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Japan travel diary | Solo trip to Japan part 2

02/12/2019 | Reageer

Hi all! Welcome to my never uploaded travel diary piece from my Japan trip in 2019. Update, this part was in my drafts for 5 years.. so my memory is not entirely clear in this post, and at times I will be speaking in the past or the present. I have changed the post date so that it stays on the correct timeline for the date I published the others. The prices I mention in the post are very different in 2024, and based on the prices in 2019.

This was the fourth day in Tokyo. On this day, I planned to meet up with amazing Anita from Sweden, who I’ve known for years through Instagram. She’s been living in Japan for years. We decided to have lunch together and visit Shibuya Sky, which recently opened in Tokyo. We both brought our cameras, which was perfect since we’re both quite active on Instagram (and I’m busy with my blog). Last year, we didn’t manage to meet up when I was also in Tokyo, but luckily, it worked out this time! And it certainly wasn’t my plan to visit Japan just once. 😉

I walked from my hostel to Shibuya Crossing, where we had planned to meet, and then we went for lunch in the same area. The lunch spot we chose was called In the City—highly recommended if you’re in the mood for a European-style lunch. After lunch, we visited Shibuya Sky, for which we had purchased online tickets for 1800 yen (around 15 euros) with a reserved time slot. The view was absolutely stunning! Out of all the observation decks I’ve visited in Tokyo, this is genuinely my number 1. If you want to capture amazing photos, this is the place to be. It is, however, always quite crowded.

Afterwards, we walked towards Omotesando/Harajuku to do some sightseeing. Harajuku and Omotesando are fantastic places for cool shops! If you’re looking for unique pieces of clothing, you’re in the right place here. We both enjoyed a large Matcha Latte at Streamer Coffee. FYI: coffee and lattes tend to be quite pricey in Japan… but as a coffee addict, I didn’t mind, haha. A latte often costs around 650 yen (5 euros). It was so much fun to catch up!

After walking around a bit more, I headed off to meet Michelle, a German student I met during my 2018 trip to Japan on the flight there. She took me to a place in Kabukicho, though I can’t remember the name—unfortunately, because it was a very cool spot! I ordered carbonara udon, which was absolutely delicious. After dinner, Michelle and I headed to an arcade, where we played some games together.

Hi allemaal! Welkom bij mijn nooit geüploade travel diary stuk van mijn Japan reis in 2019. Update, dit deel stond 5 jaar lang in mijn drafts.. dus mijn geheugen is niet helemaal helder in deze post, en op sommige momenten zal ik ook in het verleden spreken of het heden. Ik heb de post datum aangepast zodat het op de juiste tijdlijn blijft voor de datum dat ik de anderen heb gepubliceerd. De prijzen die ik benoem in de post, zijn anno 2024 héél anders, en gebaseerd op de prijzen in 2019.

Dit was de vierde dag in Tokyo. Deze dag zou ik afspreken met de super leuke Anita uit Zweden, die ik al jaren ken van Instagram en inmiddels al jaren in Japan woont. Voor deze dag besloten we samen te gaan lunchen en naar Shibuya Sky te gaan—dat pas recent geopend was in Tokyo. We hadden beide onze camera’s meegenomen, wat ideaal was omdat we allebei vrij druk zijn met Instagram (en ik met mijn blog). Vorig jaar was het helaas niet gelukt om elkaar te ontmoeten in Tokyo, maar gelukkig deze keer wel! En het was zeker niet mijn plan om maar één keer naar Japan te gaan ;).

Vanuit mijn hostel was ik naar Shibuya Crossing gelopen, waar we hadden afgesproken. Daarna zouden we gaan lunchen in dezelfde buurt. De lunchplek waar we heen gingen heet In the City—een aanrader als je zin hebt in een Europese stijl lunch. Vervolgens bezochten we Shibuya Sky, waarvoor we online een ticket hadden gekocht voor 1800 yen (ongeveer 15 euro) en een vast tijdsblok hadden gereserveerd. Het uitzicht was echt fantastisch! Van alle uitzichtpunten die ik heb bezocht in Tokyo, is dit oprecht mijn nummer 1. Als je mooie foto’s wilt maken, is dit dé plek. Het is er overigens wel altijd erg druk, moet ik je zeggen.

