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Archief voor oktober 2018

Spain travel diary | 3 day Valencia trip

29/10/2018 | 1 Reactie

I went to Valencia with my best friend during my 3 day weekend. This last minute trip was very recent before the end of my 1st flying season and before I leave for Tokyo and is nummer 5 of this year. I try to travel as much as I can if I am able to. I would like to start this travel diary with how much I like this city and how it certainly stole my heart in such a short time. This city has – in my experience – everything to offer what I am looking for during a trip, so I would like to take you with me into this travel diary of my short weekend Valencia. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Spain, Travel Tags: citytrip, spain, travel, travel diary, travel post, valencia, weekend

Outfit | Florence

15/10/2018 | 1 Reactie

I wore this outfit during my first day in Florence last month. I like wearing this in Autumn and think it fits with the season – because of the red and black in it. My best friend Anne took pictures of it when I went to visit her at the other side of my city. Speaking of travel: At the end of the month, we will go to Valencia for 3 days. About a week and a half later I will make a dream come true which I have for years already: I am going to travel to Tokyo. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Outfits Tags: autumn fashion, black outfit, dress outfit, leopard, My jewellery

Italy travel diary | mini trip to Florence

10/10/2018 | Reageer

2 weeks ago I went to Firenze (Florence) for 2 days. In the end, my very kind colleague Michelle went along on this city trip. From another colleague I got the tip to fly to Pisa and there take the train of about an hour to Florence. We certainly used this tip for the way back, but we went with the shuttle from the airport which takes a bit longer. Both travel ways are very cheap and fast, plus you see a bit of Tuscany. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Italy, Travel Tags: airbnb, city trip, firenze, florence, italy, leisure travel, pisa, toscane, travel, travel diary, tuscany

Greece travel diary | Last minute trip to Athens

04/10/2018 | Reageer

2 weeks ago I went to Athens with a friend. Our original plan was to go to a different location, but those plans became different last minute. We rebooked everything shortly before the original flight would leave, to a flight to Athens. At the airport we looked at the list of flights that we could book and that would be the first to go to a warm destination. ‘What kind of luggage do we have with us?’ – ‘Only summer clothes’ ‘So, we’ll book the first warm destination that we can book, because why not’. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Greece, Travel Tags: athens, beach, cabin crew, flight attendant, greece, travel, travel diary, travel post

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It changed my life.

Not because of the beaches, the sunsets, or the endless tacos.

Mexico taught me that life can be bigger than the version I was settling for.

It was the first place that showed me freedom doesn’t come from having everything figured out, it comes from trusting yourself enough to take the next step.

It gave me lifelong friendships, unforgettable adventures, confidence I didn’t know I had, and the courage to build a life that feels like mine.

I arrived as someone looking for a holiday.

I left with a completely different perspective on what was possible.

And honestly?

A part of me never really came back. πŸ‡²πŸ‡½βœ¨

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It changed my life. Not because of the beaches, the sunsets, or the endless tacos. Mexico taught me that life can be bigger than the version I was settling for. It was the first place that showed me freedom doesn’t come from having everything figured out, it comes from trusting yourself enough to take the next step. It gave me lifelong friendships, unforgettable adventures, confidence I didn’t know I had, and the courage to build a life that feels like mine. I arrived as someone looking for a holiday. I left with a completely different perspective on what was possible. And honestly? A part of me never really came back. πŸ‡²πŸ‡½βœ¨ #MexicoTravel #SoloTravel #TravelChangesYou #TulumMexico #WanderlustLife
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POV: You spent your 20s in beauty competitions.

People see the gowns, the crowns, the photos and the stage.

What they don’t see are the early mornings, the self-doubt, the courage it takes to keep showing up, and the growth that happens long after the spotlight fades.

My twenties taught me that beauty competitions were never really about beauty.

They were about finding my voice.
About learning confidence.
About standing on a stage when I was terrified.
About representing causes I care about.
About inspiring others to embrace who they are.

I had the honor of competing in:

✨ Miss World
✨ Miss Universe
✨ Miss Grand International
✨ Miss Cosmo
✨ Miss International (selected to represent the Netherlands internationally, later cancelled due to COVID)

The titles were never the biggest reward.

The friendships, lessons, resilience, opportunities, and the woman I became along the way will always mean more than any crown ever could.

To the younger version of me who dreamed of standing on those stages: we did it. πŸ’«

#PersonalGrowth
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POV: You spent your 20s in beauty competitions. People see the gowns, the crowns, the photos and the stage. What they don’t see are the early mornings, the self-doubt, the courage it takes to keep showing up, and the growth that happens long after the spotlight fades. My twenties taught me that beauty competitions were never really about beauty. They were about finding my voice. About learning confidence. About standing on a stage when I was terrified. About representing causes I care about. About inspiring others to embrace who they are. I had the honor of competing in: ✨ Miss World ✨ Miss Universe ✨ Miss Grand International ✨ Miss Cosmo ✨ Miss International (selected to represent the Netherlands internationally, later cancelled due to COVID) The titles were never the biggest reward. The friendships, lessons, resilience, opportunities, and the woman I became along the way will always mean more than any crown ever could. To the younger version of me who dreamed of standing on those stages: we did it. πŸ’« #PersonalGrowth #ConfidenceJourney #WomenWhoInspire #DreamBig #EmbraceAuthenticity
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Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

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Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

#marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
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Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation πŸŒ… Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️ #marrakech #morroco #nobu #nobumarrakech #influencertrip
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Gone (solo) travelling 😜

One day they’ll look for the version of you that was always there.

The version they took for granted.

And by then, you’ll be gone.

What’s the hardest lesson something taught you without meaning to?

Beautiful villa @villa_hunab_ku 🌴

#selfworth #tulum #growthmindset #feminineenergy #solotravelgirl
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Gone (solo) travelling 😜 One day they’ll look for the version of you that was always there. The version they took for granted. And by then, you’ll be gone. What’s the hardest lesson something taught you without meaning to? Beautiful villa @villa_hunab_ku 🌴 #selfworth #tulum #growthmindset #feminineenergy #solotravelgirl
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One day I realized:

I wasn’t afraid of being and travelling alone.

I was afraid of losing my life while waiting for someone else.

So I booked the flight. ✈️

What’s something you’ve been waiting for?

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One day I realized: I wasn’t afraid of being and travelling alone. I was afraid of losing my life while waiting for someone else. So I booked the flight. ✈️ What’s something you’ve been waiting for? #Solotravel #travelblogger #solofemaletravel #travelsolo #selfgrowth
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Based on facts 🌴✈️ Can you relate?

"What do you like to do for fun?"

Leave the country.

New places, new people, new stories.
Every single time.

At what point does it stop being a hobby and become a personality trait? πŸ˜‚

Mini cut from last weekend in Marbella

#travel #travelblogger #solotravel #marbella #spain
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Based on facts 🌴✈️ Can you relate? "What do you like to do for fun?" Leave the country. New places, new people, new stories. Every single time. At what point does it stop being a hobby and become a personality trait? πŸ˜‚ Mini cut from last weekend in Marbella #travel #travelblogger #solotravel #marbella #spain
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Not posting a lot of smiling pics, so hi πŸ“ΈπŸŒ΄β˜€οΈ

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Not posting a lot of smiling pics, so hi πŸ“ΈπŸŒ΄β˜€οΈ #marbella #malaga #spain #andalucia #dutchgirl
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5 years of blogging mini video 2015-2020

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Embracing Authenticity | Defending Truth on my Miss World (Netherlands) journey in 2021, my core values and mission

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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