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How to find - and survive - a holiday romance

Jan 27, 2020 • 5 min read

When you go on a solo adventure, you learn to expect the unexpected… but travelers rarely anticipate the unexpected could be a holiday or travel romance. It has happened to me several times, and while I’ve always found it rich and exciting, it has also taught me a few lessons about love on the road.

I am a 30-year-old female traveler. The nomadic lifestyle I chose for myself a few years ago hasn’t allowed me to build long-lasting romantic relationships. I have lived in more countries and cities than I can recall, and fallen in and out of love along the way. I moved from a Couchsurfing community in Peru to a shared flat with friends in Germany , then backpacked across Japan (three times) to eventually start a business in Vietnam . To survive this emotional rollercoaster, I had to teach myself how to deal with the expectations travel romances create, as well as their bittersweet endings.

How does travel romance blossom?

It is easier than we think to find love while traveling;  we are usually at the top of our game after all. More laid back, outside of our regular environment, far from the pressure of work and maybe the gaze of our friends and families, we break free from some of the restrictions we – consciously or not – put on ourselves at home. That’s usually how we make it possible for love to catch us off guard. 

Travel romances have always started for me at the most unexpected times. My first meaningful travel story started in Hualien , Taiwan and ended in Okinawa , Japan — with many winding turns and beautiful memories in between. I didn’t know he had been eyeing me from the first day; I only realized later that spending more time with him would enhance my journey, so I made my travel plans coincide with his. That’s how my happiest trip to Okinawa happened. If it hadn’t been for him, I would probably never have discovered so soon that Naha Island has such beautiful sunsets on the beach. 

While a holiday romance can come in the form of a local, for me, it’s generally happened with other travelers for simple reasons:  shared accommodation makes it easier to meet and the tourist sights help arrange a common schedule and more opportunity to get to know each other. Besides, I travel more often to countries where I can’t speak the language, which tends to limit my interactions with locals — maybe body language can suffice when it comes to some aspects of the romance, but personally, I still need a proper introduction!

What to expect from a holiday romance

The instability inherent to travel tends to make holiday romances very special; because they are limited in time and space, they are often an accelerated version of a traditional love story. You meet, you live, you part, sometimes in a timespan of a few days. From traveling solo, you suddenly jump into a full-on adventure with somebody, spending all your time with them while knowing you might only have a couple of days to enjoy their company. The setting only amplifies both the love and the location. Add the fact that short-lived romances are usually exempt from the pressure of tomorrow, and get ready for one of the most emotional journeys of your trip! 

When you encounter romance along the way, you must do two things: enjoy it as much as you can, and manage your expectations. One of my favorite things when my solo trip turns into a two-person holiday is the new dynamics it creates; the feeling of attraction with another person full of travel passion coupled with new momentum to enjoy activities that you might not have taken up on your own . It can create space for more exploration and, as our world is designed for duos, it has a practical advantage; you now become eligible to all these travel activities made for at least two.

Now for expectation management: it might sound unromantic but trust me, it will help you cope when facing the inevitable end of your love story. As strong as your feelings might be away from home with this undoubtedly beautiful person, it likely has a very real expiration date, often in the form of a ticket back home. So unless one of you, or both, are flexible enough to bend your travel plans (and it’s not that easy to decide), or feel like transforming your holiday romance into something more, it is very unlikely it will turn into a solid long-term relationship. That's a big leap of faith based on one brief, shared experience.

You might have felt like you’ve never felt before. You might even have fallen in love. But a long-lasting relationship is built on persistence, actions, and consistency over time. Will you be able to demonstrate these to each other during only a few days or weeks on holiday?

What to do when travel romance ends

The end of a romance is never an easy transition. It is at best bittersweet, and at worst leaves you bursting into tears any moment — the result depends on how you manage your expectations. I have gone through bitterness, sadness, and a great deal of frustration after my own travel romances have ended because, whatever we say and however detached and self-sufficient we believe we are, we are all looking for love. 

So what to do if your romance has come to an end and it seems the world has faded a little bit with it? What to do if, despite your desire to travel more, your heart aches? Well, there are not many choices: you will have to heal and move on. It hurts, and that's okay. The fact a chapter is ending doesn’t mean it wasn’t written. Love is going away, but it was there . And there is beauty in this.

If it made you feel good, if it made your heart grow, if you know those feelings you created will remain forever in your soul, honor your feelings and gracefully tuck them away in your memory box, right where they belong. 

Do you still want to travel and see more? Well, the world is big enough! Don’t worry. You will love a person in some corner of the world and, rest assured, lasting love will come around eventually .

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This article was first published Nov 27, 2019 and updated Jan 27, 2020.

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10 Travel Romance Books To Read Right Now

I personally love travel romance books. Witty banter? Check. Happily ever after? Check. Stunning backdrop? Check. They’re cute. They’re cliche. They’re feel-good. So over the past two months, I’ve binged a lot of travel romance novels. A questionable amount.

But let’s not get into that. Instead, let’s dive into the best travel romance books to read right now.

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Love With A Chance Of Drowning

Love trumps fear in Torre DeRoche’s heartfelt memoir. After a reader ( thanks Becky ) recommended this as our next book club pick , I knew I had to pick it up immediately. And I fell in love. That’s an understatement. Love With A Chance Of Drowning follows Torre through the South Pacific with her Argentinian boyfriend ( who is adorable to boot ). She’s afraid of the ocean. He wants to sail. It’s one of the most unique travel romance novels ever ( and I have to constantly remind myself that it’s a true story ). It’s about love ( of course ), but it’s also about so much more than love – taking risks, overcoming fear, believing in yourself .

Love & Gelato

Love & Gelato might just be one of the cutest travel romance books I’ve ever read. It’s a young adult novel and I can’t recommend it enough. The descriptions of Italy are so heartfelt and real and humorous and wonderful that I felt like I was right there whilst reading it. Reading any one of Jenna Evans Welch’s books gives me the same feelings as seeing a rainbow, petting a puppy, and eating fresh-baked cookies. Love & Gelato is no different. This book is a warm hug. Lina’s Italian adventure is so sweet, you’ll be laughing and crying and wanting to read it all over again ( or maybe, follow up with the sequel – Love & Luck ).

Eat Pray Love

It’s no secret that Eat Pray Love is one of my favorite memoirs of all time. I’ve talked about Elizabeth Gilbert’s three-country adventure a lot on Passport To Eden: here , here , and here . And I guess, considering I’m mentioning it again, that’s not enough. In Eat Pray Love, you follow Liz ( Groceries, according to Richard ), a fast-paced writer who travels to Italy, India, and Bali in search of herself . It’s raw and honest and emotion-packed.

P.S. The copy I have is the Bloomsbury Modern Classics edition ( it’s a little nicer than the mass market version and the same cost ). I’ll link it here .

The Unhoneymooners

Barring the toucan on the cover ( seriously, why is there a toucan? Toucans aren’t native to Hawaii ), The Unhoneymooners is one of the best travel romance books. Much like Olive and Ethan’s romance, my relationship with The Unhoneymooners was hate-to-love. The travel writer in me wanted Olive and Ethan to explore a bit more than their resort. But at the same time, this book made me want to book a ticket to Hawaii ASAP . The Unhoneymooners is a quick, fun, binge-able read . There are funny moments aplenty (mostly two-line quips and fast-paced banter). And it made me laugh more than I care to admit.

The Tourist Attraction

If you like Luke from Gilmore Girls, you’ll love The Tourist Attraction . It’s a breezy travel romance novel that’s filled with plenty of witty banter and cute moments. It’s also set in Alaska. Do I just like travel romance books set in Alaska? Maybe ( *silently wonders if I have a book type* ). Graham is a gruff local who owns a diner called The Tourist Trap ( a joke. well, it started off as a joke ). Zoe’s the opposite of Graham. She’s a tourist on a two-week Alaska vacation. And the Moose Springs rom-com that ensues is cute and sweet. Sarah Morgenthaler’s debut is one of the most underrated travel romance novels.

The People We Meet On Vacation

I’m saving People We Meet On Vacation for this summer ( side note: this is also one of our Travel Book Club picks – just saying ). It’s the story of Poppy and Alex, two longtime friends with a broken relationship and a plan for a remedy (or at least closure). I’ve tried to steer clear of spoilers for this book (given all the rave reviews on Booktube) but know this: People We Meet On Vacation has been described as a “heartfelt” (Jodi Picoult) “gorgeous slow-burn” (Beth O’Leary) . I can’t wait to finish it this July and update you with all my thoughts!

Happiness For Beginners

One year post-divorce, Helen Carpenter signs up for a wilderness survival course in a remote range of Wyoming’s peaks . The humor and the wit sold me ( if you enjoyed the dialogue in The Unhoneymooners , you might enjoy the dialogue in this ). And much like Cheryl Strayed’s Wild , it’s deep ( but nowhere near Wild-level deep ). There’s a cheesy happily ever after . I knew there was. But for some reason, expecting a surface-level chic-lit threw me for a loop. Because Happiness For Beginners is anything but. It’s packed with life lessons and characters that seem to spring from the pages. And let’s be honest, I absolutely adored Jake.

