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Mexico travel diary | 5th (Partial) Solo trip to Tulum & Playa del Carmen – part 2

11/06/2024 | Reageer

Tulum is a place where I hear mixed stories from travelers. Many find it overrated and expensive, but for me, it’s my favorite spot in the world. My days in Tulum are usually very relaxed. I often start with a leisurely breakfast or brunch, then head to a cenote or beach, and in the evening, I might have drinks with friends or attend a cool party hosted by one of my DJ friends. I’m fortunate to know many people, have friends in various organizations, and enjoy great collaborations in Tulum – which definitely shapes my experience differently. If I hadn’t stayed at Mayan Monkey in 2022 – in my opinion, the best hostel (next to Meteora) I’ve ever stayed at in Mexico – my life would be completely different right now.
Tulum is een plek waar ik altijd gemengde verhalen over hoor van reizigers. Veel mensen vinden het overrated en duur, maar voor mij is het mijn lievelingsplek ter wereld. Mijn dagen in Tulum zijn vaak heel relaxed. Zo begin ik vaak met een uitgebreid ontbijt of brunch ergens, daarna ga ik naar een cenote of strand, en ’s avonds drink ik bijvoorbeeld wat met vrienden of ga ik naar een gaaf feest van een van mijn vrienden die dj zijn in Tulum. Ik heb het geluk veel mensen te kennen, vrienden in organisaties te hebben en fijne samenwerkingen te hebben in Tulum – wat uiteraard mijn ervaring anders maakt. Als ik in 2022 niet was verbleven bij Mayan Monkey – naar mijn mening het beste hostel (naast Meteora) waar ik ooit ben geweest in Mexico – zou mijn leven nu compleet anders zijn.

Day 5 – Tulum – 24-04-2024

I started my morning with a freshly squeezed ginger juice from the friendly bartender at Roots ’n Beets, just around the corner from my Airbnb. I’m always up early due to jet lag from South America and the time difference, unlike waking up in the afternoon in Asia, so I get a lot out of my days in Mexico. If you’re looking for a nice breakfast or a refreshing juice/coffee close to your Airbnb, this place is only a 2-minute walk away.

After my juice, I headed to Warren’s place since it was his last day in Tulum before returning to Playa del Carmen and then back to the Netherlands. We had breakfast in downtown at a charming spot near Meteora called DelCielo. I enjoyed some delicious pancakes before cycling over to Cyni’s apartment (where I spent a lot of time during my trip) and heading to the same beach we had visited the other days – Warren would join us later.

In the late afternoon, we had dinner at La Negra Tomasa, a wonderful spot in downtown with incredibly affordable and delicious food, where we were joined by Cyni’s boyfriend, Leon.

Tulum might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for me, it’s a place of beautiful connections, relaxing days, and unforgettable experiences.

Ik begon mijn ochtend met een vers geperst gember sapje bij de vriendelijke barman van Roots ’n Beets, om de hoek van mijn Airbnb. Door de jetlag vanuit Zuid-Amerika en het tijdverschil ben ik altijd vroeg wakker, in tegenstelling tot Azië waar ik pas in de middag wakker word, dus ik heb veel aan mijn dagen in Mexico. Als je een lekker ontbijtje of sapje/koffietje zoekt vlak bij je Airbnb, is deze plek op 2 minuten loopafstand.

Na dit sapje ging ik naar Warren, want het was zijn laatste dag in Tulum voordat hij terug naar Playa del Carmen zou vertrekken en dan terug naar Nederland. We ontbeten in downtown, bij een schattig plekje vlak bij Meteora genaamd DelCielo. Ik genoot van heerlijke pannenkoeken voordat ik weer naar Cyni’s appartement fietste (waar ik veel tijd doorbracht tijdens mijn reis) en samen met haar naar hetzelfde strand ging als de andere dagen – Warren zou later bij ons aansluiten.

Aan het eind van de middag gingen we eten bij La Negra Tomasa, een heerlijk plekje in downtown met ontzettend betaalbaar en goed eten. Cyni’s vriendje Leon sloot ook aan.

