So excited to be able to share my incredible trip to London, a big thank you to the Jo Malone London team who made me feel right at home! It was my first visit to London so I didn’t know what to expect but I was blown away by how beautiful London was even on a gloomy, rainy day. I was first welcomed into London’s it hotel, Claridge’s, with beautiful hydrangeas and pampered with Jo Malone London goodies in my hotel room, a lovely surprise to start my day! I settled down and started my first day in London wandering the city with my sister and my friend Rebekah before preparing myself for the first day of school.
On the first day of school, Jo Malone London had arranged adorable private cabs that dropped us off on the doorsteps of their posh townhouse. Stunning is an understatement. The townhouse was designed beautifully and adorned with blooms - exactly how I would picture my future home, classy and elegant. I met the team and everyone was so sweet and personable, I could go on about how amazing the team was! I wish I grew up in Britain so I could have their accent, I love it!
We headed upstairs for a wonderful breakfast that was awaiting us; I wish I could wake up to that table setting everyday. Not to mention, the food was amazing and we were served by gorgeous models. Don’t think any breakfast can beat this. There were about 25 influencers from all around the globe that came together for Jo Malone London’s British School, and to celebrate the launch of their new cologne collection inspired by english fields. I was ecstatic to learn about Jo Malone London’s heritage and the story behind the scents of the iconic brand. After being introduced to our groups (go Team Peonies!), we headed to our next location!
On the first day of school, Jo Malone London had arranged adorable private cabs that dropped us off on the doorsteps of their posh townhouse. Stunning is an understatement. The townhouse was designed beautifully and adorned with blooms - exactly how I would picture my future home, classy and elegant. I met the team and everyone was so sweet and personable, I could go on about how amazing the team was! I wish I grew up in Britain so I could have their accent, I love it!
We headed upstairs for a wonderful breakfast that was awaiting us; I wish I could wake up to that table setting everyday. Not to mention, the food was amazing and we were served by gorgeous models. Don’t think any breakfast can beat this. There were about 25 influencers from all around the globe that came together for Jo Malone London’s British School, and to celebrate the launch of their new cologne collection inspired by english fields. I was ecstatic to learn about Jo Malone London’s heritage and the story behind the scents of the iconic brand. After being introduced to our groups (go Team Peonies!), we headed to our next location!


I personally don’t drink, maybe once a year or so but when you’re in London - it’s a different experience. Our third stop was at a pub called The Grenadier and Rebekah and I ordered a Virgin Mary, a drink I tried for the first time. What can I say, I like my drinks sweet and tangy. The pub was illuminated with Jo Malone London’s Basil & Neroli candles, which by the way smells incredible. Everyone needs one in their kitchen or living room (or both), a scent that makes you feel as if you’re in a botanical garden - fresh and vibrant. After having a little background on the history about the pub it was time to learn how to pull the perfect pint. With the help of the sweet bartenders I was able to pull a pint, an experience I’ll never forget!
Rumor has it that a soldier was caught cheating in a game of cards and he died from his beatings, and since then it has been haunted. If you look up at the ceiling you can see bills from different countries, and we each took turns stapling money to help pay off the soldier’s debt. It’s a hidden gem tucked away off the beaten path, but I highly recommend visiting if you’re ever in London!


Visual Design & Photography by Rebekah Cheng & I
Stay tuned for day two!
Love, Sharon
Nice post! Your experiences of a British School trip certainly reminded me of my days when we used to go on school trips. Days have changed but the excitement of going on a school trip remains the same. I recently applied for a Germany Visa UK and will be visiting there with my lovely wife to explore popular destinations like Cologne, Heidelberg, Munich and Medieval Rothenburg Germany. In addition to that, we are planning to visit some local restaurants so that we can relish some tasty and authentic German gastronomical delights.
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