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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how to spend 5-days in Zagreb

Croatia · October 9, 2021

How to spend 5-days in Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb is the Croatian capital and after my recent trip, here is how I recommend you spend 5-days in Zagreb. I have been visiting Zagreb for the last 5 years for work and in that time, I have only had…

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5 things that made me happy in September

Lifestyle · October 6, 2021

5 Things that made me happy in September

Look back only enough to learn from the past and this is why I am sharing the 5 things that made me happy in September. I still can’t believe we are in the fourth quarter of the year, I am…

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the ninth budget in review of the year

Money · October 4, 2021

The Ninth Budget of the Year in Review

It’s that time of the month again where I share the ninth budget of the year in review as a way to document my budgeting and money moves I made last month. I started this series at the beginning of…

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grow your franchise

Lifestyle · September 28, 2021

What are the best ways to grow your franchise?

Like any business, franchise businesses aim to grow and expand their reach so they can maximise their profitability. But just like any other type of business, a franchise business will suffer if it attempts to grow too rapidly without the necessary support…

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which is better, cash or card?

Money · September 27, 2021

Which is better, Cash or Card?

Which is better, cash or card? There are many reasons why people these days prefer card over carrying cash around but I personally believe there is room for both. Over the course of my budgeting life, I have tried incorporating…

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how to use credit cards responsibly

Money · September 23, 2021

How to use Credit Cards Responsibly

DO NOT TAKE OUR A CREDIT CARD IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO USE CREDIT CARDS RESPONSIBLY. This should be the warning placed on every credit card application form and also there should be a competency test on how to…

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things to do immediately after you get paid

Money · September 13, 2021

5 Things to do immediately after you get paid

Personal finance is not something that is taught in schools so many people don’t know some of the basics things to do immediately after you get paid. We live in a culture where it’s all about bills, debt and more…

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the eighth budget in review

Money · September 9, 2021

The Eighth Budget of the Year in Review

As the month of September begins, it is time to share the eighth budget of the year in review, a series I started at the beginning of the year to share how I close my budget as well as document…

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THINGS THAT MADE AUGUST EPIC

Lifestyle · August 30, 2021

5 Things that made August Epic

With only a few days left of the month, I wanted to share some of the things that made August epic as I continue on my quest to celebrate the small things in life. Earlier in the month I shared…

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the big summer getaway with jet2.com and jet2holidays

Travel · August 27, 2021

The Big Summer Getaway with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays

As the travel industry slowly recovers from the last 18+ months, I am excited to share the big summer getaway with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays who are a travel company known for their ‘friendly low fares’ and incredible packages holidays. The…

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eating out at Padella London

Food+Restaurant · August 24, 2021

Eating Out at Padella London

Back in May when restaurants were allowed to open, we decided we would be eating out at Padella London for our first ‘girls lunch date’ with the lovely Winsze of WinceEats.com. Over the last couple of years of our friendship,…

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the best fashion influencers

Fashion · August 18, 2021

The Best Fashion Influencers #granfluencer edition

I am sure when you think about the best fashion influencers you are thinking either the celebrities or influencers like Patricia Bright, Lily Pebbles or Anna of The Edit. But what if I told you that there is another group…

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