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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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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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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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Reacting to Mock the Week (+ a cringey American version??)

mock the week

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I love British humour – so what about

February 4, 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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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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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England