Sounds like an adventure, Leilalexis!  What countries are you planning on visiting?  It's been quite a while since I've toured internationally, but from what I can tell, things have changed so much just about everywhere.  Places I've visited before are now flooded with listings -- it's hard to get visibility unless you spend a lot on advertising. 

If your friend already knows the market, then you're that much further ahead.  My biggest challenge was trying to get people to verify.  It was always easier when working from home but abroad is tougher because you've got lots of expenses to cover and blacklists don't exist everywhere. 

Touring constantly can be tiring but very profitable.  Best way to allay your fears is to find out as much as you can to prepare yourself vis=a=vis market research, best hotels to work from, etc.  You could also try to test the market response by placing some ads now ("comiing soon" type of thing).  Once you get your feet on the ground, you'll feel more comfortable especially if you can speak the language.  If you don't now's the time to learn!

In 2 months time I go VIP and will see a hanful of elite and International clients. Hopefully travelling alot with my friend (whose already an international companion). Listening to her it's a whole  new market and a very different calibre of clients.

Can't help feeling nervous though.. it's a big scary world out there and being out of my comfort zone and out of the country is very daughnting and expectations are very high....