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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July must haves

Must Have · July 13, 2016

July Must Haves 

Summer has finally started to show its face in most parts of the UK (with occasional bouts of rain) and I am in shock that it’s already time to be sharing my July must haves. Of the four seasons that…

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sock tea and music

Review · July 12, 2016

Socks Tea and Music ~ Review 

Disclaimer: I was sent these products in exchange for an honest review, regardless, all opinions are 100% my own. There was no monetary exchange except for store credit to purchase the item with some of these products.  Socks tea and…

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Disney Paris

France · July 12, 2016

Disneyland Paris – First visit 

When I was little Disneyland (any) was only a dream one reserved for the rich. I was a kid growing up in a developing country in a middle class family. I always wanted the chance to visit Disneyland but I…

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IWoreWhatNow

Fashion, Sponsor Roundup · July 11, 2016

Throwback Fashion #IWoreWhatNow

Do you remember that time as a child when your parents, aunties/uncles or guardians dressed you in some ridiculous outlook and back then you think you looked so cool but regret looking at the picture(s) now? Ya well, I had…

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birthday presents

Fashion, Sponsor Roundup · July 11, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Birthday Presents

Your girl celebrated her 29th birthday last week Thursday (and the blog celebrated 3rd birthday last Friday), it was a quiet day because I had to work all day then travel to my parents in the evening. Though it was…

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heating bills

Lifestyle, Sponsor Roundup · July 8, 2016

Cheap and Effective Ways of Cutting Down on Your Heating Bills

For most of us, the sole idea that winter is coming in a few months sends a chill down the spine. And no, it’s not because of the temperatures! It’s because this also means we’ll have to pay more on…

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FINANCIAL REPORT Q2 2016

Money · July 7, 2016

3rd Blogavesary & Financial Report Q2 2016

Today marks 3 years of blogging, I can not believe it’s already been that long since I decided to take the plunge and commit myself to blogging. I have come such a long way but I am always humbled and…

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Home, Sponsor Roundup · July 7, 2016

Living room wish list 

I was sat in my living room last week when I thought about how much I wanted to change it a bit. Obviously money is tight right now due to my many trips abroad so I thought why not put…

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Paris

France · July 5, 2016

{Travel} Weekend Getaway to Paris

So I got to tick this one off my bucketlist – Travel Edit. I made it to Paris and had so much fun, I don’t know why I was waiting to go with someone when I could do it all by…

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dental implants

Lifestyle, Sponsor Roundup · July 5, 2016

What dental implants could do to your self-esteem and smile

Do you find yourself feeling insecure about your smile due to gapped teeth? Suffering tooth decay can be detrimental to your self-esteem, affecting your everyday life? It’s no wonder the likes of Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman and Mike Tyson have…

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June Fashion Favourites

Fashion Favourites · July 4, 2016

{Fashion Monday} June Fashion Favourites

Summer is supposedly here, except someone forgot to switch it on for the UK so summer is a past life dream for most of us here. But that never stops us from wanting to dress more summer like, of course…

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bodysuit inspired outfit

Fashion · July 4, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Bodysuit inspired outfits

For the longest time I have loved wearing bodysuits but hardly ever show you how I like to dress them or even showed you a picture of me wearing one as part of an outfit post but today I am…

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