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

17/07/2024 | Reageer

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 tell you who I am, what I stand for and who I am not.”

Authenticity and Being Unique

I stand for authenticity and embracing your unique self. As a young girl, I was bullied, and from that experience, I learned a valuable lesson: celebrate who you are and embrace your authenticity, rather than trying to conform to others and trying to fit in while dimming your light. By standing out from the group / not being part of the group, I realized that conforming to what others expect of me to gain acceptance is not the path to achieving my goals. I want to inspire you as a person to always forge your own path and stand for who you are. I stand against any form of bullying and will always speak out against it.

Why I Do What I Do

I chose to participate in beauty pageants (particularly the Miss World pageant for my country) to become a stronger version of myself, to share my story with the world and the media, and to spread a powerful message: inspire and celebrate everyone’s unique self and authenticity, and take a stand against bullying. Next to the journey on it’s own, I dream(ed) of representing my country. Apart of that, I absolutely love the Miss World pageant internationally and I love following the international pageant every year.

I never did this with the ultimate goal of becoming ‘famous’. If that were my goal, I would not have passed up certain opportunities I’ve had over the years and would have approached things differently. I want to do things I fully believe in and come from my ‘pure’ self, even if later I realize that a particular place or participation no longer fits me or aligns with my core values.

Having a Positive Influence

I believe that people who have a platform or some form of power should attempt to inspire others to become better versions of themselves and create a better world. This means being honest, giving fair opportunities, and not tearing down or criticizing others purely for who they are. How dull would the world be if we were all the same?

The Impact of Negativity and Untruths

Sometimes I realize why certain things happen, things are said about me, or things happen to me or others: when your light shines brightly and you embrace your authenticity and open truth, sometimes they try to diminish your strength or portray you as bad, or you can sometimes be seen as a threat when you have something that others want or envy. If people are afraid you will speak the truth (about certain matters) to the world or are afraid of your potential, the typical response is to spread lies about you or drag you down so that you appear to be the villain or that it is rightfull to have been done harm.

For example, there have been times in my life when things were said about me that are not true, with the intention of keeping me away from something, bringing me down, begrudging me, or unfairly portraying me in a negative light or to make due what has been done to me. People in my life have tried to damage my reputation by spreading lies or casting me as a villain, not good enough for something, justified to have not gotten a certain opportunities or something other than who I am, while I have achieved everything through my own efforts, staying true to myself and my authenticity. When people cannot control you, they try to bring you down or tarnish your reputation. A life lesson is also: people often project themselves onto you.

But when you know who you are, never let anyone else define who you are. When people know they are wrong, they will try to bring down those who are honest to cover up the truth. Sometimes people end up in a high position in an unfair and impure way or are put on a pedestal, and will do everything to portray you in a bad light or spread bad things.

Positive Energy and Pure Intentions

Where energy flows, growth happens. I believe that positive energy and pure intentions lead to positive outcomes. The universe has better plans for me, and I know that those who have dragged my name through the mud and continue to do so throughout my life will ultimately fall the hardest. They are afraid of your light and authenticity, and that’s why they do everything to tarnish my reputation. But I will always stand up for what is right.

Closing and Opening Doors

When one door closes, it may not be your door, or the universe may be protecting you from a place that would not be good for you. I am certain that sometimes the universe sends you on the path where your talents lie or where you are in a better place. The strongest weapon to fight back is your story, your unique self, and the truth. I am certain that in life, you go farthest when you are always true to who you are, with or without a platform.

Celebrate Your Journey

I share my solo travels with the world to showcase the encounters with beautiful people around the globe, the power of connection, not letting fear guide you, and spreading yourself, the power of following your own path and trusting yourself, pursuing your dream journey, and through sharing my stories about outfits, celebrating authenticity, femininity, and elegance. Besides what I do, my goal is to grow as a person and continue to improve myself. For myself, the people I love, and those I have yet to meet. I believe that as a person, I am never 100% done learning, and by standing up for what I believe in, I may plant a small seed for others to embrace their unique selves and dreams.