Daarna zijn we richting Omotesando/Harajuku gelopen om wat te sightseeën. Harajuku en Omotesando zijn geweldige plekken voor unieke winkeltjes! Dus als je op zoek bent naar speciale kledingstukken, zit je in deze buurt helemaal goed. We dronken allebei een grote mok Matcha Latte bij Streamer Coffee. FYI: koffie en lattes zijn over het algemeen aardig prijzig in Japan… Als koffieliefhebber nam ik dat voor lief, haha. De prijzen van een latte liggen vaak rond de 650 yen (5 euro). Het was onwijs gezellig om bij te kletsen!

Na nog wat te hebben gewandeld, ben ik later doorgegaan naar Michelle, een Duitse studente die ik tijdens mijn 2018-reis naar Japan had leren kennen tijdens de vlucht. Ze nam me mee naar een plek in Kabukicho, waarvan ik de naam helaas niet meer weet, maar het was een super gave locatie! Ik bestelde carbonara udon, wat echt heerlijk was. Na het eten gingen Michelle en ik door naar een arcade, waar we nog wat spellen speelden.

This was my fifth day in Tokyo. In the morning, I had breakfast with my American roommate Hannah at our hostel. After breakfast, it was time for the next adventure of my trip: heading to Osaka by Shinkansen. I planned to stay about 4-5 days in the Kansai region before returning to Tokyo. The Shinkansen (Bullet Train) is included in the JR Rail Pass, which I mainly ordered and activated for this part of the trip. I had purchased this 7-day pass in the Netherlands and had it delivered to me before my trip. For my 2.5-hour high-speed journey to Osaka, I naturally bought an obento (Japanese lunchbox) from one of the nearby 7/11 stores. The ride was very pleasant, and I had a stunning view of Mount Fuji, which was incredibly clear.

Upon arriving in Osaka, I had to take a few different trains to reach my destination: Hostel Sakura La-an, recommended as a luxury boutique hostel and very popular. The staff was extremely friendly… although I seemed to be the only guest in the entire hostel, haha. It did feel a bit lonely, I must admit, but from experience, I know that can change quickly. I decided to head to the nearest covered shopping street to buy some snacks and drinks like Taiyaki (fish-shaped pastry filled with cream and sweet red beans) and Takoyaki (fried octopus balls). I ate those there by myself.

Back at the hostel, eating alone in the lobby, I soon met Matthew, a Canadian guy my age, who also found it hilarious that we were the only ones in the hostel. With no plans for the rest of the day, we decided to explore Osaka together as new friends. After randomly searching through the dark in the area where we were staying, we stumbled upon an incredibly cute family restaurant in a small alley. Here, we had cold dip noodles with a raw egg (a common addition in Japan, which, to be honest, often makes it even tastier) mixed with soy sauce. I would have loved to recommend this spot to you if only I had kept the business card!

Later that evening, back at the hostel, we met another solo traveler—an American. The three of us had a great time, laughing non-stop, and even participated in a live tea ceremony hosted by one of the hostel staff members.

Dit was mijn vijfde dag in Tokyo. In de ochtend ging ik ontbijten met mijn Amerikaanse kamergenoot Hannah in ons hostel. Na het ontbijt was het tijd voor het volgende avontuur van mijn reis: vertrekken naar Osaka per Shinkansen. Ik zou zo’n 4-5 dagen in de Kansai-regio verblijven, voordat ik terug naar Tokyo zou gaan. De Shinkansen (hogesnelheidstrein) is inbegrepen bij de JR Rail Pass, die ik voornamelijk voor dit deel van de reis had besteld en geactiveerd. Ik had deze 7-daagse pas van tevoren in Nederland besteld en laten bezorgen. Voor mijn 2,5 uur durende reis naar Osaka kocht ik uiteraard een obento (Japanse lunchbox) bij een van de nabijgelegen 7/11-winkels. De reis was erg aangenaam, en ik had een prachtig uitzicht op Mount Fuji, die heel helder zichtbaar was.

Eenmaal aangekomen in Osaka moest ik een paar verschillende treinen nemen om mijn bestemming te bereiken: Hostel Sakura La-an, een hostel dat werd aanbevolen als luxe boutique hostel en erg populair is. De medewerkers waren ontzettend vriendelijk… hoewel ik dus de enige gast in het hele hostel leek te zijn, haha. Het voelde een beetje eenzaam, moet ik toegeven, maar ik weet uit ervaring dat dat snel kan veranderen. Ik besloot naar de dichtstbijzijnde overdekte winkelstraat te gaan om wat snacks en drinken in te slaan, zoals Taiyaki (visvormige snack gevuld met room en zoete rode bonen) en Takoyaki (gefrituurde octopusballetjes). Die heb ik daar toen nog in mijn eentje opgegeten.

