11 British Christmas traditions that shock outsiders
Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK for the last 10 years, I’ve discovered these 11 weird
BEST & WORST British Christmas Adverts 2025
As a Canadian living in the UK, I LOVE watching British Christmas adverts every year! Join me for the latest
Tears, love + drama: why I’m staying in England
Thoughts from Alanna… I cannot believe it. I’ve lived in the UK for 10 years. An entire decade!!! Being a
Dear England: Your Wetherspoons are…. crazy
Thoughts from Alanna… Love them or hate them, Wetherspoons is a British icon. But I didn’t realize how varied they
FIRST TIME at London’s Science Museum (my honest reaction)
Thoughts from Alanna… Come with me while I visit London’s famous Science Museum for the first time! Full of inventions,
A deep-dive into the Battle of Britain | I had no idea!
Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, I wanted to learn more about the Battle of Britain!
9 guaranteed ways to piss off the English
Thoughts from Alanna… I’m definitely not saying you SHOULD do these… but if you want to annoy the English and
My visa result: am I allowed to stay in the UK forever?
Thoughts from Alanna… It’s finally time to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain aka Permanent Residency in the UK aka
