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 🥰🥰🥰

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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. 

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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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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. 📍

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Bucketlist · September 28, 2017

Bucketlist in Review ~ Travel Edit four

BUCKETLIST IN REVIEW ~ TRAVEL EDIT Four

Two years ago I put together a bucketlist of 15 places I wanted to visit and 15 things I wanted to do. This added up to 30 items on my list for before I turned 30 but then I changed it up. I decided to visit 30 countries before thirty which I completed before July 7, the day of my 30th birthday. Recently I realised after completing my 30 countries before thirty I kind of forgot about this bucketlist. Though not completely because it is part of my 17 places to visit in 2017 but still I had. Today I thought I give you an update on this bucketlist and shared travel edit four and next it will be life edit.

TRAVEL EDIT Four: Where I have been!! 

Over 6 months ago I had done 7 countries off my list and I had 8 places to go. It’s crazy to think how much I have already accomplished in my 30 years on planet earth. I am scared but also excited to see what else I can do whilst still young. Let’s review how many countries or places I have managed to add to my ever-growing list.

  • Prague, Czech Republic 
  • Paris, France 
  • Venice, Italy 
  • Dublin, Ireland 
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Seoul, South Korea
  • Nice, France  
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Stockholm, Sweden 
  • Barcelona, Spain {Booked for mid October}

TRAVEL EDIT 4 ~ IN PROGRESS

With just a little over 3 months left I am eager to see what I can accomplish. As I always mention in my monthly and yearly goals, if you don’t accomplish something move it to next month. Keep moving your goal to the next month until you accomplish it but always use different strategy. So in the last 18+ months I have visited:

These are some of the places that I don’t yet have specific dates on but excited to book one day. I would love to visit all these before end of the year but it wont be the end if I don’t.

  • Athens, Greece
  • Rome, Italy {searching for November flights}
  • Cornwall, England
  • Stonehenge, England 
  • Lake District, England

I am excited with how far I have come and the places I have been fortunate enough to visit. As I mentioned in my local tourist post I will be doing more inland travels and excited to do the last 3 on my list.

How you doing with your bucketlist so far?

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Comments

  1. Emmanuel Damian says

    October 2, 2017 at 5:22 am

    This is a very inspirational post. I am also on a travel this 4Q. Amongst I enjoyed few months ago are Paris and Stockholm. I wish to visit Berlin soon.

    Reply
  2. beautykinguk says

    October 1, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    I’ve managed flying a kite and climbing a massive tree so far lol – visiting orangutans in Burma is next on the list – not much of a leap!

    Reply
  3. Annette Yedlin says

    September 30, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    My goodness you’ve been almost everywhere! What an amazing accomplishment. I hope to be able to travel like this someday. To be able to experience different cultures and scenery has been my lifelong dream.

    Reply
  4. Hannah Marie says

    September 30, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    You have an awesome goal. I wish I could make it too. I can’t wait to see more photos on your next travels!

    Reply
  5. Ola Broom says

    September 30, 2017 at 11:09 am

    My goodness! This is an ambitious list. Please do remember to update us on your progress.

    Reply
  6. Blair Villanueva says

    September 30, 2017 at 10:38 am

    Oh i wish to visit Greece as well! Maybe spend a week in Santorini 🙂
    when you will go to Greece?

    Reply
  7. Shannon Graham says

    September 30, 2017 at 4:30 am

    You have some seriously amazing picture. It makes me so jealous knowing how much you have done!

    Reply
  8. David Elliott says

    September 29, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    I am just impressed with all that you are able to do at such a young age. I know I would have loved to have done that much. It’s so awesome to go to all those places.

    Reply
  9. Gareth Torrance says

    September 29, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    It is so awesome that you’ve been to Seoul! Amsterdam is an amazing place, isn’t it?

    Reply
  10. Beautyqueenuk says

    September 29, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    Wow this is so impressive and what a really good idea. I really really want to go to Iceland x

    Reply
  11. Kristin says

    September 29, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    Wow, that’s incredible! I need to do more international travel!

    Reply
  12. Linh says

    September 29, 2017 at 11:50 am

    Your bucketlist looks so cool! I’m amazed by the number of countries you’ve visited as well as your goals before thirty. Those are all my favourite places so I hope one day I’ll be able to go there, too!

    Reply
  13. Kiwi says

    September 29, 2017 at 9:44 am

    Wow you went to a lot of European countries. I would love to go to Seoul especially for the S.Korean beauty culture!

    Reply
  14. Maro Akamatra says

    September 29, 2017 at 7:47 am

    Iceland is number one on my list. Hey if you come to Athens send me a message I be glad to show you around!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:22 am

      That would be epic Maro, I will definitely take you up on that. I have Iceland on my secret list too

    • Blair Villanueva says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:14 am

      Maro and Miranda,

      I want to visit Athens too! Am starting to read and study more about Athens travel.

