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On May 21, 2023, Monica from America and Dirk from the Netherlands met during a walking tour in Budapest. A simple question about Dirk’s lemur tattoo sparked an instant connection. They talked and laughed their way through the entire tour. At the end, Dirk asked for Monica’s number, and she gave him her Instagram—already followed by him. That unexpected moment marked the beginning of their Hallmark love story. Click for more →
On August 5, 2023, Dirk traveled to the United States for the first time. Ohio, Maine, Vermont. He met Monica’s family, friends, and her dog Pharaoh. They drove, explored, and laughed. Dirk tasted America—from Cedar Point to Cane’s Chicken Fingers. And somewhere along the way, it became clear: this was no longer just a vacation. This was the beginning of a life together. Click for more →
In October 2023, Monica met Dirk’s parents in Portugal. Olhos d’Água, Silves, Sagres. Even a missing suitcase couldn’t break the magic. It was short, but unforgettable. Families came together. And so did hearts. Click for more →
Monica discovered the Netherlands: Kinderdijk, Willemstad, pancakes, and borders that quite literally and figuratively blurred in Baarle-Nassau. They ended in Hoek van Holland—where Dirk comes from. Where Monica felt at home. Click for more →
From Dubrovnik to Montenegro. Mountains, bays, and wine. Monica climbed the mountains with ease. Dirk followed bravely. Saying goodbye at Tivat Airport, they knew: this was not goodbye forever. Click for more →
March 2024. Curaçao. Snorkeling, sunshine, cocktails—and the song Kedeng Kedeng, which would forever be theirs. They said goodbye with a smile and a tear. Japan was waiting. Click for more →
Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Okinawa. Temples and technology. Shinkansen trains and sushi. Whale sharks and deserted beaches. Japan showed them how vast the world is—and how strong their bond had become. Click for more →
Traveling around Iceland in a camper. Waterfalls, glaciers, the Northern Lights… and sheep. So many sheep. In the middle of the night, Dirk whispered: “We are surrounded by sheep.” Monica laughed. Here, love sounded like coming home. Click for more →
Florida, family, the Everglades. Disney, a cruise, snorkeling, karaoke. Dirk visited his 50th country. Monica spotted another barracuda. Together, they saw their future. Click for more →
October 2025. Greece. Kos, Rhodes, Karpathos, Athens. On a mountain 846 meters high, Dirk went down on one knee. The words faded. The feeling remained. A rose-gold ring. A blue sapphire. A “yes” that changed everything. Click for more →
