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Rainy days in England are actually awesome

rainy days in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Do you hate grey, rainy English days as much as I do? Join me today

January 28, 2026
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The search for Britain’s BEST cocktail (I think I’ve found it)

best uk cocktails

Thoughts from Alanna… I’m determined to find the UK’s BEST cocktail – even if I have to try

January 20, 2026
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16 British things that sound fake (but are actually true)

British things that sound fake

Thoughts from Alanna… Hi everyone, it’s me! I wanted to share 16 British things that sound fake but

January 12, 2026
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Britain invented the TANK?? (& other crazy military inventions)

reacting to british inventions

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, I had NO IDEA the British invented the

January 7, 2026
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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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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England