My Twitter Love Story
When I signed up for Twitter, I thought it would be a good way to meet other travelers and travel bloggers. I talked to really fun and interesting people, learned about parts of the travel world I never knew existed, and improved my writing. What I never could’ve expected was how Twitter would change my life.
In July I met with Barbara from Cultural Travel with Hole in the Donut while she was in Atlanta, and she told me about her travel blogging experiences. She also convinced me to buy a domain and set up self-hosting for my blog.
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But I am NOT computer savvy, and I quickly ran into problems trying to import my old blog onto the new site. I sent out a random tweet that said something like “I just bought a domain and I have no idea how to set up the hosting.” Andy from Grounded Traveler responded and offered to help. He’s from North Carolina but lives in Germany, so he stayed up late to wait for me to get home from work so we could talk on Skype and import my blog. Then Barbara met with me a few more times to help me with the details of the site (thanks again Barbara!).
That could’ve been the end of it. But Andy and I started keeping up with each other on Twitter, reading each other’s blogs, and exchanging emails. After we had another long conversation on Skype at the beginning of August, I officially had a crush on Andy, despite the fact that I live in Atlanta and he lives in Freiburg, which is in the Black Forest. Every time I mentioned the 4000 mile distance, he said “it’s just a detail.”
We emailed constantly, talked on Skype one or two nights during the week (thanks for staying up late Andy!) and spent countless hours on Skype on the weekends. It’s really amazing how well you get to know someone when all you have is talking. We couldn’t go on the traditional dinner and a movie date. Instead, we spent 6-8 hours talking non-stop each Saturday. And then again on Sundays.

We continued this routine for nearly 4 months. We made it through my week long trip to Ecuador and his two week trip to Greece without being able to talk to each other. For much of Andy’s trip, he didn’t even have internet connection. We definitely learned just how important we are to each other during those weeks.
At the end of November, I flew to Prague for a trip I had planned before Andy and I ever knew each other. Andy took the train from Freiburg to Prague so that we could finally meet in person, and after the initial 20 minutes of “wow, you’re not pixel-y” it just felt natural to be around each other. It was such an amazing weekend! As a way to express how important that weekend was, I wrote a post called A Love Letter To Prague which was really a love letter to Andy. At New Year’s, I went to Germany to visit, and it reconfirmed that Andy and I fit so well together.
I’ve never felt so close to someone despite the geography. It’s never just felt right like it does with Andy. I still sometimes have moments of disbelief that a tweet led me to the man I am completely in love with. I feel like the luckiest person in the world that Andy actually saw that one tweet, and that we’re committed to being together. Also, Mom and Dad – thanks for taking the news so well!
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January 24, 2011 @ 12:37 AM
I am so pumped for you, I’m so glad that you decided to make it public. I haven’t found love in the Twitter/Blogging world, not that I’m really looking.
I have been able to connect with some awesome people that I would otherwise have never been able to connect with, yourself included.
I have to admit that I am very curious about how your parents took the news. I’m sure we will get to read that soon… Hint, Hint.
January 24, 2011 @ 1:06 AM
Twitter really is amazing for connecting with people, so much more than I ever could’ve expected before I opened my account, even aside from meeting Andy. I’m glad I got to meet you, you’re awesome too!
January 24, 2011 @ 2:12 AM
Cuuutee! Isn’t Twitter great? I have Twitter to be thankful for as well 😉
January 24, 2011 @ 7:28 AM
Twitter IS great! Happy to hear about you & Stephanie too! Thanks!
January 24, 2011 @ 2:15 AM
That’s so awesome! Twitter actually brought me to my boyfriend as well (via TBEX) so I can definitely relate. I think it’s so cool, the ways that technology can actually help us form real, personal bonds.
January 24, 2011 @ 7:32 AM
That’s awesome Stephanie! Technology is definitely a wonderful thing! I love that you guys met thru TBEX 🙂
January 24, 2011 @ 12:31 AM
Awww…. Just… AWWWWWWWW! So sweet!
January 24, 2011 @ 1:02 AM
Thanks Erica!!
