Solo (female) travel & fashion blog

  • Home
  • About me
  • Fashion
    • Outfits
    • Must-have
  • Travel
    • Solo Travel
    • Africa
      • Egypt
      • Morocco
    • Asia
      • Indonesia
      • Japan
      • Thailand
    • Europe
      • Belgium
      • Croatia
      • Greece
      • Hungary
      • Italy
      • Portugal
      • Spain
    • Middle & South-America
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Colombia
      • Mexico
      • Peru
    • North-America
      • Canada
    • The Middle East
      • Jordan
      • Turkey
      • UAE
  • Stewardess
    • Being a Stewardess
    • Layovers
  • Modelling
    • Portfolio & Experience
    • Miss World Netherlands
    • Miss Universe Netherlands – Noord-Brabant
    • Miss Grand Netherlands
  • Beauty
    • Product Reviews
    • Event/Workshop Reviews
  • Lifestyle
    • Week/food/lifestyle diary
    • Events
  • Food

Hungary travel diary | 3 day solo trip to Budapest

17/09/2025 | Reageer

Welcome back to a new travel post! It’s been a while since my last update, but more are coming soon. I’m traveling a bit less this year, which makes the trips I do take feel even more special. Budapest had been high on my list for ages. I’d heard it’s one of the best solo travel destinations – safe, fun, and full of things to explore – and everyone I knew who’d been there had nothing but good things to say. So when I found a one-way ticket from Eindhoven Airport for just €55, I couldn’t resist.
Welkom allemaal bij een nieuwe reispost! Het is even geleden dat ik een update schreef, maar er komen er nog meer aan. Ik reis dit jaar iets minder dan normaal, maar dat maakt de trips die ik wél maak extra speciaal. Budapest stond al heel lang hoog op mijn lijstje. Ik hoorde steeds dat het een perfecte bestemming voor soloreizigers is – veilig, gezellig en vol bezienswaardigheden – en iedereen die er was geweest, was ontzettend positief. Toen ik een enkeltje vanaf Eindhoven Airport vond voor maar €55, hoefde ik niet lang na te denken.

Day 1 – Eindhoven & Budapest – 28-08-2025

With only hand luggage allowed, I bought a new spacious backpack. Packing light for a short two-night trip is second nature to me. From the airport I took the shuttle bus to the city center – under €6 and only 35 minutes. From there it was a short walk to my hostel, but I first stopped for breakfast at a place called ‘Awake’ – and two cappuccinos. A great start to the day, though I quickly noticed that Budapest isn’t as cheap as you might expect.

At the hostel I soon met a group of travelers through the Hostelworld app. We rented bikes and explored the city together: drinks at a bar, a stop at one of the famous ruin pubs, Mexican food for dinner, and ice cream to finish the evening. I love how easy it is to meet people when you’re solo traveling.

Later that night I ended up at Fat Mama, (Yes, this is actually the name! haha.) next to Maverick Soho, with Melody, an American woman I had met earlier that afternoon. We clicked instantly and spent hours chatting and laughing – one of those unexpected connections that make a trip unforgettable.

After a day full of first impressions, good food, and new friends, I headed back to my hostel with a big smile. Budapest had already stolen my heart – and this was only the beginning. 

Omdat ik alleen handbagage mee mocht nemen, kocht ik een ruime rugzak. Voor een korte trip van twee nachten is efficiënt inpakken gelukkig geen probleem. Vanaf het vliegveld in Budapest pakte ik de airport shuttle bus, die voor nog geen €6 in 35 minuten naar het centrum rijdt. Vanaf de halte liep ik in tien minuten naar mijn hostel, maar eerst stopte ik bij een leuk plekje genaamd Awake – voor ontbijt en twee cappuccino’s. Een perfecte start, al merkte ik direct dat Budapest niet zo goedkoop is als vaak wordt gedacht.

