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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I don't know how to relax

Lifestyle · March 26, 2021

I DON’T KNOW HOW TO RELAX

Hi, I am Miranda a workaholic and I don’t know how to relax, welcome to my life. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I can’t relax, I do but I am constantly wanting to do just one last thing…

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how to transition your daily skincare routine

Beauty · March 25, 2021

How To Transition Your Daily Skincare Routine

With Spring in the air, it’s time to transition your daily skincare routine from the winter skincare routine to gentler Spring skincare routine. As someone with combination skin, it has taken me years to figure out which products work best…

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how to keep your home fresh and spring ready

Home · March 24, 2021

How to keep your home fresh and spring ready

As the weather slowly changes, it is time start think about how to keep your home fresh and spring ready. Since becoming a homeowner, I have been solely focused on ensuring my home is in tip toe condition spruced and…

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why you should know your net worth

Money · March 23, 2021

Why you should know your net worth

Money is not everything but even then you should know your net worth, that is, how much you current assets are worth minus your liabilities. Examples of assets can include, your house, car, valuable jewellery and liabilities is essentially all…

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5 ways to be more responsible when shopping

Fashion · March 22, 2021

5 Ways to Be More Responsible When Shopping for Fashion Pieces

With shops gearing to open soon, I thought I share 5 ways to be more responsible when shopping, whether you are shopping for back to school or lounge wear. I mean, who doesn’t love shopping for clothes, shoes, and accessories?…

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what I actually keep on my night stand

Home · March 19, 2021

What I Actually Keep on my Night Stand

With Spring in the air, I thought I share what I actually keep on my night stand especially as I have been slowly but surely declutter my home and spring cleaning. I don’t know about you but I am the…

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how to set financial goals for the year

Money · March 18, 2021

How to Set Financial Goals for the year

What does your financial future look like right now? How does one set financial goals for the year? Whilst I can not give you an exact answer for what your financial future might look like, but I can help you…

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how to prepare for tax season in the UK

Money · March 17, 2021

How to prepare for tax season in the UK

It’s that time again where we have to remind ourselves how to prepare for tax season in the UK. Ever since I started earning money from this blog, I have had to register with HMRC and completed my self assessment…

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7 affordable solo travel destinations in Europe

Europe · March 16, 2021

7 Affordable Solo Travel Destinations in Europe

With international travel back on the cards, I thought I share 7 affordable solo travel destinations in Europe that I have visited before and absolutely recommend. I have been solo travelling for over 7 years and I absolutely love it…

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learn how to manage your finances

Money · March 15, 2021

Learn How To Manage Your Finances

I recently started a YouTube channel where you can learn how to manage your finances and on that channel I will be sharing how I budget my salary and side hustle incomes using my weekly and monthly budget trackers. Because…

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the best road trip packing list

Tips and Tricks · March 12, 2021

The Best Road Trip Packing List | Tips

With road trips back on the menu, it’s high time I share the best road trip packing list to ensure you have an incredible trip. Although I don’t take nearly as many road trips within the UK as I would…

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house buying expenses you need to know

Home · March 11, 2021

House Buying Expenses that you need to know

With the ‘new 5% deposit’ scheme, I felt it important to share the house buying expenses that you need to know about before you jump into the buying process. Although the deposit you will need as a first time buyer…

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