My Passion and Future Plans

My passion lies in sharing my stories with the world, my travels, standing up for others/against bullying, and motivating and inspiring others. Whether it’s about authenticity, fashion, travel, or pursuing your dreams, I am determined to continue fighting against bullying and celebrating your unique self and unfairness – in whatever aspect of my life. I am also incredibly grateful for all the media attention I received in 2020-2022, as it has helped and continues to help me spread my message further, reaching many people.

Unfortunately, the schools in my large city did not accept the invitations of me and another participant I did the project with to visit schools in 2021 due to COVID-19, and only the schools that accepted our visits were the small village where the other participant lived, otherwise I would have liked to spread my story to many more places. But by sharing my personal story online, in the media, and through video media, I was still able to spread my message, alongside blogs and Instagram posts on various topics – I will continue to take these steps, even if I no longer step onto major platforms. Before I participated in a beauty pageant, I dreamed of being in front of a classroom with my story and to inspire others. I already wrote down this anti-bullying school visit plan when I literally signed up for the pageant. This project (visiting schools to teach about bullying) was my clearly written plan and idea that I had already submitted when I registered for the pageant, back in 2020.

In the past, I heard that this project was not from myself because the only schools that accepted the lessons were at the schools near the other participant – spreaded by a few involved with the project/pageant, and it was allegedly just for attention / fame. I would also like to debunk this by sharing my story and stand up for this.

Participation in pageants and Projects

My participation in beauty pageants and other projects was and is intended to grow as a person and use my voice for a powerful message. I will continue to do this, online, personal blogs, at work, in the media, on social media, on certain big platforms, in conversations, and everywhere I am present in life. Instead of fighting back against falsehoods from others (as challenging as it can sometimes be, I experience) – unless absolutely needed, I try myself and ask you to fight even harder for your dreams, goals, unique self, and to continue speaking your own truth.

Responsibility and Courage

A person in a certain high position should support and motivate others, not tear them down and criticize. I have noticed that people are often afraid to tell the truth because they fear that people with bad intentions and power will harm them if they stand up for themselves and the truth. But I believe that courage, karma, and honesty will ultimately prevail.

To this day, I sometimes hear negative voices. Women at the top who are supposed to hold a role model are not behaving that way. I wish them more self-love so they can also grow as a person.

And I also think – treat your fellow participants as sisters and individuals fighting for a common goal, not as hard competitors that you have to take down in any way possible. Focus on your own growth, development, journey and effort to achieve your goal, not on eliminating your ’teammates’ #sisterhood

You Are the Winner

You are the one responsible for achieving your dreams. Even if you fail, you are a true winner if you follow your own path and try to make it happen. Stay true to yourself, stand up for the weak, celebrate your authenticity, and inspire others to do the same – even if this only means being who you are and embracing it. Together, we can create a better, fairer world.

You are the real winner, even if you haven’t won a title or competition, if you have always remained true to who you are, and have not pretended to be someone else to get somewhere. You are the real winner if you remained pure in your own authenticity, pure intentions, and spreading your message, even if you did not win a title.

I want to emphasize that my opportunities and successes are not because of the effords of the Dutch organization of the competition I participated in, but from people who know my story and have given me a special opportunity over the years, like my airline, good connections, myself, and special people who have crossed my path (during this period in my life).

I may not be able to change the world, but perhaps I have already done that for someone. And that is enough for me.

“I might just be a drop in the ocean, but what is the ocean without a multitude of drops” – Cloud Atlas

(Nederlandse versie onderstaand)


Note: the top post picture is created by my airline Transavia.
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Hallo allemaal, Ik wil graag mijn waarheid, visie en verhaal met jullie delen, inclusief de overtuigingen waar ik voor sta. Waarom ik al 10 jaar blog, Instagram gebruik om mijn verhaal te delen, en waarom ik besloot deel te nemen aan missverkiezingen zoals de Miss World-verkiezing voor mijn land. De waarheden en onwaarheden over mij en opstaan voor mijn persoonlijke verhaal – Vier je Authenticiteit: Mijn kernwaarde, opstaan voor pesten en Zelfontplooiing. “Ik heb een contract ondertekend waarin ik niet volledig open kan zijn over mijn eerlijke ervaringen met ‘MWNL’. Desondanks wil ik jullie vertellen wie ik ben, waar ik voor sta en wie ik niet ben.”

