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FIRST TIME at London’s Science Museum (my honest reaction)

London science museum

Thoughts from Alanna… Come with me while I visit London’s famous Science Museum for the first time! Full

November 19, 2025
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A deep-dive into the Battle of Britain | I had no idea!

Battle of Britain

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, I wanted to learn more about the Battle

November 12, 2025
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My visa result: am I allowed to stay in the UK forever?

ILR visa result

Thoughts from Alanna… It’s finally time to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain aka Permanent Residency in the

October 29, 2025
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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

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

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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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England