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British homes

How can you tell when you’re in a British home #shorts

November 20, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad Scotland Wales
Thoughts from Alanna… You know you’re in a British home when..! This #short explains how you can tell
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life in lockdown in England

Life in Lockdown in England | Expat in the UK

November 17, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… So what’s like been like living in England during a lockdown? Here’s what’s been happening
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British kitchen

How you can tell if you’re in a British kitchen #shorts

November 14, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… You know you’re in a British kitchen when…! Here’s how you can tell if you’re
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cockney rhyming slang

Foreigner Guesses Cockney Rhyming Slang

November 10, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts by Alanna… This week I’m guessing Cockney rhyming slang! Can you imagine how bad I do?? As
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most popular British beers

Foreigner tries most popular British beers (caution: I get drunk)

November 4, 2020
Destinations Eat This & Drink This England
Thoughts from Alanna… This week I tasted tested the most popular British beers – was yours included?? I’ve
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Celebrating Halloween in the UK

Celebrating Halloween as a foreigner in the UK

October 27, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… Happy Halloween, everyone!! This week I ramble about what it’s like celebrating Halloween as a
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historical British slang

Foreigner guesses historical British slang (badly)

October 20, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… Ever try to guess historical British slang? Me, neither, until now! As a foreigner living
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British things

27 British things I can’t wait to experience

October 7, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… This week I wanted to share 27 British things I can’t wait to experience again
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Flying to the UK in a Pandemic

Flying to the UK in a Pandemic

September 29, 2020
Destinations England Moving Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… So what is it like flying to the UK in the middle of a pandemic?
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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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