The Ultimate Travel Cookbook To Happy Smiles

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27. Juni 2025

6 Easy Recipes

For Outstanding London Experiences

The Ultimate Travel Cookbook

To Happy Smiles

L O N D O N

"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life"

is attributed to Samuel Johnson, a prominent 18^th century English writer and lexicographer. And we certainly agree (obviously this quote refers to all people, not just men!)

Students from 6A and 6B together with their teachers spent six unforgettable days in Britain’s capital and found out that a perfect trip is like a

cookbook

with great recipes. All you need are the right ingredients and an all-good atmosphere!

Must haves: lovely teachers, fun-loving students, warm-hearted host families, fantastic sights and tours, and also specialities of the day

Recipe 1:

Today I Choose Joy

INGREDIENTS:

Energy for being an early bird
Enough endurance for walking through the City of London
Food to attract birds in the park
Creativity for a graffiti-masterpiece
Gloss paint markers for a London reminder

DIRECTIONS:

Recipe for the perfect start of a breathtaking journey

Wake up really early and take the bus to the airport. Be sure to have enough energy.
Fight your way through security, sleep during the flight! You will need it to survive.
Next, make sure to have your camera ready to capture images of the squirrels in Green Park.
Walk to Buckingham Palace and check on the royals.
Afterwards, put some food on your hand to attract parakeets (ignore the pigeons, unless you like that) in St. James´s Park. Walk to the Horse Guards at Whitehall.
One of the most important steps is to walk over Westminster Bridge and take a quick look at the London Eye. Do not forget to check the time on Big Ben, because you must not miss the graffiti artists in the Leake Street Arches!
Enjoy the masterpieces and meet the artists in the arches; set your creativity free, and leave a legal gloss paint mark there, so London won´t forget you.
Take the train to Mottingham and meet your warm-hearted host families that will welcome you to their homes.
And last but not least, have a delicious dinner, and go to bed and take your beauty-sleep. You deserve it!

If you follow these steps properly, you will have an unforgettable first day in London. Have fun trying this main course!

Nermina Kopic, Pienz Joana, Schneider Romina, 6a

Speciality of Day 2:

Feel Good Moments+Memories

Hakuna Matata, …

…. the feeling of an African savannah and astonishing animal wildlife right in the city centre of Britain’s capital.

On Tuesday evening we enjoyed our time at the Lyceum Theatre, where the fantastic musical The Lion King was performed.

After finding our way through the back door with the help of some lovely staff members, we were amazed by the incredible size of the auditorium. Our seats were perfectly located and offered a fantastic view of the stage.

The whole show was a great experience because of the fantastic artists who brought the whole story to life. The performances and costumes were breathtaking and made the whole audience speechless with admiration. The songs instantly caught our attention and we couldn´t stop swinging. The stage concept and thrilling choreographies led to `WOW´ effects, and of course, the topless muscular actors and dancers were the girls´ and our English teachers´ favourites.

The whole show gave us lovely goosebump moments which left a smile on our faces and their message in our hearts.

Recipe 2:

Just Living A Dream

INGREDIENTS:

Excellent orientation skills to find your way out of the maze
A lot of money for the shops at Leicester Square
Good eyesight for the fabulous scenes of the musical
A travel card for trouble-free transport around the city
Good mood to cheer for the street performers

DIRECTIONS:

Start your day with a `healthy´ toast, and take the train to Hampton Court.
Get audio guides and enjoy an awesome walk through the museum.
Use your good sense of direction to find your way out of the Palace Maze fast.
Then head back to the city and make your way to Leicester Square by underground. At Leicester Square simply watch a guy doing stunts while riding a BMX bike.
After that, step into the shops all around this location but spend your money moderately (Do not forget it is only the second day of your stay! You will need some money on the other four days too.)
Walk over to Piccadilly Circus, take some pictures and enjoy the flashing lights.
Admire street singers and artists at Covent Garden.
In the evening, head to the Lyceum Theatre and watch The Lion King musical. It is important to have a good seat, so you don’t miss any of the fantastic scenes there.
Afterwards, find your way back to the train station using your map, and jump onto the next train to get home fast.
Reflect on the day’s adventures with your friends and get ready to rest and recharge your batteries for day 3!

Franziska Oberhofer, Marina Vergeiner, 6a

Speciality of the Day 3:

Stronger Than the Storm

How 2 boys on crutches survived London among 26 girls

It is harder than it sounds!

From a priority boarding start to the first obstacle. 20.000 steps on the first day! In the evening, we thought our arms would fall off. But every day things got better.

