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They had a teen summer romance. 26 years later, they reunited -
She arrived in New York on Halloween. Then she met the guy of her dreams -
They were thousands of miles from home in a hospital in India. Here’s how they met and fell in love -
He saw her in Yellowstone and thought ‘I’m going to marry that girl.’ And he did -
A librarian ran off with a yacht captain in the summer of 1968. It was the start of an incredible love story -
She couldn’t stop thinking about the man she’d glimpsed when her ship visited a remote island. Then he wrote her a letter -
Two strangers met on the Eiffel Tower 35 years ago. Here’s how they ended up married -
Her wife died and she went on a cruise. Then she met a fellow passenger who changed her life forever -
She traveled to Italy to save her marriage. Here’s how she ended up falling for her Italian tour guide -
Two strangers got stuck on a train for two days in 1990. Here’s how they ended up married -
Her boyfriend fell asleep on the train. Then she spent the six-hour journey talking to her future husband -
They both lost their spouses to cancer. Then they unexpectedly found love on opposite sides of the world -
He had strict instructions from the groom: ‘Stay away from the bridesmaid.’ Here’s what happened next -
She couldn’t stop thinking about the guy she met at the Athens Olympics. Then a message from him changed her life -
He’d been single all his life. Then he fell in love with a stranger on vacation -
She couldn’t go out after losing a coin toss. Then in walked her future husband -
Two strangers met in Berlin. Here’s how they ended up having ‘three weddings’ -
She kissed a woman on the Trans-Siberian Railway 32 years ago. Then she flew across the world to find her -
Her teenage summer crush unexpectedly came back into her life. ‘I felt like I was reconnecting with my best friend’ -
He hadn’t seen his high school crush in years. Then he traveled to another country to visit her -
Two hikers encountered a rattlesnake. Then they fell in love -
She got on a flight to visit her boyfriend. Then she kissed a stranger she met on the plane -
She got on a plane to find the guy she fell for at Oktoberfest. ‘I’m going to go and find my ginger’ -
She connected on Instagram with a guy who lived in another country. Then they decided to meet up -
Her vacation romance told her they’d ‘stay in touch.’ She assumed she’d never hear from him again -
She asked a stranger to accompany her on a ghost tour. Then they fell in love -
She’d only known her future husband for five days when he proposed. Here’s what happened when she said yes -
A British guy crashed her Thanksgiving dinner. They’ve been married for over 20 years -
She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message -
He told his mother there was ‘no way’ he’d meet someone in Australia. Then he fell in love at first sight -
They hit it off on vacation but then he went silent. So she decided to pick up the phone -
She set out to find a husband in a year. Then she matched with a guy on a dating app on the other side of the world -
He thought the guy he met on vacation was just a fling. He turned out to be the love of his life -
Her flight was delayed and she missed her train home for Christmas. Then she met her future husband on the platform -
She met a man on a rooftop bar on her first night in Paris. Her life changed forever -
She got back in touch with a vacation fling from over 15 years ago. What happened next was unexpected -
She invited a stranger to join her on vacation in Italy. ‘It went from zero to 100, really, really quick’ -
They met in New York’s Plaza Hotel in 1970. Here’s what happened next -
They met hiking Machu Picchu but didn’t swap details and never expected to meet up again. That’s not how it worked out -
They fell in love on vacation but went their separate ways. Four years later, he called her out of the blue -
She arranged a date with a guy she met on a plane. When he didn’t show, she unexpectedly met her future husband -
He spoke to a woman at a bus stop on vacation. Then they fell in love -
She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door -
How a Pan Am flight attendant fell in love with a CIA officer on an airplane -
They fell in love on vacation but went their separate ways. Four years later, she sent him an email: ‘Remember me?’ -
She swore she’d never get married. Then, she traveled to London and a surprise meeting changed her mind -
His wife died. Then he unexpectedly found a second chance at love on vacation -
She broke up with her boyfriend and moved in with a man she’d known for 3 weeks. Here’s what happened next -
She bought an airplane ticket she thought was a scam. Then her future husband was on board -
She got the last seat on a flight next to a stranger. They’ve been married for 40 years -
Video Ad FeedbackThe secret to over 50 years of marriage? This couple might have some clues02:47 • Source: CNNShe arrived at JFK airport in 1971 and two men were waiting for her. Here’s how she ended up married to one of them -
Her flight was canceled. Then she ended up on the doorstep of her future wife -
She sat next to the annoying guy on the plane. Then they fell in love -
They had a teenage summer romance. Here’s what happened when they reunited years later -
She missed her flight to extend her Italy vacation romance. Here’s what happened next -
A stranger came out of the gloom on a Scottish island. She knew she should be with him -
She texted her mom on vacation: ‘I met my husband.’ Here’s what happened next -
Their five minute airplane chat led to lasting love -
They fell in love in the 1980s but married other people. 23 years later they reconnected -
Two strangers moved into an apartment in Prague. Then they fell in love -
Two strangers met walking the Camino de Santiago. Just weeks later they were engaged -
She went on a solo trip to Italy. Right away she met the love of her life -
