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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#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. 📍

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Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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Europe · November 23, 2017

Europe in Autumn: 7 Best Places to Visit

Europe in autumn is one of the most beautiful sights to behold, it has such magnificent beauty. When it comes to the best places to visit in Europe this Autumn, I think my list wins. Obviously I am totally biased because it’s place I am either visiting, have visited or plan to visit. Regular readers know how much I love to travel and how traveling is a huge part of my life. Whenever I get a moment to myself I am always thinking of places I should visit and of late it’s been Local Adventures.

In my quest to be a local tourist I have found winter to be such an incredible time of year. The autumn foliage in different cities across the UK has been absolutely incredible to experience. I have seen countless pictures of what Europe in Autumn looks like and I want to experience it myself. When I started thinking about the best places one can enjoy autumn, the following 7 places stood out to me. As I have mentioned already, I have either visited or will be visiting the places in the near future.

Europe in Autumn: 7 Best Places to Visit

Iceland – Northern Lights or Snow

I know you’re thinking why would I recommend Iceland for autumn visit? Well it is simple really, no one visits Iceland for its weather but its varied wildlife and nature. I was reading an article on the best time to visit Iceland and I think autumn is the best for me.

Europe in Autumn

Rome, Italy 

Because I am totally biased I included Rome my dream destination because I am finally visiting it this weekend. There is so much I want to see but scared to create a list so I can focus on enjoying it than ticking items off. Though summer might seem like the best time to visit I disagree, yes weather is better but that’s it. During autumn you get to truly experience the city because there are less tourists and you can truly take you time.

Related: Cheapest European cities to visit

Valencia, Spain

Spain has so many amazing destinations to explore especially Barcelona which I visited only last month. Unlike most of my trips, my visit to Barcelona was longer but was more relaxed than exploring and touring the city. Visiting Barcelona in autumn when the weather was just perfect was exactly what I needed. I had a lovely time walking from one attraction to the next enjoying the scenery. Check out Holiday Gems who has some perfect deals if you’re looking to escape to Spain this autumn.

Ljubljana, Slovenia 

It’s weird to think I have been to Slovenia twice already and still yearning to visit it again. Ljubljana marked the start of my #take12trips travel challenge and forever hold a special place in my heart. I initially visited in Winter, then again in Summer but now I think Autumn would be awesome.

Europe in Autumn

Frankfurt, Germany 

I have another confession to make, Frankfurt is my next trip after Rome and I know it will be perfect. Seeing all the pictures of those who live their or those visiting has convinced me it is perfect in autumn too. I know people always ask how I find the money to travel so often and every month. It’s often not because I am loaded but I use sites like Skyscanner to find good deals.

Prague, Czech Republic 

Another city that stole my heart the first time I went so much that I am going back in January of 2018. Prague is everything and more of what you see and hear stories about. It is a beautiful city but I felt some parts were overly exaggerated. But I still love it, it has so much charm and charisma that I can not wait to visit again.

Basel, Switzerland 

Though Switzerland is one of the most expensive country in Europe, it has the cutest cities ever. Having visited Lucerne and Basel I knew I have to go back and explore some more of that incredible city.

Autumn is such an amazing time to travel and touring Europe in Autumn is even more so. I found it is mostly cheaper and less crowded compared to Summer and even Spring.

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Comments

  1. Louise Smith says

    November 27, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Iceland is at the top of my travel bucket list as I’d love to go and see the Northern Lights 🙂

    Louise x

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  2. Baby Isabella says

    November 26, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Iceland is still on our bucket list and we’d love to see the Northern Lights x

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  3. Leah Shafik says

    November 26, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    Ooh – I have never considered slovenia. It looks gorgeous x

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  4. Katrina Downie says

    November 26, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    I would love to see the northern lights one year

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  5. Shahneela K says

    November 25, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Iceland is already on my travel wish list, now I am adding Slovenia too. Thanks for this post 🙂

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  6. kitty kaos says

    November 24, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    Germany is amazing all year round! Everyone is so friendly and lovely too I can’t wait to go back x

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  7. Anthea says

    November 24, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    A great idea to re-visit places at different times of the year. It gives you a totally different perspective.

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  8. Deborah Nicholas says

    November 24, 2017 at 10:26 am

    My sister has just come back from Rome and loved it! Def on my to visit list!

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    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2017 at 11:13 am

      Aww glad to hear it, I am too excited to visiting Rome tomorrow

  9. Super Busy Mum says

    November 24, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Iceland is on my travel must-visit list because, I mean, just look at it! Mesmerising!!

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    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2017 at 11:13 am

      My sentiments exactly

  10. Rhian Westbury says

    November 24, 2017 at 9:19 am

    I was in Rome a few weeks ago and it’s not cold yet so you’ll have a fab time! I definitely want to do Iceland at this time of the year as there’s more chance to see the Northern Lights x

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    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Thanks, I am way too excited for this trip and yes agree on Iceland

  11. Melanie says

    November 24, 2017 at 1:08 am

    I really do need to go Icelad. I have wanted to go for ages. Think I’l book for next year x

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    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2017 at 11:15 am

      It has been on my list for the longest time and 2018 I will be booking for sure

  12. Lilinha Angel World says

    November 23, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    So many lovely places to visit. We’ve only been to Germany and Belgium in the winter!

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  13. Jenni Grainger says

    November 23, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    Some have my bucket list here, the Nothern Lights is top

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  14. Sarah Bailey says

    November 23, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    I would love to go and see the Northern Lights, that is definitely on my bucket list and I bet the winter is a really interesting time of year to do that.

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  15. Joanna says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    I definitely wouldn’t mind escaping to some of these places during thecautumn months. Some are on my bucket list.

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    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Same for me too Joanna, Iceland is still top sport though

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