If you are travelling to destinations with extremes of temperature, then adjust this sample packing list accordingly.
Try to travel lightly - there's nothing worse than carrying around too much luggage that you never seem to use and end up sending home.
A limited wardrobe can work well especially if you take multi-functional clothing which means you have a greater combination of clothes and less individual items.
Select drip-dry fabrics (which are easy to wash and dry quickly) in colours that you can mix and match.