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Turkey travel diary | 4 day family visit in Istanbul

11/10/2024 | Reageer

Hi everyone! In July I visited my youngest aunt in Istanbul for about 4 days. As some of you may not know, I am 75% Dutch and 25% Turkish from my father’s side. Unfortunately I don’t speak the language, but we always try to find our way with some German or Google Translate. A large part of my family (my father’s side) is Turkish (originally from the Trabzon – Black Sea region, back in the bloodline probably Russian descendants which is quite visible in the appearance within our family) and live in Turkey and Germany. During the trip I didn’t spend a lot of time creating content, and anyway I have always been very conscious in creating content. Sometimes I see friends/others who are so obsessed with creating content or deeply forcing certain photos/content that the entire trip passes them by, it takes up hours and also removes all attention from being in the now. Everyone has their own thing of course, but I think it is a shame when so much time and consciousness is lost in this way. That’s why I only posted everything from this trip afterwards.
Hi allemaal! In Juli ben ik op bezoek geweest bij mijn jongste tante in Istanbul voor zo’n 4 daagjes. Zoals sommigen wellicht niet weten, ben ik 75% Nederlands en 25% Turks van mijn vaders kant. Helaas spreek ik de taal niet, maar we proberen altijd onze weg te vinden met wat Duits of Google Translate. Een groot deel van mijn familie (mijn vaders kant) is Turks (oorspronkelijk uit de regio Trabzon – Zwarte Zee, terug in de bloedlijn waarschijnlijk Russische descendanten wat vrij zichtbaar is in het uiterlijk binnen onze familie) en wonen in Turkije en Duitsland.  Tijdens de reis heb ik niet heel veel tijd besteed aan het maken van content, en sowieso ben ik altijd al heel erg bewust in het maken van content. Soms zie ik vrienden/anderen die zo geobsedeerd zijn met content maken of het diep forceren van bepaalde foto’s/content dat de hele reis langs ze heen gaat, het uren opneemt en bovendien de hele aandacht van het in het nu zijn verwijderd. Iedereen zijn eigen ding natuurlijk, maar ik vind het erg zonde als op die manier zo veel tijd en bewustzijn verloren gaat. Daarom heb ik alles van deze reis pas achteraf gepost.

Day 1 – Amsterdam & Istanbul – 18-07-2024

Today started with crew tickets from Amsterdam to the new airport of Istanbul, well, at first once again the Dutch train network did not run, so I postponed leaving to a flight 3 hours after a super long wait at the station and in between I went home. I got a ticket quickly once I got to Amsterdam, so that was a great bonus. After a nice flight with the Turkish Airlines crew, from whom I got a super sweet card, my aunt was already waiting at the airport with a balloon and her car, to pick me up.

We started the evening with a walk through Fişekhane – a super nice and luxurious district that I had never visited before. Because almost everything was already closed, we went to eat Lahmacun and Cigköfte somewhere nearby.

Vandaag begon IPB vanaf Amsterdam naar de nieuwe luchthaven van Istanbul, althans, wederom reed NS niet, dus heb ik de vlucht 3 uur verlaat na super lang wachten op het station en ben ik tussendoor nog naar huis gegaan. Ik kreeg in Amsterdam al snel een ticket, dus dat was super mooi meegenomen. Na een leuke vlucht met de Turkish Airlines crew waar ik een super lieve kaart van kreeg, stond mijn tante al op de airport klaar met een ballon en haar auto, om me op te halen.

We begonnen de avond met een wandeling door Fişekhane – een super leuke en luxe wijk die ik nog nooit had bezocht. Omdat zo goed als alles al dicht ging, zijn we ergens in de buurt nog Lahmacun en Cigköfte gaan eten


