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Colombia travel diary | solo trip to Colombia part 2

13/11/2022 | Reageer

In this blog post I will tell you about my solo trip experience in Medellin – Colombia. Formerly known as quite a ‘unsafe’ place in the world and nowdays completely different and absolutely amazing! I would like to tell you how I experienced this place in this post. I do want to reveal that I soon regretted having only stayed here for a 3 day trip! [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Colombia, Middle & South-America, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: colombia diary, colombia travel, medellin, solo travel, solo trip

Outfit | Getsemani

29/09/2022 | Reageer

In the meantime I have not even been back for 10 days from my beautiful Colombia trip. I did this outfit shoot together with Karmen Cartagena – this is also really my favorite outfit from Cartagena and I think it fits perfectly with this place. These photos were taken in beautiful Getsemani. If you are looking for a nice photographer during your trip to Cartagena, I highly recommend her. I did this shoot during my last day in Cartagena. I wanted to have guaranteed good photos of my solo trip. I got about 20% off the original price on this shoot, as a partial collaboration. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Colombia, Fashion, Outfits, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: cartagena, colombia, solo travel diary, solo trip, travel diary, travel outfit

Mexico travel diary | Solo trip to Mexico part 1

16/07/2022 | Reageer

In this travel post I will take you on a solo trip to Mexico, where I will share my experiences and tips extensively, as in a diary. I don’t want to give too much away yet, but to start with how I experienced the whole trip: As one of the most beautiful trips I’ve ever made. Way beyond my expectations. Especially because of the special people and unexpected fun things that I got on my path. This journey literally felt like a pink cloud – pure happiness, great gratitude, euphoria and peace. I am extremely grateful to be able to do these beautiful things in my life and am certainly aware of this privilege. I am grateful that I can give myself solo travel as a gift, and will continue to do so. I hope these travel diaries might inspire you to go on a solo trip yourself. If not, I hope it is at least a fun activity to take you on this 11 day solo adventure. With a big smile on my face, I start this travel diary. Even if nobody would read it, so to speak, I just like to have everything worked out for myself and to be able to share it. I always get that feeling from back then (and a certain homesickness) when I read or type this. My posts are like a kind of public diary. Of course I always write it out in broad outline, otherwise it is really too much to read. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Mexico, Middle & South-America, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: mexico travel diary, mexico trip, playa del carmen travel, solo travel, solo trip

Solo Travel diary | 5 day May solo trip to Dubai

06/10/2021 | Reageer

Hi everyone. I made a very ‘special’ blog post about my Dubai trip at the beginning of May. I want to say in advance that this is a journey in corona time, so you can certainly have an opinion about this. But published negative opinions are not welcome on my platform. Nor do I mean to ‘motivate’ people with this to travel to a risk area and not to stick to the ‘urgent advice’. And, I would like to mention here, that traveling to (orange areas) is discouraged, but not prohibited. (Holiday to an orange area is therefore not prohibited, and the quarantine is not mandatory either) And I have been tested both there and back (3x in total). I have to tell you that this was a pretty pricey trip, because of the very expensive corona tests. The shared apartment, the crew airline tickets (IPB) and everything around it were not even that expensive.
[Lees meer…]

Categorie: Dubai, Solo Travel, The Middle East, Travel Tags: dubai, dubai travel, dubai travel diary, klm, luxury travel, solo trip, travel diary

Japan travel diary | 2019 Solo trip to Japan part 3

03/12/2019 | Reageer

I cropped this last part of my 14 day trip into one post as I haven’t taken many photos in the last few days there. This is day 9 to 14. One of the last days I heard from a KLM flight attendant that my standby travel flight was as good as full, so I booked an extra night in my hostel in Tokyo and converted the KLM IPB flight to a new one day later. This day I went to Kyoto again from Osaka, this time with Yuka. Osaka and Kyoto are not long apart by public transport, I believe half an hour, so no other hostel was needed. Yuka and I have known each other since 2013 and have seen each other in the Netherlands and last year in Japan as well. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Asia, Japan, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: japan, japan travel, kansai, kyoto, osaka, solo travel, solo trip, travel, travel diary

