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Why American chocolate tastes so weird

american chocolate

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, I grew up with American chocolate… so why

April 24, 2024
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31 | getting old + figuring myself out (let’s chat)

31 living in England

Thoughts from Alanna… I celebrated another birthday in the UK! I’m so old and irrelevant! This week I

March 22, 2024
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Can I thrift an outfit in England (as a total newbie?)

thrifting in england

Thoughts from Alanna… Thrift shops are SO MUCH BETTER in the UK than in Canada – so can

March 5, 2024
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9 things America does better (sorry Britain!)

things america does better than Britain

Thoughts from Alanna… I love the UK, but there’s definitely some things America does better. I went online

January 30, 2024
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British words I say without even realising

british words

Thoughts from Alanna… As an immigrant living in the UK, I really didn’t think I would change that

January 16, 2024
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This UK Christmas treat would make an American cry (me included)

uk christmas pudding

Thoughts from Alanna… There’s one Christmas dish here in the UK that I’ll never understand… the beloved Christmas

December 26, 2023
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Making Britain’s CRAZIEST Christmas Cocktails

Making Britain’s CRAZIEST Christmas Cocktails

Thoughts from Alanna… As an immigrant in the UK, I LOVE trying British stuff – so why not

December 12, 2023
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Is Christmas better in Canada or the UK?

Is Christmas better in Canada or the UK?

Thoughts from Alanna… Merry Christmas! It’s early, I know! As a Canadian who’s been celebrating Christmas in the

December 12, 2023
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Is the UK actually good for foreigners?

Is the UK actually good for foreigners?

Thoughts from Alanna… Is the UK good for foreigners? Let’s find out. Big thank you to Babbel for

October 31, 2023
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England