In this heartwarming episode of Passport to Love, we share the beautiful story of Esther Milanzi, who found love in the most unexpected place—while teaching abroad in Thailand. Esther’s journey is a true testament to how travel can open doors to not only new experiences but also life-changing romantic connections.

We follow Esther’s love story that began on the sun-soaked beaches of Southern Thailand, where she met a fellow American expat teacher at a beach party. Despite being on the other side of the world, fate had a surprising twist in store—they were both from the same area back home in North Carolina! Their instant connection turned serious quickly, sparking a whirlwind romance that took them from the shores of Thailand to adventures in Vietnam and Bali.

In this episode, you’ll hear Esther’s first-hand account of:

• Meeting her partner at a beach party: How a casual night at a Southern Thailand beach party led to the start of something special.
• Serendipity in travel: The unexpected and magical moment of discovering that they were from the same hometown in North Carolina.
• Building a relationship while traveling: How they deepened their connection across multiple countries, including Vietnam and Bali, sharing both the joys and challenges of being together on the road.
• The unique bond of expats: Why living and working abroad as expats created the perfect environment for love to flourish.
• Allowing each other to constantly evolve: How never holding on to past versions of each other helps each other grow individually and as a couple.

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