There’s travel and then there’s adventure travel. Unlike a traditional beach escape where the main decision might be which pool to sit beside, adventure travel often involves choosing to do something new that forces you to step outside your usual routine to experience either places or activities that are very different from your everyday life. Your first adventure holiday can be both exciting and a little intimidating, but the good news is that an adventure holiday does not have to mean having to overexert yourself physically climbing mountains, travelling to remote corners of the world or taking on activities that push you far beyond your physical ability or comfort zone. An adventure holiday can simply be hiking through a national park, kayaking along a river, or exploring a new culture you’ve never experienced before. The key to planning your first adventure holiday is choosing an experience that matches your interests, confidence and sense of adventure. With a little preparation, you can create a trip that challenges you in the right way while giving you the freedom to explore, learn and experience something that will hopefully allow you to grow or evolve as a person.