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A Love Letter to our Travel Buddies

• Published on April 5, 2020
• Last updated on April 26, 2020

Dear travel buddy,

Just a few weeks ago, we were talking about our next trip. We were so close to booking our flights. Somehow we didn’t as if we knew what would happen. And right now we would have been planning the details of a road trip around Ireland. I was looking forward to this so very, very much. Not just getting to know a new country but also spending so much time talking, laughing, exploring and eating. I miss our adventures.⁣

What is it with travelling that turns complete strangers into companions for our adventures? Some stick around for a single day, a single trip and some get together every year to explore the world together. Cheers to those who stay in contact for more than a single exploration – that’s the true recipe for a life long friendship.

Travel buddies can make a great trip truly memorable. Our shared laughs and stories over hours on the road, the chance to order more than just one item on the menu and then swap plates halfway, different backgrounds and interests that inspire the other to try new things and open their mind about worlds that the other didn’t even know existed.⁣

Dear travel buddies of the world, you rock and I can’t wait to meet you and see some of you again somewhere,⁣ Take care,⁣⁣ xx

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100 Love Travel Quotes to Inspire You For Adventure

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Traveling and love share an incredible connection. Both journeys take you to places you’ve never been before, fill your heart with unforgettable moments, and create memories that last a lifetime. Love and travel intertwine like the threads of a beautiful tapestry, and the result is a life enriched by adventure, companionship, and discovery.

In this collection of 100 Love Travel Quotes, we’ll explore the profound ways in which love and travel intersect. These quotes capture the essence of exploring the world with a loved one, cherishing the shared experiences, and finding romance in the most unexpected places.

Love Travel Quotes

• “Adventure is always better when shared.”
• “Traveling with you is my favorite adventure.”
• “We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us.” – Unknown
• “Exploring the world with you is my idea of a perfect date.”
• “Love is the compass that guides us in our travels.” – Unknown
• “Our love story is written in the places we’ve been.”
• “Love knows no borders.”
• “With you, every destination is a dream come true.”
• “We’re not lost; we’re exploring together.”
• “Traveling with you is like a romantic movie.”
• “You, me, and the open road—what more could we ask for?”
• “Love and adventure are the best travel companions.”
• “In your arms, I’ve found my favorite place in the world.”
• “Together is our favorite place to be.”
• “Love and travel go hand in hand, for they both lead to unforgettable journeys.”
• “Our love is the greatest adventure.”
• “Every moment with you is an adventure of a lifetime.”
• “Traveling together is a journey of love.”
• “With you, every day is an adventure.”
• “Love and travel—two incredible journeys combined.”
• “Exploring the world is better when you’re holding my hand.”
• “Life is short; let’s travel the world together.”
• “You are my greatest adventure.”
• “The world is more beautiful with you by my side.”
• “Love grows as we explore.”
• “With you, every place feels like home.”
• “Our love story is a travel diary.”
• “Together, we’re writing the best chapters of our lives.”
• “Love makes every journey sweeter.”
• “My heart is always on an adventure with you.”
• “Love is the ultimate souvenir of our travels.”
• “Adventures are better when shared with the one you love.”
• “The best part of any journey is being with you.”
• “You are my favorite travel companion.”
• “Our love knows no boundaries.”
• “Love is the greatest adventure.”
• “Love and travel—my two favorite things.”
• “Exploring the world, one love story at a time.”
• “I’d travel to the ends of the Earth with you.”
• “Our love is an adventure waiting to happen.”
• “Our love story is a journey, and the best is yet to come.”
• “Adventure is calling, and love is leading the way.”
• “I love you more with every adventure we share.”
• “Our love is like a compass; it always points us in the right direction.”
• “With you, I’m at home anywhere in the world.”
• “You are the destination of my heart’s journey.”
• “In your arms, I’ve found my paradise.”
• “Together, we’re making memories all over the world.”
• “Love is the greatest adventure, and you are my favorite companion.”
• “Our love story is the most beautiful journey I’ve ever been on.”
• “Exploring the world with you is a dream come true.”
• “In every journey, love is our guide.”
• “Life is short; let’s travel often and love deeply.”
• “With you, even the longest flights feel short.”
• “Adventure awaits, and I want to share it with you.”
• “In your eyes, I find the beauty of every place we visit.”
• “With you, every day feels like an adventure.”
• “You are my favorite adventure.”
• “Love makes every destination special.”
• “Together, we’re collecting moments, not things.”
• “Traveling with you is the best kind of escape.”
• “With you, every sunrise is more beautiful.”
• “Exploring new places with you is the greatest gift.”
• “Love and travel are the keys to a happy heart.”
• “You are the map to my heart’s journey.”
• “In your smile, I find the warmth of every destination.”
• “With you, I’m on a perpetual adventure.”
• “Our love story is a journey that will last a lifetime.”
• “Love knows no distance.”
• “With you, every journey is a love story.”
• “Our love is the compass that points us to new adventures.”
• “In your laughter, I hear the echoes of our travels.”
• “You are my favorite adventure buddy.”
• “Together, we’re creating a lifetime of memories.”
• “With you, every moment becomes an adventure.”
• “Our love is the most beautiful journey.”
• “Adventure is calling, and I want you by my side.”
• “In your love, I find my home.”
• “Traveling with you is my greatest joy.”
• “With you, I’m living my dream adventure.”
• “Our love is the destination of a lifetime.”
• “Love and adventure make the perfect pair.”
• “You are my heart’s true north.”
• “Together, we’re making the world our playground.”
• “With you, every day feels like a new beginning.”
• “Our love story is an adventure I cherish.”
• “In your love, I’ve found my greatest treasure.”
• “With you, every place feels like a fairytale.”
• “Love is the greatest adventure, and you’re my favorite partner.”
• “Our love story is written in the footprints of our travels.”
• “Adventure is the spice of life, and you’re my favorite flavor.”
• “With you, every journey is a work of art.”
• “You are the reason I believe in love at first sight—of a new destination.”
• “Our love is like a well-traveled road, filled with memories and adventure.”
• “In your love, I find the strength to explore the unknown.”
• “With you, every journey feels like an epic adventure.”
• “Our love is the passport to a world of happiness.”
• “Love is the journey, and you’re my favorite travel partner.”
• “With you, every day is an adventure worth living.”

As we conclude this exploration of 100 Love Travel Quotes, we’re reminded that love and travel are the twin flames of life’s grand adventure. They push us to step outside our comfort zones, connect with others on a profound level, and savor the beauty of the world around us.

If you’re wandering through bustling cities, relaxing on sun-kissed beaches, or trekking through remote landscapes, may these quotes be a source of inspiration and motivation. Let them serve as a reminder that love and travel are not only destinations but also incredible journeys that enrich our lives and shape our souls.

So, embark on your next adventure with an open heart, create lasting memories with those you love, and let the magic of travel and love continue to inspire your life’s story.

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“Love to travel” means having a deep passion and enthusiasm for exploring new destinations, seeking adventure, and embracing the enriching experiences that travel brings.

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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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Dear Travel, a Love Letter

Dear Travel,

Your alluring vistas call from afar, bringing whispers of lessons that fill my heart and mind. I have been your faithful student for some time, learning to embrace adventure and spontaneity, patience and grace, hope and humanity.

Standing at the edge of canyons, from the Grand Canyon in the American West to Fortaleza Canyon in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul, I’ve come to understand that the beauty of the world runs deep into cracks and crevices that have been carved into the Earth for centuries, and that one’s perspective shifts when surrounded by such grandeur.

Feeling the mist of waterfalls chased through lush landscapes in Taiwan and Ghana , I’ve passed tests of fear and endurance and been richly rewarded, not just with the perfect picture, but with a sense of pride and strength, feeling alive in the moment.

I’ve learned that when you are lost in an unfamiliar place, there is always someone willing to help, to not only show you the way, but also share the way they live, dance, work and play.

I have wandered all manner of streets, lanes and alleyways and seen that human creativity comes in all forms, from the gritty street art of London’s Brick Lane to the spirit-filled architecture of Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia.

I have learned that mind-boggling human ingenuity and man-made wonders transcend time, from the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat to the pinnacle of modernity that is Dubai’s Burj Khalifa.

There is no better way to be filled with the world’s lessons than over food, like while learning to make pork dumplings in Beijing, empanadas in Mendoza or cicchetti in Venice . Sitting at a table with newfound friends and sharing stories over a meal makes one aware that the bonds built while breaking bread are the true flavor of any destination.

I’ve learned that discovery is not just for far-off places. It’s found on roads close to home, in small towns with their own overlooked charms and natural beauty — each new discovery revealing familiar memories and offering the possibility of creating new ones.

Because, dear travel, the lesson you’ve taught is that no matter where or how far we travel, we can break free of the ordinary, see something new or see something old in a new way.

You challenge all of our senses, weaving your way into the fabric of our most treasured memories of people and places, and the feelings of joy, gratitude and love that go along with them.

Because of these lessons, I know we will travel again.

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33 Beautifully Romantic Travel Quotes for your “Love”

by Jeanine | Feb 11, 2022 | 20 comments

Beautifully Romantic Travel Quotes, just for the one you “Love”

I must admit I love a good quote, if it has a travel connotation well you have me hooked. Furthermore, letting you in on a little secret. I’m an absolute sucker for a beautifully romantic travel quote. Where someone’s words just sing to me & reflect my thoughts and feelings. This is why I put together this list of 35 of my all-time favourite beautifully romantic travel quotes.

There are many instances where travel quotes are somewhat inspirational. Furthermore, there are occasions they can be used as affirmations to your travel hungry soul. Which is what these 33 Beautifully Romantic Travel Quotes for your “Love” are to me.

There are numerous places you can find all sorts of quotes & plenty that are travel related. Though there are only 33 here as they were most significant to me when finding those that were beautifully romantic travel quotes. To find those that can sing to your soul I recommend BrainyQuote or GoodReads . You can do a search for your chosen topic & I am sure you find some.

Travel Quotes just for the one you Love

The first 15 of our beautifully romantic travel quotes are specifically relating to the one you love.

• “Happiness is planning a trip to somewhere new, with someone you love.” – Marie Cribaillet

This first one is my song I am filled with so much joy when we are planning trips together. Especially looking for the  things we both love to do.

• “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” – Ernest Hemingway

Now I don’t know about you but for me this could be partner, family & friends. For me personally its a must as they are the only ones that would put up with my weirdness. Ha Ha

• “I’m in love with you and the world.” – Anonymous

What a beautifully romantic travel quote, see just sings…the words just say it all.

• “In life, it’s not where you go. It’s who you travel with.” – Charles Schulz
• “I would not wish any companion in the world but you.” – William Shakespeare
• “I would like to travel the world with you twice. Once, to see the world. Twice to see the way you see the world.”-Author Unknown
• “Be careful who you make memories with. Those things can last a lifetime.” – Ugo Eze
• “I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m going. Are you coming with me?” – Anonymous

I truly believe your travel companions especially those you love can make a trip so full…

To expand if traveling as a couple, family, or group you have each other. Although, even if you are a solo traveller, you meet those companions along your road. They have great capacity to contribute richness to your travels as you do to theirs.

• “I just want to hold your hand and wander the streets with you.” – Anonymous
• “I want to travel the world with two things in my hands: your hand in one and a camera in the other.” – Anonymous

These are so us, we wander the streets of every city we go to hand in hand. Never caring about any comments or wolf whistle & we’ve had a few.

