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1 HOUR CHALLENGE at the British Museum: I can’t believe what I saw!

british museum

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in England, I LOVE visiting all the incredible (free!) museums this

February 26, 2025
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Weird stuff I brought to the UK when I moved here (and kept!)

what I brought to England

Thoughts from Alanna… There’s no rules when it comes to packing for an international move (well, maybe) but

February 19, 2025
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Canadian reacts to English Wine

reacting to english wine

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in England, I love trying British drinks and food! Recently I

February 12, 2025
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Would You Rather…. toughest choices between UK vs Canada

would you rather

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, which is better? Who has better food? Would

January 21, 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 Frankie Boyle | Best of British Comedians

reacting to Frankie Boyle

Thoughts from Alanna… British people told me I needed to react to Frankie Boyle, so here we are!

January 1, 2025
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I tried celebrating Christmas like the British

british christmas

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I love Christmas time. So how do the

December 19, 2024
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9 Unexpected ways I’ve become British (after 9 years living in the UK)

british habits

Thoughts from Alanna… I can’t believe I’ve lived in the UK for 9 years… it’s truly been a

December 4, 2024
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England