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Memorable Safari Experience with Thanda Safari, South Africa

Today I want to share with you guys one of my favorite safari experiences with Thanda Safari. For many people, making a safari has always been on our bucket list, right? But what about a safari that is thought out in the best detail so you can capture your best moments? The truth is that […]

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If defending your freedom requires deciding whose If defending your freedom requires deciding whose lives matter less, you’re not defending humanity. You’re deciding who deserves it.Kraft had the power of the venue. Ed had the power and influence that comes with being the headliner. What each of them chose to do with that power is exactly why this conversation matters.Sometimes taking away someone’s platform does the exact opposite of silencing them. The conversation got louder, and every remaining opening artists of his tour walked away too.This is just proof that the world is run by people that only care about themselves! They can own the stage. They can pull the strings. But YOU still get to decide whether you’ll be their puppet or cut the fucking strings.Humanity isn’t a team sport. ••• Si para defender tu libertad necesitas decidir qué vidas importan menos, no estás defendiendo la humanidad. Estás decidiendo quién la merece.Kraft tenía el poder del estadio. Ed tenía el poder y la influencia que conlleva ser el artista principal. Lo que cada uno decidió hacer con ese poder es precisamente la razón por la que esta conversación importa.A veces, quitarle la plataforma a alguien consigue exactamente lo contrario de silenciarlo. La conversación se hizo aún más grande, y todos los artistas que quedaban como teloneros en su gira también decidieron retirarse.Esto solo demuestra cuánto del mundo está en manos de personas que solo velan por sus propios intereses. Pueden ser dueños del escenario. Pueden mover los hilos. Pero tú todavía decides si vas a ser su marioneta o si vas a cortar los putos hilos.La humanidad no es un deporte de equipos. ••• #humanity #freedomofspeech #macklemore #edsheeran
Maybe the problem isn’t that your standards are to Maybe the problem isn’t that your standards are too high. Maybe you’ve just been surrounded by people who settled.Sé exigente con tu vida. Con quién entra en ella. Con lo que aceptas. Con lo que construyes.You’re allowed to want more 🐢🌊 ••• #amorpropio #dontsettleforless #selfgrowth #reflexionesdelavida #noteconformes
A woman owning her body and an industry using wome A woman owning her body and an industry using women’s bodies to sell are NOT the same conversation.Female freedom was never the problem. Your body your choice. The bigger question is: after decades of progress, why is sexualizing women still so normalized?It’s incredible how many people think this conversation is about Sydney, when the bigger picture is right here….We’re in 2026…the internet has existed for decades. Culture has evolved and our understanding of representation has evolved. Context, history and impact matter. Something being normalized 20 or 30 years ago isn’t an argument for continuing to normalize it today.And in this case, we’re not even selling fashion or beauty. We’re selling gambling…an industry associated with addiction and devastating consequences for families and peoples life’s while using female sexuality to make it more desirable.And somehow the response is: “Sex sells. It worked. Everyone’s talking about it.”That’s the part that should make us uncomfortable…. If views and controversy are all it takes to call something brilliant or clever marketing, the bar is painfully low!!!Marketing doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It reflects our values, shapes culture and influences what the next generation learns to see as normal.Progress is women having complete freedom over their bodies while building a world that no longer sees those bodies as one of the easiest things to monetize.Because if we’ve evolved this much, but “sexualize a woman to get men’s attention” is still considered clever marketing… maybe we’ve evolved our technology faster than we’ve evolved our humanity. ••• #sydneysweeney #womeninsports #trending #marketing