To travel as a couple for us, make our trip more exciting & rewarding. Yes, I know I believe I am an incurable romantic, who knew…

• “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.”— John Steinbeck
• “Travel keeps you young and free, even when you’re an old married couple.” – Anonymous

Oh wow are these two so correct, whilst travel does keep you young and free. As soon as you think you are in control the wheels fall off & go rolling down the road at break neck speed…

Though as we add in our article 6 steps to create your perfect itinerary … Number 5. is ‘Just Breathe’.

• “I would gladly live out of a suitcase if it meant I could see the world with you.” – Anonymous
• “When you love someone, you even love them when your luggage is lost.” – Anonymous
• “Take me anywhere; just take me with you.” – Anonymous

The last in this section of our beautifully romantic travel quotes & I do love these. You are probably going to read that again. Though, I can honestly say every quote in our collection I love & chose because of that.

These last three of this section, especially have special meaning.  Where we have stood together waiting for luggage. I am always saying I don’t care where you go ‘just take me’. Finally, I would gladly live out of a suitcase if we were doing it together.

Travel quotes for your Adventure love

The next section of our beautifully romantic travel quotes are for your Adventure love. Now you may ask how does adventure travel & love quotes fit together? I have to ask how does it not? But let e show you.

Here we have 7 that are specifically relating to your adventure love.

• “Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures.” – Lewis Carroll

I have to say what girl wouldn’t be happy with a lifetime of adventures, I know I wouldn’t be.

• “I’ve fallen in love with adventures, so I begin to wonder, if that’s why I’ve fallen for you.” – E. Grin
• “Here’s to road trips, red eyes, and a lifetime of adventure together.” – Anonymous

How could anyone deny number 17 doesn’t belong in our beautifully romantic travel quotes… ‘sigh’

I also have to add many of our road trip, red eyes are due to late nights sitting chatting. Though, it may also have a little to do with what’s consumed, whilst chatting. But adventures together are the very best.

• “Oh darling, let’s be adventurers.” – Anonymous

How could anyone refuse an invitation like that I ask… I think this is one that goes into the ‘favourites’ box… It just make me tingly.

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

Now this one has a fine quality in it, who doesn’t want to find that one person. That has the ability to ignite the adventurer in them, whilst being their home base or lodestone.

• “As soon as I saw you, I knew you would be an adventure of a lifetime.” – Winnie the Pooh

Now who could doubt the Pooh Bear in this, he is obviously a visionary with his sage words of wisdom. But truly have you ever met someone & just thought ‘I would follow them anywhere’ .

• “You’d be surprised who the love of your life turns out to be. After all, adventure fell in love with lost.” – Mary Oliver

Travel quotes for your Love Together

These last sections are of our beautifully romantic travel quotes are for your Love Together. In addition to some that just didn’t fit above, but I liked them so they were added.

So 11 left in our set of beautifully romantic travel quotes for your love.

• “The only baggage in this relationship is our suitcases.” – Anonymous

Everytime I read this I smile as it’s true we just don’t have any other baggage, we got new bags…haha.

• “Escape and breathe the air of new places together.” – Anonymous
• “I don’t want to be tied down to someone. I want to be set free with someone.” – Anonymous

We love to just wandering about soaking in whatever atmosphere is surrounding us. Sitting in a café watching the world pass by even for just a moment. It always so freeing to be together & be free to be YOU…

This next one makes it to my favourites list & I seriously couldn’t leave it out. It fits in perfectly with this selection of beautifully romantic travel quotes.

• “Let’s find some beautiful places to get lost together.” – Anonymous

• “A couple who travel together grow together.” – Ahmad Fuadi
• “Long drives feel shorter when they’re done in love.” – Anonymous
• “Here’s to all the places we went. And here’s to all the places we’ll go. And here’s to me, whispering again and again and again and again: I love you.” – John Green

Many can relate to travelling & growing together, learning each others passions for a place or area. I do love 29 I feel it should be in an old film in a smokey bar…

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

We do love finding local foods in our travels & it really is the icing on the cake. Being able to explore the globe, trying different foods & seeing all the marvels they have to offer.

• “I have found out there is no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.”— Mark Twain
• “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.”– Tim Cahill
• “We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone.” – Anonymous

It truly is, travelling together for us that makes it the grand bold adventure it is. I had to end with the last as it doesn’t matter if you travael for 1 year or 50yrs. The memories last a lifetime.

I do hope you enjoyed our beautifully romantic travel quotes, as much as I did putting them together. If you have a have a favourite pop it in the comments I would love to hear it. Alternatively you can find us on social meadia, we’d love for you to find us.

20 Comments

Your 30th is my favourite and it couldn’t be more true! Travel is the sweetness of life:). And the 8th would be applied all the time in an ideal world…

I love them all, but yes it is especially sweet that one

Great romantic quotes! I loved “a couple who travels together goes together”. I couldn’t agree more. It opens your eyes to so many new things about your partner when you experience new things together in a different location.

It’s one of my very favourite quotes and I agree it’s very illuminating…ha ha

Great collection of quotes! Looking forward to travel again for sure.

Aren’t we all I can’t wait to get on my first plane overseas…

I am so loving these travel quotes! I just wished my husband will say some of these lines to me. Never too old for romance.

No you aren’t but then never to old to take the lead also… says some to him…

Great quotes, I love reading them and I will keep these in the collection. Thank you for sharing!

You are welcome…I love quotes so will plan more as sometimes life needs a bit of light reading… thank you for reading..

Be careful who you make memories with, those can last a lifetime! WOW! I’m really going to think on that awhile!

Ha Ha…it’s deep but true memories last a lifetime

“Travel keeps you young and free, even when you’re an old married couple.” – love this one!

They are all favourites.. but this one made me think of my grandmother at 67 she was still taking off to Japan with my Grandad…I hope to be travelling well past that …

I’m saving this for our family vacation this fall 😉

ha ha… you can print some out and post them around the place….

“Travel keeps you young and free,” But I’m LAAAAZYYYYYY 😅🤣Haha

Ha Ha … and I’m old but still love travelling… it is freeing you should try it ha ha

These quotes are so inspiring! Who we choose as our travel companion is as important as the destination. I love travelling and I love desserts so the one saying “Love is the food of life, travel is dessert” sounded like home.

It is even when travelling in a group…I love that one also it’s quite fitting I think

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About a year ago, friends came over to our house for dinner. They brought along a hostess gift, a thick brown scrapbook, glossy covered and tied together with what looked like a brown shoelace. The scrapbook had belonged to a woman they had befriended eons ago — another life almost — back when they were in school and pandemics were events that had happened so long ago that everyone who was in one was dead by now.

The scrapbook painstakingly documented two months of European travel, beginning when Miss Alma Kirkeby of Denver embarked on a White Star line sailing ship, the S.S. Majestic. At the time, it was recognized as the world’s largest ship. The young nurse was joined by three friends, sisters Misses Mabel and Martha Ford, and Miss Janie, whose last name I can’t figure out from the printed booklet listing Passengers in Second Class.

That was June 23, 1928. The friends were about to commence on A Distinctive European Trip — according to a pamphlet detailing that fact. Professor Herbert A. Youtz of Oberlin, Ohio gave them the deets:

For “ten weeks and a half . . . [with] the choice of a rewarding and varied itinerary which we shall all feel could not have been improved for the limited cost and time. . . [you are part of] the selection of a group of travelers eager for the travel experience and eager to make the social life of the party a memorable adventure in friendship.”

The cost was $1,025, (roughly about $15,600 in 2021) which included everything except steward’s fees on the steamers. The women would travel to France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Holland, England, Scotland, and Wales. Anyone else out of breath after reading that list?

Before they pushed off from American shores, the four planned to visit New York, including — according to James J. Ford of Denver, in a letter typed on translucent onionskin dated June 15, a must-visit attraction: Niagara Falls. Ford, likely Mabel and Martha’s father, prepared a Memorandum of Things To Do On The Trip .

Ford’s tone was stern: “Put your handbags, valuables, passports etc, on the seat under the mattress under your head. NOT on the mattress under pillow as they might slip out on floor. Don’t place too near the back or side as they might slip under the seat. Be careful.”

Throughout his missive, Dad rode shotgun, advising where to store luggage, how much to tip porters, Red Caps, and Bell Boys, and the importance of getting a refund of $8.40 from the ticket agent before having breakfast at the Falls. With a fatherly flourish, Ford typed an all-caps reminder: “PLEASE DONT GO TOO NEAR THE WATER OR ON THE ROCKS they are slippery.”

He then encouraged the foursome to “have the time of your lives,” declaring that once they get to the steamer, he “can go no further.”

Was there a lot of whooping and hollering with joy at this? I wish I knew, but while Alma memorializes the journey in her scrapbook, she expressed little to no emotion. There are menus from the ship crossing and menus from restaurants; postcards of sights seen; drink coasters; tour maps; concert tickets; pressed flowers and more. It is a pictorial testament that transports us to the past, to a time when European travel was a luxury few could experience.

Fast forward to 2021. We, the travel-starved since March 2020, have endured days of uncertainty, wondering when life might, or if, return to normal in the After-Times. We have with resignation acknowledged that travel is an evolving experience, encompassing the virtual, the actual, and someplace in between.

As I turned the pages of Alma’s scrapbook, pent-up emotion washed over me — a cocktail of loss, petulance, and frustration —, and before I knew it, tears threatened to drop on her almost 93-year-old travelogue. Fearing that I’d splotch and ruin this pictorial history of life lived fancy free, I closed the scrapbook and pondered the good old days.

But then I paused. These women took on months of journeying only eight years after the conclusion of the Spanish Flu pandemic, without vaccines or the science we rely upon today to keep us healthy. Seen in that light, they were intrepid adventurers.

Carefully preserved travel mementos raise a question: Are you a tourist or a traveler?

If you Google “travel,” at some point you’re bound to run into the tourist v. traveler debate. After distilling a number of these arguments, I’ve reached an understanding that:

• tourists plan their trips, often with the help of travel agents; travelers are footloose and fancy free, letting emotions and whims guide them;
• tourists stay in hotels, take cruises, and travel in group tours; travelers can most often be found sleeping in a tent or a hammock strung between two palm trees;
• tourists are fond of restaurant meals, particularly the expensive ones that require reservations; travelers will eat street food (and endure the consequences);
• tourists hail taxis; travelers climb mountains, often alone;
• tourists take selfies; travelers photograph the vibe;
• tourists visit the Taj Mahal; travelers skydive from the highest mountain;
• tourists go to Vegas; travelers seek out green, environmentally friendly locales;
• Note: souvenir means a thing to help remember a person, place, or event

I preserve photos from our travels because they help me recall places and feelings, often providing a basis to write about the locale. Photos we’ve taken while traveling often figure in my blog posts and novels because I believe you have to visit a spot — and breathe in its very essence — before you can write about it.

The truth is travel is an experience defined by the individual. For some, adventure happens only when it’s uncomfortable, for others, adventure happens each time you turn a corner. However you define your travels, they are mind-broadening, eye-opening, and if you want to live fully, one of life’s essentials.

Here’s to traveling wherever your heart leads you, and may that be as soon as possible.