Outlander will make you want to visit Scotland immediately ( and book that future plane ticket ). It’s a passionate love story woven around a rich historical tapestry – an ode to Scotland. On a random side note, I completely believed Diana Gabaldon lived in Scotland whilst reading this novel ( in the same way I thought Stephanie Meyer lived in Forks, Washington ). Turns out she lives in Scottsdale, Arizona ( I only discovered this after visiting her home bookstore and wondering why in the world there were so many Outlander books on sale )! You’ll be hard-pressed to find a list of travel romance books that doesn’t include Outlander ( or any of the books in the series ) so I’m slipping in a mention as well.

What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding

Definitely the raciest of the travel romance books on this list ( odd considering the title ), What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding is also undoubtedly funny. What I remember is this: Kristin Newman, an incredibly confident scriptwriter ( That ’70s Show, How I Met Your Mother ), shares her juiciest hookup stories in this hilarious travel memoir. Vacationship at its finest. It’s far from my favorite novel but I felt the need to mention it because every traveler I know who has read it has absolutely loved it. My issue ( which is nitpicky so maybe I should give it a reread ) was Kristin’s tone. I feel like she put down people who wanted to settle down. Everyone has different goals. It’s okay to want to travel and not settle immediately. But it’s also okay to settle.

Amy And Roger’s Epic Detour

A few years ago, I created a list of 20 YA travel novels that I wanted to read . There were a lot of books that inspired that list. Amy And Roger’s Epic Detour was one of them. It’s the kind of book that kept me up all night, the kind of book that I wanted to read and reread, the kind of book where details layered words . I’m a fan of Morgan Matson so it wasn’t hard to fall in love with this road trip tale. But to be honest, I also fell in love with Amy And Roger’s Epic Detour because in some ways, the story reminded me of my own travels . I got a chance to reflect on the small moments, the bits I thought were trivial but might just have been the most important.

Did you enjoy this list of travel romance books? What are your favorite travel romance books? Let me know in the comments below!

Side note: Why do so many male love interests in travel romance novels have bodybuilder muscles? I mean, most of them have back abs. How many hours do they spend in the gym? Who is their personal trainer? Important life questions right here.

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Anshula grew up with a love of stories and places. Thirty-five states and 100 bookstores later, she's made her hobbit home in Middle Tennessee. Her Tookish side still takes over and leaves her chasing window seats, literary destinations, adventure books, sunrise coffee, and indie bookshops. She's appeared as a travel source on HuffPost, Reader's Digest, and MSN.

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I’m so glad you liked Love With A Chance Of Drowning! It’s one of my favorite books of all time.

Thank you for recommending it! I absolutely loved the book! xx – Anshula

The side note as the end of the post killed me ? I never thought about that. Have you read Under The Tuscan Sun? That’s a good travel romance.

Oh, I read it a long time ago! I’ll have to reread it (I think my initial thoughts were that the movie was more romantic than the book ?) xx – Anshula

You should read The Flatshare! Not a travel romance but a light and fun read.

I’ll look into it! Always on the lookout for a good book. xx – Anshula

Read On The Island by Tracy Garvis Graves. You’ll love it.

Oh, that sounds interesting. Thank you so much for the recommendation. I’ll try it! xx – Anshula

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20 Destination Romance Novels to Get Lost In

A holiday fling is dreamy, romantic, and full of endless possibilities. It adds an element to a vacation that makes your surroundings become even more magical and new (they can be heartbreaking too, but that just might be part of the appeal). If a true, real-life travel romance isn't exactly in the cards right now , then we suggest you dive into a novel instead.

With these books, you'll travel from Tuscany to Paris and even to Maui, experiencing the tastes , smells, and sights of these cities and losing yourself in their corners and turns, while also falling in love with the protagonists. Old romances becoming new again, sparks where one least expects them, and falling in love with a spouse all over again are all narratives included in this list, intensified by a new, exciting destination. You'll want to cancel your return flight, and keep on reading these forever! Swipe through to find our top picks.

You Me Everything: A Novel by Catherine Isaac

Set in the French countryside, You Me Everything: A Novel by Catherine Isaac is a perfect summer read to enjoy with a glass of Rosé or French wine in hand. It follows the protagonist Jess and her 10-year-old son William as they set off to spend the summer on the hills of the Dordogne and reconnect with William's father, Adam. This book tells the tale of family reconnection, maternal protection, unexpected secrets, and a French romance.

The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler

In the mood for a vacation romance that isn't set in either Europe or an idyllic beach? Look no further than The Tourist Attraction by Sarah Morgenthaler. It's an Alaskan romance between Graham, a grumpy diner owner who hates tourists, and a sunny tourist named Zoey who turns his world upside down.

A Room With a View by E.M. Forster

If you're in the mood for an early 20th century classic, but still love a travel romance, this is your best bet. A Room With a View by E.M. Forster is an Edwardian social critique set in Italy, revolving around a forbidden love. Young Englishwoman Lucy Honeychurch faints into the arms of fellow Brit, George Emerson, when she witnesses a murder in Florence. George is unsuitable for her class and her conflicting desires, and she already has an acceptable suitor back in England. Will she choose passion, or what's expected of her?

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

How about a destination romance with two people who already know each other, and maybe even hate each other? The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is like the perfect rom-com, filled with hilarious antics, love where you least expect it, and a lot of bad luck . . . until it becomes the best luck of all. Olive Torres, the self-proclaimed "unlucky twin," is the maid of honor at her sister Ami's wedding, alongside best man Ethan (who she absolutely hates). Soon enough, he's winning a free honeymoon at the wedding and she convinces him to split the prize. They're off to Maui, and, you guessed it, their hatred for each other begins to transform into something entirely different.

That Weekend in Paris by Inglath Cooper

Music, Paris, and luxury hotels. Into it? Yeah, so are we. That Weekend in Paris by Inglath Cooper is about a recently separated songwriter named Dillon who goes to Paris to see country music star Klein Matthews perform in concert. Her reasoning isn't totally pure: she's starting her own publishing company, and her first goal is to sign Klein away from her ex, Josh. That, and she's always had a crush on Klein. Turns out, he feels the same, and so begins a story about new beginnings set in the city of lights.

The Italian Villa by Daniela Sacerdoti

While Paris might be the city of lights (and love), the Italian countryside holds a different kind of visceral, sun-kissed romance. The Italian Villa by Daniela Sacerdoti depicts a small-town waitress named Callie who recently found out she's adopted. She heads to Montevino, Italy, to search for her family and stays at a hillside villa that she has just inherited. As she begins to fall for the mysterious groundskeeper Tommaso, a parallel story unfolds through a diary of a woman named Elisa, who secretly married her childhood sweetheart and fled to join the resistance in World War II. But plans and destiny quickly changed, and those secrets begin to unfold, too.

Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory

Then this one's for all the royals fans. Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory illustrates a second chance at love. Vivian Forest accompanies her daughter, Maddie, on a work trip to England where she's been tasked with styling a member of the royal family. There, she quickly falls for a private secretary, and soon they're kissing under the mistletoe. Will it end after the quick holidays or will they make it work?

Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman

Timothée Chamalet fans may already be aware of the original book that inspired the gorgeous film Call Me by Your Name . André Aciman's 2007 novel is heartbreaking in a crushingly beautiful way and is set in Italy among the golden sun and forbidden fruit.

The Summer House by Jenny Hale

The epitome of a summer beach read, The Summer House by Jenny Hale is about island secrets, forbidden mysteries, and a possible romance with a rich playboy. Callie and her best friend Olivia buy a beach house together in North Carolina's Outer Banks, where they open a bed and breakfast. Callie meets Luke, a local heartthrob who's the heir to her father's real estate empire, but there's more to him than meets the eye. One diary full of secrets later, and the entire island is threatened by a storm of mysteries and truths.

More Than Words by Mia Sheridan

For lovers of childhood crushes that evolve into adult romances, More Than Words by Mia Sheridan confronts inner demons, innocence, and secrets. Lost souls Jessica and Callen became a safe haven for each other at a young age — until Callen suddenly disappeared from her life. As an adult, Callen becomes a famous composer, but his deep troubles cause him to hit a creative roadblock. Soon enough, Callen and Jessica stumble into each other in France, and they're suddenly wrapped up again in forbidden memories, renewed passion, and musical sparks.

Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts

An Irish romance that's as haunting as its history, Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts is a story of folklore, magic, and passion above all else. Jude Murray escapes to Faerie Hill Cottage in Ireland to learn about Irish folklore and magic, soon meeting Aidan Gallagher, a pub owner who recognizes wildness in Jude. They connect over the mystic land they reside on, and create something otherworldly of their own.

