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Being alone in England is actually incredible

solo introvert vlog

Thoughts from Alanna… I love being a homebody, but I also want to get better at doing things

May 13, 2026
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Today I learned the British invented everything

reacting to british inventions

Thoughts from Alanna… Did you know the British basically invented everything?? I knew they created a lot, but

May 5, 2026
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Rating Britain’s most POPULAR instant coffees (by trying them all)

uk instant coffee

The UK is one of the biggest instant coffee markets in the world – so let’s try them

May 1, 2026
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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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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England