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The unexpected connections you make while traveling can change your life: from romance that sparks at 30,000 feet to unlikely friendships that begin on the road. Chance Encounters, the podcast companion to the hit column on CNN.com from Francesca Street, chronicles incredible real-life stories of unforgettable travel connections.

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American Kerri Cunningham fell for Brit Dirk Stevens when they met as teenagers on vacation. They were each other’s first love but lived on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Then almost three decades later, they unexpectedly reunited.

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Hunter Smith was working the gate, John Lihas was working the flight. The two had a five-minute conversation that set in motion an unexpected travel love story that’s still going strong today.

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American Southerner Vickie Moretz didn’t know what “standby” meant when she booked a cheap flight to London in 1982. Just before takeoff, she was rushed onboard and seated beside Graham Kidner—a 22-year-old Brit. That last-minute seat sparked a conne... more

Bob Parsons was an American yacht captain. Beverly Carriveau was a Canadian librarian. One summer in Mazatlán, Mexico, a “thunderbolt" passed between them, and their lives were never the same again.

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Recent Guests

Kerri Cunningham
Participant in the summer romance story
Episode: English Channel: The Summer Spark That Never Ended
Dirk Stevens
Participant in the summer romance story
Episode: English Channel: The Summer Spark That Never Ended
Hunter Smith Lihas
Airline employee who shared a five-minute conversation with John that ignited their romantic relationship.
Episode: Pittsburgh: Our Five-Minute Airplane Chat Led to Lasting Love
John Lihas
Flight attendant who connected with Hunter during a brief encounter at the airport.
Episode: Pittsburgh: Our Five-Minute Airplane Chat Led to Lasting Love

Host

Francesca Street
Francesca is a travel journalist who explores the incredible connections formed during adventures around the world. She hosts with a focus on storytelling that emphasizes emotional intimacy and the serendipitous nature of chance encounters.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Romantic

    Absolutely love this podcast. Please come back quickly with the next series!

    So badly needed when all of my podcasts for the most part are deep diving into politics and tariffs and wars these stories are the best antidote to all of that .

    The storytelling is beautifully done and of course you want to know more about what happened to this fated couple that you’re telling the story about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irish julio
    United States2 months ago
  • Met on a Cruise

    A gentleman much older sat at the bar a couple seats away and with an Irish accent asks what i was drinking. My friends and I talked with him for a bit and went on our way. Next day on an excursion on a Jamaican beach i noticed the gentleman sitting quietly in a lounge reading a book alone and went over and asked him to join our group of ladies. He accepted and i drug him out line dancing in the sand. He thanked us at the end for making his day wonderful. Later that evening we met up for a drink... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaquzee F
    United States6 months ago
  • This show reminds me of my own love story!

    I LOVE this! I met my Sicilian fiancé on the steps of the Amalfi Cathedral, when I had given up, and was thinking I’d be single, FOREVER. I love hearing about other love stories. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ToBeMallie
    United States6 months ago
  • Stories that warm your heart

    I so appreciate listening to every episode. Such precious stories about different people coming together in beautiful and unique ways. I appreciate the meaningful insight shared when looking back at that chance encounter and the impact it made. It is one of the most joy-filled podcasts I listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TeamWinFam
    United States7 months ago
  • Excellent & Exciting

    I really enjoy Francesca’s narration and interviews with the couples! I find it very interesting how people all over the world meet and know they’re meant to be together! Having my own, although on much less exciting occasions, I enjoy others sharing their stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    louberz
    United States8 months ago

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The content provides a refreshing alternative to more serious themes prevalent in other media, focusing instead on uplifting personal experiences.
Many find the storytelling to be beautifully narrated and impactful, often highlighting the joy of human connection.
Listeners appreciate the heartwarming and relatable stories that explore unexpected love and friendship formed during travel.

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London: Standby Airplane Tickets Changed Our Lives
Q: Looking back at when you first met and thinking about that moment, how do you feel about it now?
Graham reflects on the serendipity of their meeting and how life is unpredictable, highlighting that some things in life are simply meant to be.
Mazatlán: The Summer I Ran Away with a Yacht Captain
Q: What did you think about Doug at home when you started falling for Bob?
I felt guilt because I was leaving behind a boyfriend, but I followed my heart.
Mazatlán: The Summer I Ran Away with a Yacht Captain
Q: What was Bob like as a young man then when you first met him?
He was considered very attractive and had a strong presence that captivated Beverly.

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Focusing on the remarkable connections forged during travel, this podcast captures heartwarming stories of love, friendship, and unexpected encounters. Through personal narratives, it showcases how brief moments—such as a chance meeting on a plane or an impulsive decision during a trip—can lead to lifelong relationships and significant life changes. The storytelling emphasizes meaningful insights about human connections, often highlighting the serendipitous nature of these encounters across the globe, from idyllic landscapes to bustling cities. This podcast appeals to listeners who appreciate travel narratives with emotional depth and relatable experiences related to love and friendship.

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Chance Encounters launched 8 months ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Kerri Cunningham
2. Dirk Stevens
3. Hunter Smith Lihas
4. John Lihas

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