    • Anosa says

      October 2, 2017 at 8:27 am

      Awesome Blair, definitely let me know one day when you’re ready to go lol

  15. sarah fabol says

    September 29, 2017 at 6:32 am

    You are such a dreamer. 30 countries before 30? Go girl!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Thanks Sarah

  16. Claudia Krusch says

    September 29, 2017 at 1:14 am

    I was able to cross a few places off of my bucket list this year. I am excited for all the trips I have planned for the new year.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:23 am

      I felt the same and excited to start planning for next year’s bucketlist

  17. Muideen Bola says

    September 29, 2017 at 1:00 am

    its amaizing you have traveled to many places, i never had the chance to but i will love to visit seoul

    Reply
  18. Rose Mont says

    September 29, 2017 at 12:31 am

    I think it’s so neat you followed through with such a big goal. I love the 30 before 30. I have only been to one country but, I’m going to see more I hope!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Thank you Rose, I love setting challenges for myself to try and accomplish, regardless of the result its the effort that counts

  19. Tali Love says

    September 28, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    Nothing like checking those items off of your bucketlist and it looks like you’ve been to some wonderful locations. Look forward to seeing where you go next.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Thanks Tali, I am so excited to be ticking items off my list 1 by 1

  20. Nayna Kanabar says

    September 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    Indon’t even have a bucket list since it would be so long I fear I would never manage to complete it.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      September 29, 2017 at 9:26 am

      I think most of us are in the category so we opt for setting a smaller bucketlist from our huge ones and see how we get on.

  21. Dawn says

    September 28, 2017 at 10:59 pm

    beautiful photos. this makes me want to hop onto a plane right now. my husband and i definitely want to do more travel in the next couple years. 🙂

    Reply
  22. Patricia-Ann Que says

    September 28, 2017 at 10:43 pm

    i have a long list and not even half way but im getting there bit by bit! italy is definitely a must! i lived there for sometime and still keep going back! the culture, the food and most of all the people are simply wonderful!

    Reply
  23. Jen Sky Walker says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    I think the hubby and I should sit down one of these days and write a clear list of places we want to visit and actually attempt to make it happen. I know we both would love to visit Prague one day so I’m a little jealous you’ve been there!

    Reply
  24. Jenni Grainger says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:02 pm

    The Lake District is still one of my favourite places in the world and so lucky to have it on my doorstep you will love it

    Reply
  25. Rachel Lavern says

    September 28, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I love the bucket list idea. I need to give mine a complete overhaul since I have created new categories and need to prioritize again. Very inspiring!

    Reply
  26. Heidi Schilling Fowler says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Wow. I can’t believe you’ve been to so many amazing places. I hope I can at least hit one or two of those in my lifetime! Good luck finishing your new list.

    Reply
  27. Natasha Kendall says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    You’ve been to so many places!! I’d love to visit Rome. Very romantic city with lots to see, I bet. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Kate Williams says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:07 pm

    Have a great time in Barcelona, it’s one of the best places I’ve ever visited (also in October and it was lovely and warm). We’re in Cornwall so I would say try and avoid the summer holiday if you can as it gets crazy busy!

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  29. Amanda says

    September 28, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Omg that’s such an amazing accomplishment! You’ve been to so many amazing places. I’m definitely hoping to travel more the rest of this year and into the next. Let’s hope my bank account agrees ha!

    Reply
  30. Sarah Bailey says

    September 28, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    You have visited some absolutely beautiful places and have some wonderful ones left on your list to see. I am off to Cornwall later in the year it is one of my favourite places.

    Reply
  31. Jenny says

    September 28, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Rome is my favourite city. Hope you get to visit before the end of the year.

    Reply
  32. Nellwyn says

    September 28, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    You’ve inspired me to try to visit 30 countries before turning 30. I’ve never actually sat down and counted how many I’ve been to so now I’m curious to do it. I’ve got three years before turning 30 so I bet I can do it!

    Reply
  33. Corinne & Kirsty says

    September 28, 2017 at 3:50 pm

    You are going to love Rome! Such an amazing city! Like an open museum! I have always wanted to go to Cornwall!

    Reply
  34. Cristina Leau says

    September 28, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    wow, what an amazing journey. You seen a lot of places, I wish I would travel more. Hope you will be able to visit all that places before the year goes by

    Reply
  35. Kara says

    September 28, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    We drove past Stonehenge last week and I am determined to visit in half term with the kids. Rome is stunning

    Reply
  36. Amber says

    September 28, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    What amazing places you’ve been! I hope you can make it to the others. I won’t be traveling anywhere else this year. My kids are in school so travel can get tricky.

    Reply
  37. Ana De Jesus says

    September 28, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    It is amazing that you have managed to visit so many countries. Stockholm in Sweden is great, I went there 6 years ago as I was a bridesmaid for my aunt’s friend! x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 2, 2017 at 8:31 am

      Oooh I bet you looked gorgeous and yes it is a great city

  38. Amila Wickramarachchi says

    September 28, 2017 at 9:19 am

    wow!You’ve visited many countries.It is nice to hear about progress of 17 countries in 2017!I have some countries,specially districts in my bucket list.We traveled to Cambodia this year,now it is time to plan a tour to Thailand…

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 2, 2017 at 8:31 am

      Oh wow, on my bigger bucket list I too have Thailand and hopefully will visit it soon

  39. Dada KS says

    September 28, 2017 at 7:40 am

    Ohh it is always fun to read about other peoples travel bucket list because I am a travelholic. Its like for someone who loves fashion and love reading about what other women wear to job!😂
    Bravo for ticking of your list and I hope you loved while doing them! What was your favorite?
    My list is to long so we are not even going to talk about that but I can tell you I am not ticking of countries because within a country can be soooo much things to see and do. I instead have a list of activities and places. Looking forward to read more of your travel adventures!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 2, 2017 at 8:30 am

      Oh Dada thank you, it’s great chatting to a fellow travelholic. I have enjoyed all the places I have visited so far and Dubai was my favorite followed closely by Bali. Of course each country is perfect in its own way.

      As for traveling locally that’s what I am focusing on more as you said within a country there is lots one can do.

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