Eenmaal terug in het hostel, terwijl ik alleen in de lobby zat te eten, ontmoette ik al snel Matthew, een Canadese jongen van mijn leeftijd, die het ook hilarisch vond dat wij de enige gasten in het hostel waren. Zonder plannen voor de rest van de dag besloten we als nieuwe vrienden samen Osaka te verkennen. Na wat random rondlopen in het donker in de buurt waar we verbleven, vonden we een super schattig familierestaurant in een klein steegje. Hier aten we koude dip noodles met een rauw ei (een gebruikelijke toevoeging in Japan, en om eerlijk te zijn maakt het het vaak nog lekkerder) gemengd met sojasaus. Ik had jullie dit plekje graag aanbevolen als ik het visitekaartje nog had!

Later die avond, terug in het hostel, ontmoetten we nog een solo-reiziger—een Amerikaan. Met z’n drieën hebben we enorm gelachen en namen we deel aan een live theeceremonie verzorgd door een van de medewerkers van het hostel.


Day 6 in Japan, I planned to meet up with my friend Yuka and her mother, who both live in Osaka. Yuka came all the way to my hostel to pick me up. That day, she and her mother would show me around Osaka. We headed towards the popular Namba / Dotonbori—a must-see in Osaka. A large group of schoolchildren even wanted to take a photo with me there, which was really cute! After taking lots of photos and strolling through the busy shopping streets, we visited a restaurant to eat Okonomiyaki. Okonomiyaki is a specialty from Osaka that I absolutely love! It’s like a savory pancake with lots of toppings, which you cook yourself on a hot plate. After our delicious lunch, the three of us took a Tombori boat tour through the canal in Osaka.

After saying goodbye to Yuka’s lovely mother, Yuka and I headed to Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle is one of the most popular landmarks here, featuring a small history museum inside. The castle also offered us a stunning view over part of the city. Following that, I treated Yuka to my favorite drink: bubble tea. Toward the evening, we went to a large shopping mall, where we ordered some traditional sweets before going out to dinner at the Sailor Moon Café—a themed restaurant based on an anime I used to watch as a young girl. Yuka had made the reservation for us.

Dag 6 in Japan zou ik afspreken met mijn vriendin Yuka en haar moeder, die allebei in Osaka wonen. Yuka kwam helemaal naar mijn hostel om me op te halen. Deze dag zouden zij mij samen Osaka laten ervaren. We vertrokken naar het populaire Namba / Dotonbori—een echte must-see in Osaka. Een grote groep schoolkinderen wilde daar trouwens nog met mij op de foto. Dat was erg schattig! Na veel foto’s te hebben gemaakt en door de drukke winkelstraten te hebben gelopen, bezochten we een restaurant om Okonomiyaki te eten. Okonomiyaki is een specialiteit uit Osaka die ik ontzettend lekker vind! Het lijkt op een soort groentepannenkoek met veel sauzen erop, die je zelf bakt op een bakplaat. Na de heerlijke lunch hebben we met z’n drieën een Tombori-boottocht gemaakt door het kanaal in Osaka.

Na het afscheid van Yuka’s lieve moeder, gingen Yuka en ik op weg naar Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle is een van de meest populaire bezienswaardigheden hier, met van binnen een klein geschiedenis museum. Het kasteel bood ons bovendien een prachtig uitzicht over een deel van de stad. Daarna trakteerde ik Yuka op mijn favoriete drankje: bubble tea. Tegen de avond vertrokken we naar een groot winkelcentrum, waar we nog wat traditionele lekkernijen bestelden, om daarna uit eten te gaan bij het Sailor Moon Café—een restaurant met een thema van een anime die ik als jong meisje keek. Yuka had hier de reservering voor gemaakt.

The rest of this text is written from my memories.
Day 7 was spent entirely alone, with an exciting plan: a day trip to Kyoto! This city was high on my list, and the train ride from Osaka took only 30 minutes. Kyoto is famous for its stunning temples, breathtaking landscapes, and the traditional Maiko and Geisha culture. I was thrilled to experience this renowned city for myself.