In mijn hostel ontmoette ik via de Hostelworld-app al snel een groep reizigers. We huurden fietsen en trokken samen de stad in. Eerst een drankje bij een bar, daarna een bezoek aan een beroemde ruin bar (helaas geen foto’s gemaakt), eten bij een Mexicaans restaurant en afsluiten met een ijsje – heel spontaan en gezellig.

Later die avond belandde ik bij Fat Mama (Ja! dit is echt de naam, haha), naast Maverick Soho, samen met Melody, een Amerikaanse vrouw die ik die middag had ontmoet. We hadden meteen een klik en het voelde alsof we elkaar al langer kenden. Het werd een onverwacht leuke avond vol gesprekken en gelach.

Na een dag vol indrukken, nieuwe ontmoetingen en de eerste glimpen van de stad, kroop ik voldaan mijn bed in. Budapest had me vanaf het eerste moment in zijn greep – en dit was pas het begin.

Day 2 – Budapest – 29-08-2025

The day started with breakfast at Franziska with Melody. It’s one of the most popular brunch spots in town, so there was a line, but the food and vibe were worth it. Afterwards we cycled to the impressive Parliament Building, took some photos, and crossed the bridge into Buda. The views over the Danube and the contrast between Buda and Pest make it one of the city’s highlights.

When Melody had to work, I joined other travelers to visit Fisherman’s Bastion, a fairytale-like viewpoint over the city. The most special part of the day was finally meeting someone I had known online since 2013 through the fashion app Polyvore. After years without contact, we had dinner together and it felt like no time had passed.

In the evening I went out again with Melody and Ethienne, an Australian traveler. We cycled across the illuminated bridges, had drinks, wandered through the lively streets, and ended up once more at Fat Mama. Budapest at night is pure magic – vibrant, cozy, and bike-friendly, making it a perfect destination for solo travelers.

De dag begon met een ontbijt bij Franziska samen met Melody. Het is een van de populairste brunchplekken in de stad, dus er stond een rij, maar het eten en de sfeer maakten alles goed. Daarna wandelden en fietsten we naar het indrukwekkende Parlementsgebouw, waar we foto’s maakten, en staken we de brug over naar Buda. De uitzichten over de Donau en de mix van Buda en Pest zijn echt een must-see.

Toen Melody moest werken, sloot ik me aan bij andere reizigers en bezochten we Fisherman’s Bastion, met sprookjesachtig uitzicht over de stad. Het meest bijzondere moment was echter dat ik iemand ontmoette die ik al sinds 2013 kende via de fashion-app Polyvore. Na jaren geen contact zagen we elkaar eindelijk in het echt – we gingen samen eten en het voelde alsof er geen tijd voorbij was gegaan.

’s Avonds fietste ik opnieuw de stad in met Melody en Ethienne, een Australiër. We genoten van de verlichte straten, dronken iets en belandden uiteindelijk weer bij Fat Mama. Budapest by night is echt magisch: bruisend, gezellig en met goede fietspaden ideaal om de stad te ontdekken – zeker ook voor soloreizigers.

Day 3 – Budapest & Amsterdam – 30-08-2025

On my last day, I met Melody and Ethienne for breakfast at Circusz, one of Budapest’s top-rated brunch spots. As expected, there was a long line, but it was worth it – the Eggs Benedict and cappuccinos were amazing, and it felt great to enjoy one last cozy meal together.

Afterwards, Melody had to work, so Ethienne and I went cycling around the city. We visited the moving Shoes on the Danube Bank, a Holocaust memorial that left a deep impression – a quiet moment of reflection in contrast with the lively city.

Before heading to the airport, we met up with Melody again for a farewell coffee at Muse. There, something really special happened: a girl I didn’t know walked up to me and said, “You have no idea, but when you walk in, everyone notices you. You radiate light and such a beautiful energy.” It was such a heartfelt compliment that it truly made my day.

