# Wanderlust Storybook Romances This OKCupid Date Story Takes a Duo Around the World By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-11-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okcupid-date References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2013/11/57190/okcupid-date-story-clara-bensen?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [salon](http://www.salon.com/2013/11/12/the_craziest_okcupid_date_ever/) In a new love story for the ages, Clara Benson tells Slate how an [OKCupid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draft-latte-strawberry-mocha) date took her around the globe. Though initially convinced that they made the "World's Most Unlikely Pair," Clara agreed to adventure through eight countries in 21 days with a man she'd just met -- a lively and spontaneous (clearly) university professor named Jeff. What's more, the impromptu nature of the journey allowed for very few essentials. The pair only had the clothes on their backs, a toothbrush, an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-1) and a map. Rather than exchange small talk over lattes, the duo got to know each other in the midst of a hitch-hiking expedition through Croatia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Sarajevo and Budapest. Travel is certainly a catalyst that speeds up the typical getting-to-know-you process, so forgo your typical dinner date, embrace the spirit of conviviality and embark on a cross country road-trip instead. Though I don't know where these two end up, it's a bohemian fantasy come to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adventure Dating:** There are opportunities for dating apps to create features or partner with travel companies to promote adventure dating experiences. - **Minimalist Travel:** There is a potential market for travel products and services that cater to minimalist travelers who prefer to pack light and travel with fewer essentials. - **Impromptu Getaways:** There is an opportunity for the travel industry to create or promote last-minute travel deals for impromptu getaways that allow for more spontaneity and less planning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Dating:** Online dating companies can explore adding adventure-themed features to their platforms to promote more exciting date options. - **Travel:** Travel companies can create tailored packages and experiences that appeal to minimalist travelers seeking to explore the world with fewer belongings. - **Last-minute Travel Deals:** Travel deal companies can offer more impromptu, last-minute deals to appeal to travelers seeking spontaneity and flexibility in their travel plans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Global Love Story Maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wherewemetorg.md) - [Romantic Getaway Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovu.md) - [Date Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-planning-app.md) - [Solo Travel Matchmakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-bff-matchmaker.md) - [Romantic Dating App Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-success-stories.md) - [Travel-Inspired Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventurous-couples-valentines-day-set.md) - [BookTok Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-ultimate-break-1.md) - [Romantic Date Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couplequest.md) - [Romantasy-Inspired European Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acotar-switzerland-tour.md)