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The Things We Do for LOVE
AN EXPLORATION OF THE IDYLLIC AND SOMETIMES WACKY WAYS THAT WE EXPRESS AND SEEK LOVE AROUND THE WORLD .
WORDS / JENNA BUEGE
The iconic and romantic Ponts des Arts Bridge in Paris , France .
Love is an essential part of the human experience . It drives people to do incredible things — for better and for worse — and when you ’ re in it , there isn ’ t much that you wouldn ’ t do to keep it . And it ’ s love ’ s powerful allure that has driven people since the beginning of time to find ways to profess their tenderheartedness to those that they hold dearest in a variety of passionate and sometimes strange ways .
Today , travelers can honor their deepest desires when they partake in these romantic customs around the world . Whether they ’ re hoping to attract a partner , wanting to pledge their eternal commitment or looking to amp up their chances of conception , these celebrations of love might just do the trick .
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