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Japan travel diary | 2019 Solo trip to Japan part 1

01/12/2019 | 1 Reactie

In November, I went to Japan for 14 days. Just like I did in 2018, I went solo. I had booked the direct KLM flights via crew standby travel. After a flight of 10.5 hours in total, I left to the city the same way as last year, with the Narita express – a direct train connection to central Tokyo at Narita Airport station. The price of a return trip is 4000 yen (around 28 euros) – For the standby/crew members among us, you can also use the return ticket for another day, in case your plans change within 14 days. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Asia, Japan, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: hakone, japan, solo travel, solo trip, tokio, tokyo, tokyo solo, travel diary

Outfit | Osaka

27/11/2019 | 1 Reactie

The place where I am standing here is called Dotonbori. This place is known for the large “Glico Man” that you can see behind me. This is probably also the most touristic photo spot of Osaka, haha. Together with Yuka and her mother, I started exploring Osaka about halfway through my 14-day Japan trip this year. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Japan, Outfits, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: japan, japan outfit, osaka, pink outfit, travel outfit

Outfit | Tokyo

22/11/2019 | 1 Reactie

Hi everyone! Japan was really a wonderful solo trip. I experienced so many great things, got wonderful new memories and met many people. I will place a lot of travel diaries from my last 3 trips soon. Where I stand here is on a high viewpoint in Shibuya. I am really happy with how the pictures have turned out. These photos were taken by Anita, with whom I went to have lunch this day. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Japan, Outfits, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: japan, tokio, tokyo, tokyo fashion, travel, travel outfit

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,Β 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. [Lees meer…]

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

Outfit | Zebra

20/11/2018 | 2 Reacties

This is a bonus outfit post from my trip to Japan. Although I said that I would not upload this outfit anymore (exept in the actual posts about the trip), I decided to upload this too cute dress anyways. This cute dress has traveled half the world. I wore it both in Valencia and in Tokyo (even though it was not even 2 weeks later). My travel outfits often consist of the combination sneakers-watch-dress-bag, and I often repeat that as you can see in other posts. This location is actually literally next to my hostel in Shibuya. Still shot this one anyways while I had a jetlag face, haha. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Japan, Outfits, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: dress outfit, japan, My jewellery, tokyo, travel fashion, travel outfit, valencia

Japan travel diary | Solo trip to Tokyo part 4

19/11/2018 | 2 Reacties

During my last days in Japan I did not take many pictures. I had done almost everything I wanted to do. The 7th day of my Tokyo trip, my new Swedish and French travel friends suggested to join them to go running around 6 in the morning. I was quite tired, so I refused and went to Tokyo tower later, because I wanted to see it up close. It was nice and sunny, so I walked through Tokyo with a happy and satisfied feeling. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Asia, Japan, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: dream trip, japan, japan diary, japan trip, solo travel, tokyo, tokyo diary, travel, travel diary

Japan travel diary | 2018 Solo trip to Tokyo part 3

18/11/2018 | 2 Reacties

If you haven’t checked out day 3 and 4 yet, you can click this link: Part 2. Day 5 I really wanted to see the view of Tokyo. Once I sat down at the coffee bar of my hostel at the beginning of the afternoon, I got to know a new solo traveler named Hana (which I eventually hung out with a lot during this trip, and joined me to Shinjuku. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Asia, Japan, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: japan, japan diary, japan trip, kamakura, shinjuku, solo travel, tokyo, tokyo trip, travel diary

Japan travel diary | 2018 Solo trip to Tokyo part 2

15/11/2018 | 3 Reacties

For those who have not yet read the first travel diary of my solo trip, click on this link: Part 1 – The 2nd morning that I woke up in Tokyo I would meet up with a friend of mine (Arisa), which I, like Anna, know for at least 5 years already. Both today and tomorrow, I would not be alone during this officially solo trip. I decided to wear my sparkle pants which I bought for this trip! We walked from Shibuya to Harajuku because we planned to explore that part this day. Arisa would take me to some cool parts in Tokyo. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Asia, Japan, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: harajuku, japan, japan diary, japan travel, solo travel, tokyo, tokyo solo, travel diary

Japan travel diary | 2018 Solo trip to Tokyo part 1

12/11/2018 | 3 Reacties

I really enjoy writing about my travel experiences and sharing photos with you. Perhaps this will inspire you to make that solo (dream) trip anyway. I would like to show you my travel diary to create an image about how I have experienced this solo trip. The very moment that I type this 1st piece, I’m on my way to Tokyo on my first intercontinental flight. After 7 years, the moment is there that I fly to this destination, something that has been a dream for years but now comes trueΒ  – 9 days to Tokyo, solo. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Asia, Japan, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: asakusa, japan, japan diary, japan travel, shibuya, solo travel, tokyo, tokyo travel, travel, travel diary

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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’«

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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 🎞️

#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 🎞️

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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
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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 🌴

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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? Support my projects: buymeacoffee.com/mandyvictoriab #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

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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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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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