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Being a stewardess | Layover in Pisa

12/10/2025 | Reageer

Lately, I’ve been taking a bit more time for myself. My mind has been busy with so many things, and as a result, I’ve been less active on social media. But a few weeks ago, something rare happened — I got to go on a work trip! At my airline, we almost never stay overnight at destinations. Most of my travels are done using staff tickets during my free time, so whenever I actually get to stay somewhere, I try to make the most of it. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Italy, Layovers, Stewardess, Travel Tags: italy, pisa, stewardess, work layover

Outfit | Hurgada

18/01/2024 | Reageer

Hi everyone! For the first time in 4 years, I had an airline layover abroad. So far, in 6 years as a flight attendant, I have only stayed abroad twice for work (I don’t count Brussels). Many people think that all the travelling, as seen on my Instagram – is travelling as a flight attendant. The trips I post are trips that I mainly do because of the discount I get on tickets, but not for work. And secretly, I think staying abroad is the best part of flying – so it was great that it was on my roster for once. By the way, I crossed my 20th country off my list! I do not include the destinations that I only fly to/open for work, so 18 of the 20 countries are countries that I have not visited for work.
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Categorie: Egypt, Fashion, Layovers, Outfits, Stewardess, Travel Tags: cabin crew, egypt, layover, stewardess

Being a stewardess | Brussels center layover & influencer event

11/09/2023 | Reageer

Hi everyone! After years, I enjoyed making a weekly diary again! In any case, influencer events, collaborations and flight attendant layovers are some of the most fun aspects of my ‘professions’ – so I enjoyed making these, like all my posts! This week started on August 31st. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Belgium, Europe, Layovers, Lifestyle, Stewardess, Travel, Week/food/lifestyle diary Tags: being a stewardess, brussels, brussels layover, cabin crew, layover, stewardess, stewardess diary

Outfit | Palais

08/09/2023 | Reageer

I love Lavish Alice so much! Unfortunately, not a single item in my huge wardrobe of their items is a collaboration. I have been loyally buying items from them for over 4 years, and mainly at a discount, on sale or via vinted! I also got this beauty in the sale. Since the weather was going to be nice in Brussels during my layover, I decided to pack it! Never miss a chance to dress nicely, right? :-). By the way, I was finally – for the 6th time in 6 years as a flight attendant – on a layover. So far I have been to Groningen once, Dubai once and Brussels 4 times, including these 3 days. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Belgium, Fashion, Layovers, Outfits, Stewardess, Travel Tags: classy outfit, elegant outfit, layover outfit, white outfit

Outfit | Brussels

21/05/2023 | 1 Reactie

These outfit photos are from my four day layover in Brussels while working as a flight attendant. I had a very nice crew with me! Now that I’m home, I’m already preparing myself for a 7-day trip to Marrakech. A very nice surprise that I will tell you more about later. By the way, this is not a trip for my work as a flight attendant – we rarely stay at another destination, except for Dubai and occasionally Brussels. During this nice Brussels stay, we went out for dinner with two crews, had breakfast with two crews and on my last day had a coffee with a colleague in the city center.
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Categorie: Belgium, Fashion, Layovers, Outfits, Stewardess, Travel Tags: floral dress, gucci bag, layover outfit, maxi dress, spring outfit, summer outfit, travel outfit

Being a stewardess | Layovers in Brussels

18/08/2022 | Reageer

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I last wrote a flight attendant post. I thought it would be fun to make one again, especially now that I’ve had two nice ‘layovers’. I created this post for all flight attendants-to-be, or people who are simply very interested in taking a look ‘in the kitchen’ of life in aviation. With my airline you hardly ever stay in another place, because we mainly only do ’turnarounds’ (at least, especially in my case as someone who is Eindhoven based), but recently we fly from Brussels Airport. I really enjoy staying in a different place occasionally for my work. This year I also loved this during my modeling assignments back in spring, when I often stayed in a hotel with a nice group of girls. In a short time I had two layovers and I personally really liked that. I had a short one night layover from my standby, then about two weeks later a 3 night layover scheduled on my roster. In this post I’ll show you what we’ve been up to on these stops. Despite being not far from home in principle, I had never been to Brussels before. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Belgium, Europe, Layovers, Stewardess, Travel Tags: brussels, brussels layover, flight attendant, flight attendant diary, flight attendant layover