Thanks to our daily fitness programme we even managed an extra muscle training session in the morning, when our host family´s taxi suddenly stopped. Why? - The petrol tank was empty halfway to the station, so we had to walk the distance with a story to tell.

We quickly became stronger because of the highly nutritious food (from Mc Donald´s), and also got used to the pain (and also to most manners of the girls) Our biggest friend was definitely London´s public transport.

In the end, we came back home with arms of steel and beautiful impressions of London.

So, if you think that visiting London on crutches isn’t possible, we are living proof that it is!

Mattia Kapfinger, Michael Gabenstätter, 6b

Recipe 3:

Today Is a Good Day For a Good Day

INGREDIENTS:

Efficient sleep
Well trained legs
Quickly recovering feet
Receptive brain
Interest in art
Bulging wallet
Nutritious food
Enjoyable and witty friends
A creative teacher

Tools:

Travel card

Ticket for the Tower of London
Street art tour guide
Bus
Camera

DIRECTIONS:

The first step is to get enough sleep the night before.
Then you take your travel card and make your way to London Bridge Station. With the help of a working camera and the creativity of your teachers you can take a group picture in the shape of a smiley in front of the famous Tower Bridge.
Next step is to visit the Tower of London. There you can admire the Crown Jewels. You need well trained legs to cope with the 247 steps in the White Tower. For the perfect mixture of history and atmosphere, it’s highly recommended to take a break at the waterfront together with your enjoyable and witty friends, and relax and grasp all the newly gained information and impressions
Shortly afterwards, use the tube to Spitalfields Market. You can recharge there with nutritious as well as delicious food, and go shopping nearby.
Make your day even better by booking a Street Art Walking Tour. Your guide takes you to the must-see art works in London, such as Banksey´s murals. You need a receptive brain as you’re going to learn many new facts. This street art walk is highly recommended as it will arouse your interest in art and will guarantee much fun.
And last but not least, take a ride to the train station on top of a double-decker bus. Enjoy an extra sightseeing tour.

Have fun and try it out yourself.

Tip: Trust us, a bulging wallet will always make your day!

Larissa Kröll, Anna Huber, Mia Reiter, 6°

Specialitiy of Day 4:

Safari for Free

My Most Exciting Moment During the London Week

One of the most exciting experiences during our London week started with an Instagram story. My classmate Mattia found out that a German YouTuber named Sam on Safari was doing a big giveaway in London. He has a fashion brand called Deputy Department, which is very popular among teenagers, especially boys. I didn’t know him, but I got interested when my classmate told me about him.

Sam posted a picture of a street sign and wrote that he would be there the next day. We told our teachers about it, and they gave us a choice: visit the British Museum or go to the giveaway. Most of the students chose the museum, but about ten of us, including myself, went for the adventure. Our teacher, Mr. Krimbacher, came with us and took care of our handbags, so we could `go on safari´.

W e arrived early and watched the crowd grow. But Sam was late. Then he posted a different location. Everyone started to run. The two boys from our group even ran without their crutches! At the new place, there were already many people. Sam was standing on his black car throwing designer clothes and shoes into the crowd. It was loud and wild, with police everywhere to keep the crowd under control.

I was at the back of the crowd and didn’t expect to get anything. But suddenly, a shoebox flew in my direction and landed in my hands! I held it tight, fell down, got up quickly, and ran away so no one could take it away from me. I had caught Big Stepper shoes, I couldn´t believe my luck!

I will never forget this day! I’m really happy our teachers let us go—and that Mr. Krimbacher was so relaxed and supportive. The boys from our group were also very proud of the clothes they had caught. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will always remember with a smile.

Mayr Livia, 6b

Recipe 4:

Spread Sunshine All Over

INGREDIENTS:

Hunger for special types of food
A ticket to the platform
A camera to capture the Shard
Lack of fear of heights
A lot of money in a big wallet
Interest in the history of the Ancient Egyptians
Good shoes to master 20 000 steps

DIRECTIONS:

Recipe to have a great fourth day in London:
1.Wake up early and take the train to London Bridge.
2.Make your way to the infamous Borough Market.
3.Inhale the delicious smell of good food.
4.Try some famous savoury food.
5.For dessert taste some trendy chocolate covered strawberries.
6.Find your way up to the top of the Shard, a trip sponsored by the school´s Parents´ Association – Thank you for this fantastic sight!
7. Be enchanted by the stunning view of the city.
8.Discover the diversity of the shops in Oxford Street and Regent Street.
9.Find your way back to Leicester Square and seek shelter in the park from Crystal Palace football fans.
10.Decide whether you want to visit the British Museum, or an influencer event hosted by samaonsafari.
11.If you chose the event, be prepared to run through a crowd of teenagers and win free clothes
12.Try to get through the crowded British Museum with temperatures as high as in the desert and see the Egyptian mummies.
13. After a long and inspiring day get together with the group again and go back to Mottingham and to your host families

