Globe-Trotting Woman Finds 'Temporary Boyfriends' in Every Country She Visits
A woman who left her corporate career behind to travel the world has revealed her unconventional method for enhancing her adventures: securing a "temporary boyfriend" in every country she visits. Orsolya Lorincz, 34, from Romania, has embraced this unique lifestyle to gain deeper cultural experiences and companionship during her solo journeys across the globe.
From Corporate Life to Global Adventures
In 2016, Orsolya made the bold decision to quit her corporate job and sell her apartment, using her savings to embark on a life of travel. Determined to see the world, she sought ways to make her trips more immersive and enjoyable. Inspired by an influencer she saw online, she began adopting the practice of finding short-term partners in each destination.
She typically uses dating apps like Hinge to connect with local men who are open to being her "temporary boyfriend" for about a week, depending on the length of her stay. Orsolya documents these experiences on social media, sharing clips and insights from her travels with these partners.
The Benefits of Short-Term Companionship
Orsolya explains that these relationships are not about exploiting others for free trips but rather about gaining local knowledge and sharing meals and activities. Her temporary boyfriends often act as free tour guides, showing her hidden spots, cooking breakfast, and providing transportation for day trips.
- They expose her to secret locations and traditions that typical travel agencies might miss.
- She enjoys the freedom to come and go as she pleases without coordinating with a long-term partner.
- The arrangement allows her to experience countries in a more unique and authentic way.
She emphasises that this approach helps normalise women being more free and independent in their travel choices. Once she leaves a country, she ends the relationship, maintaining her nomadic lifestyle.
Social Media Response and Future Plans
After posting a TikTok video highlighting her method, with text reading "I have a boyfriend in every country," Orsolya received over 50 offers from people around the world inviting her to be their temporary girlfriend. This viral attention has sparked conversations about modern travel and relationships.
While she is currently "just enjoying life" with no long-term plan, Orsolya is open to settling down with a partner who shares her passion for travel. However, she has yet to meet someone who matches her adventurous spirit or has visited more countries than she has.
For now, she continues to embrace her freedom, exploring different cultures through these short-lived connections and inspiring others to consider alternative ways of experiencing the world.