That Month in Tuscany by Inglath Cooper

That Month in Tuscany by Inglath Cooper tells the tale of rock star Ren Sawyer and his unlikely romance with Lizzy Harper, a self-proclaimed regular person whose husband ditched her on their anniversary trip. On the flight to Italy, turbulence makes Lizzy fall onto Ren's lap in classic rom-com fashion, and they feel an immediate attraction. They explore Florence and Tuscany together, discovering the countryside, each other, and themselves.

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

This Scottish tale of deep passion, with the added feature of time travel, Outlander by Diana Gabaldon is a must read (pro tip: watch the Outlander series on Starz once you're done). The time-traveling fantasy book series revolves around Claire Randall, a World War II nurse from 1945, who magically transports to 1743 Scotland through an ancient boulder. She soon falls in love with Scottish soldier James Fraser, who is a dichotomy between innocence and sex appeal, strength and fragility. Here, you'll find real-life historical references mixed with mysticism.

Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes

Another story that was adapted for the screen, Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes depicts the process of renovating a torn-down Tuscan villa, and through it, finding friendship, incredible food, a different culture, and a renewed romance within a long marriage. With endless problems along the way involving language barriers, a different attitude toward time constraints, and more, this book is about finding love and joy through a leap of faith.

Summer at Firefly Beach by Jenny Hale

Another great summer beach read, Summer at Firefly Beach by Jenny Hale is about rising from the ashes. Hallie Flynn's favorite place is her great Aunt Clara's beach house in Firefly Beach, filled with the magic memories they made together — but one day, Aunt Clara unexpectedly passes away. Hallie discovers a bucket list her great aunt left behind for her, and drops everything to pursue it. As she begins to find herself through this healing journey, her childhood best friend Ben is by her side. Soon enough, she meets newcomer Gavin Wilson, a photographer who leaves her questioning everything.

The Secrets of Villa Rosso by Linn B. Halton

Ah, more Italian romances. Are we complaining? Absolutely not. In The Secrets of Villa Rosso by Linn B. Halton, Ellie Maddison heads off on a business trip to Southern Italy — the land of vineyards, sun-kissed hills, and the director of the estate Villa Rosso, Max Johnson. Suddenly, Ellie is entangled within the place's walls, sharing secrets with Max that cause her to question her entire life up to that point.

The Hideaway by Lauren K. Denton

The Hideaway by Lauren K. Denton tells a sweltering story set in Alabama about family, loss, and love. Sara Jenkins's last family member dies, so she goes home to The Hideaway, her grandmother's bed and breakfast in Sweet Bay. Sara learns she has inherited The Hideaway and now must renovate it, where she soon learns more about her grandmother than she ever thought could lurk beneath. Add to that a handsome contractor, and Sara's life may never be the same.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry

Much like Under the Tuscan Sun or You Me Everything , People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry is about finding the unexpected with someone you already know like the back of your hand. Poppy and Alex are complete opposites, and have been best friends for a decade. But two years ago, something occurred that made them stop speaking, and almost lose that friendship forever. Now, they've decided to embark on one final vacation together and fix it all: but there's a secret that may risk everything.

Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday

Charming and witty, Jenny Holiday's novel Mermaid Inn is set in Matchmaker Bay, a small town summer escape. Eve Abbott has just inherited her grandmother's Mermaid Inn, and now must go back to handle it. But Police Chief Sawyer Collins, a heartbreaker from Eve's past, lives right down the street, and he can't forget what they had either.

One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan

Because Paris is the glittering city of romance, wine (and bread!), One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan perfectly encapsulates the destination romance novel. It's a parallel narrative about second chances that unite American teacher Grace Porter, who recently separated from her husband David on their anniversary, and Londoner Audrey Hackett, a student and hair salon employee that faked her way into a Parisian summer job. As opposites, they inspire each other in opposing ways, as Grace offers advice to Audrey about adulthood and love with her new French boyfriend, and Audrey gives Grace the strength to take risks.

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When it’s one of those moments when I have a trip coming up but I just can’t wait for it to arrive – I love to pick up one of the best travel romance books to give my wanderlust an extra kick. Whether you’re craving that wanderlust, a new place, a person, or just a new perspective of life with travel in it, you will love these 10 books.

So, buckle up, wanderluster and romantic, let’s go on an adventure! – Of course, To make your life easier, I’ve included direct links to Amazon and Goodreads, so you can either add it to your cart, designate it to read, or purchase it. 🙂

Best Books to Read While Traveling – Best Travel Romance Books Edition

There is nothing quite like an excellent book to transport you to another time and place, regardless of whether you are an avid traveler or a homebody. But what if you’re on the road and searching for a compelling read to enhance your trip? These stories combine the excitement of exploration with the heady joy of love, making them the ideal companions for your next journey, wherever it may take you.

The best part is that these stories aren’t just about summer flings or star-crossed romances in exotic locales (though rest assured, you’ll find plenty of that, too). They are about the physical and emotional journeys we undertake in the pursuit of connection and self-discovery.

These books will make your heart race and inspire your wanderlust – guaranteed.

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# 1 Eat, Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

After a difficult breakup, Gilbert travels the world in search of herself, stopping for spaghetti in Italy, spiritual guidance in India, and an unexpected romance in Bali. This book is a classic for all the right reasons: sometimes you have to be lost before you can find your way home to yourself.

This book is an excellent testament for the life-changing potential of travel and the strength it can instill in you – especially if you’re interested in solo travel. It’s a moving and eye-opening story about appreciating the wonder of the unplanned and abandoning your assumptions about how your life should go.

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#2 Under the Tuscan Sun, by Frances Mayes

More than just a love story, it’s taking you to Italy, a renovation diary and a mouthwatering culinary journal all in one. It will not only inspire you for love and wanderlust, but also to the beauty of spontaneity and taking a transformative journey: like purchasing a villa in the Tuscan countryside.

Immerse yourself into a transformative journey that you didn’t plan for in your life and reflect on your own life.  

Discover yourself in the simple things again, such as vibrant local markets or homemade mouthwatering pasta. The lush Italian landscapes described in the book will make your heart yearn for travel, while at the same woven you seamlessly into a love story. 

Die-hard romantic? Travel enthusiast? Food lover? This book will check all your boxes.

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#3 The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

Even if there were a plan for romantic relationships, most of us wouldn’t stick to it. During his journey to understand why romantic love can’t be represented with algorithms, genetics professor Don Tillman falls in love and writes a novel about it. 

Usually, when you think of passionate couples in romance novels, you picture them in faraway places like Bali or Italy, but in this book, you’ll meet a man who goes about finding his soul mate in an unexpected way: by creating the perfect partner survey . Once he does find her, he learns that she is everything he (n)ever dreamed of: unpredictable, fiery, and willing to travel the world to track down her biological father ( makes sense, right? ).

This book will combine travel, humor, romance, and showcase transformation in all the different ways you wouldn’t expect.

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#4 out of africa by isak dinesen .

A mesmerizing memoir that will transport you into the wild, untamed heart of Kenya with cinematic landscapes and adventures. Engage in a passionate affair with Africa’s wild places and discover a deeper appreciation for Mother Nature.

This book will stand out through the vivid depiction of the Kenyan wilderness and Blixen’s deep respect and understanding of it. The story of Blixen and Finch’s love will make your heart race with excitement and warm you up inside. So, what’s better than learning more about what it means to love a person, a place, and a new way of life?

Get captivated by poetic prose and make you yearn for the African sun on your face and the thrill of love in your heart.

#5 The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

If you’ve ever dreamed of 1920s Paris, then you’re in for a gin-soaked, jazz-filled ride with a love story of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley. A beautiful blend of love, betrayal, and the lure of the City of Lights. It’s based on a real-life love story in an intoxicating place filled with exhilarating freedom, artistic revolution, and sweeping romance. 

The author’s description of Parisian life during the Jazz Age will transport your heart to the city’s intellectual and artistic movements and is so much more than the love story: it’s a love letter to Paris. 

Get captivated by the enchanting charm, the vivacious culture, and the transformative influence among the dazzling highs and heart-wrenching lows of love and loss.

This book will inspire a different sense of wanderlust and just a deep appreciation of complex love – that you may just be yearning for.

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#6 Chasing the Monsoon by Alexander Frater

Let me start out with, picture this: traveling the subcontinent and capturing the monsoon rains while stumbling into a spellbinding and breathtaking love story. Sounds about right, right? Well, in this novel you can experience the magic of a captivating travelogue and love story as you’re wandering through India chasing awe-inspiring natural phenomenons. 

Anticipate rich descriptions of how the author makes the monsoons into a living force that enchants, revitalizes, and romances the country and its people. His writing evokes a strong sense of longing to see the world and a desire to feel the sensation and smell of rain on your skin and the aroma of freshly soaked soil – or literally just crave that warm summer rain on your skin outside.

Discover new places, cultures, and experiences while falling in love with them in this novel.

#7 Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

How about a love affair on the Italian coast? This love story spans across landscapes and decades. Starting in 1962 in Pasquale Tursi, a man falls in love with an American actress that’s trying to flee the chaos of Hollywood, right into his arms. However, true love persists across oceans, through a span of 50 years that keeps rekindling over decades, showcasing that true love is in fact a marathon and not a sprint. 

