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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. My grandpa

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 one out.

August 5, 2026
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Groceries in Canada vs the UK | Everything costs HOW MUCH?

uk vs canada supermarket

My small grocery run at Fortino’s came to $200 Canadian. We only needed a few more dinners and lunches, and

July 29, 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 about England.

July 21, 2026
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British alcohol I’d never seen (until moving to the UK)

british alcohol

I’d had Pimm’s out of a can, but I’d never actually made a glass myself. For a Canadian living in

July 1, 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 finish work,

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 about a

June 17, 2026
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Dear England: your most popular ciders are… insane!!

most popular uk cider

I’d always enjoyed cider without really knowing which bottle to choose when a pub had a whole row of them.

June 10, 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 of cooking.

June 2, 2026
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England