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Rating Britain’s most POPULAR instant coffees (by trying them all)

uk instant coffee

The UK is one of the biggest instant coffee markets in the world – so let’s try them

May 1, 2026
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The UK has changed me… except for THESE 9 things

the uk changed me

Thoughts from Alanna… Even though I’ve lived in the UK for the last 10 years and have absorbed

April 21, 2026
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These British money saving habits changed my life

british money habits

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in the UK, I was shocked at how well British people

March 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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Tears, love + drama: why I’m staying in England

10 years living in the UK

Thoughts from Alanna… I cannot believe it. I’ve lived in the UK for 10 years. An entire decade!!!

December 3, 2025
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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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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England