the upcoming weather for the location. ,, In your carry on take your cell phone, charger, iPod, book, journal, whatever.
   
   Also bring headphones and some cash. , If you're going somewhere where people speak a different language than you make sure you know the language at least a little or else it will turn into an awkward situation. , It will not be very fun if you do and you want this trip to go as smoothly as possible, right?
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   Step 3: Purchase a passport

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   Step 4: if you plan on leaving the country.

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   Step 5: Prepare/Pack your carry on item.

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   Step 6: Study the language that you may be heading to

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   Step 7: if you get to learn that they speak a different language.

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   Step 8: Try not to fight with people on your trip.

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