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Learning to fish in England (it’s a mess!)

fishing in england

Thoughts from Alanna… I loved fishing as a kid, but now I want to learn it as an

August 12, 2026
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Groceries in Canada vs the UK | Everything costs HOW MUCH?

uk vs canada supermarket

Thoughts from Alanna… I love British food (and there’s so much variety!) but how does it compare to

July 29, 2026
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What I miss MOST about England (when I’m home in Canada)

I miss England

Thoughts from Alanna… From decent trains to great food, there’s loads of stuff I miss about England that

July 21, 2026
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British alcohol I’d never seen (until moving to the UK)

british alcohol

Thoughts from Alanna… Join me for a session trying British drinks I have never encountered before! From mixing

July 1, 2026
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Fitness in the UK is… unusual

fitness in the uk

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s chat about fitness differences between the UK, Canada and America. I’ve got 13 different

June 24, 2026
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British construction just makes SENSE!

uk vs usa construction

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, construction differences between the UK and Canada/America has

June 17, 2026
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28 Pub rules Brits think are normal

british pub rules

Thoughts from Alanna… Foreigners, take notice! Here’s 28 British pub habits and etiquette you should follow! As a

June 2, 2026
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Jeff Bezos made his own milk (it’s as bad as you think)

amazon uk food taste test

Thoughts from Alanna… I was today-years-old when I found out that Amazon UK makes it’s own food! We’ve

May 27, 2026
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Speechless at London’s RAF museum (first time visit!)

raf museum

Join me for my first visit to London’s Royal Airforce Museum aka the RAF museum! I had no

May 19, 2026
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England