Emily Kemme

Award-winning Chick Lit author Emily Kemme writes about the quirks of human nature. Find musings, recipes, and satire on her blog, Feeding the Famished. Novels | Drinking the Knock Water: A New Age Pilgrimage | In Search of Sushi Tora | Other works in progress

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We had reservations in Madrid, Barcelona, Montserrat, and Tossa Del Mar besides stays in Portugal & Annecy & Paris France. May try again in the fall.

Emily Kemme Ken Widel What a wonderful trip. I think the world will begin to open up in the fall, if infection numbers continue to recede. We’ve mostly traveled to Europe in September-November. It’s the perfect time to experience it (when life is normal) because kids are back in school so everything is much less crowded. Of course, who’s to say what normal will look like for awhile.

Emily, put Annecy France on your bucket list. We were there 10 years ago and didn’t get enough time there. It borders the Swiz Alps and is about 30 miles south of Geneva but there are poor train connections between French and Swiz trains.

Agree – Annecy is a great place especially in the weekend for farmers market. I work sometimes in Nyon, CH and drove one day to Annecy. Beautiful place. Ken Widel where in Portugal? That sounds like a fantastic itinerary

Judi we booked an AirB&B in Cascais because it was on the beach and has a long bike path that follows the coast to the north. It’s a short train ride to Lisbon and has regular bus service to the castle’s to the north. We booked AB&B everywhere but a hotel in Annecy and the monastery in Montserrat. When the airlines shut down AB&B gave us a full refund for every one. BTW we were meeting Linda’s sister in Annecy & going on to Paris and were splitting an outrageous $ AB&B and I was really surprised to get our $ back on that one.

Thanks for the Lisbon ideas. We’ve wondered how to work in a bike trip in Portugal.

We were in Lisbon 3 yrs ago and loved it. Take good walking shoes. All streets are cobblestone and big jills everywhere. We have a good friend who has a house in Cascais – she’s Swiss but her husband is from Porto. We booked a day tour with a group called “We hate tourism tours”. Don’t let the name out you off – it was fantastic. We went to Sintra and they put together a great tailgate lunch. They have several different tours and did an excellent job. A lot of fun. https://www.wehatetourismtours.com/

Judi thx that’s great to know. I keep a journal of every trip and notes for future ones. I really appreciate the info!

Annecy looks like it’s close to Vevey, Switzerland — I have a cousin who lives there and we’ve tried to hook up (but have had to cancel two trips to do that for various reasons pre-covid.). We did get together with him and his partner in Split (Croatia), which is wonderful for both bicycling, food, and history. It’s on the Dalmatian Coast on the Adriatic.

Croatia is #1 on Linda’s list. We spent time in Slovenia just to the north of Croatia which was heavily forested and very pretty with locals who were very “stand offish.” We were in a Peugeot convertible so I suppose we stood out, but we were stopped 3 times to check for our tax stamp which you must purchase before entering the country ($500 Euro fine). I had the stamp and they politely sent me on but that part was creepy. We drove around Vevey just checking it out until the streets got super narrow and I met a bus. We decided at that point to get back on the highway. Loved the town.

Yeah, dealing with the income discrepancy is an issue in those Slavic countries. They’ve had it really tough with their wars. We found them nice but stand-off-ish in Croatia. Didn’t drive there because we were on a bike tour. I’ve driven on highways in Spain, no problem, but the UK, yuck! Especially with a manual, driving left handed on the left side of the road. I stalled so much, once in a roundabout in Oxford trying to exit. Doug’s the navigator and all I can say is he wasn’t happy with me. And we’ve usually, actually always, found people to be helpful and friendly in France, Spain, less so in the UK.

driving in different countries is often like a Disney ride isn’t it? Mr Toads wild ride!

Especially in the UK! Their roads are so narrow.

I think our most harrowing drive was to the Cliffs of Mohr in Ireland. Narrow roads, wrong side and a manual shift. I drove and Jim lived to tell about it! Lol. If you’ve never encountered a tour bus in Ireland on roads that are really no more than a bike path, you haven’t lived!

we loved London but the sidewalks were a mad house and people rarely spoke. We went to Windsor the day before Harry & Meghan’s wedding and it was a party atmosphere and somehow the locals could tell we were USA and all wanted to talk. It was so different we wondered if they don’t have time to have fun. BTW, we went to Sky Garden 3 times. Great little coffee bar & scones up there.

I bet that was an energy-filled day! How fun! We drove from London to Edinburgh and after that harrowing adventure (sheep! “roads” that were walking paths! and the crawling traffic on the M1) Doug returned the car and we took the train back to London on our way back. That was so much more relaxing and scenic. Truthfully, next time we go, we might just stick with trains. We did that with the kids for 2 weeks in Italy (Rome-Venice-Florence) and even with limiting the suitcases — because you’ve got to be ready to jump off and go, especially if you’re making a connection — we enjoyed it. But, we are still planning on a driving trip once we get to Edinburgh, and hopefully it won’t be as hectic in the Highlands. You’re making me wonder if a Highlands drive is a good idea.

I rented a car for one day in Scotland and will never do it again. I wanted to see a castle outside Inverness and that seemed to be only way. No tour buses but the round-a-bouts were a challenge! I had dreams of seeing the Cliffs of Mohr and more of Ireland but stuck to the train and missed so much.

Me too 😂😂😂 plus the weather adds an exciting element!

Emily, my brother rented a car for a week in Ireland and said after the first day he was fine. I was happy to have Linda to help me on the turns. You can do it and think of pride you’ll have!! Get an automatic. Shifting with the left hand was really strange.

Thanks, Emily. I shared this piece to my private Delta travel group- I’ll let you know their musings!

I look forward to hearing what they think! Thanks for reading.

I enjoyed the article and would say Linda & I are travelers although I do book lodging in advance. Linda and I traveled to see Neuschwanstein Castle only to find bicycling in the valley and hiking the mountain behind it more to our taste and we skipped the castle with all the “tourist.” We are looking forward to once again being able to wander the road less traveled.

Cycling is a great way to get to know a locale and its people.

If you get a chance Fat Tire Bike Tours in Paris is a great way to see Versailles. We’ve done it twice & were going again last June but…

I checked out the company. Looks like they’ve got Fat Tire Bike tours in a lot of cities. It sounds like a fantastic way to experience historic sites and get a side tour of the cities, too. Thanks for the tip. Maybe you should bump your June trip out to September. . . Barcelona looks interesting, too.

fully endorse Barcelona! One of our favorite places.

It’s on the list!

Well written…. ( and I for sure am a “tourist”. Yep…. cruise ships, nice hotels, fine restaurants…. yep that’s me! ) And boy am I missing it!

I think most people have a bit of tourist and traveler in them. I know I do.

Loved this. Enjoy your Feeding the Famished every time, but loved this.

Why with everything we have and everything we can do once this pandemic nightmare is over, can we not travel for 10 ½ weeks across Europe like these four ladies did? I would love to embark on such an adventure – tourist, traveler or not.

Isn’t what these ladies did amazing? Now I need to dig into the bags of her postcards that I also received. It’s quite the collection of travel memorabilia, and the history of a life.

So glad we caught the travel bug from Grandma, my mother.

I loved your article. I guess for now all we have are memories, just memories. And Jordan and Morro in Manhattan. That picture I would like to keep as well as Doug and the Pyrenees. I’ll slide them into my pictures

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too!

Nice job Em! What an grand experience for these four young women. Based on your definitions, I am both a traveler and a tourist. Cannot wait to hop on a bicycle in Europe and anywhere else possible with you and Dr. K.

I’d say I fit into both categories, too. I think many do. Looking forward to hopping on a bike and exploring with you guys, too!

A priceless gift your dinner guest gave you! And then, you shared it with us through the photos and beautiful descriptions, Emily. Thank you

It is a treasure trove of history! They also gave me several bags of postcards from Alma’s other trips. I haven’t gotten to those yet. It’s so beautiful!

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Your Love Letter Ideas Toolkit: 118 Examples and Samples for Romance

Want to add a spark of passion and romance to your relationship? 

Crafting the perfect love letter can reignite the flame, connecting you to your loved one like nothing else. 

But where on earth do you start? 

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Learn tips used by history's greatest writers to put your deepest feelings into words. 

With a little creativity, these ideas and suggestions will help you rediscover romance one thoughtful note at a time.

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In an age of instant digital communication, taking the time to handwrite a heartfelt letter stands out even more.

Stepping away from your devices to craft a personal note shows someone they're worth slowing down for. 

Love letters don't just preserve memories – they create them. 

Here’s why picking up a pen reaps romantic rewards:

• Express your feelings honestly without distraction – no need to second guess tone or reply speed when pouring your heart onto paper
• Create physical mementos that can be saved and cherished for years
• Make your partner feel valued by giving your undivided attention while writing a thoughtful letter
• Hone your communication style through the practice of expressing intimate emotions
• The added effort shows your partner they are deeply loved
• Escape screens and strengthen bond s in the nostalgic, old-fashioned way

Putting pen to paper leads to memorable correspondence.

Use these reasons to inspire your first handwritten love letter!

Get ready to dive into a comprehensive list of ideas to help you craft the perfect love letters for the one you adore.

We have you covered where it counts – from the perfect topics and occasions to love letter examples and crafty, creative decorative ideas to impress your beloved. 

Things to Write in a Love Letter: 35 Love Letter Topics

When the blank page is staring you down, coming up with heartfelt sentiments can be tough.

To get your creative juices flowing, here are 25 love letter topics ranging from romantic to fun. Use these prompts as inspiration to pour out your feelings onto paper.

List all the quirks, qualities, and habits you adore about your special someone. They'll love reading why you think they're so lovable!

Recount your favorite moments together from when you first met to where you are now. It's a sweet recap of some wonderful memories.  

Pop the question for a romantic night out with a handwritten letter. Include fun plans or options for them to choose from.

Pick a meaningful past trip, holiday, or location you've shared and describe your favorite memories there. It makes for nostalgic reading and reminds your lover of the fun you share together.  

Explain why you feel a certain song captures your relationship or reminds you of your loved one. Include the lyrics or link to listen.

Share life lessons, new skills, changes in perspective, or growth you've experienced, thanks to your partner's influence. Give them a boost by letting them know how they’ve influenced you.

Describe adventure goals and romantic dreams you hope to accomplish as a couple someday. It gives you both something to look forward to!

Detail unique aspects of how you communicate, treat each other with kindness, or prioritize quality time that keeps your bond strong. 

Write a list of “reasons I love you” based on your partner’s age. This is great for a birthday love letter you can present on their special day. 

Express heartfelt gratitude for everything from big sacrifices to small daily gestures you appreciate. Everyone loves feeling appreciated!  

Start 10+ sentences with “I love…” that shower your beloved with head-to-toe compliments. These little nuggets of love will boost their confidence when they read them!  

Find a recipe for their favorite homecooked meal, dessert, or drink and detail the ingredients/steps for them like a personal cookbook. Your culinary creativity is sure to impress!

Create cute coupons for hugs, kisses, date nights, shoulder massages, or treats. Be sure the coupons don’t expire so they can cash in when needed!

Map out your perfect day spent together, from breakfast in bed to stargazing at night. Then, see if you can craft an outing together to match your love letter ideas.

Pick random objects, places, songs, or anything you encounter in life that sparks an association with your partner. These fun and quirky connections can be romantic and hilarious.

Discuss individual goals related to career, self-growth, health, lifestyle, or encouraging their dreams. Let your partner know how much you support them in these goals.

Suggest fun activities, creative date ideas, or new things you’d love to try together as a couple. Reinforce with your lover how much fun and adventure you want to enjoy together. 

