You have bought the ticket. The Great "outlandish" is waiting for you out there in the big world. Your adrenalin is a tiny bit more noticeable than usually - you feel alive. You're on your way. You are going to spend time with a bunch of completely new people, whom you haven't met before - experiencing a new part of the world. This is exiting and you can't wait to begin.

However before you take off there are a minimum of five matters you have to be aware of - to make your 2010 adventure holiday hassle-free.

1. If you are going on an adventure holiday that involves any form of hiking or walking; you must have good footwear & socks.

2. Make sure well in advance that your passport is valid and are not expiring during your journey. You also need to find out whether you need a visa to gain access the country / countries on your agenda and if so;