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- I thought I’d find my soulmate during a year of solo travel — but I met him after I came home (businessinsider.com)
NYC Exec Finds Love in Unexpected Place – Herself!
Kasia Dietz had it all – a high-powered advertising job in Manhattan, a vibrant social life, and the pulse of the city at her fingertips. But something was missing. Feeling restless and unfulfilled, she decided to ditch the corporate ladder for a globe-trotting adventure.
Trading her windowless office for breathtaking vistas, Dietz embarked on a 13-month solo journey across 32 countries. From the tranquil beaches of Brazil to the majestic mountains of Tibet, she immersed herself in new cultures, challenged her boundaries, and rediscovered herself. She learned to appreciate simplicity, overcome fears, and, most importantly, to simply be.
While she didn’t find the romantic soulmate she initially sought, Dietz fell deeply in love with the world and, in turn, with herself. Returning to New York a changed woman, she radiated a newfound confidence and self-awareness.
It wasn’t long before fate intervened. A chance encounter on a city street led to a connection with a visiting Parisian, and sparks flew.
Sharing a passion for travel and adventure, the two quickly fell in love. Fifteen years later, they are married with a son, their wanderlust now a shared family affair.
Dietz’s story is a testament to the transformative power of solo travel and self-discovery. Sometimes, the greatest love stories begin within.