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Outfit | Algarve

10/10/2020 | Reageer

Hi everyone! I have just returned from a fantastic trip to the Algarve with one of my very best friends – Michelle. I felt very happy and really enjoyed the 3 days in beautiful southern Portugal. It felt like a gift. Soon, I will tell you a lot more about this in my upcoming travel diary. There are a lot of travel outfit posts coming online as well! Stay tuned. When I look at my photos and edit them from behind my laptop while relaxing with a cup of coffee, I still feel those butterflies which the trip gave me!

I bought this dress at By Reds this summer. I really like the colorful sparkly print, so perfect for a holiday. Moreover, the temperatures there were a lot more pleasant than in the Netherlands – between 25 and 30 degrees. The belt is from My Jewellery.

Hi allemaal! ik ben net terug van een fantastische reis naar de Algarve met een van mijn allerbeste vriendinnen – Michelle. Ik voelde me echt ontzettend gelukkig en heb enorm genoten van de 3 dagen in het prachtige zuid-Portugal, het voelde als een cadeautje. Binnenkort ga ik jullie hier veel meer over vertellen in mijn a.s travel diary. Er komen veel reis-outfit posts online de a.s tijd! Stay tuned. Als ik zoals nu mijn foto’s zit te bekijken en te bewerken qua belichting van achter mijn laptop, voel ik die kriebels nog steeds. Heerlijk nagenieten met een kopje koffie zo!

Deze jurk heb ik deze zomer gekocht bij By Reds. Ik vind het kleurrijke glitterende print echt heel leuk, dus perfect voor een vakantie. Bovendien waren de temperaturen daar een stuk aangenamer dan in Nederland – tussen de 25 en 30 graden. De riem is van My Jewellery.

Outfit details
Dress: By Reds
Belt: My Jewellery
Sunglasses: Quay
Earrings: Ear_lovers
M ring: My Jewellery
Block heels: New Look
Bag: Furla

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Categorie: Fashion, Outfits, Portugal, Travel Tags: portugal, summer outfit, travel, travel outfit

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After being lucky enough to solo travel to so many beautiful places around the world, Guatemala instantly became one of the places that touched me the most.

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I met beautiful humans I still speak to from time to time, and I’m grateful to now call some incredible Guatemalans my friends.

I travelled here with my new camera, and I’m so thankful I was able to capture parts of this beautiful country through my own eyes, while also collaborating with amazing companies along the way.

I remember my eyes being teary while being on a boat at Lake Atitlan, and the moment I saw the Volcano erupt during the hike - one of the most challenging things I have ever done. 

Some places impress you.
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Gracias @freecerveza for the awesome stay! & @lavatrails.gt for the AMAZING hike!

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After being lucky enough to solo travel to so many beautiful places around the world, Guatemala instantly became one of the places that touched me the most.

The people, the atmosphere, the volcanoes, Lake Atitlán, the coffee, the food, UNESCO Antigua… this country has a soul that is difficult to describe unless you’ve experienced it yourself.

I met beautiful humans I still speak to from time to time, and I’m grateful to now call some incredible Guatemalans my friends.

I travelled here with my new camera, and I’m so thankful I was able to capture parts of this beautiful country through my own eyes, while also collaborating with amazing companies along the way.

I remember my eyes being teary while being on a boat at Lake Atitlan, and the moment I saw the Volcano erupt during the hike - one of the most challenging things I have ever done. 

Some places impress you.
Others stay with you.
Guatemala did both. 🌋🇬🇹

Pictures by me using my Sony Alpha A6100 + portrait lens, and @luzd_23 📸

Gracias @freecerveza for the awesome stay! & @lavatrails.gt for the AMAZING hike!

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Guatemala, one of the most heartwarming places I’ve experienced so far. A destination that still crosses my mind almost daily. And now in my top 5 favorites. After being lucky enough to solo travel to so many beautiful places around the world, Guatemala instantly became one of the places that touched me the most. The people, the atmosphere, the volcanoes, Lake Atitlán, the coffee, the food, UNESCO Antigua… this country has a soul that is difficult to describe unless you’ve experienced it yourself. I met beautiful humans I still speak to from time to time, and I’m grateful to now call some incredible Guatemalans my friends. I travelled here with my new camera, and I’m so thankful I was able to capture parts of this beautiful country through my own eyes, while also collaborating with amazing companies along the way. I remember my eyes being teary while being on a boat at Lake Atitlan, and the moment I saw the Volcano erupt during the hike - one of the most challenging things I have ever done. Some places impress you. Others stay with you. Guatemala did both. 🌋🇬🇹 Pictures by me using my Sony Alpha A6100 + portrait lens, and @luzd_23 📸 Gracias @freecerveza for the awesome stay! & @lavatrails.gt for the AMAZING hike! #solotravel #guatemala #solofemaletravel #lakeatitlan #unesco
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After being lucky enough to solo travel to so many beautiful places around the world, Guatemala instantly became one of the places that touched me the most.

The people, the atmosphere, the volcanoes, Lake Atitlán, the coffee, the food, UNESCO Antigua… this country has a soul that is difficult to describe unless you’ve experienced it yourself.

I met beautiful humans I still speak to from time to time, and I’m grateful to now call some incredible Guatemalans my friends.

I travelled here with my new camera, and I’m so thankful I was able to capture parts of this beautiful country through my own eyes, while also collaborating with amazing companies along the way.

I remember my eyes being teary while being on a boat at Lake Atitlan, and the moment I saw the Volcano erupt during the hike - one of the most challenging things I have ever done. 

Some places impress you.
Others stay with you.
Guatemala did both. 🌋🇬🇹

Pictures by me using my Sony Alpha A6100 + portrait lens, and @luzd_23 📸

Gracias @freecerveza for the awesome stay! & @lavatrails.gt for the AMAZING hike!

#solotravel #guatemala #solofemaletravel #lakeatitlan #unesco
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