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I answer the MOST ASKED questions about living in the UK

questions about living in the UK

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in England for an entire decade now, it’s been a real

December 31, 2025
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11 British Christmas traditions that shock outsiders

British Christmas traditions

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK for the last 10 years, I’ve discovered these

December 16, 2025
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Tears, love + drama: why I’m staying in England

10 years living in the UK

Thoughts from Alanna… I cannot believe it. I’ve lived in the UK for 10 years. An entire decade!!!

December 3, 2025
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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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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England