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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#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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Sponsor Roundup · January 31, 2016

January 2016 sponsors 

January 2016 sponsors, thank you for supporting my blog and for working with me. I am so grateful and hope to work with you all again.

Thank you sponsors

January like December is always a busy month, a month dedicated to new year’s resolutions, goals, new life choices & changes and also known as a month of trying something new. Those who know me or have been readers of this blog for a while will know I am anti-resolution but a huge believer in goals. Every month I set goals I want to accomplish and if I don’t no worries I move the goals to the next month. Part of my blog goals for this year is to improve blog sponsorship and January has started off great.

Without further adieu

From Dream To Reality ~ Something that has become the norm in the blogging world is only sharing the good bits of everything posted online but excluding the reality, travel blogging is no different. It has been reported lately in the news that people are giving up on their day-to-day lives and opting for going traveling and exploring the world, what most of these bloggers are neglecting to do is sharing the hardships of travel blogging and this post shared a post by a company who shared the not so glam world of travel blogging. Successful bloggers also know it is important to have the right insurance for all the traveling.

from dream to reality

Valentines Weekend ~ As we enter the month of Love, we shared some ideas of how you can spend the Valentine’s weekend with your partner or family. I love planning our Valentine’s Day even if we are not doing anything it’s just nice to put ideas together.

Valentine's weekend

Beauty Review ~ Throughout the month I was fortunate enough to work with ASDM Beverly Hills an American company. I reviewed the Tempez face cream, the Hyaluronic Acid Serum and the Vitamin C Serum. Having the right product can help you maintain your face and prevent blackheads, pimples and even wrinkles.

Tips to renew your bathroom was a collaboration with Click Basin that we shared with you in January, I called upon my sister in law’s expertise to help me write this post and share with you some of her tips when renewing or when you’re thinking of renewing your bathroom. tips to renew your bathroom

Sixteen Destinations for 2016 ~ It is no secret how much I want to travel this year and how much I have already booked/planned so this collaboration with Flight center UK came at the right time (better yet right year). I was able to share with you 16 destinations that I am hoping to visit this year (hopefully) and possibly extend it until next year.

My sister-in-law and my brother have put there home on sale last year so when this opportunity came about to share our thoughts on house evaluations and getting the best price for your home, we thought we share with you some of our tips. get the best price

Have you ever wanted to go on an awesome camping trip in Australia, we collaborated with motorhomes to give you different ideas on how you can experience awesome camping in Australia off the forbidden path, I for one know I definitely want to at least do it once.

Awesome camping trips in australia

Thank you so much to all my sponsors, to potential sponsors you’re most welcome. January has been such a great month I am very excited to see what February has in store for me and this blog.

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Comments

  1. XmasDolly says

    February 6, 2016 at 12:55 am

    Well, my aren’t we the busy little bee. I love being busy like this though. I remember when I wanted my bathroom renewed, but for a different reason. Hubby knew I needed something different since my back surgery, so he told the guys to put the tall toilet in. God, he’s so thoughtful that way and I bless him every time I sit down. Silly to you maybe, but not to me. You have no idea how much that helps.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 6, 2016 at 4:59 am

      Not silly at all actually quite Romantic how thoughtful your hubby is

  2. Jennifer Pritchard Kearney says

    February 5, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Great post! My January sucked, but so glad you had an awesome one! I need to renew my bathrooms so this was super helpful!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Awww I am sorry to hear that, hope February will be much better and hope you get to renew your bathroom

  3. Jasmine Watts says

    February 5, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Sounds like you had a busy month and hope February will be even better for you!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks Jasmine it truly was

  4. Tiffany @ Daily Leisure says

    February 4, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    We have a little guest bathroom (I guess it is more like a powder room???) that would be perfect for me to remodel. Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 4, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      You’re welcome

  5. Polarbelle says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:43 am

    Very nice group of posts. Who wouldn’t want to do some awesome camping trips in Australia?!! Do they have creepy bugs there? i hate creepy bugs.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 4, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Hahaha they have the worst of the bugs lol and spiders to give one a heart attack but I still wanna go

  6. rika says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:09 am

    Sounds like you had a great month.. January wasn’t a great month for me.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 4, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Awww sorry to hear that, hope February will be better

  7. Mimi says

    February 4, 2016 at 5:31 am

    Sponsors indeed rock. You are off to a great start. I agree with no resolutions but goals instead. Goals are long term and should be treated as such. Cheers to a great February!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 4, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Thanks so much Mimi absolutely goals are long term

