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Visiting British cafes older than my country

oldest london coffee shops

Thoughts from Alanna… I’m hunting down the oldest coffee shops in london to see if history tastes as

September 22, 2026
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I listened to the BEST British albums from every decade (I cried)

best british albums

Thoughts from Alanna… Join me while I react to British albums, the best from every decade! We’ve got

September 16, 2026
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I tried Britain’s forgotten drinks | Grog, Mead + more! 🍻

historical british drinks

Thoughts from Alanna… I love learning about British history, and why not do that through alcoholic drinks?? Let’s

September 9, 2026
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Things only British people do

things british people do

Thoughts from Alanna… British culture always surprises me, even after living in the UK for 10 years! As

September 2, 2026
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I tried eating breakfast like a Victorian

making a victorian breakfast

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s cook a historical British breakfast – the Victorian way! Apparently the Victorian’s loved kedgeree

August 18, 2026
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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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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England