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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to all the mother figures in my life

Gifts · February 21, 2022

To All the Mother Figures in my Life

To all the mother figures in my life I want to say, THANK YOU. Like most people, I have been fortunate enough to not only have my own mother as the best mother figure ever but many older women that…

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how to stay active whilst working from home

Lifestyle · January 24, 2022

How to stay active whilst working from home

Trying to stay active whilst working from home can be tough especially if you have a family and a demanding job but it doesn’t have to be. There are so many ways you can incorporate workouts into your everyday routine…

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is the Maldives budget friendly for solo travellers?

Oceania · December 20, 2021

Is the Maldives Budget Friendly for Solo Travellers?

Question: is the Maldives budget friendly for solo travellers? And the short answer is yes and no and in this post I aim to expand further because ‘budget friendly’ or ‘affordable’ is a subjective term depending on whom you ask…

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the eleventh budget of the year in review

Money · December 6, 2021

The Eleventh Budget of the Year in Review

With only a couple weeks left until the year ends, its time to share the eleventh budget of the year in review to look at how I managed my personal finances in the month of November. I am excited that…

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5 things that made November epic

Lifestyle · December 3, 2021

5 Things that made November Epic

I am still relieving the many things that made November epic for me, I spent half of the month in paradise and can not wait to share all about it. I decided many months ago to start sharing a few…

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personal finance books that changed my money mindset

Money · November 19, 2021

Personal Finance Books that changed my money mindset

Over the last few months, I have read 5 personal finance books that changed my money mindset for the better. I have always thought I was good at money management and in fairness I am to a degree but after…

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the tenth budget of the year in review

Money · November 1, 2021

The Tenth Budget of the Year in Review

As the month of November begins, it’s time to share the tenth budget of the year in review, a money series I started at the beginning of the year where I share my budget and how I manage my money….

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5 things that made me smile in October

Lifestyle · October 29, 2021

5 Things that made me smile in October

With only two days left in the month, now is the perfect time for me to share things that made me smile in October. I can not believe how fast this month has moved but then again, I always feel…

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how to prevent overspending on holiday

Travel Guides · October 18, 2021

How to Prevent Overspending on Holiday

With international travel back on the cards, now is the time to starting thinking of how to prevent overspending on holiday. The Express shared an article about how Britons where ‘blowing the budget‘ when they travel abroad on vacation. This…

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how savings challenges can help you save money

Money · October 13, 2021

How Savings Challenges can help you save money

With Christmas around the corner, I am looking at which savings challenges can help you save money in time for the festivities or anytime of the year. I am a sucker for saving money and I am always encouraging those…

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the best trading apps

Money · October 12, 2021

The Best Trading Apps for All Investor Types

As an investor, I am always on a look out for the best trading apps out there that can give me the widest access to the stock market to be able to trade in stocks, shares and commodities. I have…

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Important investment accounts you should know

Money · October 11, 2021

Important Investment Accounts you should know

Starting out as a beginner investor can be quite daunting but there are a few important investment accounts that you should know before you jump into investing. When I started investing I didn’t even know that there various types of…

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