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[VIDEO] 5 Things I Hate About England

Thoughts from Alanna… There’s tons of stuff I love about England, but there’s also things that I can’t stand! This week I talk about 5 things I hate about England. Enjoy!…

Guess That Photo!

Thoughts from Alanna… Over the years, I’ve loved taking photos while on vacation (with varying success). I thought it might be fun to test your travel knowledge with my pictures below (and those lovingly stolen from friends when my camera was either broken or forgotten at home). Guess which picture…

[VIDEO] Goodies My Mum Brought From Canada

Thoughts from Alanna… I just had a visit from my mum and it was really lovely! Her first time in England! As mum’s do, she brought me a bunch of goodies I requested from home in Canada. Here they are!…

Figuring Out Life As An Expat

Thoughts from Alanna… I’m on the bus home after work, stressed or bored or both. In that moment, I completely forget that I’m living in a foreign country or that I have such an incredible opportunity to experience something so new. I let the normality of my daily life erode…

Stay Healthy On Holiday

Thoughts from Alanna… If I was a superhero in a movie, my superpower would be the ability to get sick just about anywhere. But getting sick on holiday is the worst. Sometimes it just can’t be avoided, but by following some simple steps, you can increase the odds to skipping…

Travelling Without Data

Thoughts from Alanna… As all my friends know, I have a throw-away phone. I’m not a texter, or Face-Timer or data-junkie. In the day-to-day life, this really isn’t a problem. But when travelling? It’s tough. Nowadays, it’s incredibly easy to use data on your phone to navigate new towns and…

[VIDEO] Getting a Tier 5 Working Visa for the UK

Thoughts from Alanna… Another video this week! Here’s some details about getting a working visa for the UK! Some quick tips: What: Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visa Give yourself about 3-4 weeks for the whole application process Must be 18-30 years old from certain countries Have evidence of enough…

Punching Holiday Anxiety in the Face

Thoughts from Alanna… I love travelling. I love trying new things in foreign places. I’m also anxious, like all the time. How do you survive with both conflicting feelings? How do you travel without spurring on a panic attack, or should you just stay home and avoid the inner turmoil…

[VIDEO] What’s In My English Kitchen?

Thoughts from Alanna… This week I made a video of all the good (and weird) things you can find in my English kitchen! Although food-culture-shock isn’t huge for a Canadian living in England, things are still different. Like, pickled onions? Just, no. Hope you enjoy!…
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