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Turkey Travel Diary | 4 day special solo trip to Istanbul

20/10/2019 | 1 Reactie

This travel diary is a very special and personal one, the title says Solo, but I was not alone. I was very curious about my partial ‘roots’ and lovely family members that I never or haven’t seen in the last 20 years. I went to see them on my own in Istanbul. After the sudden death of my grandfather in early 2019, which I was actually going to see in real life for the first time this year (we had facetime contact every now and then, telephone contact and he spoke Dutch), I decided to fly to Istanbul during my vacation, less than half a day after I came back from Valencia, from Eindhoven airport. (Update in between: This post was scheduled for September 2019, and I have posted this May 2020 because it was on hold for a long time, so I also left the post date on the original date) To clarify: My father is in terms of nationality half Turkish, half Dutch, so I am a quarter Turkish, three-quarter Dutch. My grandfather, after living in the Netherlands for many years and having been with my Dutch grandmother, went back to Turkey and married a Turkish woman – so my Turkish aunts are my father’s half sisters. A large part of my Turkish family lives in Germany – and we only speak German with each other or via Google Translate because I can’t speak the language.

Just before departure, on board, I received a message from my niece from Germany that there had been a major earthquake in Istanbul, so I would probably be taken to the family village instead of Istanbul upon arrival. That was of course a bit of a shock, but after arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport in the late afternoon, I couldn’t reach my family due to the earthquake. Luckily I found my uncle and aunt outside and my aunt started crying and hugging me with my uncle, because I hadn’t seen them since the 90’s and I was my grandfather’s oldest granddaughter. My aunt only spoke Turkish and my uncle spoke a little bit of English, so it was mainly communicating with google translate. The ride through the city was so cool, because Istanbul is a huge city with a big skyline, and I love that (we stayed in Istanbul after all). Because I am a fan of Kofte, my uncle and aunt had reserved a dinner for the 3 of us with a view of the beautifully lit Bosphorus Bridge – which is the bridge in between Europe and Asia. Then they showed me some highlights of the city by car and we went to pick up my youngest aunt Sonya, because I would stay with her these 4 days (Our age difference is only 10 years by the way). At the end of the evening the four of us went to both the Hagia Sofia and a beautiful viewpoint for tea and coffee.

Deze travel diary is een hele speciale en persoonlijke, in de titel staat Solo, maar ik was op reis niet alleen. Ik was ontzettend benieuwd naar mijn gedeeltelijke ‘roots’ en lieve familieleden die ik nooit of zeker 20 jaar geleden voor het laatst heb gezien. Ik ben ze in mijn eentje gaan opzoeken in Istanbul. Na het plots overlijden van mijn opa begin 2019, die ik eigenlijk voor het eerst dit jaar in het echt zou gaan zien (we hadden wel soms facetime en telefonisch contact en hij sprak Nederlands), besloot ik om in mijn vakantie naar Istanbul te vliegen, nog geen halve dag na ik uit Valencia terug kwam, vanaf Eindhoven airport. (Update tussendoor: Deze post stond geplanned voor September 2019, en ik post hem pas Mei 2020 omdat het heel lang on hold stond, dus de post datum heb ik ook op de originele datum gelaten) Om het even te verduidelijken: Mijn vader is qua nationaliteit half Turks, half Nederlands, ik ben dus een kwart Turks, drie kwart Nederlands. Mijn opa is na vele jaren in Nederland te hebben gewoond en met mijn Nederlandse oma te zijn geweest, terug gegaan naar Turkije en getrouwd met een Turkse vrouw – dus mijn Turkse tante’s zijn mijn vader zijn half zussen. Een groot deel van mijn Turkse familie woont in Duitsland – en wij spreken alleen Duits met elkaar of via Google Translate want ik spreek de taal niet.

