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The British albums that brought my memories back

best british albums

I sat on the couch listening to the Beatles and immediately started sobbing. This was supposed to be

September 16, 2026
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I tried Britain’s old drinks, and the worst-looking one surprised me

historical british drinks

Purposely curdling milk is a horrible thing to watch when you know you’re going to drink the result.

September 9, 2026
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Smaller British houses were a bigger adjustment than I expected

uk vs usa construction

I love where I live, but I’m desperate for a back garden. While looking at properties and thinking

June 17, 2026
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The British pub habits I had to learn as a Canadian

british pub rules

When my mom came to visit at Christmas, I thought we’d go to a pub for dinner instead

June 2, 2026
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My first instant-coffee taste test had some very expensive disappointments

uk instant coffee

I love coffee, but instant coffee wasn’t part of my life in Canada. My usual cup involves grinding

May 1, 2026
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The Canadian habits I still have after ten years in England

the uk changed me

The other day I had a headache and asked my partner for Advil. We didn’t have Advil. We

April 21, 2026
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The money-saving habits I’ve picked up in England

british money habits

I thought I was pretty good at saving money before I moved from Canada to the UK. Then

March 11, 2026
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I stopped hiding from winter for a day in Rochester

rainy days in england

I hate winter. I tend to stay in my house, crochet or knit, have tea and wait for

January 28, 2026
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Ten years in England, and the life I didn’t know I could build

10 years living in the UK

When I first moved to England, buying bread could be exhausting. I stood in front of dozens of

December 3, 2025
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England