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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Cotswold Village of Chipping Sodbury

United Kingdom · December 19, 2019

The Cotswold Village of Chipping Sodbury

As a frequent traveller, there is nothing I love more than sharing the hidden gems near my home in the Cotswold. For those thinking of visiting the Cotswold village of Chipping Sodbury, I have put this simple guide together of…

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Ultimate Family Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas · December 17, 2019

The Ultimate Family Christmas Gift Guide 2019

Within a few short days it will be Christmas and I decided to share our ultimate Family Christmas gift guide for 2019. In our family, we celebrate Christmas a little different to other families, every Christmas morning we dress up…

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A Guide to Essaouira

Africa · December 12, 2019

A Guide to Essaouira Morocco | City Guide

Have you ever heard of Essaouira {pronounced Essa-wae-ra}? No, well, we’ve just returned and prepared a guide to Essaouira Morocco including all the must know and do. The city of often overlooked for the Moroccan capital or Casablanca but it…

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Things to do in Sri Lanka

Asia · December 7, 2019

Things To Do in Sri Lanka in Winter

Are you thinking of visiting somewhere nice in Asia and are looking for great suggestions? May I recommend Sri Lanka, we’ve compiled an itinerary of things to do in Sri Lanka in winter. Sri Lanka formerly Ceylon is a small…

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Things to do around London Bridge

United Kingdom · December 3, 2019

THINGS TO DO AROUND LONDON BRIDGE IN WINTER

Are you visiting London this winter and are looking for ideas of things to do around London Bridge? London is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, this English capital is a 21st century city with its…

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Sunday-Currently-December-2019

Lifestyle · December 1, 2019

Sunday Currently December 2019 | Monthly Series

The Sunday Currently December 2019 is the last monthly series of the year and I want to spell out the things I am most looking forward to this month. I am a great believer in taking a moment to review…

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November 2019 collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · November 30, 2019

November 2019 Collaborations | Sponsor Roundup

As the month comes to a close, I am excited to share our November 2019 Collaborations sponsor roundup highlighting all the wonderful collaborations we had. Every month I sit down, take note of all the wonderful opportunities we’ve enjoyed and…

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The perfect Christmas Gift for Solo Travellers

Christmas · November 28, 2019

The Perfect Christmas Gifts for Solo Travellers

With Christmas around the corner, I have been busy searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for Solo travellers. Being a solo traveller myself, I know that 90% of the gifts I get are rarely something that I want or need…

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Homeware Christmas Gift Guide

Christmas · November 27, 2019

Homeware Christmas Gift Guide | 2019

With Christmas exactly a month away, there is no better time to start shopping for bits and bobs for your home than now. We’ve compiled a homeware Christmas gift guide for 2019 and are excited to share some of the…

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Outdoor lounge area with telescope looking into the garden

Home · November 26, 2019

Beginner’s Guide to Home Exterior Lighting

With the winter now in full swing, it can be easy to neglect our home’s exterior. When met with the dilemma of tackling those pesky garden jobs that have been hanging around for months, or spending the day curled up…

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Keep Your House Warm During Autumn

Home · November 23, 2019

5 Tips to Keep Your House Warm During Autumn

As we move towards the end of autumn, temperatures continue to drop and signal that the cold holiday season is right around the corner. Plus, with scientists predicting the coldest winter in Britain in a decade, it’s important to start prepping…

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Lifestyle · November 22, 2019

5 Self-Care Habits To Adopt for a healthier You

When you hear the term self-care, what comes to mind, spa days? is it a hotel stay? Or maybe even a yoga retreat! The world at large would have us believe that if you do any of the aforementioned then…

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