Try your hand at an original romantic rhyme, sweet stanzas, clever limerick, or even song lyrics to make them smile!  

Air some “pet peeves” or minor issues through loving and humorous language, not accusations. It can open conversations to improve your relationship .

Pose thoughtful prompts to unveil fresh insights into their views, beliefs, feelings, or past. These kinds of questions deepen intimacy and commitment.  

Write a long, romantic letter to your partner who is away from you for work or travel. Remind them how much you miss them and what awaits them when they return. 

Take accountability for any hurts you’ve caused or misunderstandings to heal wounds faster and solidify your love. This type of letter requires vulnerability, but reconciliation is worth it.  

If money were no object, what exotic destinations, adrenaline-rush adventures, or lavish experiences would you share? It’s so much fun to fantasize and share outrageous dreams! 

Use their first name to craft an acronym with words describing what you admire. For example,  Victor = Vivacious, Infectious Laughter, Charming, Talented, Optimistic, and Radiant.

Flex your creative muscles and draw a silly cartoon, portrait, nature scene, or abstract image the old-school way with colored pencils, markers, or crayons!

Map out a surprise getaway with fun details, like a romantic picnic spot, hiking trail, or a cozy cabin stay. Let the anticipation build excitement for both of you!

Tell a few silly puns or cheesy jokes that you think will make them laugh out loud when reading. Or remind your sweetie of some shared funny events or stories to bring a smile to their face.

Share wise and inspiring quotes from influential figures that motivate you. Offers loving, thoughtful encouragement with words of wisdom that address what’s going on in your partner’s life – or your lives together.

Brainstorm additional amusing or affectionate nicknames suited to your partner's quirks and personality. Write a funny and romantic reason you’ve chosen each name.

Craft clever rhyming riddles that lead them to small gifts hidden around the house or yard. The final clue can lead them to a beautiful love letter expressing all of your heart's deepest, most romantic feelings.

For truly committed couples, write down customized marriage promises you want to make at your future wedding ceremony. Give your beloved a keepsake memento of the commitments you intend to make.

Write a loving list of all the things you are grateful for related to your partner. List them with detailed descriptions and heartfelt words expressing how much they mean to you.

Create a list of your favorite couple songs with descriptions of why each song is special to you both. Link to a personalized mixtape of “our jams” with captioned song meanings for every track. 

Detail “uncanny” similarities, shared values, and complementary traits, proving you're a perfect match. These are reassuring reminders that you are meant to be.  

Describe hopes and goals in vivid sensory detail – your dream house, travels together, and dream jobs. Practice manifesting magic, or just have fun imagining how you want your future together to look. 

27 Occasions to Write a Romantic Love Letter

Want inspiration for the perfect time to let your loved one know how much you care? Look no further! From holidays and anniversaries to sentimental landmarks, here are 27 prime occasions to craft a loving note that will be cherished.

Celebrate yearly milestones by reminiscing over favorite memories and looking ahead to the future.

Make this holiday extra special by pouring your heart out instead of just a store-bought card.

Make their day unique with a homemade card full of reasons why you love them. 

Reflect on the past year together while setting intentions for growth as a couple in the next.  

Heal wounds faster by taking accountability and reaffirming your unwavering commitment.  

Own up to mistakes to clear the air, ask for forgiveness, and move forward closer than before.

Mail letters detailing how much you miss them and counting down the days until reunited.

Celebrating their wins makes your partner feel so loved and supported.  

Comfort them during grief or difficult seasons with words of sympathy and encouragement. 

Unexpected notes “just because” make any ordinary day feel extraordinary. 

Commemorate trying something daring or achieving a long-time goal together.

Set the romantic mood immediately by leaving a letter waiting in their hotel room. 

Give them sweet words to hold onto in your absence.  

Gratitude goes a long way – recognize their daily effort and sacrifices.  

We all need a motivational boost now and then to keep persevering.  

Make amends, reflect on both perspectives and remind them that the relationship comes first.

Bring back old-fashioned charm by handwriting season's greetings instead of digital ones.  

Craft letters for them to open on occasion-based prompts – when missing you, needing strength during a hard time, etc.  

Celebrate moving into your love nest with a commemorative keepsake note.  

Include a handwritten letter when you pop the question to make it even more personal.  

Tuck a love-filled letter into their suit/dress pocket to read as you recite promises at the altar.  

Welcome a new child, pet, plant, etc, to the family with a sweet letter to your partner who shares in this joyful occasion.   

See them off on new adventures like college, military service, or mining seasons.   

No special occasion is required to randomly profess your undying devotion!

They'll start the day smiling, finding your letter on their bedside table.  

Ritual letters celebrating anniversaries of special memories keep the magic alive.   

End each day by reminding your love how cherished they are.

How to Write a Love Letter

Crafting the perfect sentimental missive may seem daunting initially, but these comprehensive step-by-step guidelines break the process down to make it more manageable.

Follow this meticulous advice to create wonderfully meaningful love letters that deeply touch your recipient's heart.

To get into a creative headspace, set aside at least an hour without distractions. Play soft instrumental music and brew a warm cup of their favorite coffee or tea. 

Dim the lights, light some candles, and gather inspiring romance novels or poems for additional inspiration as needed. 

Invest in heavyweight, high-quality stationery or cardstock paper with envelopes for a luxury feel. Stock up on pens in their favorite colors like gold, rose gold, or classic black ink. 

Purchase wax seals, floral stamps, calligraphy pen sets, or other embellishments to make it extra special. 

Really reflect on your best experiences together from when you first met to recent milestones. 

Jot down very specific moments – inside jokes, adventures to favorite locations, sweet gestures during difficult times, or even minor moments that meant a lot to you. Referencing these vividly will add sentimental weight.

Dig deep within to articulate exactly what you feel for them, why you fell in love, how they make you a better person, what you dream for the future, and how treasured they make you feel. 

Don't hold back expressing your deepest longings, secret dreams, vulnerabilities, and immense gratitude for their presence in your life. Honesty and openness are vital. 

Determine whether you want an uplifting, humorous, sympathetic, lighthearted, or sincere tone, then fashion word choice and stylistic elements accordingly while retaining an underlying romanticism. 

Weave in subtle references that have intimate meaning just between the two of you. 

Consciously vary sentence structure and incorporate short, impactful statements, longer descriptive passages, and even rhyming poetry or metaphorical imagery. 

Use alliterative or repetitive phrasing, clever plays on words, incorporate song lyrics – anything to add lyrical flair.  

Consider selectively divulging lesser-known stories from your past, secret dreams you hold for “someday,” or intimate insecurities you struggle with. 

Knowing this level of vulnerability brings you closer together. Analyze whether candid revelations or admissions add beauty. 

As you draw your poetic prose to a close, unambiguously reaffirm the intensity and eternity of your love, commitment to nurturing your bond no matter what, and unwavering belief in their inner beauty. 

Assure them this relationship outpaces all others in importance.  

After pouring intense emotional energy into articulating sentiments, set aside your letter overnight. Then, reread again with a fresh perspective. 

Refine and polish words that feel clunky, awkward, or ineffective at conveying what you yearn to express. 

Once the letter meets your standards, focus on dazzling delivery by rolling it into a scroll tied with ribbon or sealing it with a wax stamp. 

Tuck in small gifts like flower petals or inside jokes. Lightly mist with their favorite perfume/aftershave, then sneak it into their bag to later delight! 

Let creativity guide you as you follow these tips for writing stylistically stunning love letters from the heart. Soon, you'll have a memorabilia box filled with handwritten notes your beloved will treasure for decades.

21 Love Letter Examples

Crafting intimate prose from scratch feels intimidating for even seasoned wordsmiths. So, for extra inspiration, here are 21 love letter excerpts exemplifying authenticity across a spectrum – from lighthearted to sensual to anniversary reflection. Let these excerpts ignite ideas!

I still get butterflies remembering our magical first date when we closed down the county fair and rode the Ferris wheel until dawn broke, munching leftover cotton candy. Each time we slow dance in the rain after impromptu picnics, my heart races like it's our first embrace under the fireworks all over again. Even after all these years of cozy late-night talks and long strolls, you still give me that sparkling rush of new love. You’re my forever adventure partner. 

I’m already counting down the days until I get to rush into your arms this weekend after our months apart! I’m picturing sunset strolls hand in hand, gazing up at the constellations like old times. Rain or shine, every meal we cook, movie we watch, and nighttime whisper under the blankets will feel extra magical. This getaway is exactly what we need to come back stronger. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, and even more so when it’s you!  

I swear you become even more devilishly handsome every single day – those bright eyes make my heart stop, and that crooked smile still gives me weak knees! I lose all sensible thought when you glide your fingertips down my arms or whisper in my ear with that sultry voice. I crave your passionate embrace constantly. How is it possible to desire someone exponentially more with each moment? You leave me absolutely spellbound in the best possible way!

I finally feel like I can breathe easy now that we found each other, after so many near misses discovering partners who didn’t quite understand me. With you, I’m positive I’ve met my soul’s mirror image. Every day, we grow together through joy and sorrow alike. I admire your strength and compassion a little more. I promise to nourish this partnership that makes me the best version of myself – kinder, wiser, braver. However many years we’re granted, I’m devoted to you.

Your loyalty astounds me; I don’t know how I would have survived losing Dad without your listening ear when memories ambushed me. You held space for my grief even during days I lashed out irrationally. But your patience reminded me that the pain would eventually ease. Now, I vow whenever adversity strikes you in the years ahead, I’ll be the rock providing a safe harbor just like you gave me. Our soulmate bond can weather any storm.  

Can you believe our half-year mark is already here? We’re basically pros already if those “awards” from our friends’ speeches at dinner last week count! Who knew we’d master compromise, cuisine, and contentment so quickly? Not to mention take home “Best Laugh” and “Most Likely to Make Out in Public!” I’m honored to keep learning how we fit together better each moment. Since time flies when you’re falling in love, here’s to celebrating 125 more six-month milestones!   

Fate clearly smiled on me the day our paths crossed! I swear time slows down whenever I stare into your magnificent green eyes – so vast I imagine sailing overseas and discovering new worlds. Your brilliant mind leaves me star-struck, hanging onto every captivating word about quantum physics theory or 16th-century art. And that alluring confidence mixed with sharp wit? Absolutely irresistible! I’m still baffled at what I did to deserve someone so perfect choosing me. Don’t wake me if I’m dreaming!

I’m in awe of your tenacity, battling inner demons day after day. Even when bipolar disorder overwhelms you with tidal waves of emotion, your resolve inspires me to develop more grit in meeting my own challenges. I promise whenever dark, drained days leave you hollow, I’ll be your ray of light until laughter returns. Together, we’ll find strategies so these storms pass more quickly. Please call any hour when clouds roll in. My loyalty is unconditional – both in the brilliant sun and raging rains.

How delightfully bizarre that you guest star nightly in my subconscious escapades recently! My slumbering creativity sure conjures elaborate plot lines – from narrowly escaping smugglers aboard a pirate ship to wedding ceremonies underneath the Northern Lights. No matter the premise, I always feel euphoric finding you by my side all night long. Clearly, my longing heart hopes our tangible adventures mirror these whimsical visions. I’ll manifest it by keeping you ever close both awake and asleep!  

