Before going on a trip, how should I prepare myself mentally?

Question

Im going to europe in a week (by myself) so how should I set the mood? should I read about the countries history, watch british movies, prepare myself for homesickness, etc.? :)

Answer 1

Spend time with friends, especially ones who have already gone to the places you will visit, talk to them about their trip, I'm sure they will get you really excited about it!

Travel books and movies are also a good way. But you may not need a lot of mental preparation because it's still the Western world. If it were the East or Africa, you may need a different kind of preparation, like rest because the cultures are so different, and it's a bit draining trying to get used to everything. You may not have time to get homesick while your there, since it's only a week, but just relax and I hope you have a safe trip out there!

Answer 2

PREPARE YOURSELF??? You're going to Europe!  Call everyone you know and ask them what they are doing next week, and when they ask you, casually say "oh I'm going to EUROPE!"  By the time you get homesick, you will be back home wishing you were in Europe.  Have loads of fun!!!

Answer 3

Drive on the wrong side of the road. It may be dangerous but it will prepare you. Also practice discriminating against the irish. Thats a favorite british habit.

Answer 4

Countries history, watch british movies, prepare myself for homesickness? You can throw them all aside.

Have you plan how many days are you going? how many countries in Europe are you visiting?

You must remember that to check if you need a visa for entering some country.

Get infomation on, Place of Interest, Place to visit, Place to stay, which country you are visiting  first till last, Train, Bus ship info.

Europe has lotsa nice place to visit, so if you're bring just a camera with you, get some extra big storage memory card with you just incase you want more shots.  

Do a photocopy of ur passport, ID card, and have fun :)