It all began in June 2020, when Victor, ever the adventurer, sent Arvi a message asking, “What’s the next place you’d like to travel to?” Little did we know that this simple question would spark something amazing. Arvi’s response? “Russia and Ukraine”—long before the war started. Though we were from different corners of the globe, our shared love for travel, adventure, and food brought us closer with each conversation. What started as a few online messages soon became the beginning of something truly special.

Our first date was the perfect blend of casual and fun—we grabbed coffee and then went ice skating. By the second date, we were whale watching, and by the third, we were skydiving! For our fourth date, we added canyoning to the list of adventures. You could say we embraced excitement from the start, and it’s been a theme in our relationship ever since.

We’ve shared so many adventures since we met. Our first trip together was to Tasmania due to COVID travel restrictions. Later, we explored the Philippines, where Victor got to experience Arvi’s home country, and Tahiti, where Arvi discovered the beauty of Victor’s homeland. One of our most unforgettable experiences was a road trip through Iceland during our Europe travels, where we soaked in the stunning landscapes together.

On top of that, we’ve built our little family. When Victor met Arvi, Waffle, a cocker spaniel, was already part of his life. Then, in November 2021, Pretzel, a cavoodle with a big personality, joined the family. Our dogs have been part of every step of our journey, bringing joy, love, and plenty of tail-wagging to our home.

Victor’s love for photography has turned many of our adventures into spontaneous photo shoots! Arvi is always happy to be the model (most of the time). The dogs, Waffle and Pretzel, often join in as models too—though they’re not always as enthusiastic as Arvi. Nonetheless, we’ve captured some of our favourite moments with them, and it’s become a fun and humorous part of our life together.

In true adventurous style, the proposal took place on a weekend getaway in a tiny house on top of the hills. As the sun began to set, surrounded by fairy lights and the warmth of a campfire, Victor asked the biggest question of his life. Pretzel, our cavoodle, carried the ring with a bandana that read, “Mum, do you want to marry dad?” while Waffle, our cocker spaniel, stood by proudly in his suit. It was the perfect moment, filled with love, laughter, and a resounding "Yes!"