Mi viaje por España empezó con el pie izquierdo: m Mi viaje por España empezó con el pie izquierdo: me robaron una maleta con más de $7,000 USD en pertenencias.Pero el plot twist fue que España también me regaló momentos que jamás imaginé vivir. Desde ver al Papa hasta presenciar un momento histórico: el sueño de Gaudí haciéndose realidad, 100 años después, con la inauguración de la Torre de Jesús de la Sagrada Familia.Lo más increíble es que mi familia y yo no teníamos idea de que ambos eventos ocurrían justo durante nuestro viaje. Fue pura suerte.Al final, España me recordó que un viaje no se define por lo peor que te pasa, sino por los recuerdos que te llevas.Gracias, España, por el caos, las lecciones y las historias que nunca voy a olvidar🇪🇸❤️ ••• My trip to Spain definitely started on the wrong foot.It began with an Airbnb that looked nothing like the photos and wasn’t even at the address we originally booked. I truly believe that change is what led to someone stealing a suitcase with over $7,000 USD worth of my belongings right outside the Airbnb.As if that wasn’t enough, we later discovered a working security camera inside the apartment.But plot twist: Spain also gave me some of the most unforgettable moments of my life. I got to see the Pope, witness a historic milestone as Gaudí’s dream came to life 100 years later with the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus at the Sagrada Família, experience the San Juan celebrations in Alicante, and accidentally end up doing Pilates right next to Diplo.The craziest part? My family and I had no idea any of these events were happening during the exact dates of our trip. We were simply in the right place at the right time.In the end, Spain reminded me that a trip isn’t defined by the worst thing that happens to you—it’s defined by the memories you bring home.Thank you, Spain, for the chaos, the lessons, and the unforgettable stories🇪🇸❤️ •••• #españa #airbnb #papaleonxiv #sagradafamilia #travel
Imagina cuánta propaganda hizo falta para convence Imagina cuánta propaganda hizo falta para convencer a generaciones de que la piel más clara es más hermosa que nuestros tonos morenos naturales.Soy latina y asiática. Y durante mucho tiempo sentí que no pertenecía a ningún lado. No lo suficientemente “latina” por mis ojos. No lo suficientemente “asiática” por ser más morena.Y todavía hay personas que no entienden que ser de raza mixta existe😅Entonces, cuando no pueden ponerte en una caja, proyectan, cuestionan y intentan de definirte.Y esa probablemente es la historia de muchos niños mixtos en el mundo.Pero tú nunca fuiste el problema. Lo fueron sus limitaciones.Si eres mixt@ como yo, tu mezcla es rara, única y hermosa. Nunca dejes que nadie te haga sentir lo contrario.Ahí está tu poder❤️✨ ••• Imagine how much propaganda it took to convince generations that lighter skin is more beautiful than our natural morena tones.I’m Latina and Asian. And for a long time, I felt like I didn’t fully belong anywhere. Not “Latina enough” because of my eyes. Not “Asian enough” because I was too dark.And still today people don’t understand that mixed race is even a thing.So when they can’t put you in a box, they project. They question you. They try to define you. And that’s probably the story of every mixed kid at some point.But you were never the problem. Their limitations were. If you’re mixed like me jus know your genetics are rare, unique, and beautiful.Never let anyone make you feel otherwise. been different is your superpower✨ ••• #mixrace #latinaasian #morena #selflove #mixedkids
Yo estoy igual de confundida…. Dejen de preguntarm Yo estoy igual de confundida…. Dejen de preguntarme realmente de donde soy😂 ••• On my way to confuse everyone with my Asian eyes, Latina energy, Costa Rican passport, Taiwanese last name, British phone number, living in my sixth country, and still having no simple answer to “where are you from?”I’m just as confused… please stop asking me where I’m really from 😂 ••• #relatable #mixrace #latina #asian #whereareyoufrom
Prefiero mil veces que la gente se sienta segura c Prefiero mil veces que la gente se sienta segura conmigo… a simplemente impresionar.Nunca se me va a olvidar ese momento. Acababa de descubrir una infidelidad en un vuelo de regreso de trabajo… y por alguna razón, en medio del aeropuerto, terminé sentada llorando frente a una monja que ni siquiera conocía.Le conté todo. Sin filtro. Sin miedo. Le pedí consejo como si me conociera de toda la vida… incluso sabiendo que una parte de mí quería quedarse en esa relación.Años después entendí que no era casualidad. No era sobre ella… era sobre cómo me hizo sentir su presencia.Con los años he notado que muchas personas se acercan a mí, de la misma forma en que yo lo hice con aquella monja en el aeropuerto de Lima, a contarme sus historias… y para mí es algo profundamente hermoso darme cuenta de que tu energía siempre habla más fuerte que cómo te ves, que lo que dices o que lo que muestras.Y eso no se puede fingir. No es apariencia, no es discurso… es algo más sutil. La energía no se explica, se percibe.En un mundo lleno de ruido y apariencias, sé esa energía que hace que otros se sientan en casa. ••• Say whatever you want Animals run to me kids smile at me strangers tell me their stories People feel safe around me ENERGY NEVER LIES.I’d choose, a thousand times over, for people to feel safe around me… rather than simply being impressed.I’ll never forget the moment I found out I’d been cheated on a flight back from work.Somehow, I ended up crying in an airport, telling everything to a nun I didn’t even know. No filter, no fear… as if she’d known me my whole life.Years later, I realized it wasn’t about her it was about how I felt in her presence.Over time, I’ve noticed people often open up to me the same way. And to me, that’s something truly beautiful to know I can create that kind of space.Some people don’t need to do much… they just make you feel safe to be listen, not judge.Energy isn’t explained, it’s felt. ••• #energy #safespace #emotionalintelligence #personalgrowth #storytime