Elisa Giagu, Sophia Giagu, Linda Helfer, 6a

Speciality of Day 5:

`RUN´– tastic Event

It´s always good to run for your goals

It was the fifth day of our trip to London. Like every day, we met at the train station in Mottingham. Our plan was to take the train to Greenwich Park and then walk to the starting line of this year´s London Marathon. That sounds easy, but it was not. Because of the big crowds of runners and fans, it was hard to find our way, so we thought we would miss the start of the elite men’s race.

Luckily, Mrs. Krimbacher asked some runners how to find the fastest way to the start area. We took a train and arrived at Blackheath station 15 minutes later. There were so many people! Volunteers handed out flyers, and we followed a big group of runners to the start. When we arrived, Mrs. Krimbacher and I asked some more people where the best place was to witness the start.

I was nervous because the race was about to start in 10 minutes. So we all started to run. For me this was not fast enough, so I asked Mrs. Krimbacher if I could run ahead. At first, she said no because of the group. But when I asked again, she said yes! So I did my fastest sprint ever, because I am a big fan of the triathlete Alex Yee, who was at the front.

I looked at my watch. Only 3 minutes left. I was full of adrenaline. I started to sprint. My backpack was bouncing, and I even lost something, but I didn’t stop. When I arrived at the barriers right next to the starting line, I quickly took out my phone and started filming. I couldn’t believe it. I had made it! Even though I thought it would be impossible.

I was so happy, and Mrs. Krimbacher and my classmates were happy too. I could see my idol Alex Yee in front of my eyes! He finished the marathon in fantastic 14^th place.

It was the perfect way to start the fifth day!

Matylda Joswiak, 6b

Recipe 5:

Positive Mind Vibes Life

INGREDIENTS:

Endurance
Water
Sun protection (e.g. cap – if not available, a bottle of water will have the same effect)
Good footwear
Train ticket

DIRECTIONS:

7 steps to handle a day with 57 000 runners

Wake up at 7 a.m., get ready, have breakfast and head to the train station.
Survive the crowded train ride to Blackheath and get to the electrifying London Marathon start area. After all the adrenaline, enjoy something to drink at one of the nearby coffeeshops.
Jump on the train to Greenwich station and watch enthusiastic runners and spectators again. Try to reach the Cutty Sark and change your plan when streets are too congested and the sun is too hot. If someone has circulatory problems, pour water over their head.
Go to the incredible Camden Market instead!
When you arrive, take care of your belongings and don’t `get ripped off´! Walk through the market, buy souvenirs and eat delicious food.
Hop on a double-decker bus to the Tottenham Court 3D light show. Your neck might hurt after this experience, but it’ll be worth it!
Return safely to your host family and have a nice evening.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Natalia Slowik, Julia Stitz, 6a

Recipe 6:

Happy Time, Happy Memories

INGREDIENTS:

Tower Bridge
Boat Cruise
Trafalgar Square
National Gallery
Free time
Marble Arch + Hyde Park
Flight back home
Damaged suitcases

Equipment:

Walking shoes
Sunscreen
Patience
Good sense of direction
Water
Transportation ticket
Boarding pass + passport

DIRECTIONS:

Start your day off at Tina's house (the manager of the host families) and leave your suitcases there after saying a proper goodbye to your host families.
After your arrival at London Bridge station find your way to the Tower of London, where you take a Thames River Cruise boat up the River Thames to recap London’s sites from the water. If you have not got a sunburn until then, you will also get your fair share during the amusing live commented tour on the upper deck.
Go to Trafalgar Square during lunchtime and the National Gallery, and enjoy some amazing artworks.
Before reaching Marble Arch, take a stroll through London, grab a quick bite at a food stall and do some last-minute souvenir shopping to get rid of your spare pounds.
End your journey as it started, wandering through one of the parks, this time take a break in the beautiful Hyde Park.
By the time you’ve finally made it to the airport. Get your suitcases there, go through the usual airport procedures, and board the plane back to Munich.
At the baggage reclaim you hopefully won’t find your suitcase damaged. But if that is the case, make sure to register a complaint right away. `A new suitcase seldom comes alone´.
Most importantly, arrived to Kufstein safe and sound with lots of wonderful memories for many years to come.