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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April 2019 Collaborations

Sponsor Roundup · April 30, 2019

SPONSOR ROUNDUP: APRIL 2019 COLLABORATIONS

As April comes to a close, it’s important to take a moment and look back at some of the wonderful collaborations we had. I think it is important to look at the past to learn from it and not dwell…

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United Kingdom · April 29, 2019

My Favourite UK City Breaks

As a travel addict, I am almost always searching for the best travel deals across Europe and beyond. I rarely spend time searching for UK city breaks because they are often more expensive than travelling abroad. That, however, has not deterred me…

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Charlecote Park Warwickshire

United Kingdom · April 28, 2019

Charlecote Park Warwickshire |Local Adventures

Charlecote Park is a 16th-century Victorian country house built in 1558 by Sir Thomas Lucy. The house is situated along the banks of River Avon south of Warwick with its own deer park. The Charlecote Park has been in the…

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Food+Restaurant · April 26, 2019

Dinner at City Spice London, Brick Lane

City spice London is an Indian and family run restaurant located in East London’s Brick Lane. The restaurant was bought by Adbul in 2015 who had the vision to transform City Spice into the best curry house in London. Recently,…

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Cliveden House Buckinghamshire

United Kingdom · April 24, 2019

Cliveden House Buckinghamshire |Local Adventures

Cliveden House in Buckinghamshire is a 350-year-old grade I listed and privately owned mansion built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham as a gift for his mistress. Cliveden differs from other National Trust properties in that, NT only…

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Wimpole Estate, Royston

United Kingdom · April 22, 2019

Wimpole Estate, Royston: Local Adventures

Wimpole Estate is the largest working Estate in Cambridgeshire and was built in 1686 by Sir Thomas Chicheley. For over 200 years, Wimpole Estate was owned by many hands until 1939 when it was bought by Captain George and Mrs…

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Food+Restaurant · April 21, 2019

Dinner at Cosmo Restaurants Oxford

Cosmo Restaurants is a buffet chain of family-friendly restaurants located across the United Kingdom. The first restaurant was opened in 2003 in Eastbourne and has since offered 18 buffet-style restaurants. We were recently invited to sample the critically acclaimed Michelin-menu…

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Lifestyle · April 19, 2019

Tyre Maintenance: Are Your Tyres Fit For A Safe Drive?

As a driver, it is your responsibility to ensure you’ve taken the time before every journey to check your car. Before I begin any journey, I ensure I have checked the tyre pressure, the lights and topped up on fuel. It has become second nature that I check my car without even thinking about it.

Middle East · April 17, 2019

6 Reasons to Visit Dubai in 2019

Dubai’s famous skyline. Dubai holidays increase in popularity year on year. In 2018, this city of opulence and glamour made the top ten in a study of the world’s most-visited cities, featuring among other holiday hotspots such as Paris and…

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Liverpool Indoor Funfair

Press Events · April 15, 2019

Half-Term Fun: Liverpool Indoor Funfair

Half-term is often the most dreaded school break by parents, hearing those words ‘I am bored’ is an absolute horror for parents. This is why when Liverpool Indoor Funfair asked us to check them out, we did not hesitate to…

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Home · April 12, 2019

13 Things To Buy When Moving Into A New Apartment

Moving can be one of the most stressful experiences anyone can ever endure and I have done it 8 times in the last 9 years. I have had my share of moving frustrations but having moved so many times, I…

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reasons to visit Orlando

North America · April 10, 2019

3 Reasons To Visit Orlando

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to visit Orlando, its a place high on my Bucketlist. With the trip to California coming up, it has me thinking about planning a separate trip just for Orlando….

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