After saying goodbye to both Melody and Ethienne, I took the 100E bus back to the airport, had some nice chats with fellow travelers, and finally flew home with KLM – on a crew ticket this time. The perfect ending to a short but unforgettable trip. ✨

De laatste dag begon opnieuw met een gezellig ontbijt, dit keer met Melody en Ethienne bij Circusz, een van de meest aangeraden brunchplekken in Budapest. Zoals verwacht stond er een rij, maar het wachten was de moeite waard. De Eggs Benedict en cappuccino’s waren heerlijk, en het was fijn om samen nog even rustig te genieten.

Na het ontbijt moest Melody werken, dus trok ik er met Ethienne op uit. We fietsten langs het indrukwekkende en aangrijpende Schoenenmonument aan de Donau, een herdenkingsplek voor de slachtoffers van de Holocaust. Het was een moment van stilte en bezinning, midden in de bruisende stad.

Daarna fietsten en wandelden we nog wat door de stad tot het tijd was om terug te gaan richting centrum. Voor mijn vlucht dronken we nog een laatste koffie bij Muse, samen met Melody en Ethienne. Daar gebeurde iets heel bijzonders: een meisje dat ik niet kende kwam spontaan naar me toe en gaf me een groot compliment. Ze zei: “Je hebt geen idee, maar zodra jij binnenkomt trek je ieders blik. Je straalt echt iets moois uit, een prachtige aura van licht.” Het raakte me enorm en maakte mijn hele dag.

Na dit warme afscheid nam ik de 100E-bus terug naar de luchthaven, sprak onderweg nog met een paar lieve mensen en vloog uiteindelijk met KLM terug – dit keer op een crew ticket. Een mooie afsluiting van een korte, maar onvergetelijke trip. ✨

Tips for Budapest

✨ Flights: Eindhoven–Budapest can be super cheap; I paid €55 for a one-way.

✨ Hand luggage only: A spacious backpack works perfectly for a 2–3 night trip.

✨ Airport transfer: Take the 100E bus – under €6 and only 35 minutes to the city center.

✨ Cycling: Budapest is surprisingly bike-friendly, with good paths and scenic routes across the bridges. A fun way to explore the city.

✨ Breakfast spots: Popular places like Franziska and Circus are a must, but expect queues. Totally worth the wait!

✨ Food & drinks:

  • Fat Mama: cozy for dinner, drinks, and meeting people.
  • Plenty of great Mexican options too for variety.
    ✨ Highlights:
  • Parliament Building – iconic and a must for photos.
  • Fisherman’s Bastion – fairytale-like views.
  • Shoes on the Danube Bank – moving and powerful, not to be missed.
    ✨ Solo travel: Budapest is perfect for solo travelers. It’s easy to meet people via apps like Hostelworld, and hostels are very social.
    ✨ Budget: Don’t expect Budapest to be super cheap; prices are higher than you might think.
Tips voor Budapest

✨ Vliegen: Eindhoven–Budapest kan heel goedkoop, ik betaalde €55 voor een enkeltje.

✨ Handbagage only: Een grote rugzak werkt prima voor een korte trip van 2–3 nachten.

✨ Vervoer vanaf het vliegveld: Neem de 100E-bus, voor nog geen €6 ben je in 35 minuten in het centrum.

✨ Fietsen: Budapest is verrassend fietsvriendelijk, met goede fietspaden en fijne routes over de bruggen. Zeker een aanrader om de stad te verkennen.

✨ Ontbijtspots: Populaire plekken zoals Franziska en Circus zijn top, maar houd rekening met wachtrijen. Het is het wachten waard!

