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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the richest man in Babylon

Money · April 13, 2021

The Richest Man in Babylon | Book Review

Since December last year, I got hooked reading books on budgeting, saving and investing money and the richest man in Babylon is one book that truly peaked my interest for many reasons. One being, what can this man from Biblical…

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the most imaginative ideas for your garden

Home · April 12, 2021

The Most Imaginative Ideas for your garden

With the weather getting warmer everyday, I am excited to share the most imaginative ideas for your garden as the majority of us will be spending a lot of time in our gardens entertaining our friends and families. Now is…

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how to fix your finances

Money · April 9, 2021

How to Fix your Finances | Book Review

Budgeting is one of the first steps to learning how to fix your finances and as a budgeter and financial enthusiast, I love nothing more than acquiring knowledge from those with the know-how. Bola Sol is a mathematics and finance…

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how to build an emergency fund

Money · April 8, 2021

How to Build an Emergency Fund

Everyone should have an emergency fund, do you know how to build an emergency fund or even how much you should have in it? An emergency fund is a financial contingency plan (safety net) for the unexpected future happenings which…

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how to update your bedroom with photowall

Home · April 7, 2021

How to update your bedroom with Photowall

Photowall is a brand I recently worked with and I am sharing tips on how you can update your bedroom with Photowall’s prints, wallpaper and posters. Ever since I bought my own place, I have been obsessed is styling it…

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is paying your mortgage off early a good idea

Money · April 6, 2021

Is Paying Your Mortgage Off Early A Good Idea?

Is paying your mortgage off early a good idea? The simple answer is, if you can you should but there are other things that you need to consider before you make your decision. I personally know that I want to…

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the total money makeover by Dave Ramsey

Money · April 5, 2021

The Total Money Makeover By Dave Ramsey

The total money makeover by Dave Ramsey is one of the best financial books I have read in a long time. I had mentioned in the 7-baby steps that Dave Ramsey speaks about in the total money makeover book when…

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the great wedding debate

Guest Post · April 2, 2021

The Great Wedding Debate

With weddings back on the menu, it’s time to have the great wedding debate, which is better hiring a DJ or a band? I personally feel like I would prefer a live band but also want a DJ because I…

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the third budget of the year in review

Money · April 1, 2021

The Third Budget Of The Year In Review

The start of a new month means it’s time to share the third budget of the year in review series, if you are new here, for 2021 I decided to share a budget review every single month on the blog….

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who did I collaborate with in quarter one

Sponsor Roundup · March 31, 2021

Who did I collaborate with in quarter one – Sponsor Roundup

Who did I collaborate with in quarter one of 2021? Its been months since I last shared the sponsor roundup post and I am excited to share the new series highlighting who I collaborated with in the last quarter. Even…

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how to visit Dubai on a budget

Middle East · March 30, 2021

How to visit Dubai on a budget

With international travel looking more likely I am excited to be planning a visit to Dubai on a budget of course because I want to do more trips this year since we didn’t get to travel much last year. Last…

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how to style big and tall men in your life

men fashion · March 29, 2021

How to Style the Big and Tall Men

Men are hard to shop for and even harder to style the big and tall men in my life because there are not too many retailers offering affordable and good quality sustainably sourced clothing. Today however I am introducing you…

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