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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Travel With Me To · August 30, 2020

Fall in love with these beautiful German cities

Travel together with me and fall in love with these beautiful German cities, that have made me love Germany even more. Germany is a country after my own heart that I first fell in love with over 10 years ago…

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United Kingdom · August 22, 2020

Why are UK Staycations More Expensive than Travelling Abroad?

The million-pound question every UK traveller asks themselves is why are UK staycations more expensive than travelling abroad? How is it that I can barely afford to take a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) on a cheeky…

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Home · July 20, 2020

Simple Ways to Save for a Deposit whilst Renting

Trying to save for a deposit whilst renting can seem like such a daunting task especially as the lenders demand a higher deposit percentage for first-time buyers. As a first time buyer myself, I am here to tell you that…

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travel with me to France

France, Travel With Me To · July 14, 2020

Travel With Me To France – Travel Tuesday

France is one of Europe’s most important nations situated Northwest of the continue and is home of the Eiffel Tower, crepes and macaroons I invite you to travel with me to France. Over the last several years of solo travel, I have been to the republic of France many times with the majority of my visits being to Paris. France is home to some of the best cuisines in the world as well as medieval cities and bound by the Mediterranean Sea as well as the Atlantic Ocean.

SUMMER SELF-CARE ROUTINE

Beauty · July 13, 2020

Summer Self-Care Routine – 3 Simple Tips

With summer already underway, there is no better time than now to implement your summer self-care routine. I am always buffed by how many people tell me they don’t follow any sort of routine in their lives. Obviously we all…

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how to celebrate a birthday in lockdown

Gifts · July 10, 2020

How To Celebrate a Birthday in Lockdown

Lockdown, the new norm until further notice has presented us with interesting challenges but I am here to share tips on how to celebrate a birthday in lockdown. Whilst these tips won’t involve 5* restaurants, birthday cards or retreats, it…

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7 years of blogging

Blogging Tips · July 8, 2020

7 Years of Blogging – What I have learned

I can’t believe this year marks 7 years of blogging like how did that happen? It honestly feels like it was just yesterday when my sister encouraged me to start a blog because I talk too much and actually enjoying…

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travel with me to Spain

Spain, Travel With Me To · July 7, 2020

Travel With Me To Spain – Travel Tuesday

With the current state of affairs, many of us are stuck at home for the foreseeable future with no future plans in sight. As a travel blogger, that is just too f-ing depressing so I thought I invite you to…

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things I wish I had known before buying a house

Home · July 6, 2020

7 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Buying A House

Buying a house as a first-time buyer can be such an exhilarating and emotionally exhausting experience but one I would gladly re-do. It’s been a mere 4-months since I closed the deal on my house and moved in. It took…

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transition your spring skincare routine to a summer

Beauty · June 13, 2020

Transition Your Spring Skincare Routine To A Summer

Are you ready to transition your spring skincare routine to a summer routine yet? Over the last few weeks, we have enjoyed such good weather you would be forgiven for thinking we were already in summer but alas we have…

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making money online

Money · May 23, 2020

Making Money Online in 2020 | Passive Income

Making money online is something that everyone wants but very few stick to and do what it takes to make it worth their while. Over the last 7 years, I have been fortunate enough to make passive income almost on…

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the daily at-home routine

Lifestyle · May 21, 2020

The Daily At-Home Routine | Quarantine Edition

A routine is defined as a sequence of actions that are followed regularly and as a to-do list orientated person, I thrive when I have a routine to follow. Over the last few months, I have had to develop a…

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