It all began.

Hi… I’m Christian, and that’s Kim.

After knowing each other for years, Kim and I began dating in early 2020. Now when I say “dating”, I mean as best we could separated by 8,000 miles, travel bans, and a global pandemic.

We made it work with hard work, WhatsApp video dates, and consistent effort.

When 2021 came around, we made the decision that I would relocate to South Africa. As an American living in South Africa, I feel like a fish out of water. These are the stories about me, about us, and about life in the Western Cape and one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Oh, and if you want to know more about us, News24 wrote a piece about us and the Love Is Not Tourism movement.