Our Story Begins with…

They were both travelling in Taiwan. Tiffany with her parents, Michael as a solo-traveller. On a tour bus from Taipei to nearby tourist attractions it happened – Michael chose the empty seat next to Tiffany. After a while, Tiffany struggled to fasten her seatbelt. Michael offered his help and the ice was broken.

Throughout the day, Tiffany and Michael didn’t talk much to each other – on the way back to Taipei, the bus was stuck in a traffic jam giving them more time to chat. Tiffany and Michael agreed to teach each other Cantonese and Spanish in Hong Kong. But they weren’t sure if they were really going to meet again in Hong Kong (as it often tends to happens when you exchange numbers on a trip).

Becoming a couple

  • 1. First meeting in Hong Kong

    Tiffany and Michael met again in Hong Kong – their first encounter was in the district where Michael’s office is located. They had coffee and Michael showed Tiffany around, as she hadn’t been to this part of the city. Michael was proud to be the tour guide in Hong Kong for a local person!

  • 2. Hiking, movies and more!

    Tiffany and Michael kept meeting regularly, and found an activity they both enjoyed: hiking!. Their first hike took them to the famous Dragon’s Back hiking trail on Hong Kong Island. They explored corners of Hong Kong that both of them hadn’t been to together. Besides hiking, they also met in the city to watch movies at the cinema, try local food and bowling.

  • 3. The separation

    Both were getting closer to each other, but Michael’s assignment in Hong Kong was almost at the end. They decided to stop seeing each other as no common future seemed possible. Michael and Tiffany were very sad, but thought this was the best solution.

  • 4. The reunion

    But then, a few months later, they just couldn’t stand to be apart while being in the same city. Michael tried to extend his assignment contract in HK. Some time later, a permanent position in Hong Kong was suddenly open. Michael applied and made the difficult decision to stay in Hong Kong!

  • 5. The First Long Distance

    After two months of officially being together, they had to separate for almost three months! Michael went back to Germany to dissolve his flat and to do his final handover at his old job. It was not easy to be separated for so long.

  • 6. Getting more stable

    Back in Hong Kong, Tiffany and Michael’s relationship started to get more stable. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, they were forced to continue exploring Hong Kong until every last corner was discovered. Despite being “trapped” they still created lots of memories.

  • 7. An unforgettable trip to Europe

    Due to Covid, it took almost another 18 months until Michael and Tiffany could finally go on their first joint vacation. And what a trip they had planned: 4 weeks in Europe, to Germany, Italy and Spain, and above all Tiffany was poised to meet Michael’s parents and sisters, as well as the extended family!

  • 8. Moving together

    After having passed the test of a four-week vacation together, it was time for Tiffany and Michael to finally move together. They found their perfect match in a modern, two-bedroom flat. To this day, they are still living in this lovely “shoebox”.

The proposal!

After more than three years together, Michael decided it was time to take the relationship to the next level. After notifying both parents in advance, he decided to propose to Tiffany!

On Christmas 2023, the important day finally arrives. Michael had been planning for months and planned to propose at a Christmas market in a medieval castle.

However, the first reaction when reaching the Christmas market was not as expected – the floor was muddy because of the heavy rain during the past days. How was Michael supposed to kneel?

Michael’s proposal spot

Finally, there were dry spots closer to the castle. At a quiet moment, when no other people were around, Michael kneeled and asked the question. Tiffany’s first reply was a big “Noooo”, as a sign of surprise and disbelief. However, this quickly turned into an “Of course” and both were very touched and happy. 

This was Michael’s and Tiffany’s story so far. Now, after many months of preparation it is time for their big day!

Coming from two different sides of the globe, they found each other in the most unexpected place. Every memory along their journey, has forged a way into their hearts - their ever-growing love creating a bond that is meant to last for a lifetime.