That very first night cuddling together on the lumpy plaid couch in our shoebox apartment, I shed the weight of years spent wandering, finally discovering where I belong. Safe in your arms as the rain pattered the windows, I let the tension trapped in my ribs release at long last. Now, even when life’s relentless pacing strains, your steadfast embrace grounds me just the same. While places and faces shift, you remain my constant – my true North Star guiding me home. 

Jolting awake to your bellowing ballad was not how I envisioned starting my day, but your sheer enthusiasm for sweeping me off my feet inspired a grin despite the early hour. I know your musical prowess remains a work in progress, much like my dancing skills. But I’ll gladly give up sleep to humor your creative attempts at sweeping me off my feet when passion strikes! Please schedule an encore performance soon – even tone-deaf, your earnest efforts sounded sweeter than any love song.  

Who would have guessed when we nervously held hands watching fireworks after our awkward first date that we’d still be cheering each other through life’s highs and lows a decade later? We’ve conquered it all: cross-country moves, job uncertainties, and family health scares. Sure, we sometimes stumbled, but never alone. Now, whatever exhilarating adventures or obstacles this next chapter holds, I’m positive our proven partnership can weather it with laughter. I wouldn’t want to take on this rollercoaster called life with anyone but you!   

Your faith in my long-abandoned talents sparked a creative inferno I thought was extinguished forever. Late nights brainstorming tales yet untold while you gently unraveled my writer’s block and reawakened passions I buried after past rejections. But restarting this decades-delayed dream no longer feels daunting with your steady encouragement. Soon, a book brimming with the magical stories we imagined together will line shelves thanks to your inspiration. I’m endlessly grateful for the creative reignition you lit inside me. May our artistic ambitions nourish each other for years to come!

I’m still baffled by the absurd number of “coincidences” revealing that we’re destined soulmates – adventuring abroad months before meeting in our future home country of Portugal, both secretly envisioning matching owl tattoos to symbolize wisdom. And don’t even get me started on randomly referencing the same throwback films from childhood! With all these quirky commonalities plus effortless chemistry, clearly, the universe meticulously crafted us for one another. So let’s toast once more to serendipitous fate guiding us together at long last! No one fits me better.

Before you, I dreaded the chaos of spider infestations, heavy-lifting projects, and draining small talk with strangers. But your reassuring presence makes life’s frustrations melt away. Now rich desserts taste sweeter when you’re across from me. Sunrises dazzle brighter, waking up in your arms. Even mundane moments feel vividly beautiful simply because you’re in them. Although nothing erases earthly troubles permanently, this incredible, passionate love still feels miraculous.

During storms of misunderstanding, you choose to cling tighter rather than push away. When plans crumble unexpectedly, you readily revise rather than guilting me over changing priorities. Even on tiresome, lackluster days, you uplift my spirit, keeping promises to indulge my ice cream cravings. Your steadfast devotion despite life’s hiccups makes weathering adversity with you my safest harbor. I anchor myself in your dependability. You have my endless trust.

My adrenaline and crashing insecurities two years ago meeting you for pizza now seem silly, given how swiftly the conversation flowed into an epic five-hour first date. Yet that jittery excitement still resurfaces every time we slide into our usual corner booth to reminisce on when this exhilarating romance began. I vividly recall grasping your hand that night, marveling to myself I’d just met my soul’s match. And I’m still as confident as ever in that split-second assessment, even 730 days later.  

I feel so terrible, recalling the hurtful words I unleashed in irrational anger. You didn’t deserve that explosion over an innocent mistake. My temper sometimes overrides rationality, sabotaging the better angels of my nature. Please give me the grace to grow beyond my knee-jerk reactions so I don’t hurt you again. I promise to restore what my anger briefly broke with patient listening, compromising cooperation, and heaps of affection until I mend your trust in me. I’m imperfect, but I love you so much and hope you’ll forgive me, my love.

Another year older only makes you more distinguished and debonair! With every candle we blow out, wrinkle we earn, and gray hair we sport together, my admiration and appetite for you intensify, not wane. I promise a lifetime of birthday pancake breakfasts in bed, surprise parties with our inner circle, off-key serenades, and adoring embrace on every future trip around the sun with me. Growing old feels magical because I get to do it wrapped in your arms.

Red roses can’t possibly convey a fraction of the burning passion and love I have for you, but I hope they summon even an ounce of the butterflies you give me every single day! I’ll take any excuse this day offers for devouring chocolate strawberries, strolling in the moonlight admiring your stunning beauty, and slow dancing cheek to cheek – reliving our wedding day dance. You always have been my special Valentine, and you always will be.

We’re still savoring the anniversary dinner, reenacting our first moonlit stroll, and reminiscing about monumental moments from when our lives together began fifty wonderful years ago on this very day! And after 168,000 hours of raising children, navigating career twists, fulfilling bucket list dreams hand in hand, I’m even more enamored. As decades pass, I know we’ll cling just as tightly to traditions we cultivated early on – snuggling by the fire pit, watching stars blanket the sky every summer night, and having our morning coffee together. Here’s to keeping the sparks alive through a century together, my love!

17 Creative and Clever Ways to Decorate and Deliver Your Love Letter

A beautifully decorated letter creates lasting sentimental memories, and thoughtful delivery aims to surprise and delight. Going beyond plain stationery proves your partner's uniqueness with customized touches. From little love notes to sealed scrolls, here are 17 ways to wow them with artsy embellishments and strategic presentations.

Make letters extra special by selecting or designing stationery featuring their favorite colors, animals, hobbies, or even an intimate photo of you together. Custom details make your partner feel special .

Add artistic flair by gently diluting watercolor paints to create a light pastel background shade on quality cardstock or heavy stationery before writing your letter on top.

Use a cotton swab to lightly mist your love letter with your partner's favorite scent, such as perfume, cologne, or essential oils. This adds sensory impact when they read your thoughtful words.

Melt wax in their favorite hue, imprint with a custom stamp bearing your initials together, then gently press to the back of the folded letter before mailing for decorative impact. 

Collect meaningful blooms like roses, sunflowers, or lilacs to convey symbolism. Place petals delicately between folds or include entire flowers if sealing a scroll with ribbon.  

Handwrite letters using quirky hued or metallically flecked ink in pens to contribute stylized flair that captivates your reader as they trace every heartfelt word.

If you’re artistic, illustrate personalized sketches on the letter, such as cartoon versions of you together, inside jokes, or favorite memories. Use your time and talent to personalize your love letter.

Strategically collage sentimental images together thematically depicting your relationship timeline or favorite moments, then feature them as a background visual element tied to what you write in your letter.  

Decorate blank spaces by adorning them with thematic stickers featuring romantic symbols like hearts, roses, song lyrics, or words that summarize your affections or future dreams.

Achieve textural beauty by layering thin strips of delicate paper or burlap atop each other in an overlapping crisscross orientation – then write your letter and glue it to these tactile surfaces.

To spark joy when least expected, tuck your love note into random places your partner will discover throughout their day – mailbox, coat pocket, luggage, work bag, pillowcase. 

Up the ante by crafting a series of consecutive love notes directing your partner to memento-filled locations, culminating with a gift or date surprise! 

For dramatic delivery, stand outside their window at night strumming a guitar and singing a romantic ballad before passing your scroll up to them with a rose clamped between your teeth!  

Script your letter on parchment paper, roll it up, and place it in an ornate glass bottle. Use this symbolic vessel when proposing ideas, making wishes, or commemorating monumental moments between you.  

Roll up your handwritten note with a pretty ribbon securing it closed. Tuck this into a baked dessert like a cookie or cupcake! Present this after dinner for a sweet reveal.

Ink your words on parchment paper, band both ends with a ribbon, then dramatically unfurl to read aloud on special occasions for theatrical delivery full of old-world charm. 

Go above and beyond by dressing formally to deliver your letter on a silver platter while holding a single crimson rose clamped between your teeth. Humorous delivery creates laughs and lifelong memories!

Inspiring Love Note Ideas from Around the Web

When trying to translate personal affection into a handwritten letter, dreaming up unique creative touches can challenge even seasoned writers.

So, spark your originality and artistry by letting these love note images from artistic people around the web kindle imaginative ideas you can incorporate to customize intimate notes in your own style.

Gingi Freeman, the writer at Domestic Geek Girl, came up with an awesome idea to celebrate her love for her husband. She created 365 hand-crafted love notes and envelopes pasted to a calendar for each month of the year. Every note lists something she loves about him. 

Although this is an Etsy product you can buy as a template, you could easily make this adorable booklet listing important dates, things you love about your partner or great memories – each beginning with a letter of the alphabet. It's super clever and simple to make.

The Dating Divas give you step-by-step instructions on creating a set of “Open When” letters to surprise your sweetie on special occasions, hard days at work, or just because! You’ll have love letters for him or her ready to go whenever they need them or you see the occasion to give them. 

Here’s a wonderful video from DIY with Minnie showing you how to make a Harry Potter-inspired vintage love letter. She shows you how to burn the edges of your paper (without burning down the house!), how to make the paper look antique, and how to write in a vintage style that would thrill Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice . 

Heather from The Sewing Loft Blog shows you how to make a loving and tasty Valentine’s Day letter filled with your sweetie’s favorite treats. She details every step in a tutorial video for a fun project that is easy – but your special person will think you went to so much trouble!

Nole Garey at Oh So Beautiful Paper had a great idea for crafting love notes for your friends and putting them on their plates at a Valentine’s Day dinner party. But we think it would be fun to host your friends for a party to make Valentine’s cards for your respective spouses and partners. Then, each person could host their own private dinner party with their partners and present their love notes as part of the meal. 

This vector graphic from Alamy shows how easy it is to create cute doodles and drawings to decorate your love letters and envelopes. You can easily reproduce these simple line drawings and have some fun coloring them in if you want to make a bigger statement with your (he)art!

Learn the art of hand lettering with this guide for beginners from Jenna at Scribbling Grace. If you want your love letter to have an artistic flair while expressing your feelings for your special someone, try your hand at some of the simple designs she shares.

Whether you feel nervous or enthusiastic about writing love letters, implementing just a few of these examples, ideas, and tips will have you crafting heartfelt notes in no time that nourishes intimacy. So pick your favorite techniques, gather inspiration from cherished moments, and translate your affections into decorative prose, conveying adoration creatively. Soon, your beloved will treasure these sentimental keepsakes for decades.

A JourneyWoman Valentine: Writing a Love Letter to Your Younger Self

by Nadine Lavoie | Feb 2, 2021

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Celebrating Self-Love and Our Love of Travel, Together

By Nadine Lavoie, JourneyWoman 

February 14 is celebrated worldwide as an occasion for romantic love. However, for some of us, the traditional way of celebrating this day might be different, especially if you are a Solo Woman.

Love can be celebrated and interpreted in many ways. What if we could expand this celebration of love to another level and incorporate the love of self, or even the love for what we are passionate about – TRAVEL!

On February 14, we’re hosting a JourneyWoman Valentine’s event just for you – a love festival of sorts, where we’ll share our letters and wisdom.

Join us on February 14 at 3 pm EST for a Special Celebration.. of YOU!

What would you write to your younger self about travel?

What lessons and wisdom could you share with other women?

Nadine’s Travel Story

Several years ago, I took a stand. I decided that I was worthy of receiving love, even if I had no life partner.

I decided to celebrate ME!  I asked myself: ”what is one of the things that makes my heart vibrate with joy?”  The answer: Travel !

Travelling brings me new life experiences by exposing me to different environments and inviting me to try something different.