January 24, 2011 @ 12:34 AM
This is the cutest story! Thank you so much for sharing it. I think it’s amazing that you guys made it work with long distance and not being able to meet in person for 4 months. I would have been so nervous to finally meet in person!
January 24, 2011 @ 1:04 AM
I was soooo nervous to finally meet him! Totally worth the wait 🙂
January 24, 2011 @ 2:01 AM
Awwwwww!!!!! I’m not gonna lie… this post made me get all goose-bumpy and a little bit teary-eyed. While I didn’t become close to my current boyfriend through a tweet, we’re also doing a semi-long-distance thing. I know how tough it can be, and how time away from the online/phone connection can really make you appreciate each other and the way you feel that much more.
So happy for you both!
January 24, 2011 @ 7:25 AM
Thanks Amanda! It is hard but it also made us so much better at being able to talk things thru. I hope you & your long distance boyfriend are doing good!
January 24, 2011 @ 2:05 AM
What a great story Ali! Both you and Andy are awesome people and deserve all the happiness in the world! 🙂
January 24, 2011 @ 7:26 AM
Thanks Kieron!
January 24, 2011 @ 2:06 AM
4000 miles: “it’s just a detail” — this is the best quote ever.
Congratulations, you two are gorgeous.
January 24, 2011 @ 7:26 AM
Thank you!
January 24, 2011 @ 10:32 AM
am impressed you found love with twitter, am really happy for you
January 24, 2011 @ 10:26 PM
Thanks Zablon! Yep, wasn’t looking for it, but I found it anyway!
January 24, 2011 @ 5:52 AM
Very sweet! I love how a near chance reply on Twitter led to so much more.
Happy for you two and your love story!
January 24, 2011 @ 7:32 AM
Thanks Heather!
January 24, 2011 @ 7:37 AM
OMG! Andy wrote about his awesome girlfriend a couple posts ago and I had no idea it was you!!
What an amazingly adorable story! I’m so happy for you two! 🙂
January 24, 2011 @ 10:22 PM
HA, yep that’s me! Thanks Annie!
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January 24, 2011 @ 8:48 AM
Wow I love this – great story to tell when people ask soooo… how did you meet?
Technology is definitely bringing us all closer… 🙂
January 24, 2011 @ 10:23 PM
Yep, technology is awesome! Thanks Kirsty!
January 24, 2011 @ 9:04 AM
Aww, yay! I’ve been stalking your blog to see when you were going to tell your parents about the boy. 🙂
I’m so happy for you – it really is such a sweet story! Can’t wait to hear what’s next for you two!
January 24, 2011 @ 10:25 PM
HA, stalking my blog, love it! Thanks Amy!
January 24, 2011 @ 9:15 AM
Awww,thats great girl. I met Doug online too and most of the people on this days meets their partner online. Thanks for sharing with us girl 🙂
January 24, 2011 @ 10:26 PM
Thanks JR, you’re sweet!
January 24, 2011 @ 10:45 AM
Oh wow, I just found your post after I saw it RT’d in my feed and I thought I recognised that face in your pic. I was on a Contiki tour of Britain with Andy around NYE last year, ha what are the odds?!
That’s really cool that you guys hooked up through Twitter, wish you all the best and happy travels.
January 24, 2011 @ 10:28 PM
That’s crazy! Definitely a small world. Thanks Justin!
January 24, 2011 @ 11:34 AM
YEAH! So happy for you guys Ali <3
January 24, 2011 @ 10:28 PM
Thanks Christina!
January 24, 2011 @ 12:16 PM
That’s quite an amazing story. Very happy for you two, and here’s for a very many happy years ahead 🙂
January 24, 2011 @ 10:28 PM
Thanks Jill, I really appreciate it!
January 24, 2011 @ 1:48 PM
I am so happy for you, in case you weren’t aware!
January 24, 2011 @ 10:29 PM
No, totally unaware. In fact, who are you? Kidding 🙂 Thanks Tim!
January 24, 2011 @ 2:01 PM
Awwww that is such a cute story. I’m so happy for both you!!!