Mi personalidad cambia drásticamente después de co Mi personalidad cambia drásticamente después de comer. Y sí, la cantidad de gramos de proteína influyen en ese cambio 😂 ••• I can do it scared and I can do it tired, but I cannot do it hungry🤷🏻‍♀️My personality changes dramatically after I eat. And yes, it has to have protein 😂 ••• #relatable #funny #vernazza #cinqueterreitaly #travelitaly
Enserio wtf…👀 #wtf #europe #summerineurope #euros Enserio wtf…👀#wtf #europe #summerineurope #eurosummer #summeroutfits
Kinda chic to simply do YOU. Stop comparing, stop Kinda chic to simply do YOU. Stop comparing, stop following timelines that were never yours, and build a life that actually feels like you🤍 ••• Kinda chic simplemente ser tú. Dejar de compararte, dejar de seguir tiempos que nunca fueron los tuyos y construir una vida que realmente se sienta como tú 🤍 ••• #kindachic #selflove #chooseyourself #createthelifeyouwant #motivation
Zurich Wellness Guide 🇨🇭🤍 (ESPAÑOL en comentarios) Zurich Wellness Guide 🇨🇭🤍 (ESPAÑOL en comentarios)If wellness is your thing, SAVE this guide for your next visit. I spent a week exploring Zurich’s wellness scene, and these are the places I’d happily go back to:📍 @epulsive probably the most complete health club in the city offering biohacking experiences. If I lived here I would definitely be a member of this place ⚡ EMS: CHF 80 (US$100) ❄️ Biohacking Experience: CHF 100 (US$125) ✨ Intro Package: CHF 180 (US$225)📍 @thesoulspace.ch one of my favorite yoga studios in Zurich. Don’t miss @fabienneschwab.yoga Tuesday outdoor class at Badi Utoquai! 🧘 Indoor classes from CHF 35 (US$44) 🌿 Outdoor classes from CHF 25 (US$31)📍 @thecoreclub.ch a beautiful boutique reformer Pilates studio with stunning lake views. 💪 Intro offer: 2 classes for CHF 55 (US$69)📍 @mo_savoyzurich if you love luxury hotels, don’t miss their Saturday rooftop yoga with @chiaraarcella and breathtaking views over Zurich’s Old Town. Class from CHF 35 (US$44)📍 @studio.y3 a small boutique yoga studio with a more intimate feel. Classes from CHF 40 (US$50)📍 @369movement if mat Pilates is more your thing, this hidden gem is a must. Bonus: one of the instructors speaks Spanish! 🤍Classes from CHF 45 (US$56)📍 @huerlimannbad one of the most beautiful spas I’ve ever visited. Don’t miss the rooftop thermal infinity pool at sunset. ♨️ Thermal Bath & Infinity Pool: CHF 42 (US$53) Roman-Irish Spa Ritual: CHF 68 (US$85)Prices are approximate and may change over time. Check each venue’s website for the latest rates. ••• #zurich #zurichguide #wellnessguide #yogastudio #wellnesstravel
Ser Sagitario es básicamente quererlo todo y al mi Ser Sagitario es básicamente quererlo todo y al mismo tiempo tenerle miedo a todo 😂♐️ ••• #relatable #comedia #sagitario #sagittariusbelike #sagittarius
O que soy sagitario 😂 Te mostraré el mundo entero O que soy sagitario 😂 Te mostraré el mundo entero antes de mostrarte mi vida privada ••• My life is so private that the only thing people know for sure about me is that I travel.You get the travel itinerary, not the life updates😬 ••• #relatable #travelgirl #saggitarius #privatelife #capriitaly
¿Planeando un viaje a Puglia, Italia? 🇮🇹☀️🍋🌊 Guar ¿Planeando un viaje a Puglia, Italia? 🇮🇹☀️🍋🌊Guarda esta mini guía con 10 lugares que visitar en Puglia: playas increíbles, pueblos blancos, restaurantes que valen la pena y algunos de los rincones más bonitos del sur de Italia.Ruta recomendada: 📍 Matera — 1–2 días 📍 Polignano a Mare — 3 días como base para explorar Bari, Monopoli, Capitolo, Alberobello y Ostuni 📍 Gallipoli — 2–3 días como base para explorar Lecce, Nardò , alrededores, algunas de las mejores playas de Puglia 🌊La ruta perfecta para un road trip por el sur de Italia! ••• Planning a trip to Puglia, Italy? 🇮🇹 Save this mini travel guide with 10 places to visit in Puglia, from beautiful beaches and whitewashed towns to incredible food and some of the prettiest spots in Southern Italy.Suggested itinerary: 📍 Matera — 1–2 days 📍 Polignano a Mare — 3 days as your base for Bari, Monopoli, Capitolo, Alberobello & Ostuni 📍 Gallipoli — 2–3 days as your base for Lecce, Nardò & some of Puglia’s best beaches 🌊The perfect route for the south of Italy☀️🍋🌊 ••• #Puglia #PugliaItaly #ItalyTravel #ItalyTravelGuide #VisitPuglia
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