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 repair your credit report and improve your score

Money · February 23, 2021

How to Repair your Credit Report and Improve your Score

Every credit application requires a good credit score and here is how to repair your credit report and improve your credit score in the process. When I was in debt as a University student, I did not realise that ignoring…

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small garden landscape ideas for new homeowners

Home · February 22, 2021

Small Garden Landscape Ideas for new Homeowners

Since becoming a homeowner last year, I have had plenty of ideas about both my home and garden. Lately, I have been researching small garden landscape ideas for new homeowners because I want to make full use of my small…

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easy DIY tips to add life to a living room

Home · February 19, 2021

SEVEN EASY DIY TIPS TO ADD LIFE TO A LIVING ROOM

With Spring in the air, I thought it prudent to share easy DIY tips to add life to a living room because if your living room is like mine – its where everything happens. Over the last couple of months…

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silly but fun things I miss about travelling

Tips and Tricks · February 19, 2021

Silly but Fun Things I Miss about Travelling

As a frequent traveller, there are so many silly but fun things I miss about travelling and over the last few months I have been experiencing withdraw symptoms. It has been a whole 169 days since I stepped off the…

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things to do before applying for a mortgage

Home · February 18, 2021

Things you need to do before applying for a Mortgage

Thinking of getting a mortgage soon? There are certain things you need to do before applying for a mortgage whether you are going at it alone, with family or a partner. It is almost a year since I applied for…

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Bad habits keeping you poor

Money · February 17, 2021

Bad Habits Keeping You Poor

Building wealth starts with your mindset but the bad habits keeping you poor are all around you and you need to be able to recognise them for what they are. Have you ever wondered where all your money went shortly…

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budgeting, saving and investing money

Money · February 16, 2021

Books on Budgeting, Saving and Investing Money

Over the last few months I have been reading books on budgeting, saving and investing money in hopes of educating myself further in these three financial fields. I have been budgeting my money on my life and saving only in…

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what I use to track and manage my money

Money · February 15, 2021

What I Use to Track and Manage my Money

As a conscientious money spender, I love nothing more than sharing what I use to track and manage my money day in and day out. I recently shared a post on some of the best money saving apps that I…

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my nightly self care routine for a better tomorrow

Beauty · February 12, 2021

My Nightly Self Care Routine for a Better Tomorrow

Every night, I practice my nightly self care routine for a better tomorrow because “the best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today – H. Jackson Brown Jr”. This is my favourite quote because it speaks so much volume…

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THE BEST MONEY SAVING APPS

Money · February 11, 2021

The Best Money Saving Apps

As a budgeter, I am always in search of the best money saving apps that I can use to make saving money a doddle. Over the last 12 months (thanks covid) I have saved more money than any other time…

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how you can celebrate Valentines when you are alone

Lifestyle · February 10, 2021

How to Celebrate Valentines when you are alone

How are you spending Valentine’s Day this year? Alone?, no matter, here is how you can celebrate Valentines when you are alone and still have a fantastic time. As much as I love the idea behind Valentines Day, I feel…

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what has changed in travel in the last 12 months

Tips and Tricks · February 9, 2021

What has Changed in Travel in the Last 12-Months?

As a frequent traveller, I have been thinking about what has changed in travel in the last 12-months. Everyday we watch on the news about the impact of covid in all sectors of life and it has dealt a devastating…

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