  8. Susan Quackenbush says

    February 4, 2016 at 2:53 am

    I love your top destinations for 2016, definitely right up my alley! My husband recently retired so we’ve been planning a nice, long vacation this year. Just not sure where to go yet! 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 4, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Awesome I hope you guys find somewhere warm and relaxing

  9. Jeanine says

    February 3, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Sounds like a great and busy month! Heres to hoping February is just as great, if not better!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 3, 2016 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks so much Jeanine

  10. Rebecca Swenor says

    February 3, 2016 at 6:58 am

    Great recap of January indeed for you and the blog. I think it is important to thank your sponsors. I hope your February is as exciting as your January and keep up the good work on the goals.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 3, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Thanks so much Rebecca I appreciate that.

  11. Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says

    February 3, 2016 at 4:19 am

    Cheers to an excellent month and February being even better.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 3, 2016 at 5:56 am

      Thanks mimi

  12. Heather @ Kraus House Mom says

    February 3, 2016 at 1:37 am

    Sounds like you had a busy month. I hope all the rest are just as busy and prosperous for you. Cheers to great sponsors!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 3, 2016 at 5:55 am

      Thanks so much heather, I hope so too

  13. Adrienne says

    February 2, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    You’re so right, people often mask the cons to being a full-time travel blogger. The media really makes it seem so awesome, which I’m sure it is, but there are a lot of sacrifices, I’m sure.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 11:37 pm

      Absolutely and for me it annoys me when some travel bloggers don’t give the readers the full picture

  14. Ickle Pickle says

    February 2, 2016 at 7:55 pm

    Sounds like a fantastic month – I hope February will be even better for you! Kaz x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks Kaz I hope so too and wishing you the same

  15. Jennifer Pilgrim says

    February 2, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    I love reading travel blogs, and I know that you’ll do a fantastic job! Looks like 2016 started off greatly for you!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks so much Jennifer

  16. Jaime Nicole says

    February 2, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    So excited for your month! You run a great site and you have earned the confidence of sponsors. I hope each month keeps getting better for you!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks so much Jaime I appreciate that.

  17. Chris says

    February 2, 2016 at 6:12 pm

    It’s so nice to be back in all sponsors to be thankful for. My favorite was the ideas of the theme of the bathroom.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      Thanks Chris, I try to show my appreciation every month

  18. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    February 2, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    It’s great to review your sponsors for the month and give them a little shoutout! It sounds like January was a fabulous month for you! I’m going to check out the post about renewing the bathroom!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Jenn, I try to do this once a month so they know I appreciate them working with me

  19. Esther | The Cuteness says

    February 2, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    You had some awesome sponsors this month! We remodeled our bathrooms before moving into our house and it’s such a process but so much fun. I love that sink!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      I had some really great sponsors. I bet it was a process but am sure it was gratifying once it was done

  20. Alli says

    February 2, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    So glad January was good to you! January was busy for me, too, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. You posted some great stuff!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks Alli, these days I am appreciating good busy lol

    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 2:18 pm

      Thanks Alli, January was a good busy month

  21. Kizzy says

    February 2, 2016 at 6:39 am

    Great sponsors this month, some interesting posts, will have a better read later

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 6:41 am

      Thanks Kizzy, it was a nice month indeed

  22. Jenni says

    February 1, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    You’ve had a very successful month, I’ll check out the other posts x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 1, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Jenni

  23. Kara says

    February 1, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Looks like a great month for sponsorship, will be checking out your camping in australia post

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 1, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Thanks Kara, it’s an awesome post

  24. Kerry norris says

    February 1, 2016 at 4:49 am

    Looks like you had a fantastic month for sponsorship. Hope this month is just as good. I’m actually in australia now so the camping post is very useful x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 1, 2016 at 5:25 am

      Awesome I am glad the post is useful. And thanks I hope February will be better than jam airy

  25. Teri says

    January 31, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Looks like you’ve had some brilliant sponsors this month – I hope next month is equally as great for you 🙂

    Teri-May | http://www.acupoft.co.uk

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 31, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Thank you so much, here is to a wonderful February

  26. Eve Redmond says

    January 31, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    I love the tips of renewing your bathroom. Its sometimes quite hard to renew things but they are some fab tips x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 31, 2016 at 10:27 pm

      Thanks Eve, I appreciate that

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