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The untold story of Britain’s witches

witches in england

Witches make me think of Hollywood, spooky films and Hocus Pocus. A memorial in Faversham, Kent, makes that

October 7, 2025
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I have to leave the UK (if I can’t pass this test)

life in the uk test

After months of studying, I was worried that I’d memorised the practice questions without properly learning the material.

September 16, 2025
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I visited one of England’s BEST beaches and was totally shocked

best england beach

I booked a train and a bus for a beach day, then woke up to a heat advisory

August 26, 2025
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Reacting to British Humour

british humour

Before I moved to the UK, a photo beside a red telephone box was an excellent holiday achievement.

August 20, 2025
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A Year of Solo Trips in England: What I’ve Learned

solo travel in england

People hear that I moved from Canada to England and assume I must be an extrovert. Absolutely not.

August 13, 2025
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Reacting to Britain’s BEST books

reacting to british books

I don’t read the back of a book before I start it. If a friend recommends something or

August 6, 2025
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Reacting to Sarah Millican BEST BITS!

Sarah Millican

Is there anything more British than a comedian making a joke about custard? That was one of my

July 30, 2025
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What do British people do for fun??

reacting to british hobbies

When I asked viewers what British people do for fun, I got far more suggestions than I could

July 22, 2025
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Is Northern food the BEST in England?

northern food

I used to look at a pasty inside a bread roll and think it must be horribly dry.

July 15, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England