✨ Eten & drinken:

  • Fat Mama: gezellig om te eten, borrelen of mensen te ontmoeten.
  • Mexicaans eten is er ook volop, leuk voor afwisseling.
    ✨ Bezienswaardigheden:
  • Parlementsgebouw – hét hoogtepunt voor foto’s en grandeur.
  • Fisherman’s Bastion – sprookjesachtig uitzicht over de stad.
  • Schoenenmonument – indrukwekkend en aangrijpend, zeker bezoeken.
    ✨ Solo reizen: Budapest is heel geschikt voor solo travelers. Je ontmoet snel mensen via apps zoals Hostelworld en de hostels zijn sociaal.
    ✨ Budget: Reken er niet op dat Budapest spotgoedkoop is; prijzen liggen hoger dan vaak gedacht.

Related posts:

Mexico travel diary (Extra long) | Solo trip to Mexico part 2

Outfit | Bali

Outfit | Athena

Categorie: Europe, Hungary, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: budapest, hungary diary, solo travel, solo trip

Geef een reactie Reactie annuleren

Je e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. Vereiste velden zijn gemarkeerd met *

Deze site gebruikt Akismet om spam te verminderen. Bekijk hoe je reactie gegevens worden verwerkt.

Social Media

  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Periscope
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter

Instagram

Cosmic blue 🧿
(Thank you for this dress: @chicandholland) 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Cosmic blue 🧿
(Thank you for this dress: @chicandholland) 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Cosmic blue 🧿
(Thank you for this dress: @chicandholland) 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
Cosmic blue 🧿
(Thank you for this dress: @chicandholland) 
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
Cosmic blue 🧿 (Thank you for this dress: @chicandholland) . . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
3 dagen ago
View on Instagram |
1/9
The beginning or the end of an era tomorrow 👑♾️🌷
@misscosmointernational @miss_cosmo_netherlands
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
The beginning or the end of an era tomorrow 👑♾️🌷
@misscosmointernational @miss_cosmo_netherlands
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
The beginning or the end of an era tomorrow 👑♾️🌷 @misscosmointernational @miss_cosmo_netherlands . . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
4 dagen ago
View on Instagram |
2/9
(SWIPE - story time!) 🌷 H E R I T A G E and I M P A C T F U L L  B E A U T Y 🇳🇱 Wearing our beautiful national color - showing you a place of meaning to me. Den Bosch, the city I have been born and raised. Although the world is my teacher and playground, I always come back home. 

Impactful Beauty is more than an image — it is a legacy of resilience and authenticity.
For me, it means rising after years of bullying and violence, and continuing even when I did not bring the crown home. Every setback became part of my strength, teaching me that true beauty is not measured in titles, but in the courage to stand tall when the world tried to break you.

At 29, in an industry that once said I was “too old,” I choose to stand as proof that age does not limit impact. My story shows that resilience never expires, and that authenticity will always shine brighter than perfection.

As a model and travel blogger, I have had the privilege to explore our world closely — to see different cultures, to learn from them, and to connect people across borders. Those experiences gave me the deepest belief that beauty is not about division, but about building bridges. That is what Impactful Beauty means to me: using your voice and your presence to bring people together. I’m proud to be the first Dutch flight attendant and Miss. 

And I want to continue doing exactly that. Through my platform, my website, and my school lessons, I want to keep inspiring others — not with temporary projects, but in a sustainable way that endures. To teach, to share, and to empower. Because Impactful Beauty is not about winning a moment, but about leaving a lasting legacy.

Special post for @miss_cosmo_netherlands @misscosmointernational 
Shot by @byreneederijk 
Limited edition dress by @chicandholland 
Hair, make-up and styling by me.
Earrings: @baroqco_official
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
(SWIPE - story time!) 🌷 H E R I T A G E and I M P A C T F U L L  B E A U T Y 🇳🇱 Wearing our beautiful national color - showing you a place of meaning to me. Den Bosch, the city I have been born and raised. Although the world is my teacher and playground, I always come back home. 

Impactful Beauty is more than an image — it is a legacy of resilience and authenticity.
For me, it means rising after years of bullying and violence, and continuing even when I did not bring the crown home. Every setback became part of my strength, teaching me that true beauty is not measured in titles, but in the courage to stand tall when the world tried to break you.