Maybe one day I will meet my man on twitter…lol!!! it seems so silly but thats so awesome!!! It seem like a lot of people meet now through social media. I know my cousin who is getting married in the summer met each other through facebook.
January 24, 2011 @ 10:31 PM
Thanks Jaime! I hope you do meet a great guy, but I’m thinking maybe when you’re on the road.
January 24, 2011 @ 3:20 PM
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the title of this post, soooo excited that you went public with this. I wish you 2 nothing but the absolute best in life and love.
January 24, 2011 @ 10:32 PM
Thanks Andi, it was really nice to share this!
January 24, 2011 @ 4:40 PM
This is such a great story. I am so happy for you both- such wonderful people. Can all your twitter friends come to the wedding?? Now that would be a tweet up!
Best of luck to you both, you so deserve it.
January 24, 2011 @ 10:33 PM
That would be a crazy tweet up! Thanks so much Caz!
January 25, 2011 @ 2:25 AM
Oh I love that idea. You should so make it a public wedding & we all be there. EEeEee how awesome would that be… it’d be fucking awesome…lol!
January 25, 2011 @ 9:51 AM
As awesome as it would be, I can’t imagine what that would cost!
January 24, 2011 @ 7:56 PM
Ali, your Dad and I are thrilled for you and can’t wait to meet Andy. We’re getting used to being surprised by all the wonderful things you’ve done.
Love ya
Mom
January 24, 2011 @ 10:34 PM
Thanks Mom! Love you too!
January 24, 2011 @ 8:08 PM
Wow, what a fabulous, heart warming story. I, too, have realized how small the world can be. Twitter and Facebook have changed so many things for so many people. Wishing you and Andy all the happiness in the world!! Cheers!
January 24, 2011 @ 10:35 PM
Definitely a small world, crazy sometimes. Thanks Gillian!
January 25, 2011 @ 8:12 AM
So happy for you, Ali! And love the comment from your mom!
January 25, 2011 @ 9:50 AM
Thanks Becky!
January 25, 2011 @ 10:38 AM
Beautiful post. Congratulations on finding the love of your life
January 25, 2011 @ 12:37 PM
Thanks Dave & Deb!
January 25, 2011 @ 11:37 AM
What an awesome story! I have heard of so many people who have met their partners through their blogs but never one through a tweet.
January 25, 2011 @ 12:38 PM
Thanks Akila!
January 25, 2011 @ 11:38 AM
What a lovely story — congratulations!!
January 25, 2011 @ 12:38 PM
Thanks Michael!
January 25, 2011 @ 11:45 AM
hy sweety …..!!!!!!!!!!!1 really touched by ur story . you’re really lucky one to recognized your love n feeling n accept it with open heart ,otherwise most often we get to know OHH IT’S LOVE when we lost it.
luv cheers
January 25, 2011 @ 12:40 PM
Thank you Fatima!
January 26, 2011 @ 8:57 AM
you’re welcome sweety ;p looking forward to more such lovely post
January 25, 2011 @ 8:31 PM
Wow, so happy for you! 🙂 Such a sweet story… It reminds me of something that happened to me too, and it’s so great to get to know someone talking a lot! Usually it doesn’t happen!
Congratulations and thumbs up to Twitter that made u meet!!! 🙂
January 25, 2011 @ 9:13 PM
Thanks Giulia! I hope you’re doing good!
January 25, 2011 @ 3:09 PM
This is just a beautiful story. Isn’t it amazing how you can fit so well with someone on the opposite side of the world? Wishing you both the best!
January 25, 2011 @ 7:49 PM
Yes, it definitely is amazing! Thanks Christine!
January 25, 2011 @ 7:59 PM
Awwww… what an adorable story! I had no idea that two tweeps that I follow on twitter were in love. Such a heartwarming story. Keep us updated 😉
January 25, 2011 @ 9:01 PM
Thanks Kim, will do!
January 26, 2011 @ 9:19 AM
This post reminds me that it really is a small world. Love it! So happy for you 🙂
January 26, 2011 @ 1:06 PM
Thanks Laura!
