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Exploring Britain’s SECRET railway (NOT the Tube!)

London's secret railway

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s discover a secret underground train at a London museum! It’s a truly fascinating piece

February 11, 2026
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Rainy days in England are actually awesome

rainy days in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Do you hate grey, rainy English days as much as I do? Join me today

January 28, 2026
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FIRST TIME at London’s Science Museum (my honest reaction)

London science museum

Thoughts from Alanna… Come with me while I visit London’s famous Science Museum for the first time! Full

November 19, 2025
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A deep-dive into the Battle of Britain | I had no idea!

Battle of Britain

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, I wanted to learn more about the Battle

November 12, 2025
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The untold story of Britain’s witches

witches in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Witches and witchcraft feel like such Hollywood concepts, but in reality these were real women

October 7, 2025
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I visited one of England’s BEST beaches and was totally shocked

best england beach

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s visit one of the best beaches in England! This beach is consistently the best

August 26, 2025
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A Year of Solo Trips in England: What I’ve Learned

solo travel in england

Thoughts from Alanna… I’ve spent the last year forcing myself out of my comfort zone and taking solo

August 13, 2025
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First time in Manchester! (Honest reaction)

manchester reaction

Thoughts from Alanna… Join me as I explore Manchester for the first time! We’ve got cathedrals, libraries, museums

July 8, 2025
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FIRST TIME at the London Zoo (honest reaction)

first time at the London zoo

Thoughts from Alanna… Join me for my first time at the ZSL London Zoo! Here’s my honest reaction

June 17, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England