Most of the world may well have been mapped, trampled over, sailed through and written about, but there are still countless unique and exciting discoveries for you to make. Do you dream of scaling tall Himalayan peaks, diving under the Arctic Ocean or wandering through exotic landscapes and ancient villages? If so, have you got what it takes for a full-on adventure holiday?

Are you a born adventurer who loves the thrill, excitement, magic and mystery of discovery? Or if adventure comes knocking do you hide behind the sofa and pretend you’re not there?

Try this fun quiz to find out how well you’re suited to spine-tingling and invigorating adventure travel.

For each question select the answer that best describes your response.

1)    You are offered the chance to handle a tarantula. What do you say?

a)    Yes please, and take some snaps of me and my new buddy for my Facebook profile.

b)    Er no thanks, but I don’t mind getting close to it for a few seconds.

c)    Arghhhhhh! It’s a spider, A SPIDER! Get it away from me now!

2)    You are on a hike with your friends and you come across a river.  There’s a tree with a rope dangling from one of its branches which would allow you to swing across, do you?

a)    Shout ‘Geronimoooo’, grab the rope and swing over to the other side.

b)    Suggest using it to cross with, but then sneakily let your friends go first to see if they make it.

c)    Declare to the group that this would be a good place to turn around and head back to the comforts of civilization.

3)    Friends have invited you on a boat trip from Spain to northern Italy. Do you?

a)    Don your sea-captain’s hat, grab a pipe and start practicing your best pirate voice ready for some swashbuckling fun on the high seas.

b)    Politely decline and say you’ll meet your friends at their destination.

c)    Worry that the voyage will play havoc with your delicate tummy and that you’ll be eaten alive by sharks.

4)    What would you do if you were asked to taste some exotic food that is barely recognizable to you?

a)    Chew with gusto and comment that you had always wondered what dried tree lizard and cow’s tongue tasted like.

b)    Bravely take a nibble and then pretend that you are not really that hungry.

c)    Ask for a baloney sandwich instead.

5)    Have you ever been to an exotic country?

a)    Yes, and I loved the experience. I can’t wait to plan my next trip.

b)    No, I’d rather stick with what I know, thank you very much.

c)    Yes of course. I’ve even been to different galaxies in Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic. Oh, you mean in real life? Definitely not.

6)    It’s time for your well-deserved annual vacation. Do you?

a)    Close your eyes and put a pin on the map to determine your destination.

b)    Ask your friends for a few ideas. Then ignore them.

c)    Book the same beach resort that you’ve been to every single year since 1992.

7)    You are sitting in a cafe in a foreign country. What do you order?

a)    The local brew, whatever it is.

b)    A cappuccino – well it’s a cafe after all.

c)    A glass of still water. Let’s not get crazy here…

Quiz Answers:

So how well did you do?

Mostly A’s – You are a true adventurer; a person in love with the thrill, challenge and excitement of discovering something new.  The world is your oyster and you want to go out and taste and experience as much of it as you can.

Mostly B’s – You could have the makings of an adventurer with a little encouragement.  You like the idea and possibilities of exploration, but are a little reticent to dip your toes in the water.

Mostly C’s – I am sorry to have bothered you. Please go back to your sofa, tuck into the takeaway pizza and carry on with your channel hopping.

So, if you are a true adventurer what are you waiting for?  It’s time to jump in to find out just how much adventure you can handle.

Author: Daniel Pearson