As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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 #hertripsabroad #solotravel #solotravelingisfun 
#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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FOBA

Lifestyle · July 29, 2016

Tips on conquering the Fear Of Being Away #FOBA

#FOBA aka Fear Of Being Away is one of those terms that has recently become very popular. We all have concerns when we are away from our beloved homes either on holiday or working away for extended periods of time. For someone…

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summer travel must haves

Must Have · July 27, 2016

Summer Travel Must Haves

With the amazing summer that we’ve been experiencing so far in the UK, I am sure all of us are making plans to ditch the house and head for the beach or have a pool in your yard. Whether you’re going on…

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impress your date

Fashion · July 25, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Impress Your Date

When I was creating the impress your date outfit I realised one thing, have not been on a date in over 10 years (wow, just saying this out loud makes me cringe). It is scary to think how time flies…

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zara dress

Fashion · July 25, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Zara Inspired outfit

Two weekends ago my little sister took me to lunch as my birthday present and then shopping where she picked me up a lovely red Zara dress and nice string top also from Zara. I don’t often shop in Zara…

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garden shed

Guest Post, Sponsor Roundup · July 22, 2016

Fascinating Ideas for a Beautiful Garden Shed

A garden shed can be so much more than just a place to store your tools. It can become a wonderful place to read in the garden or a place where the kids can play. Transforming your garden shed is…

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Transition your skincare from autumn to winter

Beauty · July 20, 2016

2016 Summer Face Routine

Though a rarity, the sun is out and I thought I share with you my 2016 summer face routine. This is less heavy compared to my 2016 winter face routine, which I shared earlier in the year. Before I started blogging,…

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#take12trips month eight

Take 12 Trips, Travel Guides · July 19, 2016

{Travel} #Take12Trips Travel Challenge ~ Month Eight

“I travel not to escape life but for life not to escape me” As I share month eight of the travel challenge #take12trips, I am drawn again to the quote above. These days when people (including my family) call me,…

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luxury of freedom

Europe, Tips and Tricks · July 19, 2016

Enjoy the Luxury of Freedom with Big Berry 

Disclosure: I was a guest of Bigberry during my stay in Slovenia, regardless all opinions are 100% my own. My love of travel presented with an opportunity of a lifetime and I jumped at the chance to explore Slovenia once…

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embrace the heels

Fashion · July 18, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Embrace the Heels

Embrace the heels! Hmmm, really? Yes really and why because heels adds to your already existing sexiness. But not all of us like wearing heels so how can one learn to embrace the heels? Well simples, just wear block heels…

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beach day fashion

Fashion, Must Have · July 18, 2016

Beach Day Fashion Must Haves

So last weekend when I shouted on top of my lungs that summer was finally here in the UK I may or may not have jinxed it. Even though many places in Europe are experiencing what can only be described…

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Skuhna Restaurant

Europe, Tips and Tricks · July 15, 2016

Dine the Slovenia way with Skuhna

  Skuhna is a social business initiative empowering migrants by providing them with training and work opportunities while bridging the information gap between the local populace and migrant communities through cultural and educational activities.   It had been a long…

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explore slovenia

Europe, Travel Guides · July 15, 2016

5 epic reasons why you should visit and explore Slovenia

Slovenia is known as the green country of Europe and it’s not hard to see why. I have been twice and each time I have been totally blown away by its beauty and I crave to go back every time I return…

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