Day 2 – Istanbul – 19-07-2024

Today was the day with the most activities. We went to a rooftop bar together for dinner – which was quite expensive, where we had delicious Pide with cheese (Definitely a tip in Turkey) We also took some pictures together. Even though Sonya and my father have different mothers – my father has a Dutch (my grandmother) mother and Sonya is Turkish, she definitely does not look or feel like my half aunt. To us in the family we see each other as full-fledged. My aunts and I definitely look alike, even though my aunts are fully Turkish and I am only a quarter. Can you believe we are 11 years apart?! Then we went to the colorful district of Balat – which was at the top of my list of places to visit in Istanbul. Balat is known for its many colors. In this area you can find cute shops, places to eat, cafes and photogenic places – if you want to take nice pictures, I definitely recommend that too. We also had some tea nearby. In the evening we had Mexican food in Fişekhane.
Vandaag was de dag met de meeste activiteiten. We zijn samen gaan eten bij een rooftopbar – die behoorlijk prijzig was, waar we heerlijke Pide met kaas zijn gaan eten (Zeker een tip in Turkije) We hebben ook wat foto’s gemaakt samen. Ondanks Sonya en mijn vader een andere moeder hebben – mijn vader een Nederlandse (mijn oma) moeder en Sonya een Turkse, lijkt en voelt ze absoluut niet als mijn half tante. Voor ons in de familie zien we elkaar als vol aan. Mijn tantes en ik lijken ook zeker op elkaar, ondanks mijn tantes volledig Turks zijn en ik maar kwart. Kun je geloven dat wij 11 jaar schelen?! Vervolgens zijn we naar de kleurrijke wijk Balat gegaan – wat ik bovenaan mijn lijstje van een Istanbul bezoek had staan. Balat staat bekend om zijn vele kleuren. Op deze plek kun je schattige winkeltjes vinden, eetplekjes, café’s en fotogenieke plekken – als je leuke foto’s wil maken, raad ik je dat ook zeker aan. Hier in de buurt hebben we ook nog even thee gedronken. In de avond aten we Mexicaans in Fişekhane.
Day 3 – Istanbul – 20-07-2024

We took it easy today. We had a big breakfast at my aunt’s apartment, and then headed out to Ortaköy. We took some pictures at this beautiful spot – because it’s a very famous and busy photo spot. Istanbul has become 250% more expensive (!) in some ways compared to when I was there in 2019, so keep in mind that it’s not as cheap as it used to be. Our iced coffee cost 7.80 per person! In this area we also ate a very large baked and stuffed potato – something you see a lot in Turkey. We ended the day with a girls night, where we ordered pizza and watched a movie at Sonya’s place.
Deze dag deden we het rustig aan. We ontbeten uitgebreid in het appartement van mijn tante, om daarna op pad te gaan naar Ortaköy. Op deze mooie plek hebben we wat foto’s gemaakt – omdat het een erg bekende en druk bezochte fotoplek is. Istanbul is in sommige opzichten 250% duurder geworden (!) vergeleken met toen ik er in 2019 was, dus houd er rekening mee dat het niet meer zo goedkoop is als het was. Onze ijs koffie kostte dan ook 7,80 per persoon! In deze wijk aten we ook nog een hele grote gepofte en gevulde aardappel – wat je veel ziet in Turkije. De dag sloten we af met een girls night, in waar we Pizza bestelde en film keken bij Sonya thuis.
Day 4 – Istanbul & Amsterdam – 21-07-2024

This was the last day of my short trip to Istanbul. Today we were too tired to really do anything, so we went for an extensive breakfast at The Vagonn Café in Ataköy for a delicious Turkish breakfast – this is also where the cover photo of this post was taken. I definitely recommend this nice place! Not long after our brunch, I took the bus to the airport – this went very smoothly and quickly. At the airport, I got a seat right away at the IPB check-in, and I was also really pampered on the Turkish Airlines flight.

Thank you for reading my mini travel diary! Below are some tips from both my trip in 2019 and 2024.

Dit was de laatste dag van mijn korte trip naar Istanbul. Vandaag waren we te moe om echt dingen te ondernemen, dus gingen we uitgebreid ontbijten bij The Vagonn Café in Ataköy voor een heerlijk Turks ontbijt – op deze plek is de omslagfoto van deze post ook genomen. Ik raad je deze leuke plek dan ook zeker aan! Niet lang na onze brunch, nam ik de bus naar de airport – dit is overigens heel soepel gegaan en snel. Op de airport kreeg ik bij de IPB check-in al direct een stoel, en ben de vlucht van Turkish airlines ook ontzettend in de watten gelegd.