Be mesmerized by the exploration of love, dreams, and second chances that withstand time. Just like a trip, life in all its messy glory is a grand adventure of twists and turns, beautiful ruins and restored hopes. 

#8 French Lessons by Ellen Sussman

Three Americans, three French tutors, and one day in Paris equals the perfect recipe for heart-wrenching romance. In the city of love, these people learn more than just the language in this single day of unexpected romances that can blossom when we step out of our comfort zones. 

This book is about more than simply love; it’s also about finding one’s identity in the face of a new culture and a new place. It will make you long for walks along charming alleys and make you reflect on your history and your future. 

You may just find love in the most unexpected place too. 

#9 Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

You’ve heard of discovering love when you least expect it, but what if it comes at a time of pure chaos while traveling? This semi-autobiographical play is set in Mumbai and depicts resilience, revealing beauty, chaos, and contradictions, as well as how love can heal almost anything. 

Deeply moved by its raw and heartfelt portrayal of life and love, will make you not want to put it down but book the next flight to Bombay. 

This book will be your favorite because it explores the human spirit and its capacity for love, resilience, and redemption while demonstrating the transformational power of travel, love, and second chances. 

Down for an adventure that intertwines romance and travel, while taking you into the labyrinth of Bombay’s streets and the human heart?

Pick your favorite here and add it to your cart now!

#10 the japanese lover by isabel allende.

This transcending love story spans continents, from Poland to San Francisco, from WWII to the twenty-first century. This book delves into a profound and enduring love that defies time, cultural boundaries, and personal catastrophes. 

Follow a secret romance between a girl fleeing the war and the son of the family’s Japanese gardener. You’ll follow the couple as they prove the enduring power of love that transcends societal norms, distances, and the passage of time. Prepare to explore your identity, displacements, and the deep connections you establish with people, all while testing your self-awareness. 

This novel is about a story that will not only pique your wanderlust but will also touch your heart with its timeless romance. 

Books about Travel and Finding Yourself

Travel and self-discovery are two components that are tightly linked in literature. Books on travel and self-discovery provide a beautiful combination of both themes, allowing you to embark on a voyage of geographical exploration and internal introspection at the same time.

What Makes Travel Books So Powerful?

For starters, they offer immersive experiences that provide a window into other cultures, landscapes, and peoples from around the world. You can go to different places without even leaving your couch, making it an easy escape. 

Second, it’s much more than just the physical travel. They dive into the characters’ transforming journeys – their self-discovery, personal growth, and the profound insights they receive about life and themselves along the way. These works speak to us on a deeper level, often echoing our own search for meaning and identity.

Third, they capture the essence of travel – the sense of freedom, the delight of finding new places, and the transforming experiences that mold and define us – beautifully. The journeys of the characters remind us of our own capacity for change and progress.

After all, it’s a never-ending search for love, connection, and comprehension. These experiences inspire, stir, and leave a lasting impression, whether it’s finding love in a faraway nation, pursuing the monsoon throughout India, or discovering oneself in the seductive streets of Paris.

Last Few Thoughts 

Ultimately, these books allow us to discover new horizons while also exploring undiscovered territory within ourselves. They encourage us to enjoy life’s journey with all of its twists and turns, reminding us that every trip, no matter how long or short, leads to self-discovery.

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Ohh fun! Great list of books. I want to check out the Rosie Project.

These sound like good books to read if you want to escape reality. I liked Eat.Pray.Love.

Oh yes!! I love Eat.Pray.Love! It’s a classic!! Have you read any of the other ones yet?

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On a romantic river cruise, you will enjoy unique experiences. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as bike tours, hikes, wine tasting at a local winery, castles, and breathtaking romantic scenery throughout Europe. I love planning & booking these.

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At Chic Romance Travel, whether you are celebrating a destination wedding, honeymoon, vow renewal, anniversary, or just love itself, I know that you want a romantic vacation or destination wedding that accommodates everyone's travel style, and stays within budget, and local experiences for a relaxing vacation.

To have that, you need a professionally planned vacation. The problem is that while you love taking vacations and exploring the world, you do not have the planning skills, experience, or travel industry connections to make it easy.

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Our initial quick hello allows us to get to know each other, hear about your travel ideas to learn about what is important to you.

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In this 45 minutes virtual meeting, we'll kick off the planning process.

I will ask you several questions to get to know your travel preferences and style.

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I will research and design your itinerary.

  Based on our planning session and your preference, I will design your itinerary, check on destination requirements & advise you, and make recommendations for unique destination experiences so that you can have an unforgettable & romantic vacation.  

– STEP 4 –

We'll prepare travel documents so you can get started packing.

While you are having the time of your life, if something should arise, we are only a text aways. I will be doing the final document preparation, pre-departure documents & final checks, latest travel guidelines for your destination.

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She was super easy to work with and made it so easy to change our travel plans in reaction to the pandemic.

Camille is super easy to talk to and super responsive, and she was super supportive in an extremely tough time.

She is also super knowledgeable about travel options and was very considerate of our budget and helped us plan a honeymoon that is a dream vacation within our original budget.

I would recommend her to anyone who asks, give Camille a call, you will not regret it! "

WHAT THEY WANTED

When customers come to us, they are looking for travel expert to help sort out of confusion from all the hours spent on the internet.  They are stress trying to find the perfect romantic romantic.  Trying to plan all the overwhelming details not knowing if they are making the right decisions.  

WHAT WE DID FOR THEM

We researched, planned and, booked the following: ​

In-depth custom itinerary planning

Insider tips specific to your destination

Local activity & excursions recommendations

Assistance in choosing the best Travel Insurance

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Confirming the wedding date, the specific location within the resort

Setting up and monitoring shuttles to resorts on the day of travel

Guidance through the Destination Wedding planning process

Research & validate reviews of travel elements.

Coordination of honeymoon/destination wedding plans & receive perks that you cannot get on your own

Support by text, email, call while on your trip

Final Document Preparation & Pre-Departure Documents & Final Checks

And much more!

WHAT THEY SAID...

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We went to Croatia for two weeks traveling to their main cities for our honeymoon.  

Camille and Tara planned the trip and choose the best hotels, restaurants, tours, activities, etc. We had a full itinerary and everyday was an amazing adventure.  

Planning the trip itself was so seamless and she took all my ideas and sites I wanted to see into consideration. Not to mention, the entire time we were there I had someone to ask questions to, change a reservation if we were running late etc.

I could not be happier with how well our honeymoon turned out!! ​ I am so excited to plan our next trip with them!."

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Wading through an endless array of internet pictures, and confusing information isn't the type of person you are. In fact, you have a life and other things to do! You're looking for a true expert that can manage all the details while leaving you free to concentrate on other things.

You deserve more when it comes to travel. You deserve someone that can take your wants, needs, personality, and travel history and deliver an amazingly memorable getaway. You deserve someone that can offer you the personalized attention, while assisting you every step of the way, and all without the hassle or stress of planning your trip on your own.

Our clients are busy couples who are looking for a professional Travel Advisor to plan their destination wedding, honeymoon, or dream getaway experience.  They want an expert to help choose the perfect destination and accommodations, manage the countless details, streamline logistics, and simplify the process, while creating an unmatched experience.

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Hello, we're Romantics Travel. We're Romance Travel Experts who cut through the myriad of destination and resort choices to find you the absolute perfect dream getaway. So whether you want to travel to an international or local destination by land or sea, we would LOVE to put our knowledge and expertise to work for you!

You see... we really are about the details and the experience. the things that online booking sites do not seem to handle very well since they lack the human touch. this is because online websites can seem like a wealth of info, but in the end leave couples confused, overwhelmed, and on their own you deserve better than that, with the help of our trusted travel partners and connections, we'll manage all of the fine details all while upgrading your getaway in to an incredible experience, and we are there for you every step of the way..

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“ "I tell this story to everyone... But when following The Knot Wedding Timeline Planner, it suggested that it's time to start the honeymoon planning. I thought to myself, there is NO WAY. They want me to plan a wedding AND a honeymoon?! They're crazy. But then I remembered meeting a honeymoon travel agent at a wedding expo. Let me just say, it was one of the best decisions of my life getting in contact with Romantics Travel. Kimberly and Jeff are amazing! From the very first call with them, to arriving back at home from the trip, THEY WERE AMAZING! They planned everything down to the last detail. They asked us how we imagined our honeymoon, they set up the flights, transportation to the resort, they gave us an itinerary of the day, who to look for, sent us maps, check lists, and many other things to simply make sure your trip goes smoothly and perfect. And IF we had any issues they took care of it right of way. It was a wonderful feeling to know I could call or send them a message and they responded within seconds. They deserve every praise they receive because they are the best travel agents anyone could ask for. I encourage everyone to have them plan their honeymoon if you want excellent service and to have the honeymoon of your dreams." .”

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Can You Find Love on the Road?

“Isn’t it hard to have a relationship when you’re traveling all the time? Do you ever have a girlfriend? Do you even want one?”

