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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2019 TRAVEL & STAYCATION BUCKETLIST

Bucketlist · January 1, 2019

2019 Travel & Staycation Bucketlist | 19 Places to Explore!

At the start of every year, I make a point of writing down goals for the new month and bucketlists. As 2019 begins, I thought I share our 2019 Travel & Staycation Bucketlist of 19 places we intend to explore….

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December 2018 sponsors

Sponsor Roundup · December 31, 2018

{Monthly Roundup} December 2018 Sponsors

Every month end I make time to compile a list of all the collaborations I have had in the month. The December 2018 Sponsors is the twelfth instalment for 2018 in the sponsor’s roundup series. I believe in being thankful…

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Revamp Bathroom in 2019

Home · December 27, 2018

Revamp Bathroom in 2019|9 Budget-Friendly Ways

With the New Year around the corner we’ve been thinking about budget friendly ways to Revamp Bathroom in 2019. Regular readers will remember our Home Renovations has been ongoing throughout the year. The bathroom is often thought of as least…

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Roam Tavira Portugal

Portugal · December 25, 2018

Roam Tavira Portugal| Winter Adventures

Tavira is a small coastal town located in Eastern Algarve a mere 30 minute drive from Faro Airport. During my recent Winter Adventures to Faro, I took a day trip to Roam Tavira Portugal. Because the town is so small,…

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Explore Faro Portugal

Portugal · December 21, 2018

Explore Faro Portugal – Winter Adventures

It is no secret that the Mediterranean climate is highly sought after because you never truly experience winter. In search of some sunshine, I decided to go and Explore Faro Portugal, a city located in the Algarve region. The Algarve is…

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Christmas Gifts for Homeowners

Christmas · December 20, 2018

Christmas Gifts for Homeowners

With only a few days left before Christmas, we’ve been busy thinking about perfect Christmas Gifts for Homeowners. With a few of our friends becoming homeowners in the last couple of months, we’ve been seriously thinking about the perfect gift….

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Transition your skincare from autumn to winter

Beauty · December 19, 2018

Transition Your Skincare Routine from Autumn to Winter

With winter almost upon us, this is the perfect time to Transition Your Skincare Routine from Autumn to Winter. I am sure over the summer your body came out with 50 shades of tan and now is the perfect time…

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20 European Destinations in Winter

Europe · December 18, 2018

20 BEST WINTER DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE

Europe in Autumn is colourful but Europe in Winter is absolutely magical, a land full of snow capped castles. We’ve compiled a list of 20 BEST WINTER DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE which are full of snow capped castles and Christmas markets….

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Perfect Christmas Gifts for Mum

Christmas · December 17, 2018

Perfect Christmas Gifts for Mum #giftguide

Christmas is just over a week away and I have been racking my brains for the Perfect Christmas Gifts for Mum. I believe I have found just the ticket to please almost all mums as we all know they deserve…

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Lunch at Hotel Portmeirion

Food+Restaurant · December 16, 2018

Lunch at Hotel Portmeirion, North Wales

During our recent Adventures to Portmeirion in North Wales, we decided to stop for Lunch at Hotel Portmeirion. Hotel Portmeirion runs an award winning restaurant that has a great reputation for its ambitious and innovative. The restaurant mostly uses locally sourced…

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France · December 15, 2018

Reasons to Visit the South of France

It is no secret that the South of France is one of the most beautiful locations in the world. From the warm turquoise water and white, sandy beaches to glamorous towns such as St Tropez, you will never be too…

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Tips and Tricks · December 14, 2018

How to Choose a Travel Destination When You’ve Never Been on Holiday Before

Even though travelling is quite popular and accessible due to there being more flights nowadays, there are some people who have never been on a proper holiday. Your definition of going on holiday might be staying away for a week…

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