Authenticiteit en uniek zijn

Ik sta voor authenticiteit en het omhelzen van je unieke zelf. Als jong meisje werd ik gepest, en daar leerde ik een waardevolle les: vier wie je bent en omarm je authenticiteit, in plaats van te proberen te zijn zoals anderen. Door buiten de groep te vallen, realiseerde ik me dat het doen van wat anderen van mij verwachten om geaccepteerd te worden, niet de manier is om mijn doelen te bereiken. Ik wil jou als mens inspireren om altijd je eigen pad te volgen en te staan voor wie je bent. Ik sta achter geen enkele vorm van pesten en zal mij hier ook altijd tegen afzetten.

Waarom ik doe wat ik doe

Ik heb ervoor gekozen om mee te doen aan missverkiezingen (met name de Miss World-verkiezing voor mijn land) om een sterkere versie van mijzelf te worden, om mijn verhaal naar de wereld en pers te brengen en een krachtige boodschap te delen: inspireer en vier ieders unieke zelf en authenticiteit en zet je in tegen pesten. Naast deze reis – was/is het een grote droom mijn land te representeren in het buitenland. Daarnaast ben ik een groot fan van de Miss World-verkiezing op internationaal niveau en volg ik de verkiezing internationaal nog steeds met veel plezier ieder jaar.

Dit deed ik nooit met het doel ‘beroemd’ te worden. Als dat mijn doel was, had ik bepaalde kansen die ik over de jaren heb gekregen niet laten liggen en het anders aangepakt. Ik wil dingen doen waar ik volledig achter sta en vanuit mijn ‘pure’ zelf komen, zelfs als ik later besef dat een bepaalde plek of deelname niet meer bij mij past of niet in lijn blijkt met mijn kernwaarden.

Een positieve invloed hebben

Ik geloof dat mensen die een platform of bepaalde macht hebben, een poging moeten doen om anderen te inspireren om een betere versie van zichzelf te worden en een betere wereld te creëren. Dit betekent eerlijk zijn, eerlijke kansen geven en anderen niet neerhalen of bekritiseren puur om wie ze zijn. Hoe saai zou de wereld zijn als we allemaal hetzelfde zouden zijn?

De impact van negativiteit en onwaarheden

Soms realiseer ik me waarom bepaalde dingen gebeuren, over mij of anderen in het leven worden gezegd en mij zijn overkomen: je bent soms een dreiging als je iets hebt wat anderen benijden of misgunnen. Als je licht fel schijnt, proberen ze je kracht weg te nemen of je in slecht daglicht te stellen. Als mensen bang zijn dat je de waarheid spreekt (over bepaalde zaken) naar de buitenwereld of bang zijn voor je potentieel, is vaak de reactie: leugens over je verspreiden of je omlaag halen, zodat jij de slechterik lijkt

Er zijn bijvoorbeeld in mijn leven wel eens dingen over mij gezegd die niet waar zijn met het doel om mij ergens weg te houden, iets te misgunnen of onterecht slecht af te beelden. Mensen hebben in mijn leven wel eens geprobeerd mijn reputatie te schaden door leugens te verspreiden of mij zelf als slechterik neer te zetten of iets anders dan ik ben, terwijl ik alles heb bereikt door mijn eigen inzet, door bij mijzelf te blijven en authenticiteit. Als mensen geen macht over je kunnen hebben, proberen ze je omlaag te trekken of vuil op je naam te gooien. Een levensles is ook: vaak projecteren mensen zich op je.

Maar als je weet wie je bent, laat je nooit iemand anders bepalen wie je bent. Wanneer mensen weten dat ze fout zitten, zullen ze degenen die eerlijk zijn proberen neer te halen om de waarheid te verdoezelen. Soms komen mensen op een oneerlijke en onzuivere manier met slechte intenties ergens terecht of worden ze op een voetstuk gezet, en zullen er alles aan doen om jou in een slecht daglicht te zetten of om slechte dingen te verspreiden.

