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 I maintain a balanced work and life routine

Lifestyle · December 23, 2020

How I maintain a balanced Work and Life Routine

I have been working from home for many years and I am often asked how I maintain a balanced work and life routine. It sometimes might seem like I have it together but in all honesty, there is no such…

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the most beautiful Villages in the Cotswolds

United Kingdom · December 22, 2020

The most beautiful villages in the Cotswold

Over the last couple of months, I have been trying to visit all the most beautiful villages in the Cotswold but alas I have not managed to visit ALL of them. But the ones I have managed to visit so…

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3 big money lessons I learned the hard way

Money · December 21, 2020

3 Big Money Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

Money! Let’s talk about it and the 3 big money lessons I learned the hard way during my college and university years. Thinking about it now, I wish I had been taught these lessons back in high school, at college…

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how to stay healthy as you age

Lifestyle · December 19, 2020

How To Stay Healthy as You Age

Everyone grows old whether you like or not and it’s not a bad thing, it is important to learn how to stay healthy as you age and you will find growing old is not so bad. When I was younger,…

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how to save money for the next cityscape

Tips and Tricks · December 18, 2020

How to Save Money for the Next Cityscape

As the uncertainty of when we can travel again continues, I am forced to change my plans and focus on how to save money for the next cityscape so that once travel resumes, I will be ready both mentally and…

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renting vs. buying which is better for you

Home · December 17, 2020

Renting vs. Buying which is better for you?

Renting vs. buying which is better for you is the million-dollar question asked by many every single year. After renting for about 5 years, I sat down and asked myself the very question, is it better to fund someone else’s…

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5 easy ways to save money on energy this winter

Home · December 16, 2020

5 Easy Ways to Save Money on Energy this Winter

As the days continue to get colder, I have been forced to think of easy ways to save money on energy this winter. I am someone who despises the cold and as soon as the temperate dropped the end of…

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my best hacks for a restful night's sleep

Lifestyle · December 15, 2020

My Best Hacks for a Restful Night’s Sleep

As a habitual insomniac, I am often asked for my best hacks for a restful night’s sleep because even with insomnia I don’t look tired nor do I feel it like other insomniacs. It took me many years to horn…

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Christmas gift ideas for grandparents with mobility issues

Christmas · December 14, 2020

Christmas Gift Ideas for Grandparents with Mobility Issues

With Christmas fast approaching, many are making arrangements for grandparents to spend Christmas with the family and I thought I share the Christmas gift ideas for grandparents with mobility issues. I recently shared a post on how to make your…

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how to cope when you are alone for Christmas

Christmas · December 14, 2020

How to Cope When You Are Alone on Christmas

For most, 2020 has been a tough year and with Christmas fast approaching, many are wondering how to cope when you are alone on Christmas. It is not an easy thing nor is it something anyone would want (except for…

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clever ways to make your home elderly-friendly

Home · December 11, 2020

Clever Ways to Make Your Home Elderly-Friendly – Domestic Lifts

The grandparents are getting older and you need to think of some clever ways to make your home elderly-friendly. Even though my parents are not that old, I have been thinking about ways to make my home more elderly-friendly. Our…

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holiday escape plans to consider in the new year

Travel Guides · December 10, 2020

Holiday Escape Plans to consider for The New Year

With year-end fast approaching, I have been thinking about holiday escape plans to consider for the new year. As a frequent traveller, I am always on the look-out for travel deals to destinations near and further afield. I can not…

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