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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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I listened to the BEST British albums from every decade (I cried)

best british albums

I sat on the couch listening to the Beatles and immediately started sobbing. This was supposed to be

September 16, 2026
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Things only British people do

things british people do

I say “cheers” when the postie hands me a package now. I don’t stop to think about it,

September 2, 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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25 British phrases that sound polite… but aren’t

polite british phrases

“No worries” sounds reassuring, and sometimes it is, but sometimes there are absolutely worries. Good luck figuring that

August 5, 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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Fitness in the UK is… unusual

fitness in the uk

For years, my trip to the gym included a walk before the workout and another walk afterwards. I’d

June 24, 2026
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British construction just makes SENSE!

uk vs usa construction

I love where I live, but I’m desperate for a back garden. While looking at properties and thinking

June 17, 2026
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28 Pub rules Brits think are normal

british pub rules

When my mom came to visit at Christmas, I thought we’d go to a pub for dinner instead

June 2, 2026
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England