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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travelling with eco-anxiety

Tips and Tricks · March 8, 2020

Travelling with Eco-Anxiety – Tips on how to manage it

Eco-anxiety is defined as a feeling of helplessness towards current climate changes and future ecological disasters. Travelling with eco-anxiety as a solo traveller is one of the toughest experiences I ever endured. There is nothing like being hit with a…

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Sunday Currently March 2020

Lifestyle · March 1, 2020

Sunday Currently March 2020 – Monthly Series

The Sunday Currently March 2020 is the second edition in this monthly series where I highlight things that had happened and what I am most looking forward to. Unlike most Sunday currently editions, the Sunday Currently March 2020 edition is…

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February 2020 collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · February 29, 2020

February 2020 Collaborations – Monthly Roundup

As the month comes to a close, It’s that time again, this month we are sharing the February 2020 collaborations. Every month end I take a moment to reflect on the collaborations we’ve had as a way to recap and…

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Sleep mask review

Tips and Tricks · February 26, 2020

Sleep Master’s Sleep Mask Review

Whenever I travel, there are certain travel essentials that I can not go without and a sleep mask is one such item. If the flight is longer than 3 hours, I make a point of grabbing a few zzz until…

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in-flight skincare routine

Beauty · February 17, 2020

In-Flight Skincare Routine – the best tips

As a frequent traveler, I have mastered the art of having an in-flight skincare routine. I have been a solo traveler for over 5 years and in that time I have learned what skincare products work for my combination skin…

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Tips and Tricks · February 15, 2020

How To Pass Time on Long Haul Flights

As a frequent traveler, I have learned a thing or two about how to pass time on long haul flights. The longest journey I have ever undertaken was 36-hours long with a 3-hour layover and it’s one of the flights…

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Sunday Currently February 2020

Lifestyle · February 9, 2020

Sunday Currently February 2020 | Monthly Series

The Sunday Currently February 2020 edition is the first in this monthly series where I highlight things that I have been most looking forward to as well as how I got on the previous month. I am a great believer…

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romantic weekend getaway spots in Britain

United Kingdom · February 3, 2020

Romantic Weekend Getaway Spots in Britain

With Valentines Day fast approaching lovers across the country are mauling over the perfect gift, I have been thinking about romantic weekend getaway spots in Britain. I am a romantic at heart and short of creating a romantic feel at…

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January-2020-Collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · January 31, 2020

January 2020 Collaborations – Monthly Roundup

The January 2020 collaborations is a monthly roundup post highlighting the collaborations that we had over the last four weeks. Over the last six years, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing brands in…

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Essaouira-Travel-Guide

Africa · January 30, 2020

Essaouira Travel Guide |Everything You Need To Know

Imagine, sipping your favorite cocktail either on the beach or hotel pool, Essaouira is the home of all this and more. Our Essaouira Travel Guide will highlight everything you need to know before traveling to the Windy City of Morocco…

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Ultimate Travel Guide to Malta

Europe · January 27, 2020

Ultimate Malta Travel Guide | Bucketlist Destination

Malta is a small archipelago Island in the Mediterranean sea sitting between Sicily and North Africa but do not let it’s size fool you. Malta is Europe’s best-kept secret, even though its small, there is no shortage of things to…

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how to spend a long weekend in Malta

Europe · January 21, 2020

How to spend a long weekend in Malta

When I think about ways to spend a long weekend in Malta, I envision lying on the beach with a margarita in one hand and a book in the other. Malta is a small Mediterranean island which sits between North…

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