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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

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

August 5, 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

July 21, 2026
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Fitness in the UK is… unusual

fitness in the uk

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s chat about fitness differences between the UK, Canada and America. I’ve got 13 different

June 24, 2026
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British construction just makes SENSE!

uk vs usa construction

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, construction differences between the UK and Canada/America has

June 17, 2026
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28 Pub rules Brits think are normal

british pub rules

Thoughts from Alanna… Foreigners, take notice! Here’s 28 British pub habits and etiquette you should follow! As a

June 2, 2026
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Being alone in England is actually incredible

solo introvert vlog

Thoughts from Alanna… I love being a homebody, but I also want to get better at doing things

May 13, 2026
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Today I learned the British invented everything

reacting to british inventions

Thoughts from Alanna… Did you know the British basically invented everything?? I knew they created a lot, but

May 5, 2026
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The UK has changed me… except for THESE 9 things

the uk changed me

Thoughts from Alanna… Even though I’ve lived in the UK for the last 10 years and have absorbed

April 21, 2026
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England