Vlak voor vertrek, aan boord, kreeg ik een bericht van mijn nichtje uit Duitsland dat er een grote aardbeving was geweest in Istanbul, dus ik waarschijnlijk naar het dorp van familie in plaats van Istanbul na aankomst ondergebracht zou worden. Dat was natuurlijk even schrikken, maar na aankomst op Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport eind van de middag, kon ik door de aardbeving ook mijn familie niet bereiken. Gelukkig trof ik mijn oom en tante buiten aan en begon mijn tante te huilen en me te knuffelen samen met mijn oom, want ik had ze al sinds de jaren 90 niet meer gezien, en ik was mijn opa zijn oudste kleindochter. Mijn tante sprak alleen Turks en mijn oom een klein beetje Engels, dus was het vooral met google translate communiceren. De rit door de stad was zo ontzettend gaaf, want Istanbul is een enorme stad met grote skyline, en ik houd daar van (we zijn daar alsnog gebleven). Omdat ik fan ben van Kofte, hadden mijn oom en tante een etentje gereserveerd voor ons 3 met uitzicht op de mooi verlichte Bosporusbrug. Vervolgens hebben ze me met de auto nog een aantal highlights van de stad laten zien en zijn we mijn jongste tante Sonya op gaan halen, omdat ik bij haar zou blijven slapen deze 4 dagen (we schelen maar 10 jaar trouwens). We zijn aan het eind van de avond met zijn 4en naar zowel de Hagia Sofia geweest, als een mooi uitzicht punt voor thee en koffie.

The second day we had a super fun and full schedule. Sonya asked what I would like to see from Istanbul, so I said the Galata tower, we went on a tour through the city together to the Galata area, where we went for a rosé in a hotel with a view over the city, it was lovely together. After that, after touring the city by car, we went to Mendel’s Chocolatier, which she really wanted to bring me to. The chocolate there was really delicious, I had a chocolate ball with Turkish cotton candy, which contained fruit, highly recommended! Later, we drove to yet another city district to shop and eat from there together. For the first time I tried Turkish Raki – anise flavored liquor mixed with water. Late at night we went with Sonya’s best friend Elif to a super nice place near the harbor – called Mask Beach – for Turkish live music and cocktails, it was super fun!
De tweede dag hadden we een super leuke en volle planning. Sonya vroeg wat ik graag van Istanbul wilde zien, dus zei ik de Galata toren, we gingen samen al tourend door de stad opweg naar het Galata gebied, waar we in een hotel een rosétje zijn gaan drinken met uitzicht over de stad, mega gezellig samen. Daarna zijn we na veel door de stad te hebben getoured met de auto, naar Mendel’s Chocolatier gegaan, waar ze me graag naartoe wilde nemen. Die chocolade daar was echt bizar lekker, ik had een Chocolade bol met turkse suikerspin waar fruit in zat – dikke aanrader! En naar weer een ander stadsdeel gereden om vanaf daar te gaan winkelen en te gaan eten samen. Voor het eerst heb ik Turkse Raki geprobeerd – sterke drank met anijssmaak die met  water word gemengd. ‘s-Avonds laat zijn we samen met Sonya’s beste vriendin Elif naar een super leuke plek aan de haven gegaan – genaamd Mask Beach – voor Turkse live muziek en cocktails, het was super leuk!
Day 3, the three of us went for brunch at a place where Sonya’s best friend Elif had once worked, for Pide – which I love. Unfortunately I can’t remember the name of the place, but it is adjacent to a large tower. After that, Sonya and I drove through the city a lot. In the evening my aunt had a performance at a wedding, so we drove for about about an hour and a half with a stopover in another city to pick up her colleague. It was a really nice experience to have seen my aunt sing in real life and to have been at a wedding. Her colleagues were also very nice and we could chat a lot in English. In the middle of the night we had Börek and Baklava somewhere and drink tea before we went to sleep. The whole trip I was spoiled with a lot of Yemek (the Turkish word for food).
Dag 3 zijn we met zijn 3en gaan brunchen op een plek waar Sonya’s beste vriendin Elif ooit had gewerkt, voor Pide waar ik gek op ben. Helaas weet ik de naam van de plek niet meer, maar het grenst aan een grote uitkijktoren. Daarna zijn Sonya en ik veel door de stad gaan rijden. ‘s-Avonds had mijn tante een optreden op een bruiloft, dus zijn we ongeveer anderhalf uur of langer met een tussenstop in een andere stad om haar collega op te halen. Het was echt een leuke ervaring om mijn tante te hebben mogen zien zingen in real life en op een bruiloft te zijn geweest. Ook haar collega’s waren ontzettend gezellig en we konden veel kletsen in het Engels. Midden in de nacht zijn we nog Börek en Baklava gaan eten en thee gaan drinken voor we gingen slapen. Ik werd echt de hele reis verwend met lekker veel Yemek (het Turkse woord voor eten).
The last morning we went for breakfast at a buffet in the Bakırköy region. The food was really tasty and the place had beautiful view of the sea. The three of us left early in the afternoon for the brand new Istanbul Airport (IST), where I would fly with KLM to Amsterdam. At the airport we had a nice coffee with the three of us and I said goodbye to my dear aunt and her best friend while I was crying, to leave on my own to the Netherlands. After a nice flight with a nice crew, I left by train from Schiphol to Den Bosch. (Crew: I had booked these flights by the way and not Stand-by. I went from Eindhoven EIN to Sabiha Gökçen SAW with Pegasus. Back from Istanbul Airport IST to Schiphol AMS with KLM).

