Euro-rail romance: Kim Morgan and Tom Latkovic met in Munich, Germany, in a hostel elevator in the summer of 1998. The two strangers hit it off right away and 25 years later, they’re happily married and live in the US.
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First impressions: When they met, Kim and Tom were both Americans in their early 20s on backpacking vacations in Europe. When Kim first saw Tom, she thought he was “really cute.” Tom deliberately got in the elevator to speak to “this striking woman in a dress.”First photo together: After talking in the elevator, Kim, Tom, and their respective traveling buddies John and Amanda went to the Hofbrauhaus Munchen. Kim describes it as her favorite photo because it captures that first spark.Getting noticed: The following day, Kim and Tom separated and had no way to contact each other. Desperate to track Kim down, Tom volunteered to help a street performer at Munich’s Marienplatz, a central plaza in the city.Reunited: Tom’s plan worked, allowing him and Kim to reconnect. A week later, they met again in Interlaken, Switzerland.
Adventures and Memories
Exploring together: Kim and Tom photographed walking down a countryside road in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland.New friends: Kim, Tom, and their friends Amanda and John enjoyed their midnight train ride to Venice, Italy. The group formed lasting friendships during their travels.
A Life Together
On the railway: Kim on the train that summer, excited to explore, meet new people, and have unforgettable experiences.Important moment: In Venice, Tom shared his vision of a future with Kim, telling her that he could see their life together, including kids and grandkids.Capturing the moment: In September 1999, Kim and Tom got married, marking the beginning of their life together.Return trip: Years later, they returned to Munich with their three children, visiting the hostel where they first met.25 years later: Reflecting on their journey, Tom and Kim celebrate a lifelong bond strengthened by their shared experiences and love for travel.Taking risks: Tom encourages others to be bold and take risks in life, drawing inspiration from their incredible journey.