Positieve energie en zuivere intenties

Waar energie stroomt, groeit het. Ik geloof dat positieve energie en pure intenties leiden tot positieve uitkomsten. Het universum heeft betere plannen voor mij, en ik weet dat degenen die mijn naam door het slijk halen en gedurende mijn leven hebben gehaald, uiteindelijk het hardst zullen vallen. Ze zijn bang voor je licht en authenticiteit, en dat is waarom ze er alles aan doen om mijn reputatie te schaden. Maar ik zal altijd blijven staan voor wat juist is.

Deuren die sluiten en open gaan

Als een deur sluit, is het misschien niet jouw deur, of beschermt het universum je tegen een plek die niet goed voor je zou zijn. Ik weet zeker dat het universum je soms op het pad op stuurt waar jouw talenten liggen of waar jij op een betere plek bent. Het sterkste wapen om terug te vechten, is jouw verhaal, jouw unieke zelf en de waarheid. Ik weet zeker dat je in het leven het verst komt als je altijd trouw bent aan wie je bent, met of zonder podium.

Vier je reis

Ik deel mijn solo reizen met de wereld om de (ontmoetingen met) prachtige mensen over de hele wereld te laten zien, de kracht van verbinding, je niet te laten leiden door angst en te verspreiden op jezelf, de kracht van jouw eigen pad volgen en op jezelf te vertrouwen, je droomreis na te jagen en door het delen van mijn verhalen over outfits, het vieren van authenticiteit, vrouwelijkheid en elegantie. Naast wat ik doe, is mijn doel om te groeien als mens en mezelf te blijven verbeteren. Voor mezelf, de mensen die ik liefheb, en degenen die ik nog zal ontmoeten. Ik geloof dat ik als mens nooit 100% uitgeleerd ben, en door te staan voor waar ik in geloof, plant ik wellicht voor anderen een klein zaadje om hun eigen unieke zelf en dromen te omarmen.

Mijn passie en toekomstige plannen

Mijn passie ligt bij het delen van mijn verhalen met de wereld, mijn reizen, opstaan voor anderen/tegen pesten en het motiveren en inspireren van anderen. Of het nu gaat over authenticiteit, mode, reizen of het najagen van je dromen, ik ben vastberaden om te blijven strijden tegen pesten en voor het vieren van jouw unieke zelf en oneerlijkheid – op welk aspect van mijn leven ook. Ik ben mede ook ontzettend dankbaar voor alle media-aandacht die ik in 2020-2022 heb gekregen, want het helpt en hielp me mijn boodschap verder te verspreiden en hoe mijn boodschap behoorlijk wat mensen heeft mogen bereiken.

Helaas hebben de scholen in mijn grote stad mijn/onze uitnodigingen om scholen te bezoeken in 2021 niet geaccepteerd vanwege corona, en hebben alleen de scholen in een klein dorp van een andere deelnemer waar ik les mee gaf gehapt, anders had ik mijn verhaal op veel meer plekken willen verspreiden. Maar door mijn persoonlijke verhaal online te delen, in de pers en via videomedia, kon ik toch mijn boodschap verspreiden, naast blogs en Instagram-posts over verschillende onderwerpen – deze stapjes blijf ik zetten, ook als ik geen grote platforms meer zou betreden. Voor ik met een missverkiezing mee deed, droomde ik al om voor de klas te staan met deze boodschap, of het online te delen. Ik had dit plan voor een schoolbezoek tegen pesten al tijdens mijn aanmelding in mijn motivatie gezet toen ik me letterlijk inschreef voor de verkiezing. Dit project (langs scholen gaan om les te geven over pesten) was mijn duidelijk uitgeschreven plan en idee al ingestuurd tijdens mijn aanmelding aan de verkiezing, al terug in 2020.

In het verleden ving ik op dat dit project niet vanuit mijzelf kwam door enkelen die betrokken waren tijdens deze ‘periode’, en omdat enkel de scholen toehapte van de andere deelnemer waar ik een project mee deed, en zelfs dat het het zogenaamd enkel voor mijn eigen aandacht/publiciteit was . Dit wil ik door mijn verhaal te delen, ook graag ontkrachten.