This trip was really very special, because after years of visiting my family abroad. Istanbul is a gigantic city with a lot to see and do, and I will definitely go back in the future. Cool tips for a follow-up trip to Istanbul are very welcome. Thanks for reading my solo travel diary!

De laatste ochtend zijn we gaan ontbijten bij een lopend buffet in de regio Bakırköy. Het eten was echt heel lekker en de plek had prachtig uitzicht op de zee. We waren met zijn 3en vroeg in de middag naar het gloednieuwe Istanbul Airport (IST) vertrokken, waar ik met KLM mee naar Amsterdam zou vliegen. Op de airport hebben we nog lekker een koffietje gedronken met zijn 3en en heb ik huilen afscheid genomen van mijn lieve tante en haar beste vriendin om weer in mijn eentje naar Nederland te vertrekken. Na een fijne vlucht met gezellige crew, ben ik met de trein vanaf Schiphol naar Den Bosch vetrokken. (Crew: deze vluchten had ik trouwens geboekt en niet IPB, heen vanaf Eindhoven EIN naar Sabiha Gökçen SAW met Pegasus. Terug vanaf Istanbul Airport IST naar Schiphol AMS met KLM).

Deze reis was echt heel erg bijzonder, omdat ik na jaren mijn familie in het buitenland was gaan opzoeken. Istanbul is een gigantische stad waar ontzettend veel te zien en doen is en ik zeker naar terug ga in de toekomst. Gave tips voor een vervolg trip naar Istanbul zijn zeer welkom. Bedankt voor het lezen van mijn solo travel diary!

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Categorie: Solo Travel, The Middle East, Travel, Turkey Tags: family, family trip, istanbul, istanbul trip, solo travel, travel diary, turkey

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  1. Harry Zweers zegt

    12/05/2020 om 18:47

    Wow, amazing trip and pictures!! You’re so lucky be able to all these trips!! good for you.

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The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

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If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

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Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

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If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
2 dagen ago
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UNESCO world heritage surrounded by Volcanoes 🌋🇬🇹 Antigua - Guatemala

Solo in Guatemala 🇬🇹✨
I started my journey in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, and it instantly stole my heart.

After a one-hour flight from Cancún and a short drive from Guatemala City, I arrived in a place full of colorful streets, historic architecture, lush gardens and the cutest coffee spots.

It felt surprisingly social for solo travellers, with boutique hotels and hostels everywhere. I felt safe walking around on my own, even early in the mornings and evenings, and everything is close enough to explore on foot.

I spent about three days here, spread out over my trip. Two nights at the beginning and one night at the end. The perfect place to slow down, recharge, and meet people along the way.

Would you add Antigua to your solo travel list? 🤍 #guatemala #antigua #laantigua #solotravel

#acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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UNESCO world heritage surrounded by Volcanoes 🌋🇬🇹 Antigua - Guatemala Solo in Guatemala 🇬🇹✨ I started my journey in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, and it instantly stole my heart. After a one-hour flight from Cancún and a short drive from Guatemala City, I arrived in a place full of colorful streets, historic architecture, lush gardens and the cutest coffee spots. It felt surprisingly social for solo travellers, with boutique hotels and hostels everywhere. I felt safe walking around on my own, even early in the mornings and evenings, and everything is close enough to explore on foot. I spent about three days here, spread out over my trip. Two nights at the beginning and one night at the end. The perfect place to slow down, recharge, and meet people along the way. Would you add Antigua to your solo travel list? 🤍 #guatemala #antigua #laantigua #solotravel #acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
4 dagen ago
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I almost gave up during the first hour of this volcano hike, but what I saw at the top changed everything 🌋 90 second vlog! ⏰

One of the hardest yet most rewarding things I’ve ever done while traveling.
A few weeks ago, I hiked a volcano, and it pushed me far outside my comfort zone, physically and mentally.