It helps me discover new aspects of myself.   I would not have found these additional layers of myself if I remained only surrounded by the same daily life events and elements.

Travelling opens my heart by seeing beautiful differences in people, culture, values, lifestyle, natural environment, architecture, and more.

It provides personal accomplishment by learning new things, whether from witnessing a different way of life, listening to a historical narrative from tour operators or discovering how self-reliant you can be when alone in a new country.

Travelling can also be your best friend for life by contributing to remarkable life’s milestones or giving your everyday life a “vacation” when creating excitement and adventure for your mind, body and soul.

My letter to my younger self 

Write yourself a love letter… and share it with us!

Let’s inspire each other.

We all have great travel lessons, memories, and wisdom to pass down and inspire others. Let’s be adventurous, take a chance. Let’s share our wisdom with each other!

What would your older self tell your younger self in a love letter about travelling?

Would it be about:

• The first time you fell in love with travel.

• How travel makes you feel?

• A discovery you made about the world, about yourself?

• What you wish you knew then about travel?

• What advice would you give another woman?

• What would you be missing out on if you didn’t travel?

• Or simply, what does travel bring to your life?

Send your letter by Friday, February 12. 

You can email it to [email protected]  or, use the form below. thank you, using the submission form below, please send us:.

• Your letter to yourself
• A photograph of your younger self

We’ll publish a selection of these letters (with your agreement) on JourneyWoman.com.

We invite you to  read your letter live during our Travel Love Letter Valentine Zoom Event!

Event Details – Join me, Nadine! February 14, 2021 at 3 pm EST

Want to have a little more fun? Here are 5 ways:

1. Dress up your drink: When I want to feel special, I enjoy my almond chocolate milk in my champagne glass. I don’t use them very often, so why not!

2. What to Wear: Wear red or anything that makes you feel loved and fabulous!

3. Bring your Heart: Buy or create a heart using anything in your home. It could be made of paper, a delicious heart-shaped cake, a drawing, valentine costume & make-up, or anything else your creativity is inspiring you to turn into a heart. Let’s have some fun!

4. Cook up a little delicacy :  With so many cooks and chefs in our community, I’m sure you can come with great dishes to share! Or just bring chocolate! 

5. Not the video social fan: No problem! Just sit back, relax and honour us with your presence. You don’t have to do or say anything if you choose to. Your smile will be sufficient!

A Little Something Extra

Did you know….

How do I love thee? Valentine’s Day Japanese Style

To keep things simple, in Japan, Valentine’s Day cards are not commonly given, and it is traditionally only the women who give gifts. Historically, women were thought to be shy, and this holiday provides the opportunity to express feelings through the giving of a gift.

The most popular item to give is, of course, chocolate! There are two types of chocolate gift-giving: Honmei-Choko, which means “true love chocolate,” and is only given to loved ones; and Giri-Choko, which means “obligation chocolate,” and is given to friends and colleagues as a token of appreciation. Recently, new trends have emerged, and now one can give Tomo-Choko, “friend chocolate,” to one’s friends, and if a man chooses to buck tradition by giving chocolate to a woman, it is called Gyaku-Choko, “reverse chocolate.” Alternatively, if a particular box stands out, and you really want to gift it to yourself, you can purchase Jibun-Choko, “self-chocolate.

(Source: The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) via Jesson Communications)

Switch up your love letters

Can you say, “I love you!” in Swahili? Kampanagan? Persian? 

Evelyn must have been on to something, because ‘ Say I love you in 100 different languages ‘ is still one of the most popular on JourneyWoman.com. 

In what language will you share your love this Valentine’s Day? 

Just for you: A Valentine’s themed beverage

Ginger Rose Fizz

From the Falvour Bender, this gorgeous and refreshing   Ginger Rose Fizz   is made with rose syrup, lemon juice, ginger juice and club soda.

• 2  fl oz vanilla rose syrup   or rose syrup
• 1   fl oz freshly squeezed lemon juice   strained
• 1   fl oz fresh ginger juice
• Club soda to top
• Edible flowers and ice to serve

If you’re using club soda – you can mix rose syrup, ginger juice, lemon Juice together in a 2 : 1 : 1 ratio, and store it in the fridge. If you’re using ginger beer – you can mix rose syrup and lemon juice at 2 : 1, and store it in the fridge.

Write a Letter to Your Younger Self

Please share your beautiful travel love letter with us, we are so excited to hear them, and what a wonderful gift it is to inspire and share with other travel lovers., don’t be shy, if you are comfortable, you could read your letter live during our event. let our mind travel with you in your journey., just let us know.

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Nadine Lavoie

Originally from Montreal, Nadine is a solo female traveller who embraces life with spontaneity and gusto! She loves dancing under the stars, bringing joy to people, laughter and anything sparkly! At JourneyWoman, she's bringing her unique style of JOY into our community!

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How Travel is a Living Love Letter to Yourself…

I was recently asked by a fellow mom how I managed to get through/cope with my kids’ younger years, not keep all my “goodness trapped inside of me”, and re-discover myself and my passions along the way…gah, motherhood can be quite traumatic at times! I only spent a few moments reflecting on this question before I quickly realized the answer: travel.

Travel = Self-care

February, the month of love, is the perfect time to discuss all the ways travel must be a part of your self-care. I cannot think of a greater, more profound way to show yourself some love. Rather than a written letter, you get to live it, and the letter just gets longer and longer!

Travel & Motherhood

It’s one of the hardest things to do as a mom – leave your kids behind. As they get older, it actually becomes even harder! The list of their activities grows longer, the logistics, the need for control. But, when you make travel a priority, you begin to notice its impact. I’ve said this time and time again, I am a better mom (spouse, friend, colleague, and so on) when I fill my cup first. When I travel I am so present, so disconnected from the everyday stressors, and so.damn.alive. My cup is full.

It isn’t an hour here, a half-hour there – it is a fucking experience, and its impact can last a lifetime.

Make It a Priority

It’s interesting that so many people don’t prioritize travel, when in fact, it is the one thing that might change their lives. As a mom, whether we have a supportive spouse or not, whether we work in or out of the house, whatever our circumstances might be – we are wired to take everything on. We want to. We do so much. And, while it’s the most rewarding thing in the world, it is equally the most draining. 

To make the decision to travel (and first, budget for travel! ) – be it solo, with your spouse (on a much-needed romantic getaway) or a retreat – is actually doing something so sweet, so intentional and so powerful for yourself (btw, that actually benefits your family too!). I refer to it as travel therapy. 

Travel reminds me

…that I am forever young, wild, and free.

…that I am empowered, confident, and worldly.

…to slow down and show myself compassion and care.

…that I have so much yet to learn, see, and experience (which excites me).

…who I truly am or who I still want to become. 

…that I love tasting new foods, seeing new sights, hiking challenging terrain, basking in the sun, how therapeutic it is to explore new lands, sit under a palm tree, sip on a spicy margarita, meet new people, dance under the stars, enjoy long uninterrupted conversations, shop from local artisans, watch and listen to the waves crash against the shore, stay at gorgeous boutique hotels, inspire every single sense, discover hidden gems, learn history and immerse myself in different cultures. Hearing my kids tell me that they love and miss me ( hello! ). 

More than anything – travel reminds me how to love myself, in the most magical ways. 

My Love Letter to Travel

Travel keeps me alive. It keeps me grounded. It keeps me evolving. Travel keeps me anticipating the next adventure. It brings a deeper insight into my hopes and dreams. It shows my kids how to love themselves (repeat that one!). 

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

Travel is a love letter to myself,

How about you?

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Safe Trip Messages & Quotes for Love

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How do I write a safe journey message to my love ? — Is that what you ask? If you find it difficult to come up with the right words, we’re here to help. Writing a love note showing your care and concern for your special someone doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s just all your words has to come from the heart.

Nowadays, we live in a world where everything is expedited, and progress is accelerated. In a relationship, be it long distance or short, it is important that we affirm our love for each other in every possible way.

You should use every opportunity to express your love to your partner. This helps to strengthen your bond and keeps the love scintillating. Let’s have a look at some of the lovely messages for wishing your loved one a safe journey.

Why Write a Safe Journey Message to My Love?

Saying goodbye to loved ones you won’t see for a while is not the easiest of things to do. But writing a heartfelt safe journey message to your love can make things bearable for both sides. Your loved one will go knowing they are in your thoughts until you see each other again. This simple act can keep the love alive and keep couples from falling out of love.

Writing a message wishing your love a safe trip can reassure them that you’re always with them and you’ll see them soon. Like any other milestone in a relationship, sharing your love message will always be special and meaningful.

List of the Safe Journey Messages for Your Love

You want your honey to be safe wherever they go, especially when they are flying or leaving for a distant place. Take some time to express your love and bid her goodbye with a sweet gesture.

Writing a safe journey message for your love will let them know you are concerned and thinking of them. Some of the nicest things to say to your special person when they are leaving for a trip are as follows:

Safe Journey Messages for Your Loved One

• Words cannot describe what you mean to me. I’ll just tell you, “I love you.” Have a safe journey, my love, and see you again when you return to me.
• There’s a strong chance I will buy a ticket and just go with you. I want us to be together so badly. Please have a safe journey.
• You have been preparing for this journey for the longest time. I hope everything goes as planned and you have a memorable experience. Safe travels, my darling.
• Trips are for healing the mind and soul, so make the most out of this one. Have a safe journey.
• Enjoy the lovely memories of the trip, and have a wonderful time. Safe journey, baby.

Perfect Safe Trip Quotes for Your Partner

• We promised to make our most treasured moments together, but this journey is too incredible an adventure to give up on. I’m sure you’ll have a ton of interesting stories to share with me.
• My prayers are with you. I wish you a smooth journey. I miss you already. Have a safe trip.
• I can almost see you when I close my eyes. But I won’t have to close my eyes anymore because I’ll soon have you with me. I love you, baby. Have a safe trip.
• Take care of yourself during this journey. I know it’s going to be long and strenuous. Know that I’ll be missing you. Have a safe trip, my love.
• I hope to see you soon. My heart beats earnestly for your embrace. It’s a countdown till I see you again. Have a safe trip.

Safe Journey Wishes for your special one

• May your journey be free from stress, and I pray that God Almighty brings you home safely into my welcoming arms. You’re my heartbeat forever.
• I know you haven’t left yet, but I already miss you, please just go and come back safe soon. Okay, thanks.
• I hope you get this before you take off. Take my love with you as you go. You are always in my heart. Have a safe journey, baby.
• I know this trip is a dream come true for you. That’s why I want you to enjoy every moment of it and get ready to tell me in detail. I can’t wait to see you again. Have a safe journey.
• You are everything I have wanted in a partner and more. I’ll be missing you. Have a safe trip.

Are you still wondering how to write a safe journey message to my love ? This article must have given you some great ideas to craft one on your own.

Writing a safe journey wish to your loved one is a heartwarming gesture that signals how much you love and care for your partner . It will let your loved ones know that you’re thinking of them and wish them luck and safety as they travel.

Abir Ghenaiet

Abir is a data analyst and researcher. Among her interests are artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing. As a humanitarian and educator, she actively supports women in tech and promotes diversity.

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• A love letter to Australia: wild, inspiring and forever friendly

“When the sun comes out, it bats its eyelids, it’s glamorous, beautiful, attractive, smart, and it’s very hard to get away from its magnetic pull,” said Baz Luhrmann about Sydney. Except, as anyone who’s been to Australia will attest, that applies to the whole country, not just its showstopping harbour-side city.

