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I was watching a movie on the plane to Africa in which the characters were staging a photoshoot to perpetuate a lie they were living. During the shoot one of the characters asked if they could do something fun and the reply was, “No, we’re not doing anything fun. We’re here to fake having fun.” I couldn’t help but to laugh at the familiarity of the exchange... After 2 months away from IG, I had no desire to return until I had something of real significance and value to contribute to this platform, but @GoYokoCoco signed a contract last year for a trip to South Africa which requires posting. So, in the great words of Marshawn Lynch, ”I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” However, in examining my hesitation and uneasiness about being back on The Gram I realized I had an opportunity to be transparent with yall about how yucky IG makes me feel at times and how this “influencer” game really works. And what’s more significant in this life than speaking truth?
I’ve accepted that my love/hate relationship with IG requires me to step away for random periods of time because it’s just not in my heart to curate staged moments in order to grow a following of people with an inauthentic connection and constantly post them for an algorithm.
What I REALLY care about is the chance to love on strangers, laughing with friends, putting on a bikini without the slightest concern of how my pizza filled belly will look on camera, having conversations that connects souls and leaving the incredible places I visit a little better than I found them- even if no one sees any of it.
I am so much more than the glamor metrics of Instagram and so are all of you
: @imashnguyen
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Nothing says tropical like bright colors & the blue waters that shine brighter than diamonds!
It’s said a girls’ best friend is a diamond (they sure are pretty) but mine is the sea!
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A little story of what happend post this picture! We had decided to give our beach days some rest & drive across & around the island exploring sights like these & more of the island!
BUT i mean just look at that water Wouldn’t you just wanna jump in?! That’s exactly what happend! We locked in our cameras in the car & Aman jumped off into the water! And sadly since we didn’t have any intention of swimming today i did not wear or carry my swimwear
So an Aruba #traveltip :
Always wear or carry your swimsuit even while on an island tour for two reasons:
1. You WILL at every glimpse of the sea be tempted to jump in!
2. With all that heat at the end of any tour (guided or independent) you will feel the need to cool off and jumping in the cool waters will become a must!
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Frolicking through palm trees & colorful lanes Living the #islandlife
Walking through these burst of island colors to get to our fav snack spot called the Pastechi House.
Pastechi is a local way to start the day and a fav snack/breakfast item. They are fried dough pastries with a variety of fillings from cheese, ham, chicken etc.
And you just CANNOT SKIP indulging in these when in Aruba!
Best part you can burn off all the calories by going swimming later! ♀️♂️(Well that’s our excuse for indulging into way too many of them ) Swipe right to see how they look & get to Aruba to see how they taste
Also let us know what is your fav snack of a place you have been to or even your home country?!
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#AD Sometimes things don’t always go as planned, and, although you may be disappointed, they often lead to better spontaneous experiences. The day this picture was taken, I was so excited to go see the flamingos in Aruba. That didn’t work out, so instead we went exploring on the island. It was so much better than seeing the flamingos (although I have never seen them ) we discovered so much beauty untouched by mankind. #discoveraruba #onehappyisland @arubatourism
Cute how the flamingos don't seem to care much about their kissing visitors and keep on chillin at the beach! With @claudiamaespeed
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#Ad Always exploring with my @amtourister Moonlight Spinner! Is Aruba on your bucket list or have you been already? #FunNeverGetsOld .
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