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Charina Leeuwen Rivera

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By day: wrangling galaxy’s and public opinions for ESA. By night photographer’s wife, dog mom Frequent traveler and occasional over-packer. 🪐📷✈️🌴🐾

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First adventure: a 4 hour hike to Cañón Jurassic and waterfalls so beautiful they stopped me in my tracks.
I’m already falling in love with Costa Rica, every step, every sound, every drop 💚🌴💧 all thanks to our guides @costaricaconoce and @bluefalls_guide and a speak thanks to the best photographer and love 🥰 of my life @headshotphotographer.nl Pura Vida by @endless_honeymoon

Lizzo said “I like boys” but I fear I have a type… and it’s anything with feathers. 🐦😂💅 #CostaRica #BirdWatching #Birding #BirdLovers #BirdTok by @endless_honeymoon

From the Saronic Sea to the Cyclades ⛵️🇬🇷✨

We started this trip thinking we’d stay in the Saronic Sea… until the wind had other plans. With barely any wind, we decided to take a leap of faith and set course for the Cyclades and I’m so glad we did.

Thankfully, we were in the best possible hands with our incredible skipper @ahuijbers and her husband @nileshkhaitan . Their skill and passion for sailing turned this into a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. 🤍

There were moments that pushed me far outside my comfort zone, moments of pure freedom, and so many little moments I’ll carry with me forever. Star-filled nights and shooting stars. Magical sunrises. A different kind of breathtaking sunset every evening. And the feeling of waking up somewhere new, surrounded by nothing but sea and sky.

Most of all, it was the people that made it unforgettable. We became such a great team, shared so many laughs and adventures, and created memories that will stay with me for a lifetime.

Thank you, Anouk & Nilesh, for sharing your love of sailing and this incredible journey with us. I’ll never forget it. 🌊💙

Here’s to the next sailing adventure… ⛵️ by @endless_honeymoon

Sunsets in Greece are truly on another level! 🌅✨ There’s something so magical about watching the sky transform into a masterpiece of golden, pink, and fiery hues, night after night. Feeling incredibly lucky to have witnessed such breathtaking beauty evening after evening the kind of moments you wish you could bottle up and keep forever. 🇬🇷💙 by @endless_honeymoon

Sailing through Greece was nothing short of magical. 🇬🇷⛵️

On the most beautiful sailboat, we were taken to places that made me feel truly alive, hidden coves, endless blue, breathtaking sunsets, and moments of pure freedom.

Sailing has taught me so much: how to let go, how to be present, how to trust the journey, and how to respect the power and beauty of nature.

Somewhere between the sea, the wind, and the quiet moments, I started seeing the world through a different lens. 🌊✨

Grateful for this experience, and for everything the sea has taught me. #SailingGreece #GreeceSailing #SailingLife #SailingAdventure #SailingTrip SailAway by @endless_honeymoon

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Costa Rica has stayed with me long after I left. 🌿🇨🇷

Traveling there a few months ago was genuinely a life-changing experience. I still find myself thinking about it almost every week. Out of all the places I’ve visited so far, Costa Rica’s nature is unlike anything I’ve experienced. I’m sure there are countless incredible places around the world, but I can only compare it to what I’ve seen—and this was something truly special.

It’s hard to put into words just how unforgettable those three weeks were. Every day brought something new, and so much of that was thanks to our amazing tour guide, who made the journey even more memorable. @costaricaconoce

Some of the beautiful places featured in this reel:
📍 Bajos del Toro
📍 Sarchí
📍 Playas del Coco
📍 Dominical
📍 Osa Peninsula

Costa Rica, I’ll be back. 💚

#CostaRica #PuraVida #TravelReels #NatureLovers #AdventureTravel ExploreMore Wanderlust TravelMemories CentralAmerica TravelGram by @endless_honeymoon

Last Sunday we went to the races, and what an experience it was! 🐎 From pony tricks to unbelievably talented riders (and their even more talented horses), there was never a dull moment. We placed bets on almost every race because apparently confidence is free. 😂 Did we win? Some. Did we lose? Also some. But the real jackpot was trying something new, people-watching, and realizing we know absolutely nothing about horse racing. 10/10 would yell at a horse like it could hear me again. 🍾🤣 #Wassenaar #DayAtTheRaces #HorseRacing #RaceDay #SundayFunday NewExperiences GoodTimes PeopleWatching WeekendVibes WinningSomeLosingSome by @endless_honeymoon

Chasing light through the Western Highlands all day long 🌄 From Port Appin to the Isle of Skye, every turn gave us another breathtaking view, dramatic landscape, and moment to just stop and take it all in. And then, right at the end of an already epic day, the Highlands gave us this… the perfect final shot, and honestly the cherry on top. ✨

Massive shoutout to @pacovanleeuwen.nl for not only capturing this incredible moment, but for driving us safely through winding Highland roads all day long. ❤️ #ScottishHighlands #IsleOfSkye #PortAppin #Scotland #HighlandMagic SunsetViews TravelScotland LandscapePhotography by @endless_honeymoon

A few days in Florence 🇮🇹 enjoying great company, sites and incredible Tuscan delicacies. Thankful to friends for the amazing photos! by @endless_honeymoon

I still don’t have the words for this… but I’ll try. 🌊✨

Diving with manta rays in Hawaii was one of the most life-changing experiences of my life.

They are MASSIVE. Graceful. Powerful. Peaceful.
And somehow, being surrounded by nearly 20 of them felt… calm.

At one point, I just stopped swimming and let them move around me. Watching these gentle giants glide through the water in total silence was pure magic. It didn’t feel real. It felt sacred.

I’ve never felt so small — and so connected — at the same time.

Moments like this remind me how incredible our planet truly is. 🌎
And I know one thing for sure… I’ll never forget this.

Would you do this? 👇

#MantaRays #Hawaii #OceanMagic #OnceInALifetime #ScubaLife UnderwaterWorld TravelMoments WildlifeEncounters GratefulHeart by @endless_honeymoon

4e Plaats van de Benelux bij Masters of Wedding Photography 2025 ✨
 Tussen absolute legends en voormalige winnaars op wereldniveau… dat voelt nog steeds een beetje onwerkelijk.
Dit jaar zijn 12 van mijn foto’s bekroond met een award.
 En eerlijk: dat had nooit gekund zonder het vertrouwen van mijn bruidsparen, oud én nieuw. Dank jullie wel dat ik jullie verhalen mocht vastleggen ❤️

Ook mega dankbaar voor de fijne fotografen om me heen. Samen elkaar blijven uitdagen, inspireren en naar een hoger niveau tillen – dát is waar het om gaat.

Droombruiloft in de planning? Laat het me weten! #DM

#mastersofweddingphotography #weddingphotographyawards #awardwinningwedding #luxeweddingphotographer destinationweddingphotographer weddingphotographerbenelux trouwfotograaf trouwfotografie timelesswedding fineartwedding echtemomenten by @endless_honeymoon

One of the most off-the-beaten-path places we’ve ever stayed 🤍
Cascada Corcovado was truly something special.

Completely off-grid and self-sufficient, this stay allowed us to slow down, disconnect, and really take everything in. No noise, no rush — just nature doing its thing.

What I loved most was watching nature come alive all around us. The sounds, the movement, the feeling that we weren’t just visitors… we were part of the system 🌱

A place that reminds you how little you actually need, and how powerful it is to be fully present.

If you’re craving a reset and real connection with nature, this one is unforgettable. @cascadascorcovado by @endless_honeymoon