Tulum mag dan niet voor iedereen zijn, maar voor mij is het een plek vol mooie verbindingen, relaxte dagen en onvergetelijke ervaringen.


Day 6 – Tulum – 25-04-2024

This morning, I had breakfast with Warren at Botanica Garden in downtown. Botanica is a lovely spot with vegan dishes for those who appreciate plant-based cuisine. I enjoyed the peanut butter toast and later a bowl of fruit. It’s a great place to visit at least once. We caught up a bit before saying our goodbyes, as Warren was heading back to Playa del Carmen.

Once I biked back to my beautiful little place, I changed into a beach club outfit. Cyni was picking me up because I had a collaboration with Gitano Beach, where I could bring a +1. We had a nice budget for food and drinks, free towels, and no minimum spend. I love the Gitano chain and had a fantastic dinner collaboration with Gitano Jungle in January, where I also took Cyni.

Gitano Beach, located on the stunning coast of Tulum, Mexico, offers a perfect blend of modern elegance and rustic charm. The beach club features breathtaking views of soft sand and azure waters (although it was unfortunately seaweed season during my visit), combined with a culinary experience that celebrates local flavors. Enjoy delicious dishes presented with creative flair, made with fresh ingredients. Whether you’re relaxing on luxurious lounge chairs or soaking up the warm sun, Gitano Beach promises an unforgettable experience on the Caribbean coast.

Cyni and I spent a large part of the day together before changing for a covered dinner and live set by our mutual DJ friend Felipe (Valderrama) at Casa Jaguar. It was my favorite day of the trip to Tulum!

Deze ochtend had ik een ontbijtje met Warren bij Botanica Garden in downtown. Botanica is een leuk plekje met vegan gerechten voor de liefhebber. Ik had hier de pindakaas toast en later een schaal fruit. Het is een super leuk plekje om een keer te bezoeken. We kletsten nog wat bij voordat we afscheid namen en Warren terug naar Playa del Carmen zou gaan.

Eenmaal teruggefietst naar mijn prachtige huisje, kleedde ik me om naar een beach club outfit. Cyni zou me ophalen, omdat ik een samenwerking had met Gitano Beach, waar ik een +1 mocht meenemen. We hadden een mooi bedrag om aan eten en drinken uit te geven, kregen gratis handdoeken en er was geen minimum besteding. Ik houd erg van de Gitano keten en had in januari ook een geweldige diner samenwerking met Gitano Jungle, waar ik Cyni ook mee naartoe nam.

Gitano Beach, gelegen aan de prachtige kust van Tulum, Mexico, biedt een perfecte mix van moderne elegantie en rustieke charme. De strandclub presenteert een adembenemend uitzicht op zacht zand en azuurblauw water (al was het helaas wel zeewierseizoen toen ik er was), gecombineerd met een culinaire ervaring die lokale smaken viert. Geniet van heerlijke gerechten, met creatieve flair gepresenteerd en bereid met verse ingrediënten. Of je nu ontspant in luxe ligstoelen of geniet van de warme zon, Gitano Beach belooft een onvergetelijke ervaring aan de Caribische kust.

Cyni en ik spendeerden een groot deel van de dag samen, voordat we ons zouden omkleden voor een diner en een live set van onze gemeenschappelijke DJ-vriend Felipe (Valderrama) bij Casa Jaguar. Het was mijn favoriete dag van de reis naar Tulum!


Day 7 – Tulum – 26-04-2024

Today was my last full day in Tulum, and I had a lot of fun things planned. However, I woke up with an unpleasant surprise – my eye was completely swollen and half-closed because I had borrowed makeup last night (something I never do). This meant I could only wear one contact lens and didn’t have glasses as a backup. I had a shoot scheduled with John at my Airbnb later in the day and wanted to take lots of great photos at Mia.

I decided to head to Roots ‘N Beets for breakfast before going to Mia Beach Club (tip: try the fresh bread at Roots with almond butter and fruit) and loaded up on toxin and virus-fighting pure juices, mostly made with ginger and other strong ingredients. No joke, my eye was healed within two hours, saving me a trip to the doctor (this is not a paid partnership).

