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Being a foreigner in England is great, but…

foreigner in england

Thoughts from Alanna… I’ve been a foreigner in the England for nearly a decade and it’s been a truly privileged

October 22, 2025
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The untold story of Britain’s witches

witches in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Witches and witchcraft feel like such Hollywood concepts, but in reality these were real women in history.

October 7, 2025
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Which British sausage roll is the best?? Let’s try them all!

best british sausage roll

Thoughts from Alanna… I LOVE a good sausage roll and the Brits definitely do them best! But which high street

October 1, 2025
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Dear England: Your Tescos Are… Crazy

reacting to Tesco

Thoughts from Alanna… The big, the bad and the downright ugly: let’s react to Tesco! As British supermarkets go, there

September 23, 2025
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I have to leave the UK (if I can’t pass this test)

life in the uk test

Thoughts from Alanna… If I want to stay in the UK, I need to pass this British exam. No pressure,

September 16, 2025
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Reacting to Greg Davies BEST BITS!

reacting to Greg Davies

Thoughts from Alanna… I love British humour so today let’s react to Greg Davies! From stand-up, to UK panel shows

September 9, 2025
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Which British biscuit dunks best?

british biscuits

Thoughts from Alanna… What’s the best British biscuit for dunking in tea?? Chocolate Hobnobs? McVitie’s Digestives? What about custard creams??

September 2, 2025
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I visited one of England’s BEST beaches and was totally shocked

best england beach

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s visit one of the best beaches in England! This beach is consistently the best rated in

August 26, 2025
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Reacting to British Humour

british humour

Thoughts from Alanna… There’s nothing else like the British sense of humour! Let’s react to British memes, UK comedies and

August 20, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England