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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top car maintenance checks

Lifestyle · January 24, 2023

Top car maintenance checks | Annual Checks

One of the most important aspects of owning a car is that you need to stay on top of your car maintenance checks otherwise owning a car can be very expensive. It is often said, ‘owning a car gives you…

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Weekend getaway to Lille France

France · October 31, 2022

Weekend Getaway to Lille France

Recently, I went on a weekend getaway to Lille France with one of my best girls and had the best time ever. As a frequent traveller, there is nothing I love more than exploring new places and for me this…

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affordable activities to do this autumn

Lifestyle · October 24, 2022

5 Affordable activities you can do this Autumn

I am sure everyone is feeling the effects of the ‘cost of living crisis‘ and are looking at affordable activities you can do this autumn that won’t bleed your bank. Often, at least in the western world, we forget how…

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UK weekend getaway ideas

United Kingdom · October 17, 2022

UK Weekend Getaway ideas

Whenever I am researching UK Weekend Getaway Ideas, I am flooded with ideas on where to visit, what to do and must see but I am still sticking to my guns on how expensive it is to travel within the…

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girls getaway to Jeju Island

Asia · October 14, 2022

Girls Getaway to Jeju Island, South Korea

I can’t believe it’s already been a month since our girls getaway to Jeju island, South Korea. Even though the weather was against us, we still had such an amazing 4 days on the island and enjoyed our time there….

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how to adapt home for the elderly

Home · October 4, 2022

How to adapt a home for the Elderly

Our parents are getting older, now is the time to start thinking about how to adapt a home for the elderly. Don’t get me wrong, they’re a couple years aways from retirement and they don’t look one bit there age…

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the cost of living crisis

Money · September 29, 2022

The cost of living crisis – how do we budget?

The cost of living crisis is currently on everyone’s mind (at least in the UK) because we are just getting used to the fact that our energy prices have increased, we are in a recession and now the mini budget….

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enjoy luxury holiday on a budget

Tips and Tricks · September 19, 2022

Enjoy a Luxury Holiday on a Budget

Is it too soon to start thinking about how to enjoy a luxury holiday on a budget for summer next year? I personally don’t think so as they say, ‘the devil is in the detail’ or in my case, ‘the…

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what to pack for a holiday to the Maldives

Tips and Tricks · September 5, 2022

What to Pack for a holiday to The Maldives

Are you struggling with what to pack for a holiday to the Maldives? Well, in this post I want to share exactly what I took with me on a solo trip to the Maldives as an inspiration of what you…

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is buy now pay later a bad thing?

Money · August 31, 2022

Is Buy Now Pay Later a bad thing?

Is buy now pay later a bad thing or something that is better than being in credit card debt? As someone who has used both services I am in two minds about it. I personally believe it is a bad…

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essential summer fashion items every woman needs

Fashion · August 29, 2022

Essential Summer Fashion items every woman needs

The last several weeks of summer have been absolutely blissful and I wanted to share some of the essential summer fashion items every woman needs in her closet. As a summer baby, I love everything summer including shopping for versatile…

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what to pack for Dubai

Tips and Tricks · June 28, 2022

What to pack for Dubai, UAE

Are you heading to Dubai soon and are wondering what to pack for Dubai? Well, as someone who just returned and soon heading back to Dubai, I thought I share what I packed and additional items I shall be taking…

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