Tuesday, 6 January 2026

London 2025/26 - Part 1

Munich Airport
 
Sunday - December 28th 2025
 
Like almost every year we were about to spend New Year's Eve in London again. Since flights from Munich to London always depart early morning, we stayed at the Novotel Munich Airport for one night. After lunch we hit the road and drove to our hotel and checked in. Then we took the bus to the airport, where we visited the Christmas Market and got a couple of mulled wines. Later we stopped for a not so great dinner at a Turkish fast food restaurant before heading back to the hotel.
 
Novotel Munich Airport
 
Novotel Munich Airport
 
Our Room
 
Munich Airport Christmas Market
 
Munich Airport Christmas Market
 
Munich Airport Christmas Market
 
Munich Airport Christmas Market
 
Munich Airport Christmas Market
 

Friday, 2 January 2026

London 2025/26 - Part 2

Flying To London
 
Monday - December 29th 2025
 
Our day started pretty early since our flight to London Heathrow departed 07:30 am, but first we had to catch the bus to the terminal and then we had breakfast at the airport lounge after passing security. Finally it was time for departure, but due to the cold weather and some technical issues we were delayed for about an hour. After arriving in London we got a quick snack and then we ordered an uber to Wandsworth Town, where we checked in into our hotel. Like in the last years we stayed at the Alma Hotel. Our room was already available and after we dropped off our luggage, we stopped at the Alma pub for a welcome beer.
 
Airport Lounge
 
Breakfast
 
The Alma
 
Our Room
 
The Alma Pub
 
The Alma Pub
 
The Alma Pub
 
Welcome Drinks
 
The Alma Pub
 
Wandsworth Town
 
Afterwards we walked from Wandsworth to Battersea Power Station, which took about an hour. This walk has become sort of a tradition for us, since are doing that for several years now. We really love the atmosphere along the Thamse on cold winter daays. At Battersea Power Station we browsed through the shops until it was time for our reservation at Dishoom, an Indian restaurant. Although it was a chain restaurant the food was so delicious. After we tried several different dishes, we walked back to Wandsworth and spent the rest of the evening at the Alma pub.
 
Walk along the River Thames
 
Walk along the River Thames
 
Walk along the River Thames
 
Walk along the River Thames
 
Battersea Power Station
 
Battersea Power Station
 
Battersea Power Station
 
Dishoom
 
Late Lunch or Early Dinner
 
Late Lunch or Early Dinner
 
Battersea Power Station
 
Battersea Power Station
 
On the Way back to Wandsworth
 
Drinks
 

Thursday, 1 January 2026

London 2025/26 - Part 3

Exploring London
 
Tuesday - December 30th 2025
 
Today we had breakfast at Lockdown Bakehouse and then we headed to Wandsworth Pier from where we took the Thames Clippers into the inner city. Due to construction works the trains to London Waterloo didn't run on schedule and so we gave Uber Boat a try. We bought our tickets via the uber app and soon we were on our way to London. Near Houses of Parliament we got off and then we walked to Trafalgar Square. Along the way we came across a lovely pub and so we had to stop to get a beer. Afterwards we continued our walk through London, because we wanted to visit Waterstones, the huge book store. There we spent quite some time browsing through the huge selection of books. For lunch we planned to stop at Mercato Mayfair, a vibrant food court located in a old church. It was already quite packed, but we managed to get a table at Club Mexicana. This plant based restaurant serves Mexican street food inspired by the streets of Mexico City and Southern California. The food was really delicious, but the location was the real highlight with its glas stained windows.
 
The Alma

Lockdown Bakehouse

Breakfast

Wandsworth Town

Wandsworth Town

Wandsworth Town

Wandsworth Town

Wandsworth Town

London

Thames Clipper Uber Boat

Thames Clipper Uber Boat

Battersea Power Station

London

London

London

London

London

London

Pub

Drinks

Waterstones Book Store

Mercato Mayfair

Mercato Mayfair

Club Mexicana

Lunch

Mercato Mayfair

London

In the afternoon we decided to take the tube to Canary Wharf, where we just strolled around the modern buildings and skyscrapers. After we checked out Crossrail Place Roof Garden we had a coffee break at Starbucks. We hadn't been to Canary Wharf for quite some time now, but it was really nice to see how the whole area has developed in recent years. Later we returned to Waterloo Station and from there we were able to catch a train to Wandsworth Town. Back in Wandsworth we got a couple of drinks at the Alma pub before getting something for dinner. We had always wanted to try Sambrook's Brewery, which is also located in Wandsworth. Located in an old Victorian brewery building Sambrooks's not only serves beer but also pizzas. So we both ordered pizza and got a drink while enjoying a wonderful evening in that amazing location.

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf

Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Starbucks

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf

Stranger Things at Waterloo Station

The Alma

Drinks

Drinks

Sambrook's Brewery

Sambrook's Brewery

Sambrook's Brewery

Sambrook's Brewery

Drinks

Dinner

Sambrook's Brewery

Sambrook's Brewery

Sambrook's Brewery