My first stop was the impressive Fushimi Inari Shrine, with its endless row of orange torii gates winding their way up the mountain. After that, I ducked into a small restaurant to enjoy a bowl of Udon by myself—simple, but oh so delicious! Next, I visited the serene Bamboo Forest. The tall, swaying bamboo stalks and the soft light created an almost fairy-tale atmosphere. Of course, I couldn’t resist a sweet treat, so I picked up some sakura/matcha snacks.

While the city is beautiful, I found the distances between the attractions a bit far at times, making it a challenge to see everything in one day. And as I had expected, it was crowded at every spot. If you want to take lovely photos without the crowds, set your alarm for an early wake-up! But even with the busyness, it felt like I was walking through a magical place.

In the evening, I met up with Alberto from Canada, a fellow traveler I had met earlier in Tokyo. Funny enough, many travelers I knew were following the same route as me, even though I had planned my trip completely on my own. Together, we enjoyed a delicious Japanese meal and then had a coffee specialty at the cozy café Tanaka. We tried to facetimed Hannah, hoping to see her again, but unfortunately, we just missed her.

After a lovely evening, I headed back to Osaka solo, my mind full of new memories. Tomorrow held something special: I would go back to Kyoto with Yuka to try on a Kimono. I was really looking forward to it!

De rest van deze tekst schrijf ik uit mijn herinneringen.
Dag 7 bracht ik alleen door, met een spannend plan: een dagtrip naar Kyoto! Deze stad stond hoog op mijn lijstje en de treinreis vanuit Osaka duurde maar 30 minuten. Kyoto is beroemd om zijn prachtige tempels, schitterende landschappen, en de traditionele Maiko en Geisha-cultuur. Het leek me geweldig om deze beroemde stad zelf te ervaren.

Mijn eerste stop was de indrukwekkende Fushimi Inari Shrine, met zijn eindeloze rij oranje torii-poorten die zich een weg banen de berg op. Daarna dook ik een klein restaurantje in om in mijn eentje te genieten van een kom Udon—simpel, maar o zo lekker! Vervolgens bracht ik een bezoek aan het serene Bamboo Forest. De hoge, wiegende bamboestengels en het zachte licht gaven het een bijna sprookjesachtige sfeer. Natuurlijk kon een zoete traktatie niet ontbreken, dus ik scoorde wat sakura/matcha snacks.

Hoewel de stad prachtig is, vond ik de afstanden tussen de bezienswaardigheden soms wel wat groot, wat het een uitdaging maakte om alles in één dag te zien. En zoals ik al had verwacht, was het druk bij elke plek. Wil je mooie foto’s zonder de drukte? Zet je wekker dan heel vroeg! Maar zelfs met de drukte voelde het alsof ik door een magische plek liep.

Tegen de avond kreeg ik gezelschap van Alberto uit Canada, een medereiziger die ik eerder had ontmoet in Tokyo. Grappig genoeg bleken veel reizigers die ik kende dezelfde route als ik af te leggen, hoewel ik mijn reis helemaal zelf had uitgestippeld. Samen aten we een heerlijke Japanse maaltijd en dronken daarna een koffiespecialiteit in het gezellige café Tanaka. We probeerden nog even te facetimen met Hannah, die we graag nog even wilden zien, maar helaas liepen we haar net mis.

Na een gezellige avond ging ik weer solo terug naar Osaka, met een hoofd vol nieuwe herinneringen. Morgen stond er nog iets speciaals op de planning: ik zou samen met Yuka weer naar Kyoto gaan om een Kimono aan te trekken. Daar had ik echt super veel zin in!


Thank you for reading! If you want to explore more of my adventures in Japan, check out the tab: Travel > Japan, where you can find all my other travel diaries.
Bedankt voor het lezen! Wil je meer Japan-avonturen ontdekken? Neem dan een kijkje onder het tabje: Travel > Japan, waar je al mijn andere reisdagboeken vindt.

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May 4th and 5th in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, May 4th is Remembrance Day, when we pause to honor all Dutch victims of war and the freeing of the country. At 8:00 PM, we observe two minutes of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in World War II and in subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. On May 5th, we celebrate Liberation Day, marking the end of the German occupation in 1945. It’s a time for gratitude, reflection, and appreciation of our freedom. To keep remembering how important this day in history is and how freedom is a human right.