At 29, in an industry that once said I was “too old,” I choose to stand as proof that age does not limit impact. My story shows that resilience never expires, and that authenticity will always shine brighter than perfection.

As a model and travel blogger, I have had the privilege to explore our world closely — to see different cultures, to learn from them, and to connect people across borders. Those experiences gave me the deepest belief that beauty is not about division, but about building bridges. That is what Impactful Beauty means to me: using your voice and your presence to bring people together. I’m proud to be the first Dutch flight attendant and Miss. 

And I want to continue doing exactly that. Through my platform, my website, and my school lessons, I want to keep inspiring others — not with temporary projects, but in a sustainable way that endures. To teach, to share, and to empower. Because Impactful Beauty is not about winning a moment, but about leaving a lasting legacy.

Special post for @miss_cosmo_netherlands @misscosmointernational 
Shot by @byreneederijk 
Limited edition dress by @chicandholland 
Hair, make-up and styling by me.
Earrings: @baroqco_official
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
(SWIPE - story time!) 🌷 H E R I T A G E and I M P A C T F U L L  B E A U T Y 🇳🇱 Wearing our beautiful national color - showing you a place of meaning to me. Den Bosch, the city I have been born and raised. Although the world is my teacher and playground, I always come back home. 

Impactful Beauty is more than an image — it is a legacy of resilience and authenticity.
For me, it means rising after years of bullying and violence, and continuing even when I did not bring the crown home. Every setback became part of my strength, teaching me that true beauty is not measured in titles, but in the courage to stand tall when the world tried to break you.

At 29, in an industry that once said I was “too old,” I choose to stand as proof that age does not limit impact. My story shows that resilience never expires, and that authenticity will always shine brighter than perfection.

As a model and travel blogger, I have had the privilege to explore our world closely — to see different cultures, to learn from them, and to connect people across borders. Those experiences gave me the deepest belief that beauty is not about division, but about building bridges. That is what Impactful Beauty means to me: using your voice and your presence to bring people together. I’m proud to be the first Dutch flight attendant and Miss. 

And I want to continue doing exactly that. Through my platform, my website, and my school lessons, I want to keep inspiring others — not with temporary projects, but in a sustainable way that endures. To teach, to share, and to empower. Because Impactful Beauty is not about winning a moment, but about leaving a lasting legacy.

Special post for @miss_cosmo_netherlands @misscosmointernational 
Shot by @byreneederijk 
Limited edition dress by @chicandholland 
Hair, make-up and styling by me.
Earrings: @baroqco_official
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
(SWIPE - story time!) 🌷 H E R I T A G E and I M P A C T F U L L  B E A U T Y 🇳🇱 Wearing our beautiful national color - showing you a place of meaning to me. Den Bosch, the city I have been born and raised. Although the world is my teacher and playground, I always come back home. 

Impactful Beauty is more than an image — it is a legacy of resilience and authenticity.
For me, it means rising after years of bullying and violence, and continuing even when I did not bring the crown home. Every setback became part of my strength, teaching me that true beauty is not measured in titles, but in the courage to stand tall when the world tried to break you.

At 29, in an industry that once said I was “too old,” I choose to stand as proof that age does not limit impact. My story shows that resilience never expires, and that authenticity will always shine brighter than perfection.

As a model and travel blogger, I have had the privilege to explore our world closely — to see different cultures, to learn from them, and to connect people across borders. Those experiences gave me the deepest belief that beauty is not about division, but about building bridges. That is what Impactful Beauty means to me: using your voice and your presence to bring people together. I’m proud to be the first Dutch flight attendant and Miss. 

And I want to continue doing exactly that. Through my platform, my website, and my school lessons, I want to keep inspiring others — not with temporary projects, but in a sustainable way that endures. To teach, to share, and to empower. Because Impactful Beauty is not about winning a moment, but about leaving a lasting legacy.

