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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Tips and Tricks · June 17, 2019

Team Carry On | Long Haul Flights

Are you team carry on or not? As a frequent traveller both long and short haul, I have acquired some serious packing skills. Over the last few years of long haul trips around the world, I have learned how to…

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Scandinavian Countries · June 14, 2019

How To Spend Half A Day in Helsinki

As a travel addict, there is nothing more important for me than to use my limited layover time wisely. On my recent flight to Los Angeles, I found myself with 11 hours to kill in Helsinki and I knew I…

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Food+Restaurant · June 12, 2019

The Avenue Cookery School | Pasta Making Class

The avenue cookery school is a family run business located in London’s Wandsworth and offers a range of cookery classes. We were recently invited to attend a pasta making class with a few other bloggers making it an amazing event….

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Europe · June 10, 2019

Spring Fashion Week in Milan

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Croatia · June 10, 2019

HOW TO SPEND A DAY IN ZAGREB

Are you visiting Zagreb soon but are short on time? I have visited the Croatian capital many times and can share a few ways to spend a day in Zagreb. When it comes to the touristy areas in Zagreb, the…

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Europe · June 8, 2019

Exploring London, England

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Europe · June 3, 2019

City Guide: Paris Edition

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Tips and Tricks · June 3, 2019

Different Camping Styles | Enhance Your Adventures

Camping is an affordable activity that allows you to get away from the ordinary and try out new places and experiences, as well as meet new people who share your enjoyment of the outdoors. We all have different camping styles and…

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11 healthy habits

Goals · June 1, 2019

11 HEALTHY HABITS YOU SHOULD HAVE

At the start of each new month, we are all presented with an opportunity to better ourselves. I personally know that this month I want to be more mindful and adopt these 11 healthy habits. One of my biggest struggles…

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Lifestyle · May 31, 2019

Vue Cinema Oxford – Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Vue Cinema Oxford is located at the Ozone leisure park in the outskirts of the city and is easily reachable via public transport. The entertainment company offers state of the art multi complex cinema and is one of the leading…

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Prezzo Restaurant Didcot

Food+Restaurant · May 29, 2019

Prezzo Restaurant Didcot – Dinner Date

Prezzo Restaurant Didcot is a lovely restaurant where we enjoyed a nice sisterly date. Prezzo is a UK restaurant franchise with over 186 branches across the UK specializing in serving the best Italian dishes. The franchise seems to be a…

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May 2019 collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · May 27, 2019

SPONSOR ROUNDUP: MAY 2019 COLLABORATIONS

In order to have a successful new month, it’s important to pay homage to the past and learn from it. At the end of each month, I take a moment to review all the wonderful collaborations we’ve had #ontheblog. Though…

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