January 26, 2011 @ 3:27 PM
Finally!!! You two come clean and I no longer have to keep this a secret!! 🙂
January 26, 2011 @ 9:42 PM
Oh whatever, you’ve only known a couple weeks! 🙂 Thanks Jeremy!
January 26, 2011 @ 10:42 AM
Very cool! Love hearing about these type of stories. I met my now German fiance on vacation and we did 8000km of long distance from Canada to Germany before I moved here last July, so it’s definitely doable. Amazing how a single tweet can change your life!
January 26, 2011 @ 1:08 PM
That’s awesome Laurel! What part of Germany?
January 26, 2011 @ 3:06 PM
Beautiful story! I say that’s taking “meeting online” a step further 🙂 I met my boyfriend on an exchange semester and we did the whole long distance (US, Germany) for more than 2 years, so I feel for you… Lots of flights, lots of Skype calls, lots of telephone calls, lots of messages, and lots of happy/sad airport pick-up/drop-offs. Hope you guys can make it work. Totally worth it!
January 26, 2011 @ 3:21 PM
Thanks Sabrina! It certainly is hard but I have every confidence we will make it work.
January 26, 2011 @ 10:23 PM
How sweet! I’m so happy that the two of you found each other, on Twitter no less! Life really does work in funny ways…
January 26, 2011 @ 11:11 PM
It certainly does! Thanks Connie!
January 27, 2011 @ 12:01 AM
Meeting people off Twitter has been one of the best parts of my move to Australia. I hated Twitter when it first started, but now I love it, too.
January 27, 2011 @ 7:26 AM
Yeah I didn’t understand twitter when I first signed up but I’m so glad I figured it out! Thanks Lauren!
January 27, 2011 @ 12:02 AM
YAY! I’m so excited for you two! You’re like the two nicest people I know on Twitter. And now you’re together. Technology rocks.
January 27, 2011 @ 7:27 AM
Aw thanks Sally! Technology does rock!
January 27, 2011 @ 12:36 AM
The world needs more good news stories like this. Thanks for sharing yours!
January 27, 2011 @ 7:27 AM
Thanks Ken!
January 27, 2011 @ 1:29 AM
I love stories like these, so wonderful and heartwarming! It’s always lucky to find love, even moreso on different continents. Thanks for sharing it.
January 27, 2011 @ 7:28 AM
Thanks Courtney!
January 27, 2011 @ 2:47 AM
Congratulations! I’m excited for you, too! Viva la internet romance!
January 27, 2011 @ 7:29 AM
Thanks Deedee!
January 27, 2011 @ 9:09 AM
Just now caught this, very cool stuff! =)
Dan
January 27, 2011 @ 9:33 AM
Thanks Dan!
January 27, 2011 @ 10:17 AM
Well, well, well… so THIS is what you have been up to 🙂 Now the Germany and Prague adventures make even more sense. What a great love story. Congrats!
January 27, 2011 @ 12:57 PM
To be fair I booked the Prague trip before Andy & I started talking. Very convenient though! Thanks Kent! (aren’t you glad this post was guinea pig free?)
January 27, 2011 @ 12:00 PM
SOOOOOOOO excited for your future with Andy!!!!! Thank you for trusting Andi and I with your story that day in Charlotte, it has been a wonderful secret to keep but I am glad now that the story is out in the open and we can ALL rejoice with you. Very happy to see you find love, and overseas too!!! Ok, maybe a tad jealous 😉 LOL Many blessings to you Ali! xoxo
January 27, 2011 @ 12:59 PM
Thanks Kirsten! I’m so glad I got to meet you & Andi, fun day! You’ll have to come visit in Germany someday 🙂
January 28, 2011 @ 5:46 PM
OMG did you move to Germany???
January 28, 2011 @ 8:49 PM
Nooooo…..
January 28, 2011 @ 6:05 PM
This made me all weepy. Congrats to both of you in finding a true friend in love…peace 🙂
January 28, 2011 @ 8:50 PM
Thank you Mary!
January 29, 2011 @ 5:27 PM
This is so sweet! Congratulations to you both!! I’m sure you’ll continue to rock the long distance thing – Skype is a Godsend for transcontinental relationships 🙂 Best wishes for your future together!
