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The largest bookstore in Britain blew my mind

biggest bookstore in the uk

I went to Waterstones Piccadilly with a rule. I could buy a book I’d already read and absolutely

April 1, 2026
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FIRST TIME at London’s Science Museum (my honest reaction)

London science museum

Three grown men travelled to the moon in the Apollo 10 command module. Standing in London’s Science Museum

November 19, 2025
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FIRST TIME at the London Zoo (honest reaction)

first time at the London zoo

I arrived at London Zoo without doing any research, which meant I didn’t even know whether it had

June 17, 2025
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Seeing Shakespeare at the Globe Theatre (FIRST TIME!)

Shakespeare globe theatre reaction

My first Shakespeare play at the Globe was expensive, uncomfortable and really good. I spent about three hours

June 3, 2025
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Finding London’s most FAMOUS Blue Plaques

London blue plaques

I thought finding ten famous London blue plaques sounded like a fun day out. Then I planned the

April 15, 2025
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Exploring the Tower of London FOR THE FIRST TIME

tower of london

I paid £35 to visit the Tower of London when I filmed this trip, which made it the

March 19, 2025
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My Favorite Murder LIVE in London

My favorite murder live

Thoughts from Alanna… My friends and I went to see My Favorite Murder live in London, England! This

December 3, 2019
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[VIDEO] Celebrating Canada Day 150 in London

Thoughts from Alanna… Happy Canada Day 150, everyone! I decided to celebrate in London this year and filmed

July 2, 2017
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About Alanna

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Just a thirty-something Canadian trying out life in England