For me, this time holds a deeper, personal meaning. My great-grandfather was a prominent resistance fighter in Den Bosch, whose actions had an impact far beyond the city — he fought for all of the Netherlands. His stories live on in our family, passed down through generations. Among them are letters received at home from Prince Bernhard, acknowledging his dedication and service to our country.

From a young age, my father told me a lot of stories about his heroic actions for the country. 

His courage and love for freedom are a powerful reminder of why we continue to remember — and celebrate.

A feeling of justice is literally in our DNA.

@miss_grand_netherlands @missgrandinternational

Credits to my father @kadir_073
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Special story 🌷🇳🇱 My great grandfather who was a fighter in the resistance (Het Verzet) 🕊️

May 4th and 5th in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, May 4th is Remembrance Day, when we pause to honor all Dutch victims of war and the freeing of the country. At 8:00 PM, we observe two minutes of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in World War II and in subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. On May 5th, we celebrate Liberation Day, marking the end of the German occupation in 1945. It’s a time for gratitude, reflection, and appreciation of our freedom. To keep remembering how important this day in history is and how freedom is a human right.

For me, this time holds a deeper, personal meaning. My great-grandfather was a prominent resistance fighter in Den Bosch, whose actions had an impact far beyond the city — he fought for all of the Netherlands. His stories live on in our family, passed down through generations. Among them are letters received at home from Prince Bernhard, acknowledging his dedication and service to our country.

From a young age, my father told me a lot of stories about his heroic actions for the country. 

His courage and love for freedom are a powerful reminder of why we continue to remember — and celebrate.

A feeling of justice is literally in our DNA.

@miss_grand_netherlands @missgrandinternational

Credits to my father @kadir_073
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #missuniversenederland #brabant #beautypageant #missuniverse #missgrandinternational #missgrand #missuniversenoordbrabant #sisterhood #repost #theprettydresscompany @nationaalcomite4en5mei
Special story 🌷🇳🇱 My great grandfather who was a fighter in the resistance (Het Verzet) 🕊️

May 4th and 5th in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, May 4th is Remembrance Day, when we pause to honor all Dutch victims of war and the freeing of the country. At 8:00 PM, we observe two minutes of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in World War II and in subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. On May 5th, we celebrate Liberation Day, marking the end of the German occupation in 1945. It’s a time for gratitude, reflection, and appreciation of our freedom. To keep remembering how important this day in history is and how freedom is a human right.

For me, this time holds a deeper, personal meaning. My great-grandfather was a prominent resistance fighter in Den Bosch, whose actions had an impact far beyond the city — he fought for all of the Netherlands. His stories live on in our family, passed down through generations. Among them are letters received at home from Prince Bernhard, acknowledging his dedication and service to our country.

From a young age, my father told me a lot of stories about his heroic actions for the country. 

His courage and love for freedom are a powerful reminder of why we continue to remember — and celebrate.

A feeling of justice is literally in our DNA.

@miss_grand_netherlands @missgrandinternational

Credits to my father @kadir_073
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #missuniversenederland #brabant #beautypageant #missuniverse #missgrandinternational #missgrand #missuniversenoordbrabant #sisterhood #repost #theprettydresscompany @nationaalcomite4en5mei
Special story 🌷🇳🇱 My great grandfather who was a fighter in the resistance (Het Verzet) 🕊️

May 4th and 5th in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, May 4th is Remembrance Day, when we pause to honor all Dutch victims of war and the freeing of the country. At 8:00 PM, we observe two minutes of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in World War II and in subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. On May 5th, we celebrate Liberation Day, marking the end of the German occupation in 1945. It’s a time for gratitude, reflection, and appreciation of our freedom. To keep remembering how important this day in history is and how freedom is a human right.

For me, this time holds a deeper, personal meaning. My great-grandfather was a prominent resistance fighter in Den Bosch, whose actions had an impact far beyond the city — he fought for all of the Netherlands. His stories live on in our family, passed down through generations. Among them are letters received at home from Prince Bernhard, acknowledging his dedication and service to our country.

From a young age, my father told me a lot of stories about his heroic actions for the country. 

His courage and love for freedom are a powerful reminder of why we continue to remember — and celebrate.

A feeling of justice is literally in our DNA.

