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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United Kingdom · October 11, 2020

5 Simple but Beautiful staycation spots for Christmas Break

With international travel currently on hold, I have been eyeing up simple but beautiful staycation spots for Christmas Break. As a frequent traveller, this is the longest I have gone without boarding a flight to somewhere in the clouds. But,…

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the best places to eat in Swansea Bay

Food+Restaurant, United Kingdom · October 3, 2020

The Best Places to eat in Swansea Bay

Thanks to our recent staycation to South Wales, we have compiled a list of the best places to eat in Swansea Bay Area. Swansea Bay is described as being a city by the sea and rural seaside retreat in one-holiday destination,…

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Explore the beautiful Swansea Bay

United Kingdom · September 29, 2020

Explore the beautiful Swansea Bay in Wales

We recently travelled down south to the Welsh cultural city on a road trip to explore the beautiful Swansea Bay in Wales. Swansea bay is one of the most beautiful regions in south wales, home to incredible beaches, breathtaking landscapes…

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daydream about visiting these beautiful Italian cities

Italy, Travel With Me To · September 22, 2020

DayDream about visiting these beautiful Italian cities

Travel with me and daydream about visiting these beautiful Italian cities and if you’ve been before now is the perfect time to reminisce especially as the travel industry is set to take another hit as new quarantine rules come into…

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visit the most unforgettable and popular sights in Venice

Italy · September 21, 2020

Visit the most unforgettable and popular sights in Venice

Solo travel is fun especially when revisiting old destinations like Venice and on my recent trip, I chose to visit the most unforgettable and popular sights in Venice making my trip even more memorable than the last. I have been…

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mart ways new homeowners can carry-out home maintenance checks

Home · September 17, 2020

Smart ways new homeowners can carry-out home maintenance checks

As a new homeowner myself, I have been learning about smart ways new homeowners can carry-out home maintenance checks on a monthly basis. Before buying my house, I did not think much about the work that goes into ensuring your…

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City Wonders

United Kingdom · September 10, 2020

The Best Day Trips From Oxford | 11 Destinations

For the wanderlust hearts searching for the best day trips from Oxford to enviable destinations near the historical city, do I have a surprise for you? As a traveller, I enjoy nothing more than exploring new places and revisiting some…

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budgeting for new homeowners

Home · September 9, 2020

The Essential Guide to Budgeting for New Homeowners

Buying your first home is an incredible milestone but budgeting is equally important hence why we are sharing this essential guide to budgeting for new homeowners. As a first-timer buyer myself, I know the importance of understanding how owning your…

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An amazing weekend to Kent

United Kingdom · September 8, 2020

An Amazing Weekend Getaway to Kent

UK Staycations are expensive and even then, I went on an amazing weekend getaway to Kent with my girl pals and we have the best time. As a solo traveller, travelling in a group has not always been something I…

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when is the right time to Tavel and where can you go

Tips and Tricks · September 7, 2020

When is the right time to travel amidst a Pandemic?

When is the right time to travel and where can you go especially with the changing travel restrictions and questions on safety. Safe travel is subjective, everyone defines safe differently, for some it might be when COVID is declared curable…

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is venice expensive for solo travellers

Italy · September 4, 2020

Is Venice Expensive for Solo Travellers in the summer?

Is Venice Expensive for Solo Travellers in the summer? As someone who just spent the last 4-epic days at the end of summer, I can definitively say, Venice is expensive but it is still possible to travel to the city…

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Beauty · September 3, 2020

How To Treat And Prevent Face Mask Acne In 3 Steps

Face mask acne is an issue facing everyone especially essential workers, this is why I am sharing tips on how to treat and prevent face mask acne in 3 steps. Wearing masks is not only working to reduce your chances…

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