As much as I love Mia, today’s visit was a bit disappointing compared to my many other visits. Prices had gone up (it’s already expensive), there had been a recent cartel shooting (yes, it happens, but I don’t let it scare me or stop me from traveling, and neither should you), and it seemed like the place was rented out for a party because only Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake were playing – ok, but not the usual beach club vibe Mia is known for. Normally, it’s great here, and I expect it will be back to normal next time. The techno/tech-house parties here thrown by my DJ friends are my favorite events in Tulum.

After Mia, I said goodbye to Cyni and had my final shoot with John at Acacia, followed by another healthy juice at Roots ‘N Beets.

In the evening, I was alone and decided to invite people from the Dutch group chat ‘Dutchies in Mexico’ (tip) for dinner at my favorite spot in Tulum – Burrito Amor. A few group members messaged me, and we ended up with a group of about six people. Coincidentally, everyone was from my area!

Tip: the deluxe shrimp burrito with extra avocado and chipotle – I still dream about it every day.

Vandaag was mijn laatste volle dag in Tulum, en ik had veel leuke dingen gepland. Ik werd echter wakker met een onaangename verrassing – mijn oog was compleet opgezet en half dicht omdat ik gisteravond make-up had geleend (iets wat ik nooit doe). Hierdoor kon ik maar één contactlens dragen en had ik geen bril als backup. Aan het einde van de dag had ik een shoot gepland met John bij mijn Airbnb en wilde ik nog veel mooie foto’s maken bij Mia.

Ik besloot naar Roots ‘N Beets te gaan voor ontbijt, voordat ik naar Mia Beachclub zou gaan (tip: het verse brood met amandelpasta en fruit) en dronk zoveel mogelijk gif- en virusafstotende pure sapjes, voornamelijk gemaakt met gember en andere sterke ingrediënten. Geen grap, mijn oog was binnen twee uur genezen, wat me een doktersbezoek bespaarde (dit is geen samenwerking).

Hoe gek ik ook ben op Mia, deze dag viel het een beetje tegen vergeleken met mijn vele andere bezoeken. De prijzen zijn omhoog gegaan (en het is al duur), recentelijk was er een kartelschietpartij geweest (ja, het gebeurt, maar ik maak me er zelf niet zo druk om en zou ook niet een reis laten varen om die reden of je er bang door laten maken), en volgens mij was het afgehuurd door een groep voor een feest, omdat er alleen Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar en Drake werd gedraaid – mwah, maar totaal niet passend bij een beachclub zoals Mia waar normaal goede beachclubmuziek wordt gedraaid. Maar goed, normaal is het hier leuk en ik verwacht dat het de volgende keer weer top is. De techno/tech-house feestjes hier van mijn DJ-vrienden in de avond zijn mijn lievelingsfeestjes in Tulum.

Na Mia, nam ik afscheid van Cyni en had ik mijn laatste shoot met John bij Acacia, gevolgd door nog een gezond sapje bij Roots ‘N Beets.

In de avond was ik helemaal alleen en besloot ik mensen uit te nodigen in de Nederlandse groepsapp ‘Dutchies in Mexico’ (tip) voor avondeten bij mijn lievelingsplek in Tulum – Burrito Amor. Hier en daar appte een groepslid of ze aan mochten sluiten, en uiteindelijk eindigden we met een groep van zo’n zes man. Toevallig kwam iedereen ook nog uit mijn omgeving!

Tip: de deluxe garnalenburrito met extra avocado en chipotle – ik droom hier nog elke dag van.


Day 8 – Tulum & Playa del Carmen – 27-04-2024

Today was King’s Day in the Netherlands, so I dressed in orange. I was heading to Playa for one night before flying to Madrid and then back to the Netherlands. I planned to celebrate a sort of King’s Day with Sahiri, Lou, and Abby – friends I made during my travels in January and February. Since Sahiri is Mexican and Lou and Abby are American, they didn’t know much about King’s Day.

We started the afternoon at Lou and Abby’s place with a drink before heading to a small event at Zenzi Beach in Playa. At Zenzi, we enjoyed some delicious food and caught up on each other’s lives.

