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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lessons I learned in 8 years of blogging

Blogging Tips · July 8, 2021

Lessons I learned in 8 years of blogging

Back in 2013, I took the plunge and decided to start a blog and here are the lessons I learned in 8 years of blogging and continue to learn even today. When I started blogging, I did not start it…

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Spring cleaning routine

Home · July 7, 2021

Spring Cleaning Routine and Best Alternative tips

Do you have a spring cleaning routine that you follow and would recommend? I have a couple of spring cleaning routines that I switch around every Spring time. This year, Spring was as elusive as quick silver, we were fortunate…

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sixth budget in review

Money · July 1, 2021

The Sixth Budget of the Year in Review

Happy new month, this means it’s time to share the sixth budget of the year in review aka the June budget and how I managed my money throughout the month. I must say that even though I thought the May…

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how to spruce up your home office

Home · June 21, 2021

How to Spruce up your Home Office

Are you 100% home-based and looking for tips on how to spruce up your home office? I have been working from home for several years and last year I became a full-time home-based and as much as I love my…

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buying my first rental property

Home · June 20, 2021

Buying my First Rental Property in the UK

Buying my first rental property in the UK has been my dream for the last couple of years, obviously buying my ‘now’ forever home was the top priority however, I also wanted to immediately after that, I wanted to purchase…

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financial goals for the year

Money · June 9, 2021

Financial Goals for the year (2021)

As we are now half way through the year, it makes sense to look over the financial goals for the year that I set at the beginning of the year. There are so many wonderful things I wish to accomplish…

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how to buy your dreamer home with 0% stamp duty

Home · June 2, 2021

How to Buy your Dream Home with 0% Stamp Duty

Are you in the market for a purchasing a new home? In this post we discuss how to buy your dream home with 0% stamp duty, an initiative that the government introduced last year to help more people get on…

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the fifth budget of the year in review

Money · June 1, 2021

The Fifth Budget of the Year in Review

As we begin the month of June, it’s time to share the fifth budget of the year in review. The idea behind this series is to share how I plan as well as review my budget. The aim is to…

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how to get started with investing

Money · May 31, 2021

How to get started with investing

Being a novice investor, I want to share my knowledge on how to get started with investing using tips that I have picked up and learned over the last 7+ years. When I started investing, I was fortunate to get…

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reasons to bike to work instead of driving

Lifestyle · May 28, 2021

Top 5 Reasons to Bike to Work instead of Driving

There are many good reasons to bike to work instead of driving and personally I wish I could ride a bike so I could take my bike to work. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately, I am now 100% home based and…

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which is scientifically better, printed or electronic books

Lifestyle · May 28, 2021

Which Is Scientifically Better, Printed Or Electronic Books?

Which is scientifically better, printed books or electronic books? For as long as I can remember, I have loved reading all books including the dictionary (yes I was that kid). I love learning new words that I could use in…

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how to turn your home into a sanctuary

Home · May 28, 2021

How to turn your home into a relaxing sanctuary

‘Your home is your sanctuary’, I always loved this statement and this is why I am sharing tips on how to turn your home into a relaxing sanctuary. As someone who has worked from home for many years, I has…

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