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UK visa result

My UK visa result

September 22, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… It’s finally happened. I received a result from the Home Office about my UK visa.
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UK Public Transport

Foreigner uses UK Public Transport (with varying success)

September 15, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… Here’s how British public transport works outside of London (did you know outside of London
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What it's really like working in England

What it’s really like working in England

September 1, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… Here’s what it’s really like working as a foreigner in England – the good, the
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Strangest British TV shows

11 STRANGEST British TV Shows (as per me, a non-Brit!)

August 25, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad Scotland Wales
Thoughts from Alanna… You ever turn on the TV in the UK and are shocked at what you
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how much do groceries cost in England

How much do groceries cost in England? UK vs Canada

August 12, 2020
Canada Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… Ever wondered which country is more expensive: the UK vs Canada? This week I compared
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pronouncing British places

11 UK places this foreigner can’t pronounce | VIEWER SUGGESTIONS

July 14, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… This week I put away my pride and as a foreigner I tried pronouncing 11
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Best British Thing

Best British Things RANKED (by a foreigner)

June 24, 2020
Living Abroad
Thoughts from Alanna… So what is the BEST British thing? This week I ranked the best things about
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British traits foreigners hate

13 British Traits Foreigners Hate

June 10, 2020
Destinations England Living Abroad Scotland Wales
Thoughts from Alanna… Here are 13 British traits all foreigners hate! As a foreigner who lived in England
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Hardest British places to pronounce

Foreigner Pronounces 10 Hardest British Places

June 3, 2020
Destinations England Ireland Living Abroad Scotland Wales
Thoughts from Alanna… This week I try pronouncing the 10 hardest British places as a foreigner. You knew
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About Alanna

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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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