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Visiting British cafes older than my country

oldest london coffee shops

Thoughts from Alanna… I’m hunting down the oldest coffee shops in london to see if history tastes as good as

September 22, 2026
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I listened to the BEST British albums from every decade (I cried)

best british albums

Thoughts from Alanna… Join me while I react to British albums, the best from every decade! We’ve got the best

September 16, 2026
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I tried Britain’s forgotten drinks | Grog, Mead + more! 🍻

historical british drinks

Thoughts from Alanna… I love learning about British history, and why not do that through alcoholic drinks?? Let’s try historical

September 9, 2026
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Things only British people do

things british people do

Thoughts from Alanna… British culture always surprises me, even after living in the UK for 10 years! As a foreigner

September 2, 2026
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I tried eating breakfast like a Victorian

making a victorian breakfast

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s cook a historical British breakfast – the Victorian way! Apparently the Victorian’s loved kedgeree as a

August 18, 2026
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Learning to fish in England (it’s a mess!)

fishing in england

Thoughts from Alanna… I loved fishing as a kid, but now I want to learn it as an adult! Join

August 12, 2026
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25 British phrases that sound polite… but aren’t

polite british phrases

Thoughts from Alanna… The British language (and British culture in general) is complex and confusing. Even after living in the

August 5, 2026
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Groceries in Canada vs the UK | Everything costs HOW MUCH?

uk vs canada supermarket

Thoughts from Alanna… I love British food (and there’s so much variety!) but how does it compare to a Canadian

July 29, 2026
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What I miss MOST about England (when I’m home in Canada)

I miss England

Thoughts from Alanna… From decent trains to great food, there’s loads of stuff I miss about England that I definitely

July 21, 2026
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England