Deelname aan verkiezingen en projecten

Mijn deelname aan missverkiezingen en andere projecten was en is bedoeld om te groeien als mens en mijn stem te gebruiken voor een krachtige boodschap. Ik zal dit blijven doen, online, persoonlijke blogs, op werk, in de media, tijdens verkiezingen, in gesprekken en overal waar ik aanwezig ben in het leven. In plaats van terug te vechten tegen onwaarheden van anderen (hoe lastig ook soms, ervaar ik ook), probeer ik zelf en vraag ik je om juist des te harder te blijven vechten voor jouw dromen, doelen en unieke zelf en je eigen waarheid te blijven spreken.

Verantwoordelijkheid en moed

Een persoon in een bepaalde hoge positie zou anderen moeten ondersteunen en motiveren, niet neerhalen en bekritiseren. Ik heb gemerkt dat mensen vaak bang zijn om de waarheid te vertellen, door de angst dat mensen met slechte bedoelingen en macht hen kwaad zullen doen als ze opkomen voor zichzelf en de waarheid. Maar ik geloof dat moed, karma en eerlijkheid uiteindelijk zullen zegevieren.

Tot op de dag vandaag hoor ik soms negatieve geluiden. Vrouwen die aan de top zitten en een voorbeeld functie horen te bekleden, gedragen zich niet zo. Ik gun ze meer zelfliefde zodat ook zij kunnen groeien als persoon.

En ook denk ik – behandel je mededeelnemers als zussen en individuen die strijden voor een gemeenschappelijk doel, niet als harde concurrenten die je steen hard moet uitschakelen. Focus op je eigen groei, ontwikkeling, reis en inzet om je doel te bereiken, niet op het elimineren van je ’teamgenoten’ #sisterhood

Jij bent de winnaar

Jij bent degene die verantwoordelijk is voor het waarmaken van je dromen. Zelfs als je faalt, ben je een ware winnaar als je je eigen pad volgt en het probeert te laten gebeuren. Blijf trouw aan jezelf, blijf opstaan voor de zwakkeren, vier je authenticiteit en inspireer anderen om hetzelfde te doen – zelfs als dit enkel betekent zijn wie jij bent en het omarmen. Samen kunnen we een betere, eerlijkere wereld creëren.

Jij bent de echte winnaar, ook als je geen titel hebt gewonnen of wedstrijd, als jij altijd trouw bent gebleven naar wie je bent, en je niet voordoet als iemand anders om ergens te komen. Je bent de echte winnaar als je zuiver bleef bij je eigen authenticiteit, pure intenties en met het verspreiden van je boodschap, ook als je geen titel wint.

Ik wil benadrukken dat mijn kansen en successen niet komen door de hand van de Nederlandse organisatie van de verkiezing waar ik aan meedeed, maar door mensen die mijn verhaal kennen en/of mij een bijzondere kans gunden gedurende de jaren, zoals mijn airline, diverse bedrijven, kennissen, mijzelf en bijzondere mensen die op mijn pad zijn gekomen.

Ik kan en kon wellicht niet de wereld veranderen, maar wellicht heb ik dat voor iemand al gedaan. En dat is voor mij al genoeg.

‘I might just be a drop in the ocean, but what is the ocean without a multitude of drops’ – Cloud Atlas
Notitie: de foto boven aan de pagina in de spiegel, is gemaakt door mijn airline Transavia

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Also classy in winter 🌹 Hepburn dress in size 8 in black @theprettydress 🖤 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #peterpan #peterpanvakantieclub #transavia #amsterdam #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant
1 week ago
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Mexico Magico - 10 times Tulum 🌴🌙
Staying at incredible @casa.exotica.signature was amazing.

A brand new airbnb with multiple bedrooms/bathrooms and a beautiful master bedroom overlooking the pool. 