Australia is a place where gin-clear water laps golden beaches, rainforests throng with birdsong, stingrays glide through the surf and idyllic vineyards dot rolling hills. It retains a sense of being unexplored while also serving up flat whites and avocado toast (café staples long before Londoners were blathering on about them).

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Modern, sophisticated, wild, inspiring and full of opportunity, Australia is a place that makes you feel a washing machine of emotions – especially when you’re bobbing about The Great Barrier Reef with a cold tinny in your hand.

It’s no wonder, then, that Australia has just been awarded the title of ‘most Instagrammable country in the world’ by travel site Big 7 . According to hashtag popularity, the country beat Mexico’s vivid cenotes, Canada’s wilderness and the Maldives’ astonishing coastline to take top spot. Rightly so, too.

I first went to Australia the year I finished university. Armed with a new travel towel, a guide book and a money bag bulging with traveller’s cheques, I spent three months travelling up the East Coast. After a whirlwind trip of pristine beaches, island-hopping, raucous hostels and diversions to the hinterland – which is just as beautiful as the coastline – I was smitten. Three years later I went back for a year.

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It was one of my happiest years, and not just because I took a sabbatical from real life. Australia enamoured me with its people, always chatty and kind; with its weather, which gave dreamy summers and sparkling winters; and with its vast changeable landscapes and towering skies, which I walked, ran and rode through, often without seeing anyone else.

You see, for all of Australia’s Instagram hot spots and tourist sites, it’s a big enough place that you can still immerse yourself in its beauty without a self-stick wielding crowd around you.

Take Port Stephens, only two hours’ drive north of Sydney but home to the largest-moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, and the perfect canvas for sand-boarding (it’s so remote that no-one can hear you scream – thankfully).

Then there’s Palm Cove, half an hour north of rowdy Cairns. Instead of partying backpackers, you’ll discover palm trees keeping watch over a ridiculously perfect swathe of white sand.

It should be packed with towel-to-towel sunbathers but it’s so quiet it feels like a secluded island. Best of all: walk through the trees and you’ll find a campsite hidden away.

Even the tourist haven of Byron Bay, with its laid-back atmosphere, coffee shops and markets, manages to scoop up all the tourists, tune them into the same wavelength and make everyone seem like a friendly local. Australia is so friendly that when I returned to London I said “hello” to strangers on the street. I soon remembered that’s an Aussie thing. In Britain, people just think you’re trying to sell them something.

Australia does big, show-off vistas better than anywhere else (just take a look at Fraser Island, Uluru, The Whitsunday Islands or Western Australia’s Kimberley region), but there are subtle snippets of beauty at every turn.

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Take the ferry that spends all day chugging back and forth between Sydney Harbour and Manly. Drifting past the Opera House, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the distance, it feels like a bucket-list experience yet this is how people commute .

In the Hunter Valley, the place to go for some of the country’s best wines, one of the highlights is actually wobbling and weaving between them on a bike.

If you think Australia is only for beach bums, you need to take another look at #australia on Instagram. Alongside the blazing skies, aquamarine waters and lush rainforest you’ll also see world renowned art, joyous Mardi Gras parties, Aboriginal culture and a booming cafe and foodie scene that will give you a head-start on the next food trends to hit our own shores.

We talk a lot about work/life balance in Britain but for a first-hand experience of the perfect mix you need only visit Australia, a country where an after-work beach trip is commonplace, weekend barbies are the norm and the beer is always cold.

In the words of Lara Bingle in the infamous Tourism Australia advert: “Where the bloody hell are you?”

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Setting sail to see the world by ship is a truly special experience. The smell of the sea, the breeze at your back, all the amenities you could hope for in one central place, and those views! Oh, how we miss the views. 

In case it’s not obvious, we clearly miss cruising the globe – call it our version of cabin fever! Between the start of Spring, temperatures rising and the fond recollection of previous charters, our team is patiently waiting to board once again.  To tie us over, our ATI Travel Advisors have dug into our memory trove to share some of the most incredible sights, experiences, and people we’ve encountered. 

“One of my favorite parts of cruising is being able to sit outside on our balcony and enjoy a glass of our favorite pink bubbles as the ship sails away from the most beautiful places on earth. I also really enjoy the all-inclusive aspect and feeling like you don’t have to sign a check every time you leave the dinner table. And of course, the most wonderful part of all is the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and establish friendships that have proven to last a lifetime! Both Ryan and I terribly miss cruising and we are so ready to get back on board! We may just sail for an entire year once the ships open up and we’ll invite all of our ATInsiders to join us!” – Malaka

“My favorite cruise memory is sailing down the fjord heading to Kotor, Montenegro. The sail in or out takes about 2 hours and it is enchanting – the views are fabulous as you sail quite close to shore winding through the fjord. The town of Kotor at the end of the fjord is a mini- Dubrovnik with a beautiful harbor. The town is old and magical, if you’re a “Game of Thrones” fan then you would love it as the series was filmed in Croatia and Montenegro.” – Amanda

“Cruising the Croatian coast by gulet was one of my most enjoyable trips. The traditional design yachts are exclusive use with all the flexibility you could desire from meals to drinks to activities and itinerary. Visiting small towns and villages along the coast that would otherwise be inaccessible and cruising through the brightest deep blue water I’ve ever seen was something really special.” – Michael 

“Our ship glided through water the color of jade, sailing past Cat Ba Island as we entered HaLong Bay aboard the Regent Mariner . It was daybreak, hauntingly quiet and the morning mist was heavy in the air with sunlight backlighting hundreds of limestone formations. Breathtaking is an understatement, and my only reaction was pure awe. I realized I am one of the luckiest people on earth to have witnessed that unique display from Mother Nature. This memory will remain with me for all of my days.” – Michelle

“I had the opportunity to travel down the Ganges River in India, the most sacred river to Hindus. It is a lifeline to millions of Indians who live along its course and depend on it for their daily needs. It was an honor to visit local villages and experience life along the banks. Not only were the off-board experiences memorable, being on board the Uniworld ship was very special.  They incorporated cooking classes, the culture and history, and the wellness that is famous from the region! From learning to make chai tea to watching Bollywood dancers on the bow of the ship, cruising opened my eyes both onboard and off, and created a greater appreciation for the destination and its people!” – Isabelle

“Sailing along the coast of Turkey by gulet is my favorite travel experience yet (right up there with Safari) as I loved being able to see the small ports and unique towns dotted along the coast that I wouldn’t necessarily have visited otherwise. Waking up in the morning by jumping into the bright turquoise waters of the Aegean sea before breakfast is the only way I wish to wake up from here on! Oh, and I got engaged to my now-husband on that cruise so it feels a little extra special!” – Alexis   

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10 Romantic Time Travel Movies to Binge Watch: I’ll Love You to the End of Time

These are some of the best time travel romance movies!

Time travel as a genre is always fascinating in any medium, whether a book, movie, TV show or comic. The possibility of meeting anyone in existence, going to places long forgotten, and uncovering secrets of well-loved icons of the past and maybe even the future gives a special allure to time travel romance movies.

The fantastical direction this genre takes adds elements of magic, naivete, and touches of illusion, appealing to older and younger viewers alike. Add into this the sprinkle of romance, and you have me hooked.

If I get the chance to watch Shakespeare wooing a girl from the 21st century using poems that have become cult classics, I’m grabbing the popcorn and switching my phone off.

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Like most people, I grew up watching time travel movies. Consequently, they have become my favorites. For example, we can all appreciate Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure or watching Hermione travel back in time to see herself punch Draco in the face. (Not only a win for Harry Potter fans but for girls all around.)

Meanwhile, Doctor Who (2005) is my first exposure to real romance and time travel. With the Doctor’s companions all falling for him, he initially only falls for Rose (Nine and Ten).

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As a result, it had millions of us hoping he would appear in our living rooms, ready to take us on our own adventure. Since then, there was no going back. There are just so many romantic time travel movies calling out to be binged.

Here is a list of my personal favorite romantic time travel movies that have thus far survived the test of time. However, I will admit this list is not exhaustive (limiting the films to 10 was difficult).

10 ROMANTIC TIME TRAVEL MOVIES TO BINGE WATCH

(In No Particular Order)

#1: ABOUT TIME (2013)

Without a doubt, this is a humorous and engaging retelling of a classic boy trying to win over a girl story. Tim wishes to change his life and get a girlfriend. With this intention, enter Mary.

Tom falls for her and is relentless and tenacious in his pursuit, all thanks to a family secret. The men in his family can travel through time! What a secret to have, and at 21, your options are endless.

About Time beautifully captures the fun-loving side of romance. And, as viewers, we see the benefits of having such a gift and just how painful the gift can be.

For this reason, we see the love between a man and woman and the close relationship between Tim and his father, played by the talented Bill Nighy . Have tissues ready, as poignant scenes will get you teary-eyed.

Content Note: This film is rated 12A in the UK for mild profanity, nudity, violence, and moderate love scenes. For the same reason, About Time is a mild rated R in the United States.

#2: THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE (2009)

This falls quite high on my list of must-watch romance films in general as it has sweeping romance and not to mention swoon-worthy Eric Bana as the protagonist. The film beautifully interweaves through different phases of time, keeping the viewer enthralled.

It follows the life of Clare (Rachel McAdams) and how she meets Henry (Eric Bana), or rather how he encounters her. Clare and Henry ‘meet’ in a library. Soon, they both know what Henry is and what he can do, which is being involuntarily thrown through time, forwards or backward.

The movie’s most interesting aspect is that, despite Henry being the traveler, Clare knows more about him. She’s even aware of their relationship during their ‘first meeting’.

You can assume this is not their first meeting without giving too much away. The story follows them through their life together, how his continued absence becomes a toll on Clare, and over time, it delves into the life of living with a time traveler.

Could you live with someone who knows your future? They will know exactly where your life together could end up. Instead of going for the fated lovers’ angle, this looks at how fate may have brought them together, but should they have walked away?

Content Note: This film is rated 12A in the UK for mild sensuality, nudity, and profanity. In the US, the film is rated PG-13.

#3: SOMEWHERE IN TIME (1980)

If you prefer sweet innocent love stories with classic romance, Somewhere in Time will be perfect for you.

Set in 1972, Christopher Reeve stars as student Richard Collier who travels to Mackinac Island to stay at the Grand Hotel, where he sees a portrait of a woman who he becomes enamored with.

He finds out she was a famous stage actress who has passed away. In this obsession with the picture, he finds a way to go back in time to meet her.

Using methods of self-hypnosis, he is able to get back to 1900 and meet Elise McKenna, but what fate is in store for two people with such a big ‘time’ difference? Get ready to fall in love with the characters, cinematography, music, and love stories all over again.

Fun tidbit: Somewhere in Time was nominated for an Oscar for best costume design.

Content Note : This film is rated PG for mild profanity and sensuality.

#4: THE LAKE HOUSE (2006) AND IL MARE (2002)

The Lake House is a somber story, showing love with a facet of yearning, similar to Somewhere in Time . Both have protagonists who are trapped in different times.

Kate Forrester (Sandra Bullock) moves to a new house, leaving behind a letter for the next tenant. The person who reads the letter, Alex Wyler (Keanu Reeves), realizes some unusual things are happening.

