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Immigrant answers the most asked questions about British life

most asked questions about British life

Thoughts from Alanna… You asked: I answered. Here’s my brutally honest opinion about your most asked questions about

April 23, 2025
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Finding London’s most FAMOUS Blue Plaques

London blue plaques

Thoughts from Alanna… I love learning about British history and today we’re getting lost in London! I wanted

April 15, 2025
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Can I cook WW1 British recipes without ruining them?

uk wartime cooking

Thoughts from Alanna… I love learning about British culture, especially food! So naturally, I tried making classic British

April 9, 2025
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Reacting to Philomena Cunk | BEST BITS

Philomena cunk reaction

Thoughts from Alanna… How do you explain Philomena Cunk to a stranger… let’s react to some of the

April 1, 2025
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20 Rules the Brits Never Break

how to be British

Thoughts from Alanna… As an immigrant living in the UK, I’ve learned a lot about British culture and

March 26, 2025
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Exploring the Tower of London FOR THE FIRST TIME

tower of london

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s explore the Tower of London for the first time solo! As a Canadian living

March 19, 2025
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UK Cheese: Cheap, Mid, Expensive | Is the price worth it?

uk cheese

Thoughts from Alanna I LOVE BRITISH CHEESE. There, I said it. But is expensive UK cheese worth the

March 5, 2025
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1 HOUR CHALLENGE at the British Museum: I can’t believe what I saw!

british museum

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in England, I LOVE visiting all the incredible (free!) museums this

February 26, 2025
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Weird stuff I brought to the UK when I moved here (and kept!)

what I brought to England

Thoughts from Alanna… There’s no rules when it comes to packing for an international move (well, maybe) but

February 19, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England