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Portugal Travel Diary | Solo travel to Lisbon Part 2

06/10/2017 | 3 Reacties

The second day in Lisbon started with a breakfast in my hostel with a lovely view of the city. Today, I would probably get new roommates. For this day, I booked a nice cycling tour with a Dutch guy that lives in Lisbon for years. An hour or two after getting up, I went to the destination by foot. After half an hour of walking many meters of unknown streets and high stairs, I arrived at the place where it would start. Together with two others, the cycling tour could begin. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Portugal, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: alfama, bike tour, cycling, lisbon, portugal, short holiday, short trip, solo travel, summer, travel

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

Outfit | Lisbon

11/09/2017 | 4 Reacties

I have been to Lisbon very short this week. Two years ago, I have been to Lisbon for and during my study as well. Lisbon is a city with a lot of colorful buildings and lovely weather, so I thought this dress would fit well with it. I bought this yellow dress at Pull & Bear back when I was in Barcelona a few months ago. I think the dress is so cute and summerly! [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Outfits, Portugal, Solo Travel, Travel Tags: dress, fashion, lisbon, ootd, outfit, portugal. travel outfit, summer fashion, travel, yellow dress

Spain Travel Diary | Barcelona trip part 2

28/05/2017 | 2 Reacties

The third day, we still had the complete day to spend. We decided to search for a nice place to have breakfast. After some searching, we came across a place somewhere at a less crowded area. It was a little further away from the more crowded areas in the city. It was very quiet inside, the main reason for that was because we wanted to have breakfast pretty late in the morning. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Spain, Travel Tags: Barcelona, barcelona trip, city trip, holiday, reus spain, spain, spanje, travel, travel diary

Spain Travel Diary | Barcelona trip part 1

24/05/2017 | 2 Reacties

Barcelona has been on my wish list for a very long time, so my best friend Paige and I decided to book a short trip before the beauty pageant. Earlier this month, we left. At 6 in the morning, I was in full make-up and we were both ready to leave with a taxi to Eindhoven Airport. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Spain, Travel Tags: airbnb, Barcelona, barcelona diary, bcn, catalunya, city trip. spanje, park guell, ramblas, reizen, spain, spanje, travel, travel diary

Outfit | Sunshine

20/05/2017 | 4 Reacties

The place where I have been standing here is near Barceloneta beach and has a lot of small café’s & various coloured apartments in the area.  I have worn this outfit during shopping and to the café’s near the beach, where my friend Paige and I had delicious drinks on the 3th day of the trip and chatted about all kind of things. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Outfits, Spain Tags: bandana scarf, Barcelona, barcelona outfit, cross earrings, sneakers, spain, summer outfit, travel, travel outfit

Outfit | Sol

14/05/2017 | 4 Reacties

Hi everyone! Barcelona was amazing together with one of my best friends. I can’t wait to share more about it! I really wanted to get away again after Lanzarote. Previous friday, I flew back from Reus to Eindhoven. My trip was a total of four days. This is the outfit of the second day in Barcelona. The weather was better than in the Netherlands. In the morning, it was quite chilly and cloudy. In the afternoon, it was beach weather.  [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Outfits, Spain Tags: Barcelona, casual outfit, dress, fashion, ootd, outfit, sleeved dress, sneakers, travel

Spain Travel Diary | Solo trip to Playa Blanca in Lanzarote

20/02/2017 | 7 Reacties

I travelled to beautiful Lanzarote earlier this month for a very short holiday. One of my best friends was on internship there for a couple of months already and I couldn’t miss her that long ofcourse.  [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Europe, Solo Travel, Spain, Travel Tags: canaries, diary, europe, island, lanzarote, playa blanca, spain, travel

Outfit | Rosa

13/02/2017 | 5 Reacties

I have been to Lanzarote – Playa Blanca, from Thursday until Sunday and it has been short but amazing. I finally saw one of my most precious friends in the world again. This week, I will upload a post about the nice trip with way more details about it. I have been waiting for a chance to shoot and wear this outfit quite a while. The only opportunity I had was during warm weather and I could only find that abroad. [Lees meer…]

Categorie: Fashion, Outfits, Solo Travel, Spain, Travel Tags: applique, black dress, di flute, dress, lanzarote, outfit, playa blanca, red heels, red sandals, spain, summer outfit, travel

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It changed my life. Not because of the beaches, the sunsets, or the endless tacos. Mexico taught me that life can be bigger than the version I was settling for. It was the first place that showed me freedom doesn’t come from having everything figured out, it comes from trusting yourself enough to take the next step. It gave me lifelong friendships, unforgettable adventures, confidence I didn’t know I had, and the courage to build a life that feels like mine. I arrived as someone looking for a holiday. I left with a completely different perspective on what was possible. And honestly? A part of me never really came back. 🇲🇽✨ #MexicoTravel #SoloTravel #TravelChangesYou #TulumMexico #WanderlustLife
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POV: You spent your 20s in beauty competitions.