These are questions people often ask me in response to hearing about my perpetual solo travels. (My parents ask way more than often than I’d like.)

But the brutal – and honest – truth is that yes, it’s very hard to have and maintain a long-term relationship when you travel.

One of the major downsides to long-term travel is the perpetual singleness that goes along with it. When you are always on the move, you are never in one place long enough to build a lasting relationship with someone. Right as it’s about to blossom, it’s time for you to go.

But, while relationships are difficult to keep, they do happen.

Many years ago, I was in Cambodia . While talking to some other backpackers, a group of Swedish girls sat down next us. One caught my eye. Or, more accurately, I caught her eye. When the group went out later, the girl and I talked mostly to each other. Four months later, we were saying goodbye in Bangkok as she boarded a flight back to Stockholm .

Once, on a tour of Uluru in Australia , I struck up a conversation with a German girl. She became my travel partner for 2 months in Australia. I stayed at her place in Brisbane and we met up again in Amsterdam the following year.

Then there was the Austrian girl I dated while living in Taiwan . We kept going when she moved back to Vienna but after a while the truth became painfully obvious: she didn’t want to leave Vienna and I wasn’t ready to live there.

Then there was the girl I fell in love with while traveling Southeast Asia a few years ago. We traveled for months but, in the end, the timing was off.

Finding romance on the road isn’t hard.

But finding long-term romance is a different story .

In the intense forge of travel, romances spring up rapidly. The same mindset it takes to open yourself up to new experiences also helps you open yourself up to new people. Travel itself is romantic—passionate, scary, risky, all at once—and so it shouldn’t be surprising that travel fosters romance. When we’re on the road, we’re often our best—or at least our most exciting—selves.

For a brief time in our lives, we’re people straight out of personals ads: curious, adventurous, full of new ideas, and thrilling plans. Anyone seems sexier when setting out to explore a brand-new city than they do on the third or fourth morning of a five-day work week.

Travel accelerates relationships. You can court, fall in love, and break up, all in a matter of a few days. In that way, there is almost paradoxically a perpetual singleness that goes along with traveling as well.

But it’s very hard to have a long-term relationship when you are always on the move. You’re never in one place long enough to build a lasting relationship with someone who lives there. And if you are dating another traveler, at some point it’s time for you (or them) to move on. They go one way, you go another, and that’s the end of your relationship.

Nowadays, it can be a little easier to meet someone on the road and sustain a relationship. If you’re looking to meet another travel lover, remote worker, or backpacker with a similar lifestyle there are apps and websites that can help you do so. One of my favorites is an app specifically to help you meet others with the same travel mindset called Fairytrail

Fairytrail is a great app for long-term travelers because you can meet others with the same mobile and adventurous lifestyle from all over the world. It’s even possible to start a relationship and travel the world together because 93% of Fairytrail members are full-time remote workers or aspire to be. The entire mission of the app is to help reduce loneliness in the remote worker and traveler community, so if you’re looking to form more relationships on the road this may be for you! Fairytrail is definitely something I wish was around when I first started my nomadic adventures. You can download it for free right here .

I’ve met lots of couples who have met while traveling. I even attended the wedding of one couple who met on a beach in Thailand .

But what makes those relationships work is that, eventually, someone changes their life to accommodate the other. Two travelers going on separate journeys can’t maintain romance from afar. The allure of the world is simply too much.

Someone needs to say, “Ok, I’ll move to your place” or “Ok, I’ll go with you to that country.” Someone has to cede the wheel.

While a lot people wish to find that special someone while sitting on a beach in Bali or exploring the streets of Paris . We have this idealistic notion of travel romance. However, the realities of your route, timetables, or flights often get in the way and it becomes much harder to really keep things going.

So what do people have on the road then? What I call “destination relationships.” You meet someone, you hit it off, and, for that place and time, you are together. When it is time for someone to leave, the relationship ends.

Bonds form very quickly on the road, whether a friendship or a relationship. Without “life” getting in the way, people become instant best friends. And, in this case, instant couples. You don’t think about tomorrow or the person’s past. You simply enjoy each others’ company for as long as it will last. Maybe that’s 4 months in Southeast Asia . Maybe it’s a few weeks up the east coast of Australia . Or maybe it is just that week together in Amsterdam.

Destination relationships give travelers a chance at human contact — but without all the messy emotions that so often get involved. There’s no baggage. There’s a clear start and end date. There are no messy breakups. Often times you remain good friends. I still talk to the girls I’ve dated on the road. We had each other and then we both moved on.

People travel to explore the world for themselves , which is why so few people change their plans. It’s a big step to change your whole trip around or stop it completely because of someone else. That puts a lot of pressure on the relationship. And, most of the time, no one ever wants to think, “What if I had kept traveling…”

I’m a believer that if things are meant to be, they will work out. If you meet someone and it’s meant to be, it will work. Maybe not right now, but in the future.

Because if you both feel the same way, you will make it work. You’ll find a compromise. Travel romances are like all other long-distance romances – hard, challenging, and, sadly, with a horrible failure rate.

But, when they work, they are perfection.

Every day all over the world, thousands of travelers get together and then quickly say goodbye as they move to the next city.

Finding something that lasts more than a few days?

It’s hard but not impossible.

As for me, it would be nice to have something long-term. I’d love to have a travel partner to explore the world with.

Maybe one day I’ll check into a hostel, find my counterpart, and we’ll travel the world together.

Until then, I roam the world. Travel is my love.  

Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner . It’s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is being left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld . If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

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• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

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Travelling Without a Passport

Our Favourite Romantic Travel Movies

There’s something so romantic about travelling to an unfamiliar place that the experience is practically made for the big screen. Watching movie characters navigate new places means you can live vicariously through them and experience double the escapism without having to get off the couch. 

If your next holiday feels far away, watch these romantic travel movies and get ready to be transported to a world filled with swoon-worthy romance and scenic destinations. These films are guaranteed to satisfy your wanderlust — at least for the time being. 

• Before Sunrise
• Letters to Juliet
• The Proposal
• Eat, Pray, Love
• The Holiday
• Crazy Rich Asians
• Roman Holiday
• Call Me By Your Name
• The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants

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1. Before Sunrise

For those who have ever dreamed of making an unexpected connection with a stranger while abroad, this movie is for you. Before Sunrise is a 1995 indie film that tells the story of Jesse and Céline, who meet on a train and decide to explore Vienna together on a whim. 

They walk the streets of Vienna at night, talking the whole time about their views on life and love while knowing that when the night is over, they will part ways and likely never see each other again. The movie makes Austria’s capital the perfectly enchanting backdrop to Jesse and Céline’s growing connection, and the soft glow of the evening streets lend a sense of melancholy to their short time together. 

You can watch Before Sunrise on its own, or follow the rest of Jesse and Céline’s story in the sequels, Before Sunset and Before Midnight.

2. Letters to Juliet

On a trip to Verona with her fiancé, Sophie visits Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s House), where it’s customary for lovelorn visitors to leave letters and messages for the Shakespearean heroine (or in this version of Verona anyway). 

When Sophie discovers an unanswered letter from decades ago, she writes back with the help of the Secretaries of Juliet. Her response brings Claire, the author of the letter, to Verona with her grandson Charlie, and the trio embark on a journey through Tuscany in hopes of finding Claire’s long-lost love. 

The movie features gorgeous shots of the Italian countryside, and it’s a celebration of love that will melt even the coldest of hearts. After you watch it, you might just want to hop on a plane to Verona yourself and leave your own letter to Juliet!

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3. The Proposal

When Margaret Tate, a high-powered publishing executive, finds out that she might be deported back to her home country of Canada, she enlists the help of her assistant Andrew to act as her fiancé. To convince the immigration agent of their relationship, the two travel to Andrew’s hometown of Sitka, Alaska to meet his family where, spoiler alert: they fall in love. 

While the movie was not actually filmed in Alaska , seeing the contrast between the towering skyscrapers that Margaret is accustomed to and snow-capped mountains that Andrew calls home will make you feel like you’ve taken a quick getaway. This formulaic rom-com hits all the right spots: a fake relationship turned real against a scenic backdrop, with no shortage of charming hijinks.

4. Eat, Pray, Love

In all its forms, Eat, Pray, Love is a travel classic. Follow Liz Gilbert as she embarks on a year-long travel journey around the world after a difficult divorce to regain balance in her life. This movie is a visual dream, featuring sweeping panoramic views of Italy , India , and Indonesia , along with close-up shots of glorious, mouth-watering food. 

The storyline is dreamy and inspirational, and while not everyone can take a year off from their lives to wander the world, hopefully savouring a delicious margherita pizza in Naples is in your future. 

5. The Holiday

Separated by the Atlantic Ocean, Iris and Amanda are two women who exchange houses for the holidays in an effort to escape their respective romantic troubles. New romances spark for both of them in this holiday favourite, and what starts as a spontaneous getaway ends up being much more. 