January 29, 2011 @ 7:03 PM
Thanks Laura! Skype is a wonderful thing!
January 30, 2011 @ 5:49 PM
AMAZING :)Can’t wait to meet you guys!!
January 30, 2011 @ 9:06 PM
Thanks! See you in Vancouver in about 4 months!
January 31, 2011 @ 12:42 AM
Aw, that’s so sweet! A real Twitter love story 🙂
January 31, 2011 @ 7:24 AM
Thanks Leslie!
January 31, 2011 @ 1:07 PM
Andy also helped me with my site at the begging via skype… but I never got any action after that!!! hahaha… jokes. Congrats guys!
January 31, 2011 @ 10:14 PM
Haha! Well, I’m kinda glad you didn’t get any action! Thanks 🙂
February 1, 2011 @ 3:01 PM
This is a super sweet tweet love story, I’m so happy for you two!!! Are you guys planning to be traveling together from now on?
February 1, 2011 @ 4:09 PM
We’re not really the perpetual traveler type, but we’ll definitely do lots of traveling. Who knows!
February 2, 2011 @ 3:58 PM
Super cool story. The world is such a fun place, and stories like this just prove it. I didn’t meet my husband from afar, but we’ve done lots and lots of long distance. It has it’s downsides for sure, but it also has it’s moments as well (such as all the talking you two did). And now with Skype things are even easier. Good luck!
February 2, 2011 @ 4:37 PM
Thanks Theresa! Great to hear about you & your husband making it work long distance.
February 7, 2011 @ 12:10 AM
Ali! This is incredible. So happy to hear things are going so well for you. Three cheers for Twitter and the relationships it ignites! 🙂
February 7, 2011 @ 1:39 AM
Thanks Lauren! 4 more months until TBEX!
February 10, 2011 @ 6:46 PM
This is one of the most beautiful stories I have heard this year. It is movie story material. It gives Social Media its true meaning! Congrats!
February 10, 2011 @ 8:22 PM
Thanks, that’s so sweet of you to say!
February 11, 2011 @ 4:14 PM
Congratulations! I definitely have found twitter way more useful than I ever thought I would but I didn’t find love! Such a cute story, good luck to you both! thank god for video chat!
February 11, 2011 @ 5:42 PM
Thanks Rease! Yes, Skype is amazing!
February 11, 2011 @ 5:02 PM
Awww…what a great story. Finally, an internet story that doesn’t end in getting a restraining order. There’s hope for us all….:>)
Raymond
February 11, 2011 @ 5:43 PM
Hilarious Raymond, thanks!
February 12, 2011 @ 8:15 PM
Thanks for sharing this, it’s really sweet and I’m glad to hear that it’s working out so well for you both! 🙂
February 12, 2011 @ 8:25 PM
Thanks Laura, I’m really glad too!
February 14, 2011 @ 11:34 AM
Very sweet story – thanks for sharing!
February 14, 2011 @ 3:04 PM
Thanks Cam!
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February 14, 2011 @ 8:39 PM
AWww…!! Can’t believe I didn’t read this before! I totally know what you felt, and again, awww!!!!!! 😀
So sweet!
February 14, 2011 @ 9:35 PM
Thanks Juno!
February 17, 2011 @ 1:37 AM
what a darling story. my best friend feel in love with her husband when they were living is different countries. we all told her she was crazy – but it worked. I am very happy for you. Cheers!
February 17, 2011 @ 7:16 AM
Thanks Suz! It does sound crazy at first but I am so happy to have met Andy!
April 12, 2011 @ 7:14 AM
Way too cute! Loved reading this, made me smile!
April 12, 2011 @ 7:27 AM
Thanks Lynda!
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May 12, 2011 @ 3:03 PM
Congratulations and best of luck with the move and your future travels!
May 12, 2011 @ 10:48 PM
Thanks Adam!
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May 28, 2011 @ 5:07 PM
This is so sweet and love the European bend to the story. 🙂
May 29, 2011 @ 10:33 AM
Thanks!
