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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21 fun things to do at home

Lifestyle · May 4, 2020

21 Fun Things to do at Home |Family Fun

Being stuck at home with all the time in the world has its advantages and I have curated a list of 21 fun things to do at home to cure that boredom and bring some fun into our lives. Like…

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the perfect family vacation

Americas · May 1, 2020

America’s perfect family vacation

Finding the perfect family vacation destination that offers an attraction for the very young and the elderly can be tricky. But bringing your own Moms and Dads along with the kids does have a certain upside. First, most grandparents love…

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tips for planning a holiday for 2021

Tips and Tricks · April 30, 2020

Tips for Planning a Holiday for 2021

As a travel blogger and a dreamer, I am already planning a holiday for 2021 but the pragmatic side of me is asking me to sit my a$$ down. At the moment, none of us is thinking about jetting off…

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an efficient home office

Lifestyle · April 13, 2020

Efficient Home Office – what you need to have

An efficient home office is one where you can perform your work to the best of your abilities with little to no distractions. Having an efficient home office is key to success when you are navigating the working from home…

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simple tips to stay sane whilst staying at home

Lifestyle · April 9, 2020

Simple tips to stay sane whilst staying at home

Are you struggling with social isolation and are looking for simple tips to stay sane whilst staying at home? I am someone who loves nothing more than staying at home when I am not travelling, I have found this ‘voluntary…

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things to do when you're not travelling

Tips and Tricks · April 6, 2020

7 Things To Do When You’re NOT Travelling

As a frequent traveller stuck at home for the foreseeable future, I have been in deep thought about things to do when you’re not travelling especially for those of us who are practising social distancing and isolation. Ever since I…

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Sunday Currently April 2020

Lifestyle · April 5, 2020

Sunday Currently April 2020 – Monthly Series

The Sunday Currently April 2020 is the third edition of the series in which I share things that had happened in the previous month and what I am most looking forward to. Today is three weeks to the day since…

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things to do when you're bored

Lifestyle · April 1, 2020

13 Things To Do When You’re Bored

How do you cure bored? The simple answer is you cure boredom by doing something and not just anything but something that you really want to do. Most times there are many reasons why you can’t do what you really…

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Update The Spring Wardrobe Capsule

Fashion · March 29, 2020

Update The Spring Wardrobe Capsule

Spring is here and there is no better time than now to update the Spring wardrobe capsule. A couple of weeks before a new season, I make a point of dedicating some time to cleaning up my wardrobe and updating…

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work from home like a pro

Lifestyle · March 23, 2020

9 Tips To Work From Home Like A Pro

WFH, is it a luxury or a privilege? Regardless of what your answer is, we have tips to help you work from home like a pro. I have been working from home for the last 7+ years and there is this misconception that it’s all fun and games but actually requires a lot of discipline.

Spruce-and-Disinfect-your-home-for-Spring

Home · March 18, 2020

How to Spruce and Disinfect your home for Spring

With Spring around the corner, there is no better time than now to spruce and disinfect your home for Spring. As someone who declutters their home every 6-weeks, spring cleaning is one of my favourite past time activities. I feel…

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travelling during an outbreak

Tips and Tricks · March 10, 2020

Travelling During an Outbreak – Tips & Tricks

As a global citizen, I am obviously concerned about the impact that the recent virus outbreak has had on the travel industry and by the alarming rate at which the new virus cases have emerged. Maybe it’s media propaganda maybe…

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