Would you visit Tulum? Leave a comment ✨
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #mexico #playamaya #tuluminati #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Mexico Magico - 10 times Tulum 🌴🌙 Staying at incredible @casa.exotica.signature was amazing. A brand new airbnb with multiple bedrooms/bathrooms and a beautiful master bedroom overlooking the pool. Would you visit Tulum? Leave a comment ✨ . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #mexico #playamaya #tuluminati #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Mexico Magico - 10 times Tulum 🌴🌙 Staying at incredible @casa.exotica.signature was amazing. A brand new airbnb with multiple bedrooms/bathrooms and a beautiful master bedroom overlooking the pool. Would you visit Tulum? Leave a comment ✨ . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #mexico #playamaya #tuluminati #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Mexico Magico - 10 times Tulum 🌴🌙 Staying at incredible @casa.exotica.signature was amazing. A brand new airbnb with multiple bedrooms/bathrooms and a beautiful master bedroom overlooking the pool. Would you visit Tulum? Leave a comment ✨ . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #mexico #playamaya #tuluminati #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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Mexico Magico - 10 times Tulum 🌴🌙 Staying at incredible @casa.exotica.signature was amazing. A brand new airbnb with multiple bedrooms/bathrooms and a beautiful master bedroom overlooking the pool. Would you visit Tulum? Leave a comment ✨ . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #mexico #playamaya #tuluminati #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
2 weken ago
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Airline party crew ✈️📸 @transavia @hv_copilotenfeest
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Airline party crew ✈️📸 @transavia @hv_copilotenfeest
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Airline party crew ✈️📸 @transavia @hv_copilotenfeest
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Airline party crew ✈️📸 @transavia @hv_copilotenfeest
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Airline party crew ✈️📸 @transavia @hv_copilotenfeest
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Airline party crew ✈️📸 @transavia @hv_copilotenfeest
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Airline party crew ✈️📸 @transavia @hv_copilotenfeest . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #peterpan #peterpanvakantieclub #transavia #amsterdam #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant
2 weken ago
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Recently - I visited Cancún for two nights at @mayanmonkey_ 🌴
A popular Mexican boutique hostel brand I know for a long time and have also visited often in Tulum. 

The trip started with joining one of the cabin crew members I already knew in advance and was coincidentally on this flight. We both had no solid plans so it was lovely to spend time together.

Thank you @mayanmonkey_ for the lovely stay! 🐒

More video’s soon ✨

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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Recently - I visited Cancún for two nights at @mayanmonkey_ 🌴 A popular Mexican boutique hostel brand I know for a long time and have also visited often in Tulum. The trip started with joining one of the cabin crew members I already knew in advance and was coincidentally on this flight. We both had no solid plans so it was lovely to spend time together. Thank you @mayanmonkey_ for the lovely stay! 🐒 More video’s soon ✨ . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
2 weken ago
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My colors at @gitanobeach.tulum @gitano 🌴 Which one do you like the most? One of the things I love most about Tulum is the way I can show up as my true self. With no limitations in the way I dress up 🪽 Didn’t realize I was wearing all of our national colors 🇳🇱
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My colors at @gitanobeach.tulum @gitano 🌴 Which one do you like the most? One of the things I love most about Tulum is the way I can show up as my true self. With no limitations in the way I dress up 🪽 Didn’t realize I was wearing all of our national colors 🇳🇱
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My colors at @gitanobeach.tulum @gitano 🌴 Which one do you like the most? One of the things I love most about Tulum is the way I can show up as my true self. With no limitations in the way I dress up 🪽 Didn’t realize I was wearing all of our national colors 🇳🇱
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My colors at @gitanobeach.tulum @gitano 🌴 Which one do you like the most? One of the things I love most about Tulum is the way I can show up as my true self. With no limitations in the way I dress up 🪽 Didn’t realize I was wearing all of our national colors 🇳🇱
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My colors at @gitanobeach.tulum @gitano 🌴 Which one do you like the most? One of the things I love most about Tulum is the way I can show up as my true self. With no limitations in the way I dress up 🪽 Didn’t realize I was wearing all of our national colors 🇳🇱
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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My colors at @gitanobeach.tulum @gitano 🌴 Which one do you like the most? One of the things I love most about Tulum is the way I can show up as my true self. With no limitations in the way I dress up 🪽 Didn’t realize I was wearing all of our national colors 🇳🇱 . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
3 weken ago
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Cancun Diaries 🌴 Although the weather was very bad at the time I came which made it hard to take pictures this time - I still had a great time in Cancun. I stayed at @mayanmonkey_ Cancun - which was my first time staying here. The second boutique hostel of Mayan Monkey I have visited so far after Tulum.