We started the day slow, with breakfast in beautiful Antigua, before being transported to the headquarters to gear up and mentally prepare. The first hour was brutal: steep, cold, and way less oxygen. I was close to quitting. But with lots of breaks, support from the group, and a porter for my backpack, it slowly got better.

This hike is no joke. Bring plenty of water, snacks, layers, walking sticks, and altitude pills; the climate and altitude differences really test you. At basecamp there was no water or electricity, so you truly go back to basics. Cold nights, thin air, and warm cacao shared with people from all around the world after a 4–5 hour climb.

I was completely exhausted, so the only extra hike I did was a short 20-minute climb to the viewpoint, and it was more than worth it. Seeing the volcano erupt every 10 minutes was unreal. One of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life. Even at night, waking up in our shared cabin, we could see it glowing in the dark.

The next morning, after coffee and breakfast, we started the descent. About 2.5 hours down - fast, music in my ears, and honestly… pure fun.

This hike reminded me that the hardest paths often lead to the most unforgettable moments.

Would you try this? 🌋✨
Let me know in the comments.

#guatemala #solotravel #acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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I almost gave up during the first hour of this volcano hike, but what I saw at the top changed everything 🌋 90 second vlog! ⏰ One of the hardest yet most rewarding things I’ve ever done while traveling. A few weeks ago, I hiked a volcano, and it pushed me far outside my comfort zone, physically and mentally. We started the day slow, with breakfast in beautiful Antigua, before being transported to the headquarters to gear up and mentally prepare. The first hour was brutal: steep, cold, and way less oxygen. I was close to quitting. But with lots of breaks, support from the group, and a porter for my backpack, it slowly got better. This hike is no joke. Bring plenty of water, snacks, layers, walking sticks, and altitude pills; the climate and altitude differences really test you. At basecamp there was no water or electricity, so you truly go back to basics. Cold nights, thin air, and warm cacao shared with people from all around the world after a 4–5 hour climb. I was completely exhausted, so the only extra hike I did was a short 20-minute climb to the viewpoint, and it was more than worth it. Seeing the volcano erupt every 10 minutes was unreal. One of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life. Even at night, waking up in our shared cabin, we could see it glowing in the dark. The next morning, after coffee and breakfast, we started the descent. About 2.5 hours down - fast, music in my ears, and honestly… pure fun. This hike reminded me that the hardest paths often lead to the most unforgettable moments. Would you try this? 🌋✨ Let me know in the comments. #guatemala #solotravel #acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
6 dagen ago
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(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks. 2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much) But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞 May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿 . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
7 dagen ago
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Most incredible moment of 2025, and actually one of the most incredible of my life. Hiking the Acatenago volcano in Guatemala was one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life, but the reward of pushing my own limits felt unreal. This climb and activity was on top of my bucketlist and for sure one of the most rewarding things of the year! 🌋
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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Most incredible moment of 2025, and actually one of the most incredible of my life. Hiking the Acatenago volcano in Guatemala was one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life, but the reward of pushing my own limits felt unreal. This climb and activity was on top of my bucketlist and for sure one of the most rewarding things of the year! 🌋 . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
1 week ago
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6/9
Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞

Pictures taken with my own camera 📸
Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡

#tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞

Pictures taken with my own camera 📸
Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡

#tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞 Pictures taken with my own camera 📸 Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡 #tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞 Pictures taken with my own camera 📸 Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡 #tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
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Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞 Pictures taken with my own camera 📸 Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡 #tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
1 week ago
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7/9
80 second solo travel vlog of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala - I had an incredible 3 night stay at @freecerveza - the best place to stay if you search for a social place around Lake Atitlan. 🇬🇹

Waking up to volcanoes on the horizon, vibrant villages by the water, and mist slowly rising from the lake… was pure magic 🌋

Every boat ride felt like a dream, every sunset a reminder to slow down. Guatemala surprised me, but Atitlán left a mark on my soul. 🌋💙
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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80 second solo travel vlog of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala - I had an incredible 3 night stay at @freecerveza - the best place to stay if you search for a social place around Lake Atitlan. 🇬🇹 Waking up to volcanoes on the horizon, vibrant villages by the water, and mist slowly rising from the lake… was pure magic 🌋 Every boat ride felt like a dream, every sunset a reminder to slow down. Guatemala surprised me, but Atitlán left a mark on my soul. 🌋💙 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
1 week ago
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8/9
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town. . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
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Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town. . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
1 week ago
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5 years of blogging mini video 2015-2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtj_EXDUZYs

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