Traveling is very exciting and what more exciting are the preparations prior to it. These include shopping for your journey, getting your stuff together, deciding what to take or what not to take and finally, packing.

Packing is usually done at the eleventh hour because it is considered a hassle.

Every hassle becomes easy and organized if divided into steps. This can be done by making a list of things that you should take while traveling. The list should also be divided into must-haves, essentials, and extras.

Once the list is ready, you just have to dig the items out of your closet or cabinets and align them accordingly on your bed. It sounds messy right? But guess what, this mess will make you want to get rid of the stuff on your bed. So where does this mess go, inside the travel bag! Packing is pretty much sorted. This, however, is the final part of your preparation.

The first thing to decide before traveling or before packing for your journey is what clothes to carry to make your trip easier. We often tend to mistake extras with travel essentials and end up carrying half of the house, even if it’s for a short trip. Keep reading to find some interesting guidelines to decide what clothes to take.

Forecast the weather Pretty easy right? Is it a summer vacation, winter vacation or pleasant springtime of the year? Forecasting the weather isn’t that much of a task.

Once we know the time of the year, research on what the weather is like at the place you’re traveling to and how it will be like until your stay.

Dress code “When in Rome, do as the Romans do!” It is not a must to follow the dress code of a country but it makes it less complicated for you to decide on what to take. If you know the dress code, search what you already have and if not, shop for them.

But remember, save some shopping for your vacation spot too. What is a comfort to you Wear comfortable shoes, loose fitted clothing, 100% cotton socks that will help your feet breathe, a large scarf to cover yourself if needed, a cozy jacket to keep you warm and simply whatever makes you feel happy and at ease, carry it with you.