I enjoyed a good breakfast every day and cozy private room. It also had the option to rent a bike which made it easier to transport myself through Cancun.

The trip started with joining the crew, mini vlog coming up soon!

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Cancun Diaries 🌴 Although the weather was very bad at the time I came which made it hard to take pictures this time - I still had a great time in Cancun. I stayed at @mayanmonkey_ Cancun - which was my first time staying here. The second boutique hostel of Mayan Monkey I have visited so far after Tulum. I enjoyed a good breakfast every day and cozy private room. It also had the option to rent a bike which made it easier to transport myself through Cancun. The trip started with joining the crew, mini vlog coming up soon! @mayanmonkey_ . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Cancun Diaries 🌴 Although the weather was very bad at the time I came which made it hard to take pictures this time - I still had a great time in Cancun. I stayed at @mayanmonkey_ Cancun - which was my first time staying here. The second boutique hostel of Mayan Monkey I have visited so far after Tulum.

I enjoyed a good breakfast every day and cozy private room. It also had the option to rent a bike which made it easier to transport myself through Cancun.

The trip started with joining the crew, mini vlog coming up soon!

@mayanmonkey_
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Cancun Diaries 🌴 Although the weather was very bad at the time I came which made it hard to take pictures this time - I still had a great time in Cancun. I stayed at @mayanmonkey_ Cancun - which was my first time staying here. The second boutique hostel of Mayan Monkey I have visited so far after Tulum. I enjoyed a good breakfast every day and cozy private room. It also had the option to rent a bike which made it easier to transport myself through Cancun. The trip started with joining the crew, mini vlog coming up soon! @mayanmonkey_ . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Cancun Diaries 🌴 Although the weather was very bad at the time I came which made it hard to take pictures this time - I still had a great time in Cancun. I stayed at @mayanmonkey_ Cancun - which was my first time staying here. The second boutique hostel of Mayan Monkey I have visited so far after Tulum.

I enjoyed a good breakfast every day and cozy private room. It also had the option to rent a bike which made it easier to transport myself through Cancun.

The trip started with joining the crew, mini vlog coming up soon!

@mayanmonkey_
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
Cancun Diaries 🌴 Although the weather was very bad at the time I came which made it hard to take pictures this time - I still had a great time in Cancun. I stayed at @mayanmonkey_ Cancun - which was my first time staying here. The second boutique hostel of Mayan Monkey I have visited so far after Tulum.

I enjoyed a good breakfast every day and cozy private room. It also had the option to rent a bike which made it easier to transport myself through Cancun.

The trip started with joining the crew, mini vlog coming up soon!

@mayanmonkey_
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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Cancun Diaries 🌴 Although the weather was very bad at the time I came which made it hard to take pictures this time - I still had a great time in Cancun. I stayed at @mayanmonkey_ Cancun - which was my first time staying here. The second boutique hostel of Mayan Monkey I have visited so far after Tulum. I enjoyed a good breakfast every day and cozy private room. It also had the option to rent a bike which made it easier to transport myself through Cancun. The trip started with joining the crew, mini vlog coming up soon! @mayanmonkey_ . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
3 weken ago
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My favorite boutique hostel in Tulum | @mayanmonkey_ 🐒🌴 4 years ago, I came here for the first time and I made countless friends and memories here. If you are looking for a social hostel with a resort or boutique hotel feeling, this is your place. 

I can’t wait to share a reel with you soon that is going to tell you more about all of my past experiences here.

If you are looking for a sign to solo travel, this is your sign. Visiting this hostel genuinely changed my life.

Last week, I got to stay in a beautiful king size private room with a delicious breakfast included. The food at Mayan is very good and definitely worth a try! Back in the day, I stayed in a female dorm which was super clean and always fun, because those girls became friends for life I have visited all around the world! 

More soon ☀️ #collab 
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My favorite boutique hostel in Tulum | @mayanmonkey_ 🐒🌴 4 years ago, I came here for the first time and I made countless friends and memories here. If you are looking for a social hostel with a resort or boutique hotel feeling, this is your place. 

