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dinner chats + the chaos of living in England

dinner chats in england

Thoughts from Alanna Get cozy and let’s chat: what is it really like living in England? Is the

March 3, 2026
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14 Rules of British small talk (that foreigners don’t understand)

british small talk

Thoughts from Alanna… If you’re new to the UK, understanding what British people are saying is TOUGH. I’m

February 18, 2026
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Exploring Britain’s SECRET railway (NOT the Tube!)

London's secret railway

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s discover a secret underground train at a London museum! It’s a truly fascinating piece

February 11, 2026
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Rainy days in England are actually awesome

rainy days in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Do you hate grey, rainy English days as much as I do? Join me today

January 28, 2026
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I answer the MOST ASKED questions about living in the UK

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, 2025
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11 British Christmas traditions that shock outsiders

British Christmas traditions

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK for the last 10 years, I’ve discovered these

December 16, 2025
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I have to leave the UK (if I can’t pass this test)

life in the uk test

Thoughts from Alanna… If I want to stay in the UK, I need to pass this British exam.

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

best england beach

Thoughts from Alanna… Let’s visit one of the best beaches in England! This beach is consistently the best

August 26, 2025
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Reacting to British Humour

british humour

Thoughts from Alanna… There’s nothing else like the British sense of humour! Let’s react to British memes, UK

August 20, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England