Special post for @miss_cosmo_netherlands @misscosmointernational 
Shot by @byreneederijk 
Limited edition dress by @chicandholland 
Hair, make-up and styling by me.
Earrings: @baroqco_official
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
(SWIPE - story time!) 🌷 H E R I T A G E and I M P A C T F U L L  B E A U T Y 🇳🇱 Wearing our beautiful national color - showing you a place of meaning to me. Den Bosch, the city I have been born and raised. Although the world is my teacher and playground, I always come back home. 

Impactful Beauty is more than an image — it is a legacy of resilience and authenticity.
For me, it means rising after years of bullying and violence, and continuing even when I did not bring the crown home. Every setback became part of my strength, teaching me that true beauty is not measured in titles, but in the courage to stand tall when the world tried to break you.

At 29, in an industry that once said I was “too old,” I choose to stand as proof that age does not limit impact. My story shows that resilience never expires, and that authenticity will always shine brighter than perfection.

As a model and travel blogger, I have had the privilege to explore our world closely — to see different cultures, to learn from them, and to connect people across borders. Those experiences gave me the deepest belief that beauty is not about division, but about building bridges. That is what Impactful Beauty means to me: using your voice and your presence to bring people together. I’m proud to be the first Dutch flight attendant and Miss. 

And I want to continue doing exactly that. Through my platform, my website, and my school lessons, I want to keep inspiring others — not with temporary projects, but in a sustainable way that endures. To teach, to share, and to empower. Because Impactful Beauty is not about winning a moment, but about leaving a lasting legacy.

Special post for @miss_cosmo_netherlands @misscosmointernational 
Shot by @byreneederijk 
Limited edition dress by @chicandholland 
Hair, make-up and styling by me.
Earrings: @baroqco_official
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
(SWIPE - story time!) 🌷 H E R I T A G E and I M P A C T F U L L  B E A U T Y 🇳🇱 Wearing our beautiful national color - showing you a place of meaning to me. Den Bosch, the city I have been born and raised. Although the world is my teacher and playground, I always come back home. 

Impactful Beauty is more than an image — it is a legacy of resilience and authenticity.
For me, it means rising after years of bullying and violence, and continuing even when I did not bring the crown home. Every setback became part of my strength, teaching me that true beauty is not measured in titles, but in the courage to stand tall when the world tried to break you.

At 29, in an industry that once said I was “too old,” I choose to stand as proof that age does not limit impact. My story shows that resilience never expires, and that authenticity will always shine brighter than perfection.

As a model and travel blogger, I have had the privilege to explore our world closely — to see different cultures, to learn from them, and to connect people across borders. Those experiences gave me the deepest belief that beauty is not about division, but about building bridges. That is what Impactful Beauty means to me: using your voice and your presence to bring people together. I’m proud to be the first Dutch flight attendant and Miss. 

And I want to continue doing exactly that. Through my platform, my website, and my school lessons, I want to keep inspiring others — not with temporary projects, but in a sustainable way that endures. To teach, to share, and to empower. Because Impactful Beauty is not about winning a moment, but about leaving a lasting legacy.