@miss_grand_netherlands @missgrandinternational

Credits to my father @kadir_073
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #missuniversenederland #brabant #beautypageant #missuniverse #missgrandinternational #missgrand #missuniversenoordbrabant #sisterhood #repost #theprettydresscompany @nationaalcomite4en5mei
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Special story 🌷🇳🇱 My great grandfather who was a fighter in the resistance (Het Verzet) 🕊️ May 4th and 5th in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, May 4th is Remembrance Day, when we pause to honor all Dutch victims of war and the freeing of the country. At 8:00 PM, we observe two minutes of silence in memory of those who lost their lives in World War II and in subsequent conflicts and peacekeeping missions. On May 5th, we celebrate Liberation Day, marking the end of the German occupation in 1945. It’s a time for gratitude, reflection, and appreciation of our freedom. To keep remembering how important this day in history is and how freedom is a human right. For me, this time holds a deeper, personal meaning. My great-grandfather was a prominent resistance fighter in Den Bosch, whose actions had an impact far beyond the city — he fought for all of the Netherlands. His stories live on in our family, passed down through generations. Among them are letters received at home from Prince Bernhard, acknowledging his dedication and service to our country. From a young age, my father told me a lot of stories about his heroic actions for the country. His courage and love for freedom are a powerful reminder of why we continue to remember — and celebrate. A feeling of justice is literally in our DNA. @miss_grand_netherlands @missgrandinternational Credits to my father @kadir_073 . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #denbosch #shertogenbosch #missuniversenederland #brabant #beautypageant #missuniverse #missgrandinternational #missgrand #missuniversenoordbrabant #sisterhood #repost #theprettydresscompany @nationaalcomite4en5mei
4 dagen ago
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Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum
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Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum
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Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum
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Tulum family 🤍🌴 It was incredible to be back for the second time in one (!) month at my favorite place in the world. Incredibly blessed to have so many beautiful opportunities, abundance, friendships and new people in my life. The place where I feel most at home. 🧿🇲🇽 #tulum . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
5 dagen ago
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My first vlog 🤍 24 hours in Tulum in just 90 seconds 🌴
This was my favorite day during last weeks trip. Tulum is my favorite place in the world and it was time for me to create a vlog about it instead of just stories. Let me know in the comments if you would like it to see more like this!
(Correction: 2 AM, not 2 pm) x 

Use my code MANDY10 at @lookxcosmetics x

#tulum #tulumhotel #tulumvlog #mexico #travelvlog #tulumblogger #tulummodel #laveletatulum #laveleta #vesica #berlook #babeltulum #babelhotel #model 
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #tulummiamor #model
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My first vlog 🤍 24 hours in Tulum in just 90 seconds 🌴 This was my favorite day during last weeks trip. Tulum is my favorite place in the world and it was time for me to create a vlog about it instead of just stories. Let me know in the comments if you would like it to see more like this! (Correction: 2 AM, not 2 pm) x Use my code MANDY10 at @lookxcosmetics x #tulum #tulumhotel #tulumvlog #mexico #travelvlog #tulumblogger #tulummodel #laveletatulum #laveleta #vesica #berlook #babeltulum #babelhotel #model #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #tulummiamor #model
6 dagen ago
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Tulum – a travel dream for many. I spent five wonderful nights here at @babel.tulum, waking up relaxed every morning in my own beautiful apartment. This stunning hotel is the perfect place to unwind, featuring a luxurious hot tub and steam room. Without a doubt, it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed at. The aesthetics are absolutely amazing. Apart of that - I really loved the amazing people working there 🤍

Highly recommend this place for your next getaway!

Do you dream of going to Tulum or to stay here? Leave a comment!

#babeltulum #tulum #invite #mexicotravel #travelblogger #tulumblogger #tulumtravel #solotravel
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Tulum – a travel dream for many. I spent five wonderful nights here at @babel.tulum, waking up relaxed every morning in my own beautiful apartment. This stunning hotel is the perfect place to unwind, featuring a luxurious hot tub and steam room. Without a doubt, it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed at. The aesthetics are absolutely amazing. Apart of that - I really loved the amazing people working there 🤍 Highly recommend this place for your next getaway! Do you dream of going to Tulum or to stay here? Leave a comment! #babeltulum #tulum #invite #mexicotravel #travelblogger #tulumblogger #tulumtravel #solotravel . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
6 dagen ago
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(Swipe) 🍃 My hair was a paid actor 🍃 - Cenotes, one of the Mexican wonders in Yucatan. Visiting Cenote Atik for the second time. This Cenote is a beautiful one to visit. Which I highly recommend to you for your Tulum list. The pictures you can take here are gorgeous and you can even access the museum if you want. Keep in mind that the price has almost doubled (!) over the past two years and the cenote is partially man made. Apart of that - it definitely is worth a visit, especially if it’s your first visit to Tulum. Next to Cenote Atik, there are thousands of them to choose from, which is a must do for your Mexico travel itinerary 🇲🇽