Amanda’s modern California mansion could not be more different from Iris’ cosy English cottage, and it’s incredibly entertaining to watch them get accustomed to their new settings. This movie is a win for anyone whose favourite part of travelling is being spontaneous and opening your heart to something new. 

See Also: 7 Movies That Will Inspire You to Travel

6. Crazy Rich Asians

The glitz and glamour of Singapore’s luxurious side is on full display in this vibrant movie where Rachel Chu, a young Manhattanite, travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick to meet his family.

Unbeknownst to her, his family is part of the ultra-wealthy Singaporean elite, and they’re experts at throwing lavish and extravagant parties. Unfortunately, there’s trouble in paradise for the pair when Rachel realises Nick’s family disapproves of their relationship. 

This movie is a glittering guide to Singapore’s best sights, from sweeping nighttime shots of Gardens by the Bay to glimmering aerial views of Marina Bay Sands with fireworks exploding overhead. The movie also features glamour shots of Newton Food Center — where you can go to get a taste of authentic Singapore — and Sentosa, a prime Singaporean weekend getaway destination.

No wonder travel searches skyrocketed following the movie’s release — after watching this movie, you’ll want to add Singapore to your travel list, too. 

7. Roman Holiday

In this classic tale of mistaken identity, a crown princess falls in love with an American reporter when she decides to explore Rome on her own on a state visit. Audrey Hepburn’s first film doubles as a scenic romp, hitting quintessential Roman spots like the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, and the Trevi Fountain. 

Princess Ann’s zeal for exploring Rome on her own terms speaks to the souls of intrepid travellers everywhere, and you’ll love watching her careen through the streets of Rome on a vespa, eat gelato on the Spanish Steps, dine al fresco, and fall in love on her Roman holiday. 

8. Call Me By Your Name

Set in Northern Italy in 1983, Call Me By Your Name tells the story of the love that blossoms between Elio, the young son of an archaeology professor, and Oliver, a visiting American graduate student. 

Filming for the movie took place in Lombardy, and the province is rendered beautifully, with its ornate architecture, sunlit piazzas, and lush countryside, making for the perfect setting for this melancholy love story.

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9. The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants

On the night before they’re slated to go their separate ways, a group of lifelong friends devise a plan to say connected during their first summer apart: by sharing a pair of thrift-shop jeans that inexplicably fit each of their figures perfectly. 

This coming-of-age story follows the four girls — and the magical jeans — to Greece , South Carolina, Mexico , and Maryland, as they journey through a summer of first loves, losses, and heartbreak. 

Being away from the people you love is one of the hardest parts of travelling, and this movie serves as a great reminder that nothing can come between best friends — including time and distance.

What are your favourite romantic travel movies? Let us know in the comments!

Melanie Cheng

Melanie is a Toronto-based writer and editor who loves experiencing new things in new places. In between adventures, you can find her with her nose in a book, re-watching episodes of Friends, or on the lookout for her next favourite brunch spot.

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5 of the Best Romantic Time Travel Novels

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This list of time travel and romance books is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore.

We all think back to a potential meet-cute, and say to ourselves what if? But what if you are already in a relationship with the person and wonder if it went differently?

For instance, there are so many potential (romantic) story lines in the many multiverses Marvel superheroes travel to. I am familiar with them because I have read plenty of different versions of Gwen Stacy AKA Spider-Gwen’s love life because I read so many of her comics: she dates Harry Osborn AKA Green Goblin in one version, and slowly but surely falls for Miles Morales AKA Spider-Man in another. So that is how I relate to these time traveler romance novels, and maybe you will, too.

Here are five upcoming 2020 time travel and romance novels that explore the ways timing plays into romantic relationships, rather than just “fate.”

Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know by Samira Ahmed

In Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know , the reader time travels instead of the protagonist or their love interest. Who would have thought, especially back in the 19th century, that the art—and lives—of Western cultural icons could have been influenced by Africans and Arabs, and even Muslims?! Yet Samira Ahmed spins two mysterious and thrilling tales dating back from the 19th century all the way to present day 21st century, that include French, Arab, and American cultures. If you grew up in the West, you learned about European creative geniuses like Alexandre Dumas and Lord Byron. Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know is an art history meets romance YA fiction novel. Once again, the New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate and Other Filters shows the similarities and overlaps of cultures and religions that we would never think to link together. Mad, Bad & Dangerous to Know is available for pre-order.

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

In this Freaky Friday meets Groundhog’s Day meets Beaches story, the dramatic plot twist makes this romance a page-turner, and almost a thriller! Heads up, this book is a tearjerker. I don’t usually read romance sagas, but I’m so glad I read this one. In Five Years is available for pre-order.

All About Us by Tom Ellen

The yearning of the main character Ben in All About Us tugged at my heartstrings. It’s rare that I come across a contemporary book about pining for a lover told from a man’s perspective, so this fiction romance caught my eye. Although it takes place around Christmastime, All About Us can be read by any adult at any time of the year.

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird: A Novel by Josie Silver

#1 New York Times bestselling author Josie Silver writes about the guilt one feels after losing a loved one. It often causes them to think about that person constantly, even if they’ve found someone new. But what if that remorse is so strong it transports them to another reality with the one they lost?

A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende

Legendary Chilean American New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende takes us back in time to the 1930s Spanish Civil War. Although the events of the book are based on the past, they will seem startlingly current—refugees fleeing fascism rejected by the country they escape to, women protecting one another from sexual assault, and adjusting to immigrant life. A Long Petal of the Sea is an Amazon #1 New Release in Historical Romance, and the Goodreads reviews are as tantalizing as the book description.

After reading these books about time travel and romance, I realized we all get opportunities to time travel in our own lives. We come across people that are living a life we hope for, and through meeting them we catch a glimpse of what our lives will be.

Last week, I visited The Staples Center to pay my respects to Kobe Bryant and the city of Los Angeles, and I ran into a Muslim lady. What are the odds I would find her out of the hundreds of mourning fans, in a city of millions? She was a lone traveler, a frequent traveler, like me. She was married but her husband lived in a different city so they saw each other a couple times a month. That sounds ideal to me, since I’m an introvert and need my alone time to recharge. I felt like I was looking at my future self. She joined me and my good friend, who lives with her husband and a few cats in lieu of kids. That is definitely my ideal. So she is nearer future me.

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20 Best Beach Reads for Summer 2024: Explore New Books to Bring on Vacation

We've sorted through the thrillers, fantasy novels, true crime books and more to find the best summer reads.

Soaking up the sun while reading a book you can't put down is something to look forward to this summer. Outside of deciding which insulated tumbler to take with you for hydration in the heat and finding a comfy spot on the beach, the most challenging part about settling in for a riveting read is choosing the novel itself.

E-readers and overnight online deliveries have put a library of unlimited books at our fingertips. From non-fiction to science fiction genres and  celebrity memoirs to book-to-screen adaptations , there are all kinds of incredible pages to peruse this spring. One of Amazon's most anticipated releases and biggest bestsellers this May is Erik Larson's latest book about the election of Abraham Lincoln and his presidency as the Civil War started.

The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War

President Lincoln was only in office for five months before the Civil War began. See what unfolded in those days in Erik Larson's latest non-fiction historical thriller.

Your summer library doesn't end there, because we've rounded up plenty of other newly released book picks, from steamy romance novels to chart-topping non-fiction books to edge-of-your-seat thrillers to magical worlds filled with sorcery and everything in between. Whether you read to enter a new world or to learn more about the world you live in, we've found a book on Amazon you'll want on your summer reading list.

The Best Summer Beach Reads of 2024

Long island (eilis lacey series).

An Oprah's Book Club pick, Long Island tells the story of Eilis Lacey, a women whose life is changed when her husband's baby from a secret affair winds up on her doorstep.

The Ministry of Time: A Novel by Kaliane Bradley

The Ministry of Time is spy thriller with a mix of time travel and romance. When a civil servant begins working a new time travel project, she must decide if falling in love is worth the consequences of changing history.

The Familiar: A Novel by Leigh Bardugo

This immersive romance novel taking place during the Spanish Inquisition tells the story of Luzia, a magic user enlisted to help the king.

The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah, author of The Nightingale , has a new book that's made its way onto four of the top bestseller lists. The Women tells the story of Frances, a field nurse who enters the Vietnam War to return home only to find rising political tensions. 

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

A Reese's Book Club Pick, First Lie Wins  is a thriller that centers around Evie Porter, who is actually someone else and was given her identity by the mysterious Mr. Smith. Evie wants a new life, but one slip-up will change her future forever.

Rebel Rising: A Memoir by Rebel Wilson

Taking readers through the ups and downs of her career, Wilson's memoir ultimately teaches self-love with laughter along the way.

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

While digging a foundation for a new development in the 1970s, the residents of Pottstown are shocked to find a skeleton. James McBride's novel  The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store intertwines the lives of the townspeople and their community during these times.

Our Fight: A Memoir by Ronda Rousey

As the UFC's first female champion, Ronda Rousey has made a name for herself in the world of mixed martial arts. Sharing her journey from the pursuit of perfection to the pursuit of happiness, this relatable story is about facing your fears.  

Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier

Currently No. 1 on Amazon's Most Sold Non-Fiction Books for the week, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up by Abigail Shrier explores the rising mental health crisis happening specifically in the Gen Z population. Interviewing experts in the field, Shrier explores some of the serious side effects of popular therapeutic approaches.

The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir by RuPaul

Save 30% when you shop RuPaul's new memoir on Amazon right now. Because reading is what? Fundamental! 

The Hunter: A Novel by Tana French

This much-anticipated book by Tana French tells the story of Cal Hooper, who develops a quiet life in Ireland with Lena and her unruly son Trey after retiring early from the Chicago P.D. When Trey's absent father shows up, the couple will do whatever they must to protect the boy.

Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere

Today  show host Savannah Guthrie explores how her belief in God can help her grapple with the challenging times happening in our world in her new book  Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere .

The Teacher: A Psychological Thriller by Freida McFadden

In this story, a scandal rocks Caseham High School when the news of an inappropriate student-teacher relationship comes to light. However, nothing is what it seems in Freida McFadden's newest thriller.

Expiration Dates: A Novel

New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Serle released a heart-wrenching story about finding love that made Amazon's best books of March. 

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

New York Times best-selling author Tia Williams' latest book is a No. 1 pick on Amazon. In  A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, misfit Ricki Wilde moves to Harlem to open a flower shop where a mysterious stranger sets her world ablaze. 

Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum by Antonia Hylton

Award-winning journalist Antonia Hylton explains the 93-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital — a segregated asylum in Maryland — in her book  Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum , which was one of Amazon Editor's Best Book Picks. The hospital discussed in the book was shuttered in 2004 but the building still stands today.

The Fury by Alex Michaelides

Lana is a former movie star who invites her closest friends on a vacation to her private Greek island. But things suddenly take a turn when one of them is murdered in Alex Michaelides' new thriller The Fury .

Horse: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks

Horse , which was released in mid-January, is already an award-winning novel that focuses on race, art and history.

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

Telling stories from those at the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, Wandering Stars spans three generations of a family detailing their struggles and hopes for the future.

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New romance books for a steamy summer: Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, Kevin Kwan, more

Whether you’re heading on vacation or looking to stay entertained at home, you’re going to need a good book this summer. And if you're a rom-com lover, you've got plenty of options.

From the world of professional sports and reality love competitions, to a nostalgic summer camp and a waiting room in the afterlife, there's a romance story for every taste. Strong main characters, clever premises, spicy scenes, heart-stopping love stories — we've got a roundup of books that offer a little bit of everything you're looking for in the romance department.

These are some of the must-read romance novels for summer.  

'When I Think Of You' by Myah Ariel (out now)

Myah Ariel’s debut stars Kaliya, a movie lover waiting for her big break, and her ex Danny, a Hollywood nepo baby who finally offers her one. It’s a smart commentary on privilege in the entertainment industry and an emotional journey through second-chance love. 

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'The Prospects' by KT Hoffman (out now)

Gene is the first openly-trans player in professional baseball. He’s living the dream — until his rival Luis gets traded to his minor league team. Hoffman’s debut is entertaining, sexy and delivers a much-needed joyful tale of queer love. 

'Expiration Dates' by Rebecca Serle (out now)

Rebecca Serle has a knack for executing high-concept, emotional love stories. “Expiration Dates” takes readers on a journey with Daphne, who receives a piece of paper every time she meets a man, detailing exactly how long they’ll be together. But Jake’s slip of paper has no date, and she’s forced to reconcile her big ideas about partnership, singlehood and uncertain futures. 

'Here We Go Again' by Alison Cochrun (out now) 

Former childhood friends-turned-enemies Logan and Rosemary felt like their lives had taken a turn for the mundane. But when their favorite high school teacher shares his dying wish, they embark on a cross-country road trip together that just might change everything. Alison Cochrun has a knack for delivering queer love stories full of humor, emotion and thoughtful observations about relationships with others and ourselves. 

'How To End a Love Story' by Yulin Kuang (out now)

The enemies-to-lovers trope starts out strong: Grant and Helen are at odds because years ago in high school, Grant accidentally killed Helen’s sister. Now, they’re working together as Helen’s YA novel series becomes a TV show. Debut novelist Kuang writes so beautifully and so intentionally, weaving the lives of this unlikely duo together. If you read one book on this list, make it this one.

'This Could Be Us' by Kennedy Ryan (out now) 

Soledad has a plan and an answer for everything. But when her seemingly forever relationship comes to a sudden halt, she has to pick up the pieces herself. And when the chance for new love arises, she has to decide if she can risk losing it all again. It’s a story about romantic love, but also self-love — Ryan masterfully builds complex female characters and she does it again here, crafting a lead who’s as invested in her own personal journey as she is her romantic one. 

'Late Bloomer' by Mazey Eddings (out now) 

When Opal’s lottery win ends up being more trouble than it’s worth, she buys a failing flower farm in North Carolina and flees her regular life. One problem: Pepper, Opal’s complete opposite, thinks she’s the rightful owner of the farm. Spicy, sweet and cozy, cottagecore girlies are in for a treat with this one. 

'Just For The Summer' by Abby Jimenez (out now) 

You don’t hear a lot of love stories that start with an “ Am I The Asshole ?” Reddit thread. But Jimenez builds a beautifully compelling one with Justin’s post about being a good luck charm for other people finding love, which finds Emma, who has a habit of dating men who find “the one” right after they break up. Can they break their respective dating curses by hatching a fake relationship plot to trick the universe? 

'Funny Story' by Emily Henry (out now)

The premise is a bit of a mouthful: Daphne pretends to date her ex-fiance’s new fiancee’s ex-boyfriend ahead of the wedding of the aforementioned ex-fiance. Rom-com darling Emily Henry’s latest work is yet another case study in her ability to craft a rich cast of complex, funny characters you can’t help but root for in romance and in finding themselves.  

'Savor It' by Tarah Dewitt (May 21)

Described as the love child between “Schitt’s Creek” and “The Bear” — we're hooked! New York City chef Fisher winds up in Sage’s small coastal Oregon town, where the two opposites join forces to try to beat Sage’s newly-engaged ex in the town’s annual summer competition festival. 

'Lies and Weddings' by Kevin Kwan (May 21) 

Rufus is the future Earl of Greshamsbury, but his family is facing a major money problem. Not to worry, he’ll just find a rich wife at his sister’s extravagant Hawaiian wedding. Could it be that easy? The author of rom-com juggernaut “Crazy Rich Asians” is back with another larger-than-life tale about high society and extreme wealth in all its glitz, drama and impermanence. 

'One Last Summer' by Kate Spencer (June 11)

If you’re looking for a story that screams summer romance, this is it. Clara’s life is resembling the beginning of the “Friends” theme song before she takes some much-needed time off with her friends at their childhood sleepaway camp. Everything is perfect… until they learn that the owners are selling the camp grounds. She’s reunited with Mack, her childhood nemesis, and confronted with decisions about what kind of life she really wants. 

'The Rom-Commers' by Katherine Center (June 11)

A homebody writer gets the opportunity of a lifetime to work on a rom-com script with her favorite screenwriter. The problem? He hates the genre and doesn’t believe in love. This rom-com about a rom-com offers a pretty predictable storyline, but the enjoyment comes from the tongue-in-cheek commentary on its own genre. As Center writes, “If you’re surprised by the ending, somebody wasn’t doing their job. We all know where it’s headed. The fun is how we get there.”

'Hot Summer' by Elle Everhart (June 25)

Attention “Love Island” fans: A new bombshell has entered the villa — er, literary scene. Cas gets cast on her favorite reality dating show, but there’s a catch: Her company is partnering with the show, and she’ll finally get a promotion if she makes it to the finals. But her plans to win the decidedly straight dating show are thrown for a loop when she develops feelings for fellow contestant Ada.

‘The Love of My Afterlife’ by Kirsty Greenwood (July 2)

Delphie dies by choking on a microwaveable burger, then finds herself in the afterlife waiting room with the man of her dreams. She takes a deal that gives her a second chance at life and love: Return to Earth and get the mysterious man to kiss her in 10 days or come back to The Great Beyond. Greenwood weaves themes of loneliness, grief and self-discovery into a romance filled with laugh-out-loud moments. 

'The Au Pair Affair' by Tessa Bailey (July 16)

A veteran hockey star hires a damaged but sunshine-y marine biology masters student as his daughter’s au pair. You didn’t think they’d be able to keep things professional while living together, did you? Come for the buzzy hockey romance trope, stay for the unique spins and swoon-worthy leading man that Bailey has become famous for crafting. 

I went on one date with a man, and then we decided to travel together indefinitely. It's not as romantic as it seems.

• While traveling full time, I joined a dating app and went on a date; we fell for each other.
• Since we have similar values, we decided to travel together indefinitely. 
• It's been difficult at times, and our future is uncertain, but it's the perfect life for us.