Special post for @miss_cosmo_netherlands @misscosmointernational 
Shot by @byreneederijk 
Limited edition dress by @chicandholland 
Hair, make-up and styling by me.
Earrings: @baroqco_official
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew  #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
(SWIPE - story time!) 🌷 H E R I T A G E and I M P A C T F U L L B E A U T Y 🇳🇱 Wearing our beautiful national color - showing you a place of meaning to me. Den Bosch, the city I have been born and raised. Although the world is my teacher and playground, I always come back home. Impactful Beauty is more than an image — it is a legacy of resilience and authenticity. For me, it means rising after years of bullying and violence, and continuing even when I did not bring the crown home. Every setback became part of my strength, teaching me that true beauty is not measured in titles, but in the courage to stand tall when the world tried to break you. At 29, in an industry that once said I was “too old,” I choose to stand as proof that age does not limit impact. My story shows that resilience never expires, and that authenticity will always shine brighter than perfection. As a model and travel blogger, I have had the privilege to explore our world closely — to see different cultures, to learn from them, and to connect people across borders. Those experiences gave me the deepest belief that beauty is not about division, but about building bridges. That is what Impactful Beauty means to me: using your voice and your presence to bring people together. I’m proud to be the first Dutch flight attendant and Miss. And I want to continue doing exactly that. Through my platform, my website, and my school lessons, I want to keep inspiring others — not with temporary projects, but in a sustainable way that endures. To teach, to share, and to empower. Because Impactful Beauty is not about winning a moment, but about leaving a lasting legacy. Special post for @miss_cosmo_netherlands @misscosmointernational Shot by @byreneederijk Limited edition dress by @chicandholland Hair, make-up and styling by me. Earrings: @baroqco_official . . . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #outfit #fashionblogger_nl #cabincrew #elegant #beautypageant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #beautypageant #missnetherlands #misscosmonetherlands #misscosmo
7 dagen ago
View on Instagram |
3/9
CLEAN 📷 Shoot by @hannahachula 
Agency: @themodelbooker 🇳🇱
+ @cachetmodels 🇳🇱
+ @visage_shows 🇳🇱
+ @dcmodelseu 🇳🇱
+ @sessibon_ 🇳🇱
+ @holisticmodels 🇲🇽🇨🇴

.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #portfolio #cabinattendant #elegant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #brabant #beautypageant #misscosmonetherlands #sisterhood #repost  #model #editorial #dutchmodel #scoutme
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
CLEAN 📷 Shoot by @hannahachula Agency: @themodelbooker 🇳🇱 + @cachetmodels 🇳🇱 + @visage_shows 🇳🇱 + @dcmodelseu 🇳🇱 + @sessibon_ 🇳🇱 + @holisticmodels 🇲🇽🇨🇴 . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #portfolio #cabinattendant #elegant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #brabant #beautypageant #misscosmonetherlands #sisterhood #repost #model #editorial #dutchmodel #scoutme
1 week ago
View on Instagram |
4/9
Look during the @septimiusawards | Thank you for these incredible shots 🫶🏻 @trouwseizoen

.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #missnetherlands
Look during the @septimiusawards | Thank you for these incredible shots 🫶🏻 @trouwseizoen

.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #missnetherlands
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
Look during the @septimiusawards | Thank you for these incredible shots 🫶🏻 @trouwseizoen . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #missnetherlands
2 weken ago
View on Instagram |
5/9
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 
🧿
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 
🧿
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 
🧿
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 
🧿
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 🧿 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 
🧿
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 🧿 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 🧿 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 🧿 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #missnetherlands
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 🧿 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #missnetherlands
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
Felt like a bond girl 🎬 Had fun at the @septimiusawards | Thank you @cyrusproducts 🧿 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #septimusawards #tuchinski #amsterdam #cyrusproducts #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #missnetherlands
2 weken ago
View on Instagram |
6/9
3 day solo trip to Budapest 🇭🇺 (Dress ‘Tamsin’ by @divacatwalk) My favorite love: discovering the world. New cultures, new people, and those little moments that stay with you forever. Solo travel = freedom

