Hey guys! I’m writing this on the flight back to Mumbai from London. The past week has been incredible celebrating my cousin’s wedding, catching up with friends & family, eating ALL of London’s yumminess and just soaking up the city to the max. It’s been a while since we caught up so let’s chat…
- I know many people dread travel but I actually love the whole process (aside from the packing bit). Between the duty free shopping and being cut off from the world for a decent amount of time, there’s something extremely therapeutic about long-haul flights. Eat, sleep, watch TV, read and repeat…it doesn’t get better!
- Acclimatisation totally exists. Lord knows how I lived in London for so many years because it sure gets cold. Some days I can literally feel it in my bones. While I did enjoy the change of weather, I’m not sure I could hack even a couple of degrees colder.
- That being said, there’s something so magical about London in the winter. The lights, window displays, Christmas decor and festive overload left me feeling so warm & fuzzy.
- Have you guys heard of the new TV show Younger? It’s made by the same director as Sex And The City. I watched a fair few episodes on my flight to London and would recommend it if you’re looking to get into a light-hearted show. Chances are I will probably watch another few after I finish up this post.
- Can we talk about the launch of Pip & Nut’s new nut butter tubs: 1 kg of pure almond butter goodness! Obviously I snatched up a tub to enjoy in Bombay! This should last me a few days ;)!
- Does anyone else consider avocado toast to be a bit like salads and eggs? You know how to make it yet it tastes so much better when someone else does it for you. Over the weekend I particularly enjoyed the avo toast served at Fego on St John’s Wood High Street & Daisy Green in Marylebone.
- One of the main aspects I miss about London is how walk-friendly the city is. Without even trying, I was getting in an average of about 14,000 steps daily. Let’s chalk that up as my cardio for the week ;)! After taking the week off from strength training, I’m looking forward to getting back in the groove this weekend!
- Plane food is never my jam which is why I am carrying plenty of food on board. If you’re in London, check out these salad pots from Marks & Spencer. They have so many different varieties and at a steal too: 2 pots for £3. I also could resist picking up at the airport a packet of Pret a Manger’s kale chips and a bar of their dark chocolate with sea salt – so freakin’ good!
On that note, it’s time to tuck into lunch!
What’s one dish you always order when out….even though you can easily make it yourself?
What TV show are you currently watching?
I’m currently watching “This Is Us”, which you’d absolutely love K! Also agreed about the therapeutic aspect of long-haul flights, I have a special playlist to listen to on-board too! Looks like you had such a wonderful time in London, this post definitely got me into the festive spirit of things 🙂 xx
Hopefully the festive feeling rubs off in Bombay soon!Definitely going to check out “This is Us”!
I love younger and also This is us. Secretly, hope that Liza & Charles get together:))!
I’m heading to London in two days & im beyond excited to enjoy the city!
Haha I’m Team Charles too…at least for now!!
im hoping to visit London for my 3-0 in March, will definitely keep you posted. i usually can’t pass avo-toast or parfait at cafes even though i can easily make it at home.
London sounds like the perfect place to ring in a new decade!! Parfaits are enough great example of a dish that tastes so much better when out!
I can’t deal with the cold either – I’m shuddering at the thought that I have over 4 more months of this weather eeeek.
Haha I know what you mean about avocado toast!
I can’t even imagine how cold it gets in Canada- brrr!!
I am one of those annoying people who refuse to pay for anything I can make just as good, if not better, at home. So my go to’s for breakfast out are things like eggs benedict (never made a hollondaise) or an ommlette stuffed with ingredients I never have to hand.
I’m currently watching Scandal – it frustrates me so much but I love it! Ha!
Haha Scandal is just one of those TV shows which I never got into- I’m probably the only person in the world!!
I was in London for a few days last week on my way back to Australia and I couldn’t believe how cold it was either! I literally couldn’t sleep one night because I was too cold. I’m so glad I’m missing the whole of winter haha I totally love long haul flights too. There’s something so nice about being uncontactable for such a long time, with no expectations to do work or anything. Glad you made it home safely!
Haha I strategically plan my trips so that the longer ones are spent over the summer in London!!
I’ll have to check out Younger since I loved Sex in the City!
You must Salma – I think you’d love it :)!
London is definitely on my bucket list.
It should be on everyone’s bucket list!!
Wow 1KG of almond butter?! I’d probably get through that in a few days, haha! Even less if it was nutella! I’ve been watching Younger as well…a very light-hearted, fun watch indeed.
Haha Nutella is dangerous to have around ;)!
Nice post K. I love your London ramblings. Christmas time in London is like Christmas time in NYC, it’s magical. I actually love to order Avocado Toast when out even though i can make it so easily at home. Watching a lot of news, I’m scared of the world we live in. 🙁
Thanks Nisha! Spending Christmas in NYC is on my bucket list- hopefully sooN!!