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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is leasing a car better than buying

Lifestyle · January 16, 2020

Is Leasing a car better than buying?

Are you in the market for a brand new car and are wondering whether leasing a car is better than buying? As a driver, there is nothing more satisfying than knowing that you own the car you are driving but…

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Different Diamond Options for Engagement Rings

Lifestyle · January 15, 2020

Different Diamond Options for Engagement Rings

Did you know that there are different diamond options for engagement rings? Monroe once sang, ‘Diamonds are a girl’s best friend‘, but women’s best friend in the twenty-first century may be a lab-grown diamond, an eco-friendly and completely ethical version…

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Top 15 Travel Post of 2019

Travel Guides · January 12, 2020

Top 15 Travel Posts of 2019 |Travel Recap

After the success of our 2019 Travel Bucketlist recap, I thought I share the Top 15 travel posts of 2019. Every single year, I make a point of writing down goals of places and of things I want to explore…

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lifestyle changes to make in 2020

Lifestyle · January 5, 2020

7 Lifestyle Changes To Make in 2020

With the New Year underway, now is the perfect time to share the 7 lifestyle changes to make in 2020. Every new year, I make time to write down goals that I want to accomplish in the new year. Another…

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2020 travel and lifestyle goals

Goals · January 3, 2020

2020 Travel and Lifestyle Goals – #newyear

With only a few days into the year, I thought now is the perfect time to share our 2020 travel and lifestyle goals. I should probably have started with Happy New Year and asked whether you’ve set any New Year…

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December 2019 Collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · December 31, 2019

December 2019 Collaborations | Sponsor Roundup

As the month comes to a close, not forgetting the year and the decade, its time to share the December 2019 collaborations we’ve had. It is weird to think today is the end of a decade, I have had to…

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Travel Bucketlist 2019

Bucketlist · December 31, 2019

Travel Bucketlist 2019 – How did I do

As the year comes to a close, I thought this was a perfect time to recap the travel bucketlist 2019. At the beginning of the year, I shared a rather ambitious travel and staycation bucketlist of all the places I…

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transition your autumn wardrobe to winter

Fashion · December 30, 2019

Transition Your Autumn Wardrobe to Winter

With winter in full swing, are you ready to transition your autumn wardrobe to winter? I am someone who changes their wardrobe the minute the weather changes, it helps to have a winter fashion capsule. Before I make any new…

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Marrakech Travel Guide

Africa · December 28, 2019

Marrakech Travel Guide | 9 Must-Do Things

Looking for a detailed Marrakech travel guide that covers all the must-do things in the city especially for those limited on time? Marrakech is known for being a major economic and bustling city in Morocco today, the city is a…

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how to spend a weekend in Turin

Italy · December 27, 2019

HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN TURIN, ITALY

Are you visiting northern Italy soon and are looking for suggestions on how to spend a weekend in Turin, then look no further than our simple guide to exploring the Piedmont capital. The city of Turin is one that is…

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Best things to do in Verona

Italy · December 23, 2019

THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN VERONA

Are you visiting the Northern region of Italy soon and are looking to ideas on the best things to do in Verona? Then look no further than our extensive guide on the best things to do in Verona, where to…

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how to spend a 24-hours in Milan

Italy · December 22, 2019

How to Spend 24-Hours in Milan during Winter

Are you visiting Northern Italy soon and are looking for tips on how to spend 24-hours in Milan specifically during the winter months? Then look no further as we’ve put together this simple guide on things you can to and…

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