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098: How I Met My Aussie Husband – A Backpacker Love Story Across 7 Countries [REPLAY]
Episode 9816th September 2025 • Transform With Travel: Trip Planning Made Easy For Busy Professionals Craving Bucket List Adventures • Kelly Tolliday
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In this episode, I share the extraordinary journey of how I met my husband Sam. 

The story spans continents and years, beginning with my decision to study abroad in Switzerland and culminating in a chance encounter at a pub crawl in Dublin. 

As we relationship, we faced long-distance challenges and numerous adventures, ultimately leading me to move to Australia. Now, nearly a decade later, we are married with two children, and continue to infuse our lives with travel and exploration. Our story emphasizes the power of saying 'yes' to life’s adventures and how one decision can change everything.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 The Switzerland Study Abroad Experience
  • 03:20 The Ireland Adventure Begins
  • 07:15 Meeting Sam in Dublin
  • 16:26 A New Year's Reunion in Europe
  • 21:47 Building a Life Together
  • 29:33 Final Thoughts

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