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

Portugal Travel Diary | Solo travel to Lisbon Part 1

21/09/2017 | 2 Reacties

In this post, I am going to share my second (well.. first completely alone) solo travel experience with you. Maybe this gives you that extra push to go on a mini solo trip on your own, or maybe you will just like reading about it. I’d love to share my most lovely pictures and experiences of this beautiful city with you. I hope you will like it! Lisbon is a city that I find absolutely fantastic and love to visit over and over again. The city is near the Tagus (Tejo) River which ends in the sea. It is a city with beautiful buildings, lovely atmosphere and always plenty to do. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Portugal, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: alfama, alleen op reis, lisbon, portugal, reizen, short holiday, short trip, solo travel, solo trip, summer, travel

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I almost gave up during the first hour of this volcano hike, but what I saw at the top changed everything 🌋 90 second vlog! ⏰

One of the hardest yet most rewarding things I’ve ever done while traveling.
A few weeks ago, I hiked a volcano, and it pushed me far outside my comfort zone, physically and mentally.

We started the day slow, with breakfast in beautiful Antigua, before being transported to the headquarters to gear up and mentally prepare. The first hour was brutal: steep, cold, and way less oxygen. I was close to quitting. But with lots of breaks, support from the group, and a porter for my backpack, it slowly got better.

This hike is no joke. Bring plenty of water, snacks, layers, walking sticks, and altitude pills; the climate and altitude differences really test you. At basecamp there was no water or electricity, so you truly go back to basics. Cold nights, thin air, and warm cacao shared with people from all around the world after a 4–5 hour climb.

I was completely exhausted, so the only extra hike I did was a short 20-minute climb to the viewpoint, and it was more than worth it. Seeing the volcano erupt every 10 minutes was unreal. One of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life. Even at night, waking up in our shared cabin, we could see it glowing in the dark.

The next morning, after coffee and breakfast, we started the descent. About 2.5 hours down - fast, music in my ears, and honestly… pure fun.

This hike reminded me that the hardest paths often lead to the most unforgettable moments.

Would you try this? 🌋✨
Let me know in the comments.

#guatemala #solotravel #acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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I almost gave up during the first hour of this volcano hike, but what I saw at the top changed everything 🌋 90 second vlog! ⏰ One of the hardest yet most rewarding things I’ve ever done while traveling. A few weeks ago, I hiked a volcano, and it pushed me far outside my comfort zone, physically and mentally. We started the day slow, with breakfast in beautiful Antigua, before being transported to the headquarters to gear up and mentally prepare. The first hour was brutal: steep, cold, and way less oxygen. I was close to quitting. But with lots of breaks, support from the group, and a porter for my backpack, it slowly got better. This hike is no joke. Bring plenty of water, snacks, layers, walking sticks, and altitude pills; the climate and altitude differences really test you. At basecamp there was no water or electricity, so you truly go back to basics. Cold nights, thin air, and warm cacao shared with people from all around the world after a 4–5 hour climb. I was completely exhausted, so the only extra hike I did was a short 20-minute climb to the viewpoint, and it was more than worth it. Seeing the volcano erupt every 10 minutes was unreal. One of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life. Even at night, waking up in our shared cabin, we could see it glowing in the dark. The next morning, after coffee and breakfast, we started the descent. About 2.5 hours down - fast, music in my ears, and honestly… pure fun. This hike reminded me that the hardest paths often lead to the most unforgettable moments. Would you try this? 🌋✨ Let me know in the comments. #guatemala #solotravel #acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks.

2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 

2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. 

I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much)

But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. 

