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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how to have a productive week

Goals · September 2, 2019

How to have a productive week – 13 Simple Tips

Whenever a new week starts, I sit down, ponder, procrastinate and then think about how I can have a productive week. As a procrastinator by nature, it almost always takes me a moment before I can start with my day…

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Sunday Currently September 2019

Lifestyle · September 1, 2019

Sunday Currently September 2019 | Monthly Series

As the first Sunday of the month, I thought it befitting to share the Sunday Currently September 2019. When I shared the Sunday Currently August 2019 edition, I mentioned I was suffering from writer’s blogger’s block. This has not completely…

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August 2019 Collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · August 31, 2019

August 2019 Collaborations | Sponsor Roundup

As August comes to a close, it is time to share highlights of our August 2019 Collaborations we’ve had over the last 4 weeks. The collaborations we will focus on are those that were shared on the blog or Instagram,…

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support your small business friend

Lifestyle · August 29, 2019

SUPPORT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FRIEND

As a small business owner, there is nothing I appreciate more than my closest friends and family supporting, encouraging and recommending my small business to others. I know for some of my friends, they struggle to think of ways they…

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Six Flags Over Texas

North America · August 28, 2019

Check Out Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Texas?

For a little over a month, Six Flags Over Texas will add some chills to the thrills it usually offers families and visitors year-round. During that month, the park will host an event called Fright by Night. The event begins September…

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Not all sweat treats are bad

Review · August 27, 2019

Not All Sweet Treats Are Bad For You

Sweat treats often get a bad rep because they contain sugar, sugar in all its forms is a carbohydrate. But did you know that not all sweat treats are bad for you? Have you ever sat down to understand which…

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Geneva City guide

Switzerland · August 26, 2019

A Quick Geneva City Guide | Switzerland

Geneva {Genève} is a French speaking city situated under the Alps along Lake Geneva and one of the most gorgeous cities in Switzerland. The city of Geneva is home to some of the most famous chocolate boutiques as well as…

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24 hours in Edinburgh

United Kingdom · August 21, 2019

24 HOURS IN EDINBURGH: City Guide

Edinburgh is the Scottish capital, a city with a castle perched on a hill filled with incredible history and cute cobblestone alleyways. When I was invited to visit the city and review the newly opened The CoURT hostel, I couldn’t…

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ultimate dorm packing list

Lifestyle · August 19, 2019

The Ultimate Dorm Packing List | Back to School

Attending university or college is one of the most exciting and terrifying things as a young adult you will ever experience. One of those exciting and terrifying things is packing for your dorm room or your first apartment. Even when…

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Sunday Currently August 2019

Lifestyle · August 18, 2019

Sunday Currently August 2019 | Monthly Series

Over the last couple of weeks I have been feeling the blogger block big time and in such times I think post series are often the best. This is why I am sharing the Sunday Currently August 2019 edition, it…

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summer skincare routine for combination skin

Beauty · August 16, 2019

Summer Skincare Routine for Combination Skin

With summer in full swing, are you looking for a simple summer skincare routine for combination skin? Well, look no further, as someone who has combination skin, I know how difficult it can be to manage your combination skin. Over…

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perfect summer destination

United Kingdom · August 12, 2019

The perfect summer destination – Jersey Channel Island

The Bailiwick of Jersey is the largest island in the channel islands with an enviable climate compared to mainland UK making it the perfect summer destination. Having visited Jersey at the beginning of summer, I can definitely recommend Jersey as…

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