Is the UK actually good for foreigners?
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Published 2023-10-31
As a Canadian living in the UK, I was thinking about whether Britain is actually good for foreigners. Is my day-to-day life healthy, positive, happy? What's a regular day look like? Let's discuss!
0:00 let's chat
3:24 travel anxiety lol
5:10 london, baby
6:10 can I still see?
7:55 parlez-vous français?
9:43 cinnamon bun heaven
10:31 pub chats
12:05 gonna miss my train
12:45 home time
15:45 let's get real
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Hey! I'm Alanna - a thirty-something documenting my life as a Canadian living in England.
I share the ups and downs of an expat living abroad and what it's really like living in the UK. It's not always easy, but there's been so many wonderful experiences, too. I post a Youtube video every Tuesday plus an additional video every Saturday on my Patreon account. I also livestream every Wednesday and Sunday at 5:30pm GMT/BST on Twitch.
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All Comments (21)
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Found this channel through the visa result video, and can just tell that the UK is brighter for having Alanna in it :)
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I’m an Uk citizen currently living in Australia ( been here 18 years), but I’m coming back to live in UK in a few weeks!!( Nov )😊 I love watching your videos and your honest approach to life in the UK, you have kept me going with your enthusiasm whilst acknowledging the faults, you are always positive when I get a bit scared about returning! 😬❤
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‘Small towns and villages is where it’s at’ couldn’t agree more! 🙌 I was in London on Saturday and there is nothing better than getting back home to your village/town 🍀
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Do not take a shot anytime she says "any who" you might end up in the Hospital. Also, keep up the good work this is a nice change compared to what you normally do.
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I'm a Canadian living in s.w. Ontario. I enjoy your videos very much. I enjoy your comparisons of British/Canadian life. Keep up the good work. You are a breathe of fresh air. ❤
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I'm UK expat in the US. Just retired. I've paid $180,000 in family heath insurance over 30 years. Still have to pay $150 a month. You can't appreciate the NHS till it's gtone.
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I liked this casual one-on-one format. It felt like sitting down with a friend for a nice chat :) Thanks Alanna!
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Winter is coming and bringing darker, shorter, colder days with it. It sometimes brings people down a bit. Christmas is on the way to cheer us up.
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Hello Alanna, I'm so pleased your eyes are OK. Thanks for the brilliant "mess" of a video. I love that you're honest about the flaws whilst appreciating this country.
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I married a Brit and became a UK citizen and am still one now. Lived there for 8 years and miss it like crazy! We visit for 1 month out of the year every year and I totally agree with you on many points about the UK. I hope you are doing ok through this terrible storm heading through the UK currently. I am sorry you have gone through a bit of depression, but just be grateful (which I am sure you are) to be there and doing what you are doing and seeing. The work life balance is totally spot on there I feel compared to the U.S. Also, I will move back there one day I believe. We currently live in Nashville, TN. By the way what do you do for work from home? Love you videos!
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I love this more relaxed vlog-style video!
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Hi Alanna, I have only recently found your channel so I am busily playing catch up. I don't think I'm alone in feeling a little down about life in England and your videos have made me realise that we still have much to be proud of. I used to live in Kent, near Sandwich, and my family comes from Faversham so you make me feel quite nostalgic about that beautiful county. I have thoroughly enjoyed your videos and I will continue my catch up on your experiences as time permits.
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WooHoo Mini-Adventure! The sound quality from your microphone is great. I'm looking forward to seeing more adventures in the future. I watch whilst I'm unwinding after work, or whilst working on non-day-job projects.
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I guess ALLANA is getting use to living in the U.K. and bless her heart, I hope she keeps her YouTube channel going. She is a gem that the Brits just might appreciate. I think she's delightfully honest and honesty IS SO RARE NOWADAYS, especially in the USA where honesty and decency doesn't appear very often.
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Enjoyed your video - you are honest and that is appreciated! I am new to your channel, but I had to subscribe so I can follow your adventures. I will go back and watch some of your other videos now!
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Alanna, great honest vlog just love it you are always welcome here😊
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I’m moving to the UK from the US to be with my fiancé who lives near Manchester and getting a fiancé visa soon! Definitely nervous but excited for a new chapter in my life. 🎉❤
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Great videos. My 23 year old daughter in UK on Youth visa from tomorrow. We have been living in Vancouver for the past 15 years, previously in South Africa. We have enjoyed your journey. Given us/me some insight into UK life. We enjoy uour perspective and reality
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Always enjoy your day trips and London looked cool - I haven't been for the longest of times. I kinda wish I could learn another language, so I did take a look at the deal you have gotten with Babbel. Love your positivity Alanna !
