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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 London Transport Museum (for the first time)

London transport museum

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I’m pretty rubbish at solo travel – but

January 28, 2025
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Reacting to Rugby’s Hardest Hits (for the first time)

reacting to rugby

Thoughts from Alanna… Did you know an Englishman invented rugby? Do you know the difference between rugby union

January 14, 2025
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British winters are not my favourite… (so here’s how I survive)

british winter

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, you’d think a British winter would be a

January 7, 2025
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Reacting to HILARIOUS UK Christmas Adverts

uk christmas adverts 2024

Thoughts from Alanna… The UK is famous for their Christmas adverts, so let’s have a watch! Join me

December 10, 2024
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Reacting to the Isle of Man TT Race (for the first time)

isle of man tt race

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I’ve never heard of the Isle of Man

November 28, 2024
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England