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These British money saving habits changed my life

british money habits

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I was shocked at how well British people

March 11, 2026
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dinner chats + the chaos of living in England

dinner chats in england

Thoughts from Alanna Get cozy and let’s chat: what is it really like living in England? Is the

March 3, 2026
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1970s British adverts were WILD

70s british adverts

You can learn SO MUCH about British culture through their adverts. Today we’re reacting to crazy British adverts

February 25, 2026
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14 Rules of British small talk (that foreigners don’t understand)

british small talk

Thoughts from Alanna… If you’re new to the UK, understanding what British people are saying is TOUGH. I’m

February 18, 2026
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Exploring Britain’s SECRET railway (NOT the Tube!)

London's secret railway

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s discover a secret underground train at a London museum! It’s a truly fascinating piece

February 11, 2026
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I had no idea British rally racing was this dangerous

reacting to british rally

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I’ve never heard of rally or rally racing..

February 4, 2026
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Rainy days in England are actually awesome

rainy days in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Do you hate grey, rainy English days as much as I do? Join me today

January 28, 2026
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The search for Britain’s BEST cocktail (I think I’ve found it)

best uk cocktails

Thoughts from Alanna… I’m determined to find the UK’s BEST cocktail – even if I have to try

January 20, 2026
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16 British things that sound fake (but are actually true)

British things that sound fake

Thoughts from Alanna… Hi everyone, it’s me! I wanted to share 16 British things that sound fake but

January 12, 2026
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England