May 29, 2011 @ 4:15 AM
That is an amazing story. Sometimes fate just has a way happeneing!I think it is no conincidence that you have found each other.
May 29, 2011 @ 10:32 AM
Thanks Sarah! I still can’t believe it sometimes 🙂
May 30, 2011 @ 12:24 AM
Amazing! This is great! I follow you and Andy on Twitter and I’m a regular reader of his blog, but I confess I don’t think I’ve ever read yours. I found the link to this love story on his latest post, so I clicked it and then realized that I recognize your photo from Twitter. I had no clue you two even knew each other much less were getting married – and I am on Twitter all the time. This is quite exciting, even for me 🙂 Congratulations!!
May 30, 2011 @ 10:59 AM
Thanks Sabina! And no worries, there are way too many blogs for us to all keep up with.
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December 25, 2011 @ 10:07 PM
That is amazing.. I’m in a similar situation..less distance, but it’s still hard. I met Bob on twitter via his blog. I commented on an error he had made.. We started talking and it grew from there. I’m from Georgia and he is in Connecticut. You are so right when you said how well you got to know each other so well in a short time. We are quite in love, and I’m strongly considering moving to Connecticut when I finish college.. I hope the best for you and Andy.. Good luck! 🙂
December 27, 2011 @ 9:13 AM
That’s awesome, Jessica! I hope it works out with you two, good luck! And thanks for checking out my blog!
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Glad to see twitter and blogging led you to a great love!!! That’s a super story.
February 15, 2012 @ 6:58 PM
Thanks Marina!
February 16, 2012 @ 12:00 AM
Definitely a sweet story and a sign of the times! Thanks to the internet the world is definitely a smaller place.
February 16, 2012 @ 6:45 AM
Thanks Debbie! I love that the world is becoming smaller 🙂
May 9, 2012 @ 9:54 AM
Cute story, I met Toni through Myspace back in 2007 🙂
May 9, 2012 @ 10:59 AM
Thanks! Wow, Myspace! That’s awesome Serena!
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September 27, 2012 @ 10:45 AM
This is so sweet! It’s true: when there’s distance, and all you have is talking, you get to know that person so well if you both make an effort. I met my boyfriend while I was studying abroad in France, and for the past 2+ years we have dealt with a number of months where I was in Texas and he was in France… it’s hard, but it is so worth it 🙂 Congrats!
September 28, 2012 @ 9:57 PM
Thanks Haley! It was tough to be apart for almost the entire first year of our relationship, but he was totally worth it. I’m so happy to be with him now in Germany. I hope you and your boyfriend make it work too!
November 1, 2012 @ 4:17 PM
Hi Ali,
I came across your site and I’m already hooked! I love your style of telling us things and I’m amazed by your love story! Soo beautiful!
I hope you enjoy Germany and (even though you’re not a “cold” person) like seeing winter coming right now 🙂
Keep on writing, I’ll keep on reading 🙂
Carina
November 1, 2012 @ 5:43 PM
Thank you so much, Carina! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my blog!
I am enjoying Germany, although yes, the cold weather is pretty tough. Not sure how I’m going to make it through 5 more months of this!
I’ll have to check out your site from time to time, maybe it will help me improve my German to read it!
November 2, 2012 @ 10:20 AM
You’re welcome!
I’m struggeling myself, as I spent 14 months untill April in warm tropic Australia and South East Asia. Spring was already too cold for me by then and now I’m working with the “Zwiebelschicht”-principle… putting on at least 4 layers a day 😀
Good luck surviving German winter! 😉
November 2, 2012 @ 2:42 PM
Ah, tropics would be nice right about now! I like the word “Zwiebelschicht”. Thanks Carina!
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I feel like this exact thing is happening to me now, the distance is less, but we’ve been speaking for about a month and I am still amazed that I feel about someone so quickly just by reading 140 characters. I hope that my experience can end the same way as yours. thank you for sharing this incredible story
July 10, 2014 @ 10:20 PM
Thanks, and that’s really awesome, Alastair! For us, it was all in the talking. We had so much time to just TALK because there was nothing else we could do. It meant we got to know each other really well, and now we’ve been married for 3 years!
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