Would you like it to visit Mexico? 🍃 leave a comment!

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
(Swipe) 🍃 My hair was a paid actor 🍃 - Cenotes, one of the Mexican wonders in Yucatan. Visiting Cenote Atik for the second time. This Cenote is a beautiful one to visit. Which I highly recommend to you for your Tulum list. The pictures you can take here are gorgeous and you can even access the museum if you want. Keep in mind that the price has almost doubled (!) over the past two years and the cenote is partially man made. Apart of that - it definitely is worth a visit, especially if it’s your first visit to Tulum. Next to Cenote Atik, there are thousands of them to choose from, which is a must do for your Mexico travel itinerary 🇲🇽

Would you like it to visit Mexico? 🍃 leave a comment!

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
(Swipe) 🍃 My hair was a paid actor 🍃 - Cenotes, one of the Mexican wonders in Yucatan. Visiting Cenote Atik for the second time. This Cenote is a beautiful one to visit. Which I highly recommend to you for your Tulum list. The pictures you can take here are gorgeous and you can even access the museum if you want. Keep in mind that the price has almost doubled (!) over the past two years and the cenote is partially man made. Apart of that - it definitely is worth a visit, especially if it’s your first visit to Tulum. Next to Cenote Atik, there are thousands of them to choose from, which is a must do for your Mexico travel itinerary 🇲🇽 Would you like it to visit Mexico? 🍃 leave a comment! . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
(Swipe) 🍃 My hair was a paid actor 🍃 - Cenotes, one of the Mexican wonders in Yucatan. Visiting Cenote Atik for the second time. This Cenote is a beautiful one to visit. Which I highly recommend to you for your Tulum list. The pictures you can take here are gorgeous and you can even access the museum if you want. Keep in mind that the price has almost doubled (!) over the past two years and the cenote is partially man made. Apart of that - it definitely is worth a visit, especially if it’s your first visit to Tulum. Next to Cenote Atik, there are thousands of them to choose from, which is a must do for your Mexico travel itinerary 🇲🇽

Would you like it to visit Mexico? 🍃 leave a comment!

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
(Swipe) 🍃 My hair was a paid actor 🍃 - Cenotes, one of the Mexican wonders in Yucatan. Visiting Cenote Atik for the second time. This Cenote is a beautiful one to visit. Which I highly recommend to you for your Tulum list. The pictures you can take here are gorgeous and you can even access the museum if you want. Keep in mind that the price has almost doubled (!) over the past two years and the cenote is partially man made. Apart of that - it definitely is worth a visit, especially if it’s your first visit to Tulum. Next to Cenote Atik, there are thousands of them to choose from, which is a must do for your Mexico travel itinerary 🇲🇽 Would you like it to visit Mexico? 🍃 leave a comment! . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
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(Swipe) 🍃 My hair was a paid actor 🍃 - Cenotes, one of the Mexican wonders in Yucatan. Visiting Cenote Atik for the second time. This Cenote is a beautiful one to visit. Which I highly recommend to you for your Tulum list. The pictures you can take here are gorgeous and you can even access the museum if you want. Keep in mind that the price has almost doubled (!) over the past two years and the cenote is partially man made. Apart of that - it definitely is worth a visit, especially if it’s your first visit to Tulum. Next to Cenote Atik, there are thousands of them to choose from, which is a must do for your Mexico travel itinerary 🇲🇽 Would you like it to visit Mexico? 🍃 leave a comment! . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #elegant #mexico #cenote #vesicatulum #tulumpueblo #cenotevesica #vesicacenote #beautypageant #femaletravel #solofemaletravel #missgrandnetherlands #missgrandinternational #missgrand #sisterhood #tulummiamor #tulum #tulummodel #model
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