Being a Stewardess | 3 day Dubai Layover

07/02/2020 | Reageer

Welcome to my first layover diary and my second Stewardess post! As I have told in my other post, my work is my passion and I like to share some nice things about it. About a week and a half ago I was allowed to go to Dubai for 3 days with a nice crew, flying from Amsterdam. I already knew the cabin crew colleagues from Eindhoven and Amsterdam, so that was of course extra fun. Dubai had long been on my wish list. The airline where I work for mainly has ’turnarounds’, so a layover is of course a very nice extra for a lot of people. Many people certainly look forward to it like me. Previous September I also had a nice layover in the city of Groningen. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Dubai, Layovers, Stewardess, The Middle East, Travel Tags: cabin crew, dubai, flight attendant, layover, stewardess, travel diary, travel outfit, work diary

Outfit | Dubai

01/02/2020 | Reageer

A few days ago I had my first layover abroad. Dubai is a cool city! I was able to spend 3 days with a great crew and one of my very best friends who lives an hour away from Dubai. Where I am standing is at La Mer, where we had lunch with the girls, recommended by my good friend Roos. This nice dress is well suited for days when the temperature is around 20 degrees. Since it would be around 20 degrees in Dubai at the time I would visit, I thought it would be great to take it with me. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Dubai, Fashion, Layovers, Outfits, Stewardess, Travel Tags: dress, dubai, dxb, layover, travel, travel outfit

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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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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Wait for the end! ✈️ 
Some women wait for love to start living.
I booked the ticket anyway. 

Some of the most beautiful moments of my life happened because I stopped waiting, for permission, for certainty, for someone to come with me.

Solo travelling taught me that freedom can be lonely sometimes, but also deeply empowering. It gave me sunsets in countries I once only dreamed about, strangers that became memories, confidence I never learned at home, and versions of myself I would’ve never met if I stayed safe.

I may not have everything figured out yet, but I’ve lived. Deeply. Wildly. Internationally.
And honestly? That already makes me rich in life.

I know it’s not a possibility for every woman in the world to do this. Something travel also showed me over and over again.

Follow me for more solo travel content ✈️

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Wait for the end! ✈️ Some women wait for love to start living. I booked the ticket anyway. Some of the most beautiful moments of my life happened because I stopped waiting, for permission, for certainty, for someone to come with me. Solo travelling taught me that freedom can be lonely sometimes, but also deeply empowering. It gave me sunsets in countries I once only dreamed about, strangers that became memories, confidence I never learned at home, and versions of myself I would’ve never met if I stayed safe. I may not have everything figured out yet, but I’ve lived. Deeply. Wildly. Internationally. And honestly? That already makes me rich in life. I know it’s not a possibility for every woman in the world to do this. Something travel also showed me over and over again. Follow me for more solo travel content ✈️ #tulum #solotravel #travelblogger #solofemaletraveler #worldtrip
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(AI!) The Dutch Miss & Flight Attendant🪽First and only time ever posting a picture made by AI on my feed. This one by chatgpt was too cool not to post. #ai #stewardess #airhostess #cabincrew #flightattendant
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(AI!) The Dutch Miss & Flight Attendant🪽First and only time ever posting a picture made by AI on my feed. This one by chatgpt was too cool not to post. #ai #stewardess #airhostess #cabincrew #flightattendant
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Pre beach nap memories 🌊🌴🥥
Missing México 🌅 
This (solo) travel destination changed my life back in 2022 ✨ If I wouldn’t have travelled here, my life would not be the way it is 

#throwback 
#tulum #mexico #tuluminati #gitano
Pre beach nap memories 🌊🌴🥥 Missing México 🌅 This (solo) travel destination changed my life back in 2022 ✨ If I wouldn’t have travelled here, my life would not be the way it is #throwback #tulum #mexico #tuluminati #gitano
Pre beach nap memories 🌊🌴🥥
Missing México 🌅 
This (solo) travel destination changed my life back in 2022 ✨ If I wouldn’t have travelled here, my life would not be the way it is 

#throwback 
#tulum #mexico #tuluminati #gitano
Pre beach nap memories 🌊🌴🥥 Missing México 🌅 This (solo) travel destination changed my life back in 2022 ✨ If I wouldn’t have travelled here, my life would not be the way it is #throwback #tulum #mexico #tuluminati #gitano
Pre beach nap memories 🌊🌴🥥 Missing México 🌅 This (solo) travel destination changed my life back in 2022 ✨ If I wouldn’t have travelled here, my life would not be the way it is #throwback #tulum #mexico #tuluminati #gitano
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Pre beach nap memories 🌊🌴🥥 Missing México 🌅 This (solo) travel destination changed my life back in 2022 ✨ If I wouldn’t have travelled here, my life would not be the way it is #throwback #tulum #mexico #tuluminati #gitano
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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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