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A deep-dive into the Battle of Britain | I had no idea!

Battle of Britain

I’d been to this part of London so many times without noticing the Battle of Britain monument. It

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

witches in england

Witches make me think of Hollywood, spooky films and Hocus Pocus. A memorial in Faversham, Kent, makes that

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

best england beach

I booked a train and a bus for a beach day, then woke up to a heat advisory

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

solo travel in england

People hear that I moved from Canada to England and assume I must be an extrovert. Absolutely not.

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

manchester reaction

People told me I had to visit John Rylands Library when I went to Manchester. They were right.

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

first time at the London zoo

I arrived at London Zoo without doing any research, which meant I didn’t even know whether it had

June 17, 2025
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Seeing Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre (FIRST TIME!)

Shakespeare globe theatre reaction

My first Shakespeare play at the Globe was expensive, uncomfortable and really good. I spent about three hours

June 3, 2025
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Finding London’s most FAMOUS Blue Plaques

London blue plaques

I thought finding ten famous London blue plaques sounded like a fun day out. Then I planned the

April 15, 2025
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Exploring the Tower of London FOR THE FIRST TIME

tower of london

I paid £35 to visit the Tower of London when I filmed this trip, which made it the

March 19, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England