Facts from my experience 🇭🇺

📍It’s a safe and clean city
📍It’s far from cheap!
📍Using a bicycle is the perfect way of transporation
📍The city is very big and seperated by two parts: ‘Buda’ and ‘Pest’ 
📍The currency is Florentine, not Euro 
📍Booking Wizz Air one way was cheaper than using my cabin crew benefits
📍There are countless cute brunch places here
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #fashionblogger_nl #elegant #beautypageant #airhostess #puravida #colloseum #rome #rometravel #solotraveler #solotravel #solofemaletraveler #girlstravellife
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
3 day solo trip to Budapest 🇭🇺 (Dress ‘Tamsin’ by @divacatwalk) My favorite love: discovering the world. New cultures, new people, and those little moments that stay with you forever. Solo travel = freedom Facts from my experience 🇭🇺 📍It’s a safe and clean city 📍It’s far from cheap! 📍Using a bicycle is the perfect way of transporation 📍The city is very big and seperated by two parts: ‘Buda’ and ‘Pest’ 📍The currency is Florentine, not Euro 📍Booking Wizz Air one way was cheaper than using my cabin crew benefits 📍There are countless cute brunch places here . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #fashionblogger_nl #elegant #beautypageant #airhostess #puravida #colloseum #rome #rometravel #solotraveler #solotravel #solofemaletraveler #girlstravellife
2 weken ago
View on Instagram |
7/9
Country 28/30 🇭🇺 Solo trip to Budapest ✨ Budapest has been on my list for a long time! During my 3 day weekend off, I decided to explore this beautiful city. Dress ‘Tamsin’ sponsored by @divacatwalk
.
.
.
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #fashionblogger_nl #elegant #beautypageant #airhostess #puravida #colloseum #rome #rometravel #solotraveler #solotravel #solofemaletraveler #girlstravellife
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
Country 28/30 🇭🇺 Solo trip to Budapest ✨ Budapest has been on my list for a long time! During my 3 day weekend off, I decided to explore this beautiful city. Dress ‘Tamsin’ sponsored by @divacatwalk . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabinattendant #modeblog #fashionblogger #modeblogger #fashionblogger_nl #elegant #beautypageant #airhostess #puravida #colloseum #rome #rometravel #solotraveler #solotravel #solofemaletraveler #girlstravellife
3 weken ago
View on Instagram |
8/9
Wedding @blondbritt @shoogbergen 🧑🏻‍✈️👰🏼‍♀️💙✈️💍 & Wedding hair by @aline_emmanuelle_ @_alinehairdesign_ 🤍
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
Wedding @blondbritt @shoogbergen 🧑🏻‍✈️👰🏼‍♀️💙✈️💍 & Wedding hair by @aline_emmanuelle_ @_alinehairdesign_ 🤍
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
Wedding @blondbritt @shoogbergen 🧑🏻‍✈️👰🏼‍♀️💙✈️💍 & Wedding hair by @aline_emmanuelle_ @_alinehairdesign_ 🤍
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
Wedding @blondbritt @shoogbergen 🧑🏻‍✈️👰🏼‍♀️💙✈️💍 & Wedding hair by @aline_emmanuelle_ @_alinehairdesign_ 🤍
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
Wedding @blondbritt @shoogbergen 🧑🏻‍✈️👰🏼‍♀️💙✈️💍 & Wedding hair by @aline_emmanuelle_ @_alinehairdesign_ 🤍
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
Wedding @blondbritt @shoogbergen 🧑🏻‍✈️👰🏼‍♀️💙✈️💍 & Wedding hair by @aline_emmanuelle_ @_alinehairdesign_ 🤍
.
.
.
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
mandyvictoriab
mandyvictoriab
•
Follow
Wedding @blondbritt @shoogbergen 🧑🏻‍✈️👰🏼‍♀️💙✈️💍 & Wedding hair by @aline_emmanuelle_ @_alinehairdesign_ 🤍 . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #missnetherlands #cabinattendant #elegant #missgrand #missgrandnetherlands #beautypageant #shertogenbosch #missnederland #missgrandinternational #missnetherlands #birthday
4 weken ago
View on Instagram |
9/9

5 years of blogging mini video 2015-2020

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

Facebook

Facebook Pagelike Widget

Featured post

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 […]

Archieven

Search this website

Copyright © 2025 Mandy Beekwilder