I’m Aryanne, sometimes A-Ryan, Érienn or Rihanna; it depends on who is writing on my Starbucks cup that day! Not a coffee drinker over here but hey, I love me some tea! I’m a model, travel writer & entrepreneur — also a quick-witted, remarkably goofy, super sassy-smarty pants. I was born in Brazil (which I blame the sassy part for), and I have been traveling around the world since I was 14 years old. It scares me to say this, and it makes me feel a little ancient but yep; I’ve been doing this for 18 years. Runways, magazines, tv shows, commercials; you name it. While I love ALL of that very much, I needed a shift; something was missing.
Sometimes modeling can be very limiting. It’s a very creative field, don’t get me wrong, but most of the time we portray someone’s vision, not our own. As models, we don’t get to choose a location, clothes, hair & makeup style, or the concept of a shooting. You get paid to play a role, not to share your vision or ideas.
Then I realized the part I loved the most about my modeling career was when I got to travel. I’m a curious being by nature, and If you ask me where I want to visit next, my answer is always “everywhere I haven’t been.” Discovering new lands, learning other cultures, connecting with different people, fills my heart with joy. Traveling makes me live in the present, do better as a human, leave nothing but mindful footprints. So I merged my two passions & created a business around a lifestyle I desired. Based in Los Angeles but a citizen of the world, I spend my time creating high-quality content, crafting heartfelt relatable messages, working with brands/hotels/tourism boards & promoting the most remarkable places on earth. Working as a travel blogger, shaped my vision & gave me a purpose.
I grew a community, a profitable business, and inspired many lives, all while working online, from anywhere in the world.
If you are a reader, fellow blogger, or brand, this space is yours to enjoy, and it’s full of experiences and information that I’d love for you to have. Whether to inspire you to check out a new destination, be a mindful traveler, or create a profitable business model like mine. I invite you on this journey with me, and hopefully, you too can start living a life without borders and limitations.
Peter is my other half, and I call him the greatest because, well, that's what he is! Think huge heart, honest, kind human! He is the producer, director & photographer behind all of this. I'm the writer, stylist & creative director. And last but not least, Bella! She is very bossy & does not like it when we travel without her. But she understands we work hard to give her the best life. Sometimes she answers the emails; sometimes she doesn't.
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