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6 British Things All Foreigners Need

british things

I am very passionate about my stupid umbrella. By the time I shared my suggestions for life in

March 11, 2022
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Best apps for expats in the UK

best british apps for expats in the uk

When I first moved to the UK, I didn’t have a smartphone. Yes, really. It made life much

February 24, 2022
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7 Reasons Why You Should Move to the UK

why you should move to the uk

At an eye test in Specsavers, my optometrist asked where I was from. When I said Canada, he

February 3, 2022
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I was wrong about being an expat in the UK

expat in the uk

I was lucky enough to visit the UK several times before moving here. That gave me some idea

January 30, 2022
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So you wanna enter the UK on a visa… what happens with border control??

enter the uk

I can have a visa approved, pay for the application and get through the biometrics appointment, then still

November 9, 2021
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FOREIGNERS! Know THIS before moving to the UK

moving to the UK

Before I moved to England, I thought grocery shopping would be one of the easy parts. I had

October 26, 2021
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11 reasons why I will never live in London, England

I'll never live in London

I love visiting London for a day or a weekend, but I have no interest in living there.

October 12, 2021
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Don’t Move to England If…

don't move to england

Moving from Canada to England was one of the best decisions I’d made, but I didn’t want my

April 27, 2021
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Moving from the UK to Canada | Things to consider before moving to Canada

moving from the uk to Canada

Thoughts from Alanna… Here are things you need to consider if you’re interested in moving from the UK

March 2, 2021
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England