I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞

May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿
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(Swipe and read) This took me hours to create today ⏰ - 2025 in monthly flashbacks. 2025 was a year of growth, a year where I told myself after a big setback in 2024, to do everything I love. And even though it did not give me the results I wished for. I am proud of the things I did and those who I met along the way. 2025 was a year that looks perfect on the instagram feed (and nothing I post is fake!) - but never forget instagram is a highlight reel. Beyond a lot of beautiful highlights, there were a lot of equally deep lows. I am far from where I want to be in life. I am still not out of a very toxic environment, I still don’t have my dreamjob, and I still live with my parents - single (which I enjoy very much) But one day it will reveal why life happened this way. Setbacks are often stepping stones for bigger things coming. I learned that the environments I was in, are not the ones I should be in. Pageantry and carreer wise - it opened my eyes in how hard it is to fight a system which is politic and not made to be beaten. I deserve to thrive in an environment with people that appreciate authenticity, people are respectful to each other and want to see each other win, instead of trying to destroy everything that mirrors their inner insecurities 🪞 May 2026 - a Leo year ♌️ - bring the change I am praying for. 🧿 . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
2 dagen ago
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Most incredible moment of 2025, and actually one of the most incredible of my life. Hiking the Acatenago volcano in Guatemala was one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life, but the reward of pushing my own limits felt unreal. This climb and activity was on top of my bucketlist and for sure one of the most rewarding things of the year! 🌋
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Most incredible moment of 2025, and actually one of the most incredible of my life. Hiking the Acatenago volcano in Guatemala was one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life, but the reward of pushing my own limits felt unreal. This climb and activity was on top of my bucketlist and for sure one of the most rewarding things of the year! 🌋 . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
3 dagen ago
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3/9
Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞

Pictures taken with my own camera 📸
Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡

#tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor
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Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞

Pictures taken with my own camera 📸
Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡

#tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor
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Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞 Pictures taken with my own camera 📸 Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡 #tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞 Pictures taken with my own camera 📸 Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡 #tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
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Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞 Pictures taken with my own camera 📸 Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡 #tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
3 dagen ago
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4/9
80 second solo travel vlog of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala - I had an incredible 3 night stay at @freecerveza - the best place to stay if you search for a social place around Lake Atitlan. 🇬🇹

Waking up to volcanoes on the horizon, vibrant villages by the water, and mist slowly rising from the lake… was pure magic 🌋

Every boat ride felt like a dream, every sunset a reminder to slow down. Guatemala surprised me, but Atitlán left a mark on my soul. 🌋💙
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80 second solo travel vlog of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala - I had an incredible 3 night stay at @freecerveza - the best place to stay if you search for a social place around Lake Atitlan. 🇬🇹 Waking up to volcanoes on the horizon, vibrant villages by the water, and mist slowly rising from the lake… was pure magic 🌋 Every boat ride felt like a dream, every sunset a reminder to slow down. Guatemala surprised me, but Atitlán left a mark on my soul. 🌋💙 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
4 dagen ago
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Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town. . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town.
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
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Missing my morning coffee’s in Mexico ☕️ One thing I love very much about Tulum - is the great amount of good brunch and coffee places. A lot of people think Tulum only exists of the city centre ‘Pueblo’, Tulum Beach and the hotel zone. While there are so many more places to explore like La Veleta and Aldea Zama - where you can find some of the cutest spots in town. . . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
5 dagen ago
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Came back from Tulum two weeks ago - and it feels like I have been gone for weeks, miss my favorite place ✨
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Came back from Tulum two weeks ago - and it feels like I have been gone for weeks, miss my favorite place ✨
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
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Came back from Tulum two weeks ago - and it feels like I have been gone for weeks, miss my favorite place ✨ . . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #tulum
1 week ago
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I don’t chase destinations, I arrive 🛬 #throwback #AMS
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I don’t chase destinations, I arrive 🛬 #throwback #AMS
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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #peterpan #peterpanvakantieclub #transavia #amsterdam #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant
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I don’t chase destinations, I arrive 🛬 #throwback #AMS . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #peterpan #peterpanvakantieclub #transavia #amsterdam #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant
2 weken ago
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Went to Paris for the first time 🥐
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Went to Paris for the first time 🥐 . . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #playamaya #tulumbeach #tulumpueblo #mexico #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant
2 weken ago
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9/9

5 years of blogging mini video 2015-2020

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

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