Episode 66

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Published on:

18th Feb 2025

066: Passport to Love: Diving Deep Into Love with a South African Dive Instructor | Jackie Curnick

In this heartfelt episode of Transform With Travel, we explore the beautiful love story of Jackie Curnick, who fell head over heels for a South African dive instructor while living in the country. Jackie takes us through the magical moments of meeting her partner, the deep connection they formed, and how their shared sense of adventure and mutual respect for each other’s cultures brought them together.

But it wasn’t always smooth sailing—Jackie and her partner had to navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship, with oceans and continents between them. Jackie shares her experience of building trust and maintaining love across miles, time zones, and cultural differences. Her story is a testament to how trust, communication, and a strong emotional bond can make even the most daunting distances seem small.

Tune in as Jackie opens up about the highs and lows of long-distance love, and how their relationship has thrived despite the challenges. Whether you’re in a long-distance relationship or just love a great romance story, Jackie’s journey will inspire you to believe that love can conquer any distance.

Key Takeaways:

  • How Jackie met her South African dive instructor partner while traveling and living in the country.
  • Strategies Jackie and her partner used to build trust and maintain their relationship despite long-distance challenges.
  • The emotional journey of navigating cultural differences and maintaining a bond across borders.
  • Raising a cross-cultural family
  • Insights into how long-distance relationships can thrive with patience, communication, and trust.

Listen now to discover Jackie’s inspiring story of finding love in unexpected places and building a strong, lasting relationship against the odds!

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Transform With Travel
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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.