I can’t wait to share a reel with you soon that is going to tell you more about all of my past experiences here.

If you are looking for a sign to solo travel, this is your sign. Visiting this hostel genuinely changed my life.

Last week, I got to stay in a beautiful king size private room with a delicious breakfast included. The food at Mayan is very good and definitely worth a try! Back in the day, I stayed in a female dorm which was super clean and always fun, because those girls became friends for life I have visited all around the world! 

More soon ☀️ #collab 
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My favorite boutique hostel in Tulum | @mayanmonkey_ 🐒🌴 4 years ago, I came here for the first time and I made countless friends and memories here. If you are looking for a social hostel with a resort or boutique hotel feeling, this is your place. 

I can’t wait to share a reel with you soon that is going to tell you more about all of my past experiences here.

If you are looking for a sign to solo travel, this is your sign. Visiting this hostel genuinely changed my life.

Last week, I got to stay in a beautiful king size private room with a delicious breakfast included. The food at Mayan is very good and definitely worth a try! Back in the day, I stayed in a female dorm which was super clean and always fun, because those girls became friends for life I have visited all around the world! 

More soon ☀️ #collab 
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My favorite boutique hostel in Tulum | @mayanmonkey_ 🐒🌴 4 years ago, I came here for the first time and I made countless friends and memories here. If you are looking for a social hostel with a resort or boutique hotel feeling, this is your place. 

I can’t wait to share a reel with you soon that is going to tell you more about all of my past experiences here.

If you are looking for a sign to solo travel, this is your sign. Visiting this hostel genuinely changed my life.

Last week, I got to stay in a beautiful king size private room with a delicious breakfast included. The food at Mayan is very good and definitely worth a try! Back in the day, I stayed in a female dorm which was super clean and always fun, because those girls became friends for life I have visited all around the world! 

More soon ☀️ #collab 
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My favorite boutique hostel in Tulum | @mayanmonkey_ 🐒🌴 4 years ago, I came here for the first time and I made countless friends and memories here. If you are looking for a social hostel with a resort or boutique hotel feeling, this is your place. 

I can’t wait to share a reel with you soon that is going to tell you more about all of my past experiences here.

If you are looking for a sign to solo travel, this is your sign. Visiting this hostel genuinely changed my life.

Last week, I got to stay in a beautiful king size private room with a delicious breakfast included. The food at Mayan is very good and definitely worth a try! Back in the day, I stayed in a female dorm which was super clean and always fun, because those girls became friends for life I have visited all around the world! 

More soon ☀️ #collab 
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
My favorite boutique hostel in Tulum | @mayanmonkey_ 🐒🌴 4 years ago, I came here for the first time and I made countless friends and memories here. If you are looking for a social hostel with a resort or boutique hotel feeling, this is your place. 

I can’t wait to share a reel with you soon that is going to tell you more about all of my past experiences here.

If you are looking for a sign to solo travel, this is your sign. Visiting this hostel genuinely changed my life.

Last week, I got to stay in a beautiful king size private room with a delicious breakfast included. The food at Mayan is very good and definitely worth a try! Back in the day, I stayed in a female dorm which was super clean and always fun, because those girls became friends for life I have visited all around the world! 

More soon ☀️ #collab 
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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My favorite boutique hostel in Tulum | @mayanmonkey_ 🐒🌴 4 years ago, I came here for the first time and I made countless friends and memories here. If you are looking for a social hostel with a resort or boutique hotel feeling, this is your place. I can’t wait to share a reel with you soon that is going to tell you more about all of my past experiences here. If you are looking for a sign to solo travel, this is your sign. Visiting this hostel genuinely changed my life. Last week, I got to stay in a beautiful king size private room with a delicious breakfast included. The food at Mayan is very good and definitely worth a try! Back in the day, I stayed in a female dorm which was super clean and always fun, because those girls became friends for life I have visited all around the world! More soon ☀️ #collab . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #laveleta #mexico #tulumbeach #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
3 weken ago
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5 years of blogging mini video 2015-2020

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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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