Episode 63

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6th Feb 2025

063: Passport To Love: Connection in Copenhagen & Moving to a Castle | Stefanie Grassley

How can one “Yes” change the trajectory of your life? 

In this episode of Transform With Travel, we talk with Stefanie Grassley as part of our Passport To Love series, sharing stories of travelers who fell in love while on the road.

Stefanie shares her enchanting story of how she found love in one of Europe’s most picturesque cities—Copenhagen. 

Stefanie shares the magical moments that led her to meeting her Airbnb Host in Copenhagen, and how this quickly turned into the love story of her dreams. 

Listen as she shares how she navigates the thrills and challenges of an international relationship, and how their love story blossomed in a foreign land. Stefanie gives us an intimate look into her journey of building a life, a family and a love story overseas.

Whether you’re a travel lover, a romantic at heart, or someone looking for inspiration on how to follow your heart beyond borders, this episode is sure to spark your wanderlust and remind you of the transformative power of love through travel.

What We Discuss:

  • The serendipitous moment Stefanie met her partner at an Airbnb in Copenhagen.
  • How saying Yes to his invites helped keep the adventure alive.
  • Meeting his family by surprise in France.
  • Buying and renovating a castle in Italy.
  • The highs and lows of navigating an international relationship.
  • Tips for anyone seeking romance abroad or considering moving for love.

Tune in now and discover Stefanie’s unique journey, where love and travel intersect in the most beautiful way.

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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. We believe travel has the power to transform your life, one trip at a time. So we bring on every day adventurers to tell their stories of inspiration, as well as Industry Experts to enhance and optimize your travels. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday, Founder of Transform With Travel - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show you a new perspective.

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Kelly Tolliday

Kelly is the Founder of Transform With Travel, with over 11 years in the travel industry. She's a Wellness Travel Expert, Retreat Facilitator, Travel Advisor & Podcast Host.

She's also a 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher & an Accredited Continued Education Provider for the Yoga Industry.

She's traveled to over 45 countries and lived across 4 continents. Now, it's her mission to inspire and support you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and into the life of your dreams.

She's passionate about immersive and transformational travel. She believe when you travel with intention, by combining wellness, adventure & cultural enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.

She's now based in South Florida, and she's married to her husband Sam with 2 beautiful daughters & 2 crazy dogs.