People see the gowns, the crowns, the photos and the stage.

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My twenties taught me that beauty competitions were never really about beauty.

They were about finding my voice.
About learning confidence.
About standing on a stage when I was terrified.
About representing causes I care about.
About inspiring others to embrace who they are.

I had the honor of competing in:

✨ Miss World
✨ Miss Universe
✨ Miss Grand International
✨ Miss Cosmo
✨ Miss International (selected to represent the Netherlands internationally, later cancelled due to COVID)

The titles were never the biggest reward.

The friendships, lessons, resilience, opportunities, and the woman I became along the way will always mean more than any crown ever could.

To the younger version of me who dreamed of standing on those stages: we did it. 💫

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POV: You spent your 20s in beauty competitions. People see the gowns, the crowns, the photos and the stage. What they don’t see are the early mornings, the self-doubt, the courage it takes to keep showing up, and the growth that happens long after the spotlight fades. My twenties taught me that beauty competitions were never really about beauty. They were about finding my voice. About learning confidence. About standing on a stage when I was terrified. About representing causes I care about. About inspiring others to embrace who they are. I had the honor of competing in: ✨ Miss World ✨ Miss Universe ✨ Miss Grand International ✨ Miss Cosmo ✨ Miss International (selected to represent the Netherlands internationally, later cancelled due to COVID) The titles were never the biggest reward. The friendships, lessons, resilience, opportunities, and the woman I became along the way will always mean more than any crown ever could. To the younger version of me who dreamed of standing on those stages: we did it. 💫 #PersonalGrowth #ConfidenceJourney #WomenWhoInspire #DreamBig #EmbraceAuthenticity
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Throwback to Marrakech 3 years ago - a special invitation 🌅 Never posted a lot of pictures of this destination on my feed - but swipe to see this cinematic picture diary 🎞️

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Gone (solo) travelling 😜

One day they’ll look for the version of you that was always there.

The version they took for granted.

And by then, you’ll be gone.

What’s the hardest lesson something taught you without meaning to?

Beautiful villa @villa_hunab_ku 🌴

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Gone (solo) travelling 😜 One day they’ll look for the version of you that was always there. The version they took for granted. And by then, you’ll be gone. What’s the hardest lesson something taught you without meaning to? Beautiful villa @villa_hunab_ku 🌴 #selfworth #tulum #growthmindset #feminineenergy #solotravelgirl
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One day I realized:

I wasn’t afraid of being and travelling alone.

I was afraid of losing my life while waiting for someone else.

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One day I realized: I wasn’t afraid of being and travelling alone. I was afraid of losing my life while waiting for someone else. So I booked the flight. ✈️ What’s something you’ve been waiting for? #Solotravel #travelblogger #solofemaletravel #travelsolo #selfgrowth
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Based on facts 🌴✈️ Can you relate?

"What do you like to do for fun?"

Leave the country.

New places, new people, new stories.
Every single time.

At what point does it stop being a hobby and become a personality trait? 😂

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Based on facts 🌴✈️ Can you relate? "What do you like to do for fun?" Leave the country. New places, new people, new stories. Every single time. At what point does it stop being a hobby and become a personality trait? 😂 Mini cut from last weekend in Marbella #travel #travelblogger #solotravel #marbella #spain
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Embracing Authenticity | Defending Truth on my Miss World (Netherlands) journey in 2021, my core values and mission

Dutch version below – Hello everyone, I would like to share my truth, vision, and story with all of you, including the beliefs I stand for. Why I’ve been blogging for 10 years, using Instagram to share my story, and why I decided to participate in beauty pageants like Miss World for my country. The truths and misconceptions about me and my participation in the pageant and standing up for my personal narrative and story. – Celebrate Your Authenticity: My Core Value, Standing up against Bullying, and Self-empowerment. “I signed a contract that does not allow me to be completely open about my experiences with ‘MWNL’. Nevertheless, I want to […]

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