The Web is great for initial research on individual destinations. Many people have started their own pages containing news, information, photos, tips, and travelogues on certain areas. ITIS is a good example, focusing on Asia. Use various search engines and net guides to find other places. What to take with you Pack light.
Luggage is a huge mental burden.
If I could, I would just stick a toothbrush in my pocket and go. Start your brain juices to bubbling with the Universal Packing List . This is an updated web version of the popular text file that has been floating around the net for years. Add to your mental feast with a Hitchhiking Add-On to the packing list . Finally, fill whatever empty corners of your bag are left by checking with the Compleat Carry-On Traveler, another packing guide.