dinner chats + the chaos of living in England Thoughts from Alanna Get cozy and let’s chat: what is it really like living in England? Is the March 3, 2026Read more
14 Rules of British small talk (that foreigners don’t understand) Thoughts from Alanna… If you’re new to the UK, understanding what British people are saying is TOUGH. I’m February 18, 2026Read more
Exploring Britain’s SECRET railway (NOT the Tube!) Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s discover a secret underground train at a London museum! It’s a truly fascinating piece February 11, 2026Read more
Rainy days in England are actually awesome Thoughts from Alanna… Do you hate grey, rainy English days as much as I do? Join me today January 28, 2026Read more
I answer the MOST ASKED 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, 2025Read more
11 British Christmas traditions that shock outsiders Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK for the last 10 years, I’ve discovered these December 16, 2025Read more
I have to leave the UK (if I can’t pass this test) Thoughts from Alanna… If I want to stay in the UK, I need to pass this British exam. September 16, 2025Read more
I visited one of England’s BEST beaches and was totally shocked Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s visit one of the best beaches in England! This beach is consistently the best August 26, 2025Read more
Reacting to British Humour Thoughts from Alanna… There’s nothing else like the British sense of humour! Let’s react to British memes, UK August 20, 2025Read more