I've done it a fair few times now. I've always tried to plan everything in advance, but I've learnt you will always run into unexpected problems, which you just

I've done it a fair few times now. I've always tried to plan everything in advance, but I've learnt you will always run into unexpected problems, which you just have to solve as you are going along, rather than get frustrated that your plans went awry. Language is likely to be the biggest hurdle unless of course you are going somewhere where you already speak the lingo! One thing that still bugs me is where being one of very few white people I stand out like a sore thumb and everyone stares at me when I walk down the street. I'm also a lot taller than the average person here which makes things even worse! One other thing - moving to another country, if it's much different from your home, will give you a new appreciation for things you took for granted in your homeland. Of course, it all depends on how different the countries are - moving from UK to Denmark may be less of hurdle than moving from UK to Laos! p.s. When I moved countries the only thing I took was a single carry on bag - a small rucksack. Be as minimalist as you can get away with! p.p.s I have refined my packing list considerably, but I always pack at least two Hanes v-neck T-shirts. Very versatile item of clothing - incredibly comfortable and you can use them for sleeping, as an undershirt on colder climes, or for more general wear.