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‘Wanderlove’ Is the Dating Trend of the Summer, but It’s Not for the Weak

The travel-romance trend can feel magical while it lasts, but the flight home can make things complicated fast.

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You’ve likely heard of the term “wanderlust,” but what about “wanderlove?”

While wanderlust describes an intense, almost intuitive desire to travel, wanderlove describes the relationships built while traveling. For example, if you meet someone while traveling abroad and develop a whirlwind summer relationship, you might deem it a “wanderlove” experience.

This dating trend is especially common in the summer, when many people are seeking short-term fun in the sun while traveling abroad. Of course, every dating trend—especially casual ones like this one—comes with some risks.

According to the infamous dating app Bumble, via Mashable, wanderlove is a dating trend that involves finding summer love while traveling. Of course, this sometimes means meeting someone in a different country and........

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