Last year, I finally fulfilled my dream of traveling full time when I got a job aboard a cruise ship. I was loving every moment of my nomadic life. I was too busy enjoying myself to worry about a relationship.

But in my second year of the job and third year of being single, I joined the Nomad Soulmates dating app . I wasn't necessarily looking for my soulmate because travel was my priority for most of my life. But at 32, I knew I had to make a proactive choice to prioritize relationships and dating.

In April 2023, I disembarked the ship in Lisbon and tried out the app. I was skeptical it would lead anywhere because I only had two months off the ship before I had to head to Norway to join my next contract. Plus, I had already scheduled my travel plans for the next two months.

But then I matched with someone that made me rethink everything.

We had an instant connection

I matched with a man who was in Lisbon for the month. He asked me out for Greek food, and I figured it was worth a try. Once again, I didn't imagine it would go anywhere because I planned to stay for only a week before heading to Porto for the weekend and then off to Spain for the next leg of my trip .

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But our date ended up being so much fun that I was interested in seeing where it could go. He was silly, and that was refreshing. We shared many of the same values and loved traveling, so the conversation never lagged.

I surprised myself when I invited him to stay with me for a few nights in Porto. During our visit to Porto, I canceled my trip to Spain and accepted his invitation to return to Lisbon with him, beginning our partnership.

We decided to keep traveling together

I had to choose between my travel plans and my partner . Having been a solo traveler, giving up my travel plans for something that might not work out wasn't a decision I took lightly.

But I wanted to take a chance as we found ourselves on the same page about everything — especially what we were looking for in a long-term relationship and what we wanted in the future. I never saw myself returning to the US; I wanted to return to Italy or continue traveling full time with my future partner and kids. He also had no plans on returning to his home country of Germany and, having been traveling full time since 2018, was uninterested in stopping. He also wants children and plans to travel with them full time.

I saw that we were on the same page regarding how we wanted to incorporate parenting, traveling, and our careers, so we decided to continue traveling together — which was a decision we made exceptionally quickly.

I was fearful at the beginning of our relationship because I heard horror stories from friends about traveling with partners they just met. Luckily, being seasoned travelers , we face inconveniences quite similarly and calmly. Within the last year, we've dealt with being separated for months at a time and spending every second together for months at a time. We've also experienced missed flights, scooter accidents, cockroach infestations, and a lack of necessities such as hot water. It's not all romance and dreamy vacations.

Like so many other relationships I've had, I thought each new inconvenience would fracture our relationship, causing us to decide that maybe this wasn't the right partnership for us. But it all had the opposite effect, building the foundation of our relationship as we moved into the second year of traveling full time together.

Bound by wanderlust , we aren't sure what our futures hold, but we'll sculpt it with our shared dreams.

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50 Romantic Quotes About Travel and Love to Inspire Your Next Adventure

Share the love — these travel-themed quotes make perfect posts for globe-trotting couples.

Travel nourishes a relationship in many ways. Discovering new cultures and encountering unfamiliar points of view can feed your curiosity while drawing you closer as a couple. Whether your romance is in its infancy or you have 20 years of marriage under your belt, there is always a way to share new experiences with your love — especially when you’re traveling together.

The crossroads of adventure and romance have inspired many writers and artists to share their observations and words of wisdom. To help you find the perfect caption for your Instagram posts on a couple's trip, here are 50 of our favorite quotes about travel and love.

Quotes About Travel and Love for the Hopeless Romantic

“I would like to travel the world with you twice. Once, to see the world. Twice to see the way you see the world.” — Anonymous

“We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” — Paulo Coehlo

“Here's to all the places we went. And all the places we'll go. And here's to me, whispering again and again and again and again: iloveyou.” — John Green

“Will you give me yourself? Will you come travel with me? Shall we stick by each other as long as we live?” — Walt Whitman

“Love is never hurtful; it’s never about forgetting who you are, it’s about exploring yourself more.” — Ankita Singhal

"But I love your feet only because they walked upon the earth and upon the wind and upon the waters, until they found me.“ — Pablo Neruda

"We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” — Anaïs Nin

“Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart, and nourish your soul.” — Anonymous

“We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” — Katie Thurmes

“Come on, fly with me, we'll float down in the blue.” — Frank Sinatra, "Fly Me to the Moon"

“It doesn’t matter where you are going, it’s who you have beside you.” — Anonymous 

“I would not wish any companion in the world but you.” — William Shakespeare

“Life is short and the world is wide. The sooner you start exploring it with the person you love, the better.” – Simon Raven

“I'm your cherry blossom, baby, don’t let me blow away. I hope you haven't forgotten Tokyo wasn't built in a day.” — Kacey Musgraves, "Cherry Blossom" 

“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell.” — Paula Bendfeldt

“Baby, you’re my open road, you can take me anywhere the wind blows.” — American Authors, "What We Live For"

"A city becomes a world when one loves one of its inhabitants." — Lawrence Durrell

Quotes About Travel and Love for the Adventurous Couple

“Why should a relationship mean settling down? Wait out for someone who won’t let life escape you, who will challenge you and drive you toward your dreams. Someone spontaneous who you can get lost in the world with. A relationship, with the right person, is a release, not a restriction.” — Beau Taplin

“You’d be surprised who the love of your life turns out to be. After all, Adventure fell in love with Lost.” — Erin Van Vuren

“Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone’s hand is the beginning of a journey. At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.” — Vera Nazarian

“Date someone who is a home and an adventure all at once.” — Anonymous

“Take only memories, leave only footprints.” — Chief Seattle

“I've fallen in love with adventures, so I begin to wonder, if that's why I've fallen for you.” — E. Grin

“So, come with me, where dreams are born, and time is never planned.” — James Matthew Barrie

“As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” — A. A. Milne

“Our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. But no matter, the road is life.” — Jack Kerouac

“Respond to every call that excites your spirit.” — Rumi

“What we find in a soulmate is not something wild to tame but something wild to run with.” — Robert Brault

“A couple who travel together, grow together.” — Ahmad Fuadi

“I never sat by the shore under the sun with my feet in the sand. But you brought me here and I'm happy that you did.” — Miley Cyrus, "Malibu"

"I love your feet because they wandered over the earth and through the wind and water until they brought you to me." — Pablo Neruda

“Traveling is the best thing any couple can do. That’s how we had the idea of the honeymoon. Newly wed couples going to a new place on their own so that all they could have is each other.” — Salil Jha

Quotes About Travel and Love for the Reluctant Romantic

“To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life.” — Elizabeth Gilbert

“Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” — John Steinbeck

“Never to go on trips with anyone you do not love.” — Ernest Hemingway

“I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” — Mark Twain

“No road is long with good company.” — Turkish proverb

“We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

“Home is not where you are from, it is where you belong. Some of us travel the whole world to find it. Others find it in a person.” — Beau Taplin

“One of the great things about travel is you find out how many good, kind people there are.” — Edith Wharton

“And if travel is like love, it is, in the end, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed. That is why the best trips, like the best love affairs, never really end.” — Pico Iyer

“Love is the food of life, travel is dessert.” — Anonymous

“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” — Henry Miller

“I don’t want to be tied down with someone; I want to be set free with someone.” — Anonymous

“Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion.” — Leigh Hunt

“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson 

“Travel brings power and love back into your life.” — Rumi

“In life, it’s not where you go. It’s who you travel with.” — Charles M. Schulz

“Travel, trouble, music, art, a kiss, a frock, a rhyme — I never said they feed my heart, but still they pass my time.” ― Dorothy Parker

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Amid Taylor Swift’s world tour, and her stops in the UK, many have wondered how her relationship with Travis Kelce is going. While they’ve been on vacations during her breaks, many wondered if he’d be staying with her at all during the Eras tour; and it turns out, Swift made a big purchase to ensure they get to spend time together while she’s outside the US.

Per the Sun , while she’s in the UK , and has 15 tour dates throughout, she’s booked a $3.3 million cottage in the Cotswolds, allegedly for her and Kelce to lounge in.

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A source told the outlet that “Taylor has booked the cottage while she is over in the UK. She wants a place to unwind away from the tour and the countryside is her happy place.”

They added, “Taylor loves dressing up in sequins on stage but is most at home in muddy boots in the fresh air.”

So she truly gets the best of both worlds while touring the UK, and we love that she’s able to unwind either by herself or with her beau. And this actually isn’t the first time they’ve rented out million-dollar homes for their excursions (remember the big home they rented for Coachella 2024 ?!)

For those who don’t know, Kelce and Swift have been dating since July 2023, and since then, engagement rumors have been right around the corner for the lovebirds.

In a previous appearance on The Pat McAfee Show in Jan 2024, he talked about how he helps cheer her on, and how it truly makes him feel amazing when she does.

“I love it when Taylor comes and supports me and enjoys the game with the fam and friends,” he ssaid. “It’s been nothing but a wonderful year, man.”

He added, “We’re just two people supporting each other and having fun with it, man. It’s nothing more than that, and how much the world wants to paint the picture and make us the enemy, we just have fun with it, and we enjoy every single bit of it.”

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