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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EXPLORE New York

North America · October 7, 2019

Explore New York – North America

New York City is an amazing place to explore. It’s full of interesting and unusual destinations throughout the five boroughs that make up the city as a whole. And sometimes there are interesting destinations that aren’t found in the city itself but…

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tracking and reviewing the 2019 goals

Goals · October 1, 2019

Tracking and Reviewing The 2019 Goals

With only 3 months left of the year, its time to start thinking about tracking and reviewing the 2019 goals that you set for yourself and maybe your business too. As blogging is my side hustle/small business, I obviously set…

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September 2019 collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · September 30, 2019

September 2019 Collaborations | Sponsor Roundup

Over the last few weeks, we have had amazing opportunities and collaborated with various brands and companies. The September 2019 Collaborations is a sponsor roundup post focusing on all the collaborations we’ve had in the last four weeks. September 2019…

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things I wish I knew before visiting Tokyo

Japan · September 27, 2019

Things I Wish I knew Before Visiting Tokyo

Tokyo has been my dream destination for as long as I can remember and after my recent trip, there are so many things I wish I knew before visiting Tokyo. Japan is one of the most polite, cleanest and friendliest…

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things to know before visiting Canada

North America · September 26, 2019

7 Things to Know Before Visiting Canada

Canada is the second-largest country in the world after Russia and is the land of snow and maple syrup. For as know as I can remember, I have wanted to visit Canada, specifically the cities of Vancouver and Montreal. I…

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Transition-Your-Summer-Wardrobe-to-Autumn

Fashion · September 25, 2019

Transition Your Summer Wardrobe to Autumn

Are you ready to Transition Your Summer Wardrobe to Autumn? I am someone who the minute the temperate drops, I bring out all my knitwear and ankle boots. Even though summer is my favourite season, autumn is a close second,…

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visiting Finnish Lapland in autumn

Scandinavian Countries · September 23, 2019

Visiting Finnish Lapland in Autumn | 5 Reasons Why

Visiting Finnish Lapland in Autumn is not something I have ever considered in the past mostly because the winter wonderland has the biggest appeal. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to visit Santa Claus Village –…

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advertising

Lifestyle · September 19, 2019

3 Ways to resist advertising and save money

Advertising. Not so long ago, we were able to physically remove ourselves from it — we could simply turn off the tv whenever an advert came on, for example. In this age of digital advancement, however, it’s much harder to…

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stay healthy when travelling

Tips and Tricks · September 17, 2019

How To Stay Healthy When Travelling with The Restored

As a frequent traveller and travel blogger, I love nothing more than sharing tips and tricks that can make your life much easier. Recently I got asked how I manage to stay healthy when travelling and if I follow any…

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13 things you should not travel without

Tips and Tricks · September 11, 2019

The 13 Things You Should NOT Travel Without

As a frequent traveller, I know you can never be too prepared this is why I wanted to share these 13 things you should never travel without. Most of the items mentioned in this post might seem obvious but it…

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travelling with anxiety

Tips and Tricks · September 9, 2019

Travelling with Anxiety – 7 Tips for Anxious Travellers

Travelling abroad and experiencing new cultures can be an exciting time for some but for those travelling with anxiety, it can a terrible ordeal. It is estimated that 5% of the UK population suffers from generalised anxiety disorder {GAD} which…

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back to school routine

Lifestyle · September 4, 2019

Back To School Routine – 7 Simple Tips

Whenever September comes along, it only means one thing, back to school, which also means establishing a back to school routine. Kids are not the only ones who struggle to adjust when school starts, as a family, everyone needs time…

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