In the evening, we visited Thompson hotel for a drink, together with another Dutch solo traveller that joined for Dinner at Burrito Amor, and Bibi – Sahiri’s best friend. After that, it was just me and the ladies to a speakeasy – as I had never been to one before. We spent a few more hours out, making it a memorable King’s Day celebration abroad.

Vandaag was het Koningsdag in Nederland, dus ik kleedde me in oranje. Ik zou voor één nachtje naar Playa vertrekken voordat ik naar Madrid en dan Nederland zou vliegen. Ik had gepland om een soort Koningsdag te vieren met Sahiri, Lou en Abby – vrienden die ik tijdens mijn reis in januari/februari heb leren kennen. Omdat Sahiri Mexicaans is en Lou en Abby Amerikaans, kenden ze Koningsdag niet echt.

We begonnen de middag bij Lou en Abby thuis met een drankje voordat we naar een klein evenement bij Zenzi Beach in Playa gingen. Bij Zenzi aten we wat lekkers en kletsten we uitgebreid bij.

In de avond bezochten we samen met een andere Nederlandse solo reiziger en Sahiri’s beste vriendin Bibi het Thompson hotel met de gehele groep, en later alleen met de dames samen een speakeasy waar ik nog nooit eerder was geweest. We waren daar nog een paar uur op stap, wat zorgde voor een memorabele Koningsdag viering in het buitenland.

Day 9 & 10– Playa del Carmen, Cancun Airport, Madrid & Amsterdam – 28-04-2024 & 29-04-2024

Today was my last day in Mexico, and I wanted to make the most of it. In the morning, I did some solo shopping in Playa del Carmen. I enjoyed a delightful snack and drink at La Organica and Au Cacao, perfect spots to relax. After that, it was time to meet Lou, Sahiri, and Abby to say our goodbyes.

Late tonight, my flight to Madrid with Air Europa departs. This is my go-to route when I can’t fly directly to Amsterdam with KLM or find a good deal with TUI.

Back at my Airbnb, I practiced my Spanish with the Argentine owner, who didn’t speak any English. I was secretly proud that I managed a decent conversation despite my halting Spanish. It’s always appreciated when you make the effort, though I do wish I spoke the language fluently.

After a drink at Fusion with Sahiri, Lou, and Abby – a place that holds special memories as I had been there with someone special from my Mexico group – it was time to grab my luggage and take a taxi to the station.

I look back on an amazing time in Mexico. This trip was much more relaxed compared to my previous ones, which was a nice change. My first and fourth trips to Mexico have been the absolute best. If you want to read about my previous Mexico adventures, check out the posts under the “Mexico” section on my blog.

Thank you, Mexico, for all the wonderful moments. Until next time!

Vandaag was mijn allerlaatste dag in Mexico, en ik wilde er het beste van maken. In de ochtend ging ik nog even alleen shoppen in Playa del Carmen. Ik genoot van een heerlijke snack en drankje bij La Organica en Au Cacao, perfecte plekjes om even op adem te komen. Daarna was het tijd om Lou, Sahiri en Abby te ontmoeten voor een afscheid.

Vanavond laat vertrekt mijn vlucht naar Madrid met Air Europa. Dit is de route die ik kies als ik niet direct met KLM naar Amsterdam kan vliegen of als TUI geen voordelige vlucht heeft.

In mijn Airbnb oefende ik nog een gesprek in het Spaans met de Argentijnse eigenaar, die geen Engels sprak. Ik was stiekem een beetje trots dat ik hakkelend een redelijk gesprek kon voeren. Het wordt altijd gewaardeerd als je het probeert, al baal ik ervan dat ik geen vloeiend Spaans spreek.

Na een drankje bij Fusion met Sahiri, Lou en Abby – een plek die bijzondere herinneringen oproept omdat ik er eerder was met een speciaal iemand uit mijn Mexico-groep – was het tijd om mijn bagage op te halen en de taxi naar het station te nemen.

