Just Touched Down In London Town!
Just touched down in London Town! I spent four days in London with my Mom and it was a fantastic trip. Here are some of my trip highlights, recommendations, and meaningful memories:
Where to stay: Middle Eight
The Middle Eight Hotel was one of the BEST hotels I’ve ever stayed in! Modern, sophisticated, upscale, and classy are a few words that come to mind when describing this phenomenal hotel. Also the attention to detail in hospitality from my name on the tv screen to a welcome cake upon arrival. The service was absolutely incredible and the room was so clean and top-notch, I felt like I could live in there forever!
Most memorable experience: Afternoon Tea
It wouldn’t be a trip to the UK without experiencing a traditional afternoon tea. Afternoon tea is my #1 must do activity if you are visiting London! The elegance, royalty, and delicacy transforms an hour and a half into pure relaxation and bliss. While afternoon teas can be very pricey, your stomach will be satisfied at the end! Even if you’ve had an afternoon tea experience somewhere else in the world, a classic British tea is the og! I visited the Corinthia London for Afternoon Tea and every moment was beautiful from the decor, the sandwiches, and the ambiance with light classical music in the background.
Best Photo Spot: Sketch
In the life of a lifestyle blogger, you’re always scouting the world for the best photo spots. One of the most instagrammable places in the world can be found at Sketch in Mayfair, London. You might’ve heard about Sketch for their iconic egg bathroom. It’s an Instagram influencer’s heaven. Sketch’s bathroom is always in the spotlight, but the the whole restaurant is really an aesthetic itself. The restaurant has multiple dining rooms each with a different aesthetic. I dined in The Glade room and the scene transported me into a secret magic garden. The bathroom will transport you into an intergalactic space world. Warning: you might spend more time in the bathroom than your actual meal, perfect pose reasons obviously.
Favorite Meal: Colonel Saab
I was not expecting the food scene in London to be so DELICOUS! There was so much diversity in food and all of my meals during my stay were superb. The meal that sticks out the most was my last meal in London, dinner at Colonel Saab. Colonel Saab is an authentic Indian restaurant in Covent Garden. While the hype is all on Dishoom, our hotel recommended Colonel Saab, just a block away. What I tasted was the most authentic, flavorful butter chicken, cauliflower curry, and naan I’ve ever tried. I’ve never had more authentic Indian food than this! Our server was also a standout from his kind heart and enthusiasm to make conversation with guests. Give this new Indian restaurant the hype it deserves! The service, food, and ambiance, makes me want to travel to India next!
London is an amazing city which I definitely need to return to soon. It reminded me of New York City at times, with spices of royalty mixed in. It was also so interesting to hear English accents spoken as REAL English accents, not just Americans who practice English accents when they’re bored lol. London is a great city to visit during winter because the holiday cheer is so prominent, plus tourism was very promoted during my stay. Nothing but love for you, London, cheers!🥂