They met while hiking and fell in love. Two months later she was diagnosed with cancer -
She went on a bachelorette party abroad and met her future husband -
She was a Pan Am flight attendant, he was a pilot. Their inflight meeting sparked a 50-year romance -
An American tourist fell in love with a European flight attendant in 1969. They’ve been married for over 50 years -
He sat down on a bench at the airport. Then his future husband sat down next to him -
They fell in love backpacking through Europe then they lost each other. Here’s how they’ve ended up married for 24 years -
Two strangers met on the River Nile. They’ve been married for 25 years -
She fell in love with a podcast host and flew across the world to meet her -
They fell in love and lost each other in South America. Then a note stuck on a door brought them back together -
A stranger photobombed her vacation video. They’ve been together for almost a decade -
She flew to New York and met her future fiancée -
They met on a European sleeper train. They’ve been married for nearly 30 years -
A whirlwind romance began in a Brussels chocolate shop. It turned into a love story spanning nearly 40 years -
They were strangers in Bolivia. Six months later they fell in love in Paris -
The whirlwind European romance that’s lasted for 50 years -
They dated as teenagers. 40 years later, she decided to go on vacation with him -
He flew to India for New Year’s Eve and met the love of his life -
60 years ago she put her boyfriend’s commitment to the test. Here’s what happened next -
The couple who met at the top of the Eiffel Tower -
Two strangers meet on an airplane. Four years later they fall in love -
They met on top of the Empire State Building and knew it was love -
Two strangers met on a New York dance floor 24 years ago. Here’s what happened next -
They fell in love on a Greyhound Bus 35 years ago. They’ve been together ever since -
The couple who met at Disneyland -
They fell in love on vacation in 1971. They’ve been together for 50 years -
She asked a stranger for directions on vacation. Two weeks later they were engaged -
They met as teens at the Grand Canyon. 7 years later they reunited and fell in love -
The couple who fell in love in Antarctica -
The coworkers who fell in love when they shared a hotel room -
She was only in Paris for three days. She met the love of her life on the Metro -
They fell in love in Mexico in 1981. Four months later she was diagnosed with cancer -
A British guy crashed her Thanksgiving dinner. They’ve been married for 20 years
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The Russian and the American who went on a first date on Christmas Day -
The couple who met on a train on Christmas Day -
Their flights were canceled and they spent 24 hours falling in love -
They met on a Greyhound bus on Christmas Day. They’ve been married for 60 years -
Two strangers fell in love on a plane on Christmas Day -
The strangers who fell in love in a hotel elevator -
How a photo from the other side of the world sparked a continent-spanning pandemic love story -
She went hiking in the woods and met the love of her life -
They met at an airport and fell in love -
The couple who fell in love at first sight on a Cunard cruise ship -
The couple who met on the beach at Byron Bay -
She flew from Australia to England for a first date -
He saved her from drowning and they fell in love -
Boy meets girl. Girl goes traveling for 2 years -
Two strangers, a canceled flight and an unexpected road trip -
The strangers who fell in love when 9/11 diverted their flight -
Her train broke down. Her phone died. And then she met her future husband -
What happened when two strangers decided to go on vacation together -
How two strangers met in Peru on Halloween and fell in love -
The couple who met on the beach at Boracay -
They got a second chance at love in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean -
Girl meets girl at band camp. They fall in love -
The couple who fell in love in a Danish dungeon -
He took her on a private plane ride on their first date -
They met on Valentine’s Day while hiking in the Himalayas -
The American couple who met on vacation in North Korea
Video: Chance Encounters
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Video Meet the couples who fell in love while traveling
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Video CNN series uncovers how couples have found their soulmate while traveling 4:18
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Video They met while hiking and fell in love. Months later she was diagnosed with cancer 3:15
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Video She flew four hours for a second date. Hear what happened next 1:52
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Video He fell for her in Bolivia. Then he gave up his corporate job and went to work for her 3:34
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Video Tommy fell for Kim while backpacking in Europe. They spent the next 26 years arguing 3:04
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Two strangers shared a hotel room. They became best friends for life -
How two women with the exact same name became best friends -
13 stranded strangers went on a road trip. Here’s what happened -
13 stranded strangers went on a road trip together. Here’s where they are a year later
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She met her long lost cousin on a cruise ship -
Two strangers met when their flight was delayed Christmas Eve 1975. Here’s how they became friends for life -
How an Airbnb disaster led to a beautiful friendship -
She was crying alone at an airport. Then she met her future best friend -
A 50-year pen pal friendship that began with a message in a bottle -
Her luggage was lost. Then a kind stranger came to her aid -
Three women, one airplane journey, and an unexpected friendship
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