Ik kijk terug op een geweldige tijd in Mexico. Deze reis was veel rustiger dan mijn vorige avonturen, wat ook wel eens fijn is. Mijn eerste en vierde reis naar Mexico waren absoluut de allerleukste. Wil je meer lezen over mijn eerdere Mexico-avonturen? Kijk dan onder het kopje “Mexico” op mijn blog.

Mexico, bedankt voor alle mooie momenten. Tot de volgende keer!

Thank you for journeying along on this adventure! I hope this travel guide has helped you make the most of your stay in Tulum and Playa del Carmen. See you on my next travel blog!
Bedankt voor het meereizen op dit avontuur! Ik hoop dat deze reisgids je heeft geholpen om het beste uit je verblijf in Tulum en Playa del Carmen te halen. Tot ziens op mijn volgende reisblog!

Related posts:

Spain travel diary | 3 day short trip to Ibiza

Spain Travel Diary | 4 day Seville trip

Japan travel diary | 3th Solo trip to Tokyo part 1

Categorie: Mexico, Middle & South-America, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: mexico travel, solo travel, tulum

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80 second solo trip throwback to Medellín - April this year 🇨🇴✈️ My second time in Colombia. One spontaneous decision — and suddenly, I was on my way back to Colombia. Booked just one day before flying, this trip took me from Madrid to Medellín — my second time here since 2022. I had no fixed plan. Just a craving for sunshine, freedom, and that familiar energy that makes Colombia feel so alive. My days were filled with small, beautiful moments: breakfast at Hija Mija, wandering through El Poblado, visiting Comuna 13 with its colors and street art, slow mornings with coffee at Pergamino, and fun nights out in Provenza. One of my highlights was finally crossing paragliding off my list — floating above the city between clouds and mountains, completely free. And then, the simple joy of hostel life — laughing and talking for hours with my roommates, Patricia, Frankie, and Charlie. I’ll never stop loving how quickly women connect in those shared dorms; it’s instant trust and warmth. This time, Medellín felt calmer and softer than my first trip, but still full of heart, color, and kindness. Not just a place I visited — a place I felt. If you’ve ever thought about visiting Colombia, let this be your sign. Go — stay in a hostel, meet people from all over, try the coffee, fly above the city, and let Medellín surprise you too. #ColombiaTravel #Medellin #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #sisterhood #model #vulnerability #TravelDiary #SoloTravel #TravelVlog #LatinAmerica #BackpackersLife #TravelReel #WomensTravel #DigitalNomadLife #TravelMore #FromTheSkyToTheWorld
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Does that make me toxic? 

Missing Japan - have been here 3 times as a solo traveller, in 2018, 2019 and 2023. My biggest travel dream come true 🎌 #japan #tokyo #solotravel

#elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #sisterhood #model #vulnerability #shibuya
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Like & share if you can relate 🙄✈️ Does that make me toxic? Missing Japan - have been here 3 times as a solo traveller, in 2018, 2019 and 2023. My biggest travel dream come true 🎌 #japan #tokyo #solotravel #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #sisterhood #model #vulnerability #shibuya
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Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands). All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️ DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50) 2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title) 2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch) 2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5) Pictures only show my pageants in 2025. The flying Dutch Miss 🛫 From the sky to the stage 🌌 I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough. Over & out! 👑✈️ #missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational #missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands). All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️ DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50) 2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title) 2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch) 2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5) Pictures only show my pageants in 2025. The flying Dutch Miss 🛫 From the sky to the stage 🌌 I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough. Over & out! 👑✈️ #missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational #missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands). All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️ DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50) 2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title) 2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch) 2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5) Pictures only show my pageants in 2025. The flying Dutch Miss 🛫 From the sky to the stage 🌌 I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough. Over & out! 👑✈️ #missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational #missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands). All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️ DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50) 2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title) 2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch) 2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5) Pictures only show my pageants in 2025. The flying Dutch Miss 🛫 From the sky to the stage 🌌 I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough. Over & out! 👑✈️ #missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational #missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands). All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️ DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50) 2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title) 2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch) 2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5) Pictures only show my pageants in 2025. The flying Dutch Miss 🛫 From the sky to the stage 🌌 I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough. Over & out! 👑✈️ #missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational #missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. 