Dank je wel voor het lezen van mijn mini reisdagboek! Onderstaand wat tips van zowel mijn reis in 2019 als 2024.



Istanbul tips

Food

– Börek
– Pide
– Cigköfte (Vegan)
– Köfte
– Dolma
– Lahmacun
– Pişmaniye
– Baklava

Area’s and sightseeing

– Balat
– Fişekhane
– Ortaköy
– Mask beach
– Galata (tower)
– Sultan Ahmed mosque
– Hagia Sopia

Restaurant’s/Cafe’s

– Mendell’s Chocolate
– The Vagonn Cafe
– Ranchero Fişekhane

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The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

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The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

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I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

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I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

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(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home.

If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. 

I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom.

The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. 

I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. 

One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. 

Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽

Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x

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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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(Swipe) The Souls of Guatemala & Mexico Nov/Dec 2025 🪽🐦‍🔥 I’m beyond grateful to have a lot of close and also new friends and acquaintances from around the world and can call Tulum my second home. If I didn’t go to México on my own back in May 2022, my life would have been completely different. I’m extremely grateful (and privileged) to be able to travel the world as a WOMAN on my own. Although I still live with my parents as in my country it’s hard to afford housing as a single person - I count my blessings and use that form of ‘space’ in my favor as a form of freedom. The more I travel, the more gratitude I preach and feel, but also realize how only a small group of people (mainly women) is able to go out and explore. I started solo travelling back in 2017, and after 8 years, I and have a big worldwide group of close friends and lifechanging experiences. One of the first things I have learned from travelling is that your soulmates don’t need to have a similar zipcode. Thank you all for existing 🤍🪽 Haven’t been able to take pics or tag everyone! Still love you equally x . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #tulum #guatemala #mexico #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
3 dagen ago
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UNESCO world heritage surrounded by Volcanoes 🌋🇬🇹 Antigua - Guatemala

Solo in Guatemala 🇬🇹✨
I started my journey in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, and it instantly stole my heart.

After a one-hour flight from Cancún and a short drive from Guatemala City, I arrived in a place full of colorful streets, historic architecture, lush gardens and the cutest coffee spots.

It felt surprisingly social for solo travellers, with boutique hotels and hostels everywhere. I felt safe walking around on my own, even early in the mornings and evenings, and everything is close enough to explore on foot.

I spent about three days here, spread out over my trip. Two nights at the beginning and one night at the end. The perfect place to slow down, recharge, and meet people along the way.

Would you add Antigua to your solo travel list? 🤍 #guatemala #antigua #laantigua #solotravel

#acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel
#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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UNESCO world heritage surrounded by Volcanoes 🌋🇬🇹 Antigua - Guatemala Solo in Guatemala 🇬🇹✨ I started my journey in the beautiful colonial city of Antigua, and it instantly stole my heart. After a one-hour flight from Cancún and a short drive from Guatemala City, I arrived in a place full of colorful streets, historic architecture, lush gardens and the cutest coffee spots. It felt surprisingly social for solo travellers, with boutique hotels and hostels everywhere. I felt safe walking around on my own, even early in the mornings and evenings, and everything is close enough to explore on foot. I spent about three days here, spread out over my trip. Two nights at the beginning and one night at the end. The perfect place to slow down, recharge, and meet people along the way. Would you add Antigua to your solo travel list? 🤍 #guatemala #antigua #laantigua #solotravel #acatenango #volcano #hike #adventure #solofemaletravel #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
4 dagen ago
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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
6 dagen ago
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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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#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. 🧿 . . . . #stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua #model #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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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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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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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
1 week ago
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7/9
Curious what 2026 might bring 🪞

Pictures taken with my own camera 📸
Location @villa_hunab_ku 🏡

#tulum #mexico #aldeazama #tulummiamor
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#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
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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
1 week ago
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8/9
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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#stewardess #flightattendant #cabincrew #cabinattendant #pageantqueen #guatemala #antigua  #model  #missnetherlandsfinalist #beautypageant  #travelblogger #solotravel #solotravelblog #femaletravel
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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
1 week 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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