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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

October 7, 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.

September 16, 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

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

August 20, 2025
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A Year of Solo Trips in England: What I’ve Learned

solo travel in england

Thoughts from Alanna… I’ve spent the last year forcing myself out of my comfort zone and taking solo

August 13, 2025
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Reacting to Britain’s BEST books

reacting to british books

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I’ve read loads of British books this year

August 6, 2025
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Reacting to Sarah Millican BEST BITS!

Sarah Millican

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s react to British comedian Sarah Millican! From her stand-up sets, full comedy shows and

July 30, 2025
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What do British people do for fun??

reacting to british hobbies

Thoughts from Alanna… What are classic British hobbies? Trainspotting? Rambling? Pub walks?? I asked YOU what British people

July 22, 2025
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Is Northern food the BEST in England?

northern food

Thoughts from Alanna… I went to Manchester and I wanted to try northern food – it’s that simple

July 15, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England