After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands).

All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️

DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 

2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 
2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 
2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50)
2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title)
2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch)
2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5)

Pictures only show my pageants in 2025.

The flying Dutch Miss 🛫

From the sky to the stage 🌌

I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough.

Over & out! 👑✈️ 

#missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational 

#missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
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Photodump of 2025 in pageantry - 3 pageants in one year 👑 - After leaving pageantry in 2022 (After joining Miss World NL, the casting of Miss Netherlands, and my uncontinued journey and title (due to covid) to represent The Netherlands at Miss International in 2021 👸🏼), I came back late 2024 as the continuing forever first active Dutch Flight attendant & Miss - combining aviation with pageantry. After quitting, I never thought I’d do 3 pageants in one year. Completing joining 5/7 biggest pageants in the world (Within The Netherlands). All the way back, I started both pageantry & aviation in 2017. However I resigned from a small pageant I was in back in 2017 ✈️ DUTCH PAGEANTRY: 2020/2021 - Miss World NL (Finalist within The Netherlands) 2021 - Miss International (Miss Netherlands, crowning and international representation cancelled due to covid) 2022 - Miss Nederland (top 50) 2024/2025 - Miss Universe Netherlands (Finalist Miss Universe Noord-Brabant & won sponsor/special title) 2025 - Miss Grand Int. NL (Miss Grand Den Bosch) 2025 - Miss Cosmo Int. NL (Top 5) Pictures only show my pageants in 2025. The flying Dutch Miss 🛫 From the sky to the stage 🌌 I never needed the crown to make an impact, my voice and authenticity was enough. Over & out! 👑✈️ #missworld #missuniverse #misscosmo #missgrand #missinternational #missnederland #pageantry #missnetherlands . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
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(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. 

The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. 

This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. 

Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 

🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
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(Swipe) April Travel Throwback 🪂🇨🇴💃🏼☕️ - Medellín Colombia. My second time solo travelling to Medellín. 6 months ago, I went to Medellín for the second time. Colombia has been one of my favorite (solo) travel destinations for a long time already. Back in 2022, I went to Cartagena, Medellín, Guatapé & The Rosario Islands for the first time, while completely solo travelling. At that time, it was my second time in South America (which I have now been over 13 times!). I’m eternally grateful for that trip, because Colombia was high on my list after I visited México for the first time that year. I met incredible friends back in 2022 from all over the world during this trip, that I have seen at many other destinations afterwards and am still friends with until this day. For me, the connection of the beautiful people I get and got to meet goes beyond time & distance. Once a true friend, I will travel the ocean to be with you. The pictures in this carrousel are pictures of the second trip, 04-2025, where I only went to Medellín, flying straight from Madrid - for 5 nights. It was good to be back, because I met lovely souls along the way and even saw a friend again, that I met at the Rosasio islands 2 years before. I also got to cross off a bucket list thing - which was paragliding (parapente) 🪂. This country has so much beauty to see, a lot of diversity and warm, passionate and incredible humans. From the colonial city of Cartagena, to the unreal valley city of Medellín. From coffee farms in the hills, to the impressive Comuna-13, to the other-earthly views of El Penõl in Guatapé. Blessed to be able to see such places with my own eyes, knowing travelling is a privilege only some in the world have access to. 🇨🇴🤍 #medellin #provenza #elpoblado #colombia #colombiatravel #solotravel #solotraveller . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #model
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Dutch version below – Hello everyone, I would like to share my truth, vision, and story with all of you, including the beliefs I stand for. Why I’ve been blogging for 10 years, using Instagram to share my story, and why I decided to participate in beauty pageants like Miss World for my country. The truths and misconceptions about me and my participation in the pageant and standing up for my personal narrative and story. – Celebrate Your Authenticity: My Core Value, Standing up against Bullying, and Self-empowerment. “I signed a contract that does not allow me to be completely open about my experiences with ‘MWNL’. Nevertheless, I want to […]

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