Pre-departure:
* Go ask Mr. Google some information about your destination site. This information must include the place’ popular landmarks, road maps and knowing some friendly local words or phrases.
* Make an itinerary and stick to it.
* Have photocopies of all travel documents.
* Know the local embassy address. If an embassy is not in the city you are in, have their phone in-hand.
* Make a note of emergency numbers.
* Carrying lots of cash is never a good idea; consider bringing along a travelers cheques or internationally accepted credit cards. Keep in mind that most hotels and big shops accept credit cards.
* Check currency before traveling. It is best to keep information about foreign currency services with yourself handy.
* Keep your travel documents with you at all times when boarding a train/bus or any such public transport.
* Don’t forget your camera.
* Check with the airline agency you've booked in for flight notifications.
* Pack only the things that you will need.
* Go to bed early and catch a sound sleep.
Departure Day:
* Wake up early, have a light meal and take a shower.
* Check out your destination’s weather condition and dress appropriately.
* Have your mobile phones handy and keep mobile.
* Check again all pertinent travel documents including passport, visa(if required), airline ticket, Identification cards, ATM/Credit cards, traveler’s cheques and medication if you are taking one.
* Be at the airport 3 hours before departure time.
* Check-in all your baggage at designated baggage drop zone.
* Stay cool and wait for your boarding call in the gate area.