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Being a foreigner in England is great, but…

foreigner in england

Thoughts from Alanna… I’ve been a foreigner in the England for nearly a decade and it’s been a

October 22, 2025
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What do British people do for fun??

reacting to british hobbies

Thoughts from Alanna… What are classic British hobbies? Trainspotting? Rambling? Pub walks?? I asked YOU what British people

July 22, 2025
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How a Cumberland Sausage can send you to jail

british food laws

Thoughts from Alanna… As a foreigner living in the UK, I had no idea the Brits have laws

May 27, 2025
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Immigrant answers the most asked questions about British life

most asked questions about British life

Thoughts from Alanna… You asked: I answered. Here’s my brutally honest opinion about your most asked questions about

April 23, 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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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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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