Love en route

So is it possible to actually meet the love of your life whilst travelling?

Of course it is! We are talking holiday romance with a difference rather than your sun and sand type holiday.  A real adventure holiday where you are trekking through jungles, touring ancient sites or taking overnight train journeys with the locals.  And that is the key here - you already have something in common.  You presumably have a genuine desire to visit that particular country (or countries if you are on a longer trip) or see a certain sight.  Learning how to cook a Thai curry (and how not to wipe your eyes after chopping the chillies) can cement a friendship much better than merely lying on a beach - although of course in Thailand you can take a cookery lesson as well as enjoy tropical island time.

But how can you possible look your best if you haven't had a shower for days whilst travelling in the back of beyond.  Or trekking up Kilimanjaro feeling nauseous wearing every layer of clothing you own with barely your nose showing?  Well isn't that how you get to know someone for real, warts and all?  Discover the real person rather than the slightly fake holiday image?

So if this Valentine's Day sees you searching for your soul mate then consider taking an adventure tour.  The worst that can happen is that you have a fantastic holiday, meet some great people (both fellow travellers and locals), get to know a new country and try new experiences and on the other end of the scale you might, just might, meet Mr or Mrs Right...

Written by someone who met their partner on a climbing expedition without bathroom facilities for three weeks....