You should familiarize yourself with the best photo ops, typical weather, and local customs that will affect your photographs before leaving for your trip.
Carry only the photography stuff you need to keep your bags from getting too heavy. You only need a flexible camera, a few lenses, and a strong tripod.
Use the soft and warm natural light at sunrise and sunset to your advantage. The best shots can be taken during these magical hours when the light is at its best.
Use the rule of thirds to set up your pictures. Divide your frame into nine equal parts in your mind, and place your subject where the lines meet.
Use paths, roads, or fences as leading lines to lead the viewer's eye through your picture, giving it depth and visual interest.
Learn about the society and talk to the people there. Your trip photos can tell a more authentic story if you include candid shots of locals.
Don't just take pictures at eye level. Use your imagination by shooting from high up or low down to get interesting and unique angles.
Neutral Density (ND) filters help you control the amount of light coming into your camera. This lets you use long exposures and get beautiful motion effects like smooth rivers.
Look for surfaces that reflect light, like water or glass buildings, to add a mirror-like effect and make compositions that are striking and orderly.
Set up your shots so that they tell a story. Include features in the foreground, middleground, and background that work together to tell an interesting story.