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How I started a new career in England | Expat working in the UK

new career in England

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner working in the UK, getting your first job is tricky. But what

July 27, 2021
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If you hate the UK, why don’t you leave?

hate the uk

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I get this question all the time: if

July 20, 2021
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17 British words you’ll only hear in the UK

british words

Thoughts from Alanna… Ever wondered what words and phrases are only spoken in the UK? Me, too! Check

July 13, 2021
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I’m getting vaccinated!

vaccinated

Thoughts from Alanna… What’s lockdown been like in England? How’s the NHS vaccine roll-out been going? What’s it

June 22, 2021
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England’s secret supermarket | Taste testing the best food in England

best supermarket in England

Thoughts from Alanna… Today we’re venturing out to find England’s secret food hall! Down here in Kent, there’s

June 15, 2021
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England won’t change me

England won't change me

As a Canadian living in England for 5 years, there’s a lot of ways I’ve changed – but

June 8, 2021
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Renters in England BEWARE

renters in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Here are 9 tips I recommend all renters in England follow! After a few misadventures

June 1, 2021
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How I budget for living in England

budget for living in england

Thoughts from Alanna… So you want to live in England but aren’t sure how to budget – here’s

May 11, 2021
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Let’s hang out in this ancient English city

canterbury

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s explore Canterbury! Today I’m meeting up with friends in Canterbury, Kent for some thrifting

May 4, 2021
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England