A long-distance couple had 7 dates across 7 continents with a final penguin-themed proposal in Antarctica

Sama Ansari PourFeb 25, 2023, 18:49 IST

Andy Austin and Chelsea Anderson in Antarctica.Andy Austin.

Andy Austin and Chelsea Anderson went on seven dates on seven continents over five years.
They dated in Morocco, the US, Norway, Australia, the Philippines, Peru, and Antarctica.

Five years ago, Andy Austin made a promise to his now-fiancé Chelsea Anderson to go on seven dates on seven continents.

The couple in Baja, Mexico.Andy Austin

The first time they met was an unconventional one, Austin said.

Chelsea Anderson in Marrakesh, Morocco.Andy Austin.

Their first date was on that trip to Marrakesh, Morocco, in late December 2017.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin alongside a friend in Morocco.Andy Austin.

After a year, Anderson said she thought she should probably give him a chance, so she flew out to Montana for their second date.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin in Yellowstone, Montana.Andy Austin.

Their third date was in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, in December 2018.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin wearing matching pajamas on a Norwegian beach.Andy Austin.

For their fourth date in March 2019, they went to Palawan, an island in the Philippines.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin kayaking in the Philippines.Andy Austin.

For their fifth date, they met in Australia in November 2019.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin wearing matching outfits in Australia.Andy Austin.

Unfortunately, the pandemic halted their continental date plans early.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin standing by Austin's parents' motor home in Montana.Andy Austin.

Due to travel restrictions, they eventually went on their sixth international date in Peru, South America, in November 2021.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin in Peru.Andy Austin.

Finally, in December 2022, they made it to Antarctica.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin finally made it to Antarctica for their seventh date in December 2022.Andy Austin.

On their first morning in Antarctica, they visited a penguin colony. Austin spotted an area that was quite isolated, as all the passengers were busy looking at the penguins.

On the left, Andy Austin proposing to Chelsea Anderson. On the right, the ring inside the rock.Andy Austin.

On their first morning in Antarctica, they visited a penguin colony. Austin spotted an area that was quite isolated, as all the passengers were busy looking at the penguins.

They both plan on eloping and then throwing a big party afterward.

Chelsea Anderson and Andy Austin wearing matching penguin suits whilst doing the polar plunge in Antarctica.Andy Austin.

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A long-distance couple had 7 dates across 7 continents with a final penguin-themed proposal in Antarctica

Five years ago, Andy Austin made a promise to his now-fiancé Chelsea Anderson to go on seven dates on seven continents.

The first time they met was an unconventional one, Austin said.

Their first date was on that trip to Marrakesh, Morocco, in late December 2017.

After a year, Anderson said she thought she should probably give him a chance, so she flew out to Montana for their second date.

Their third date was in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, in December 2018.

For their fourth date in March 2019, they went to Palawan, an island in the Philippines.

For their fifth date, they met in Australia in November 2019.

Unfortunately, the pandemic halted their continental date plans early.

Due to travel restrictions, they eventually went on their sixth international date in Peru, South America, in November 2021.

Finally, in December 2022, they made it to Antarctica.

On their first morning in Antarctica, they visited a penguin colony. Austin spotted an area that was quite isolated, as all the passengers were busy looking at the penguins.

They both plan on eloping and then throwing a big party afterward.