Have you decided where you want to go?
Where to go, that highlight(s!) around which you build your trip, and when to go there…your first two decisions are really inter(co?!)-dependent ones. If you want to go to Venice it’s best not to go in summer. If you want to travel in summer it would be better if you had another destination in mind.
Here at the Lonely Planet website you can inquire by country then city, and their ‘When to go’ section will give you the broadest overview, enough anyway to rule out Venice in summer. This website has very cool weather information. Of Course You Never Know…weather is notoriously unpredictable, we all know that, still it only makes sense to learn the odds.
Maybe you’re having trouble choosing the thing you want to do for this trip? How about if you make a list of highlights (Venice! the Pyramids! Tibet!) that fit your timeframe. Circle the places on a small world map and tape this map around your house. Then as soon as you’re good and sick of looking at it, just pick. They’re all good!
If that doesn’t work maybe these ideas will help: 1) do you know anyone from these places? 2) which language most appeals? 3) what do you like to eat? 4) ask your friends in a Facebook poll.
Isn’t this fun?
Directory of TIPS!
My two best suggestions.
Deciding where you want to go.
Planning your itinerary.
Getting the logistics right.
Where to stay.
Know before you go!
Schlepping your stuff.
Some good ideas that aren’t for me but might be for you.