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[VIDEO] July Vlog | Living in England

Thoughts from Alanna… I get a lot of questions about what it’s like living in England, so this week I thought I’d share some random events from my life recently! Including my first 10km run for Race for Life and feeding some alpacas! Hope you enjoy!…

[VIDEO] Canadian Tries Canadian Snacks

Thoughts from Alanna… Since we’ve talked about British junk food and Dutch sweets, why not check out Canadian snacks?? This week I wanted to share some of my favourite Canadian snacks (or at least snacks popular in Canada) that my mum brought over to England for me. If you ever…

[VIDEO] How To Make Friends Abroad

Thoughts from Alanna… I’ve received a lot of questions from fellow expats on how to make friends abroad.. I feel you, it’s hard! Here are my top tips for how to make friends while living abroad, specifically as a Canadian living in England! It’s hard making friends as an adult,…

[VIDEO] Rant About Books

Thoughts from Alanna… This week I wanted to share some of my favourite books and what I’m reading lately! Today I actually just finished “Carry On, Jeeves”! But if I can say anything, check out The Name of the Wind. A personal favourite! I’m always interested in book suggestions, so…
Girl reading questions off of an iPhone

[VIDEO] Q&A and Life Updates

Thoughts from Alanna… This week I answered some questions from subscribers and talked about some life updates. All before my camera freaked out and over-heated. So far life in England is going pretty well, knock on wood. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions! It really means a lot! Hope…

[VIDEO] Eat This: Canadian Tries Dutch Sweets

Thoughts from Alanna… It’s time again for my favourite series: Eat This! I recently re-visited Amsterdam, Netherlands and brought home some Dutch sweets! If you’re ever able to visit the city, go! It’s beautiful and so very chill. Find a cafe or pub with some outdoor seating, sit on their…

[VIDEO] Lesser Known Things About England | Ep 2

Thoughts from Alanna… Want to learn about lesser known things about England? We’re back with episode 2! These are some of the things I’ve noticed after living in Kent, England for the last 2+ years. There’s so much to learn, it’s hard to keep track of it all! Culture can…

[VIDEO] May Favourites | Living in England

Thoughts from Alanna… Everyone does some kind of “monthly favourites” video, so why not me, too?? Who doesn’t love a good copied video idea! Here are some of things I’ve been loving in May (and will continue to love, hopefully). Hope you enjoy!…

[VIDEO] How To Beat Homesickness

Thoughts from Alanna… Homesickness sucks. Unfortunately homesickness is part of being an expat, wherever in the world you move to. Even as a Canadian living in England (and these countries are hella similar) I still feel homesickness, even 2 years on. Here are some of my usual tips to deal…
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