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Want to see a modern English home? | UK House Tour

uk house tour

Thoughts from Alanna… Come with me for a UK house tour! This week we’re viewing a modern semi-detached home in

January 19, 2021
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How to survive winter in England | Canadian living in the UK

winter in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Here’s some tips about making the most of winter in England! After living in England for the

January 12, 2021
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Can I get British Citizenship? Life in the UK Test

Life in the UK test

Thoughts from Alanna… After living in England for 5 years, can I pass the Life in the UK Test? In

January 5, 2021
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Join me for Christmas in England | Rating your British Christmas food!

Christmas in England

Thoughts from Alanna… Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Come see what a British Christmas looks like from a foreigners

December 29, 2020
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Worst year (or best year?)

2020 recap

Thoughts from Alanna… This year has been utterly insane, so I wanted to share the highlights and positives of 2020!

December 22, 2020
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Can the Brits make a good mulled wine?

British mulled wine

Thoughts from Alanna… It’s the ultimate debate – can the British make a good mulled wine? This week I taste

December 15, 2020
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What’s your favourite Quality Street? I try every single one

quality street chocolates ranked

Thoughts from Alanna… Who loves Quality Street chocolate tins?? This week I taste test every single Quality Street chocolate! Why?

December 8, 2020
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I have an announcement

personal announcement

Thoughts from Alanna… Yes this is a clickbait title but I really do have a personal announcement!!!!! I have a

December 1, 2020
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How can you tell when you’re in a British bathroom? #shorts

British bathrooms

Thoughts from Alanna… You thought I wasn’t bored enough to make a video on British bathrooms, eh? You thought wrong!

November 27, 2020
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About Alanna

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Just a twenty-something Canadian trying out life in England

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I’ve been making a point to appreciate those clear blue skies
I can’t think of a good caption but Merry Christmas and I miss my Dad. 

My heart goes out to everyone struggling, everyone who’s been separated from family - whether by lockdowns or by death. That’s a bit grim. Or if your family sucks, my heart goes out to you, too.

In times like these I take a breather and think about all the things I’m grateful for. It doesn’t change the fact that this year will be the first Christmas without Dad, but it does help a little bit.

🥃🎄
So thankful that I got to see @momandpopsuk and @hannahbutgreener today for our Christmas hike! Even if it poured on us...

As of midnight, Kent is going into its own lockdown over Christmas. I know all of these restrictions and upheavals have been weighing on all of us, so please take care of your mental health! 

Be kind to yourself. 
Eat all that Christmas cheese. 
You deserve it 🧀💛
Here’s a YT thumbnail reject photo to remind you to drink water, lower your shoulders and stop clenching your jaw. 

Take a deep breath. 

Look at this hedgehog 🦔
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