Events mentioned in the letter have yet to occur. They come to the realization that they are exactly two years apart, writing from different times.

This charming movie weaves a beautiful story that will appeal to anyone in a long-distance relationship. You will be able to relate to the dates they attempt to go on and how they try and share experiences with each other.

It will make you appreciate that you are at least a phone call away. The ending of the movie will have you on the edge of your seats, and the revelations revealed will make you want to believe in fate and kismet take your pick.

Special mention to the original movie Il Mare (2002), a Korean production and equally a must-watch if you don’t mind subtitles.

Content Note: This film is rated PG with mild profanity, alcohol, and drugs.

#5: BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III (1990)

If you are not familiar with this series, what are you doing? Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and the iconic DeLorean made a generation of kids dream about hoverboards and Nike trainers.

This is the third installment of the series, giving more focus to the ‘Doc’ Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd).

Set against the backdrop of the 1885 old west (and true to the name), we get standoffs, brawls, and romance. Meanwhile, Marty travels to 1885 and is stuck because his car breaks down.

Of course, he has a run-in with ‘Mad Dog’ Biff Tannen and his unruly gang. (Trying to send Marty back with their limited resources makes you appreciate a lot of amenities we take for granted.)

In this process, Emmett meets a school teacher, Clara Clayton (Mary Steenburgen), who is a science geek just like him, and soon a romance blossoms.

It is surreal and sweet to see Doc so enamored and unable to figure out how to act. Furthermore, the romance breathes new life into his character and shows an angle we never thought we needed.

In the climax of the movie, there is a race against time to get the DeLorean fixed and Marty back to the present day. Ultimately, even as a sequel, Back to the Future Part III is brilliant.

Content Note: This film is rated PG with moderate profanity, mild sensuality, nudity, and violence.

#6: MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (2011)

‘ You’re in love with a fantasy.’ ‘I’m in love with you.’

Woody Allen does it again, giving us a spellbinding movie with sophisticated and witty characters. He portrays Paris in a way that will make you want to go there and explore.

Winner of an Oscar, Midnight in Paris follows Gil (Owen Wilson) and Inez (Rachel McAdams) on vacation in Paris, where he wishes to move after they marry.

However, his wife-to-be doesn’t see the magic of the city, hoping to settle in America instead. In the meantime, Gil struggles to write his first novel and takes a strange late-night stroll through Paris, getting an invite to a party that includes guests such as Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Gertrude, and many others who frequented the famous salon of Stein.

It is up to the audience to decide if this is time travel or just the fantasy of a desperate writer who is in love with the golden era of the ’20s. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie because it gave a glimpse of how some of my favorite writers would interact.

This is what other genres cannot do, transport and introduce characters and figures who we would love to meet. This charming film will have you falling in love with the characters and the dialogue.

The superb acting by Wilson portrays an awe-struck, enthusiastic writer who meets his heroes. There is no real story to follow, but rather more events that unfold and how the characters react to them. But life is like this sometimes: we don’t know where things are going until later on.

Content Note: This film is rated 12A  in the UK and PG-13 in the U.S. for mild profanity, sensuality, and nudity.

#7: 13 GOING ON 30 (2004)

13 Going on 30 is a reverse-coming-of-age time travel romantic comedy. Jenna (Jennifer Garner) makes a wish on her thirteenth birthday, wanting to be older after going through an embarrassing ordeal.

Jenna wishes to make her older, and it is fulfilled magically. She wakes up the next day to find she is weeks from her thirtieth birthday, has a dream job as a magazine editor, a car, and a very attractive boyfriend.

Everything that anyone could want, but she is still not happy, which pushes the story toward what she truly desires.

This approach is always fun to watch, including hilarious scenes where the protagonist tries to understand the new circumstances and her new body. I admit it’s nothing new in terms of what we can expect, but Garner portrays the character’s innocence and naivete so well.

We see beautiful shots of New York City, which will make you want to book your flight and get over there. However, the surprise in this movie is Mark Ruffalo, who plays Matt, the high school best friend.

Seeing him in this role will be new and a fresh take for fans of the Marvel world. One of the best moments in the movie is the Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ dance which will leave you astounded and get you on your feet.

Content Note: This film is rated 12A in the UK and PG-13 in the U.S. for mild profanity and suggestive content.

#8: WINTER’S TALE (2014)

Winter’s Tale is set in 1895 on the streets of New York and is based on the novel of the same name. Peter Lake (Colin Farrell) is a seasoned thief who enters the home of Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay). Beverly catches him in the act.

They both fall in love, and she tells Peter a story about how everyone is born with a miracle inside them. This is the theme for the whole movie so keep this in mind while watching.

The movie boasts a lot of big stars: Russell Crowe, Will Smith, and William Hurt, who all play fantastical characters brilliantly. The story jumps to modern times showing us Peter again. But he has amnesia, setting the story for the rest of the movie. The search for his memories and lost story.

Romance like this is always beautiful to watch, even though the audience and characters know it will not be the happy ending we all hope for.

Fans of Downton Abbey will recognize Findlay as Lady Sybil Crawley, carrying off the character of Beverly competently, with a timeless beauty that is only enhanced because we know the fate of the character.

Farrell is exquisite as always, playing his role as an Irish thief so convincingly. There are many twists and turns to keep you entertained during the second half, which is worth the effort.

Content Note: This film is rated 12A in the UK and PG-13 in the U.S. for violence and sensuality.

#9: IF ONLY (2004)

If Only uses the winning formula that led Groundhog Day (1993) to success, where the day is on repeat. We have Samantha (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ian (Paul Nichols), who are a typical couple, showing the relationship and fights.

Tragedy strikes when Samantha has a car accident leaving a heartbroken and grief-stricken Ian. But fate gives him another chance to back in time to try and change events. He lives the same day again and, like any sensible hero, tries to alter the events leading up to her accident.

It’s a sweet story showing the importance of cherishing the people close to you. The film further makes you wonder about how you would react in this situation. Would you be able to change anything?

The story moves at a good pace, keeping audiences on edge as to whether Ian will succeed. Very beautiful moments occur between the two as Ian knows what will come.

He tries his hardest to make everything perfect (and take notes, guys – ahem, ahem). Tissues may be needed; you have been warned.

Content Note: This film is rated PG-13 for some sensual material.

#10: KATE & LEOPOLD (2001)

‘I’m not very good with men.’ ‘ Perhaps you haven’t found the right one.’

This time travel romance movie captures everyone’s heart because Leopold (Hugh Jackman) comes from 1876 and has a romantic, classic approach to love.

He has purity dripping from every glance and every word he speaks. It would make any girl fall head over heels for the chivalrous Leopold.

So, what chance does Kate (Meg Ryan) have? Leopold needs to marry someone for wealth, with a dwindling purse and big dreams to pursue. He enters a portal transporting him to modern times. This blows him away to see the sights and progress.

He meets Kate, a market researcher who is cynical but ambitious. They get close but inevitable differences arise, and he returns back to his time.

Kate & Leopold also provides well-written comedic scenes with Kate’s brother, an actor assuming Leopold is deep in character. For fans of epic romantic movies from the ’90s, this 2001 film is equally awesome. Plus, any fan of Jackman will enjoy seeing him in this swoony role.

Content Note: Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.

Did you find one of your favorite movies about time travel and love? If you had the chance to have one of these romances, which one would it be?

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Found some new ones for my list, so thanks! I love Hugh Jackson in Kate and Leopold – he plays it so straight it makes the whole thing so much funnier.

Though I haven’t seen it in a while now, I remember that I liked “Lake House,” and I just started to watch “About Time” last night. It’s nothing like I expected, but so far I quite like it! 🙂

Man, Rachel McAdams is all about that time travel life!

Oh, I hoped I’d find a new romantic time travel movie to add to my watched list, but I’m afraid I’ve already seen them all. Lovely curated list, tho!

A long time ago there lived a scientist who would hardly ever venture outside. His life was a lonely one, with long days of research and experiments. It was his ambition to create a potion to see into the future. He had over years collected hundreds of herbs and combined them in various ways until eventually, he was on the brink of a breakthrough…

Where am I able to find the remainder of this story? One mustn’t dangle a carrot expecting no one to bite! Rachel

All these are lovely —- another good one is “1994 Timecop” with Jean-Claude Van Damme and Mia Sara — thriller & romance

I can’t seem to find the movie which was based on a short story “ Christopher Frame “ a photo restorer who time travels ,.falls in love and stays there , tried to lookup but there is no information about it ,I can’t remember the name of the movie or episode either for the love of God ,If anyone knows about it please let me know ,thanks

Another outstanding time travel movie is the 1998 Hallmark Hall of Fame production “The Love Letter”, starring Campbell Scott and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Aired in the late 90s, it’s about an engaged civil war buff who finds hidden letters in an old desk which were written by an unmarried woman in 1863. He is compelled to respond to her and even though he lives in the late 20th century she receives his letters and they begin a correspondence through time. This obviously causes a big problem for his life with his fiance. It’s an excellent movie based on a short story by Jack Finney. Finney is the author of two great time travel novels, Time And Again and From Time to Time.

Hi Everybody, I read through the candidates for best time travel romance, all of which I have seen. I agree with your choices, but not exactly in that order. Although they were all great movies, it is “Somewhere in Time” that takes the number one spot. I was happy to see that at least you gave them the 3rd spot, but, in reality, it was the one movie that expressed so beautifully the concept that love transcends time and in the end, true love brings them together as they slip off into eternity.

There is one more movie to which I would give honorable mention. That is the 1979 movie “Time After Time” where the prolific writer HG Wells pursues Jack the Ripper into the future where Hubert (Malcolm Mcdowell) meets Mary Steenburgen and falls in love. This is another great movie. Thanks, DAD

Hi Dad! I agree with you that Somewhere in Time is the best time-travel romance movie. 🙂 Such a beautiful film!

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20th century computer games designer Scott exchanges love letters with 19th century poet Elizabeth Whitcomb through an antique desk that can make letters travel through time. 20th century computer games designer Scott exchanges love letters with 19th century poet Elizabeth Whitcomb through an antique desk that can make letters travel through time. 20th century computer games designer Scott exchanges love letters with 19th century poet Elizabeth Whitcomb through an antique desk that can make letters travel through time.

• Jack Finney
• James S. Henerson
• Campbell Scott
• Jennifer Jason Leigh
• David Dukes
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• Scott Corrigan

• Elizabeth Whitcomb

• Everett Reagle

• Beatrice Corrigan

• Debra Zabriskie
• Clarice Whitcomb

• Warren Whitcomb

• Jacob Campbell

• Flossy Whitcomb
• Lavinia Whitcomb
• Potts the Postman
• Maggie the Maid

• Scott's Boss
• Celebrity Author

• Charging Union Soldier
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• Trivia Based on a short story of the same name by Jack Finney . The story was first published in "The Saturday Evening Post" on August 1, 1959, and reprinted in the same magazine on January/February 1988.
• Goofs In the video game Scottie is working on, General Stuart (as in JEB) is misspelled as Stewart.

Elizabeth Whitcomb : The hard truth is we are doomed to be chaste. To never touch each other, hear each other, see each other... so what harm can there be to write to each other?

• Connections Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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• May 12, 2001
• February 1, 1998 (United States)
• United States
• Hallmark Hall of Fame page.
• Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Love Letter (#47.3)
• Petersburg, Virginia, USA
• Hallmark Entertainment
• Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
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• Runtime 1 hour 39 minutes

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