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Why autumn is secretly the BEST time in England

autumn in england

I’d put pumpkin spice in my coffee and forgotten the milk. The handle on my milk frother had

September 29, 2026
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Visiting British cafes older than my country

oldest london coffee shops

By my third latte of the outing, I was sitting in the dirt in Soho Square, surrounded by

September 22, 2026
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Learning to fish in England (it’s a mess!)

fishing in england

I wanted a hobby that didn’t involve my computer, and fishing sounded like a good place to start.

August 12, 2026
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Groceries in Canada vs the UK | Everything costs HOW MUCH?

uk vs canada supermarket

My small grocery run at Fortino’s came to $200 Canadian. We only needed a few more dinners and

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

I miss England

After about a week visiting my family in Canada, I started making a list of things I missed

July 21, 2026
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Speechless at London’s RAF museum (first time visit!)

raf museum

By the end of my first visit to London’s RAF Museum, I was walking past aircraft because I

May 19, 2026
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The largest bookstore in Britain blew my mind

biggest bookstore in the uk

I went to Waterstones Piccadilly with a rule. I could buy a book I’d already read and absolutely

April 1, 2026
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Exploring Britain’s SECRET railway (NOT the Tube!)

London's secret railway

I booked a ticket to the Postal Museum because someone told me there was an underground train in

February 11, 2026
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Rainy days in England are actually awesome

rainy days in england

I hate winter. I tend to stay in my house, crochet or knit, have tea and wait for

January 28, 2026
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England