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Life In Geordieland

Rachel's Guide to Newcastle and Beyond!

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Hi, I'm Rachel!

I'm a proud ambassador for all that's great about Geordieland and love sharing the best of what NewcastleGateshead has to offer. I may not be a Geordie born and bred but I've lived in the north east for 20 years and am proud to call this fabulous region my home!

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Such a special place! ❤️ Does anyone else feel

Such a special place! ❤️ Does anyone else feel like this particular beach has a therapeutic effect on them?
#bamburghcastle #bamburghbeach #visitnorthumberland #visitengland #coastandcastles #britishcastles #northumberlandcoast

A slow Sunday in Bamburgh & Seahouses is always a

A slow Sunday in Bamburgh & Seahouses is always a good idea! 🏰⛱️🐶🍻
I've said it before and I'll say it again, there's something very magical about this area, it is definitely one of my favourite parts of the planet!
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On this particular occasion, we walked along the beautiful beach from Seahouses to Bamburgh, watched a game of croquet in front of @bamburgh_castle, then hopped on the bus back to Seahouses.
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Here we enjoyed a drink overlooking the harbour at the @thebamburghcastleinn which has had an impressive makeover since our last visit. I couldn't resist a bit of retail therapy too. We ended our day with an epic Sunday roast @theappleinn in nearby Lucker. It was our second visit to this lovely dog friendly pub and it was just as good as we remembered!
🥰I feel like this chilled out day at the coast has done me the world of good! 💙
#dogfriendlybeach #Bamburgh #visitnorthumberland #lovenorthumberland #bamburghcastle #worldsbestbeaches #wirehairedfoxterrier #adventuredog #daysoutbybus #Seahouses #slowsunday #northeastblogger #lifeingeordieland #northernengland #northeastdaysout

TGIF!! Hello you lovely lot 👋 just thought I'd

TGIF!! Hello you lovely lot 👋 just thought I'd say hi and happy Friday. I've not been on here much recently, except for a bit of escapism from the stresses of everyday day life (it's full on at the mo)! But I have planned a night out in the Toon for me and my fella this weekend and I can't bloody wait to be drinking a cocktail with a view of the Quayside. I haven't been out for ages so if you have any bar recommendations let me know!🍹
#newcastlequayside #newcastlenightlife #ne1 #Geordieland #lovenewcastle #rivertyne #gatesheadmillenniumbridge

AD/Hands up if you’d like better quality sleep a

AD/Hands up if you’d like better quality sleep and more of it? 🙋‍♀️

The benefits of a decent kip are endless… improved brain performance, better mood, health, attention span, reaction times and clearer thinking to name but a few! Drifting off can be easier said than done though, especially if you’re an over-thinker like me! 🥴

So, in a bid to improve my bedtime routine I’ve teamed up with @tempur_uk who believe you need to ‘be kind to your mind’ in order to sleep well. 💤

They challenged me to start journalling in the evening and I can honestly say it has helped me to relax, focus and go to bed with a much more positive mindset! Not only that, but research also shows that those who journal for at least twenty minutes per day experience fewer stress related issues, reduced blood pressure and an overall improvement in the immune system. Those are benefits are certainly welcome! ✍️📝😴

I just need to persuade my dog to sleep in his own bed now and I’ll have this R&R thing sussed! Do you keep a journal? I’d love to hear if it’s something that has helped improve your wellbeing.

#bekindtoyourmind #tempur #sleepbetter #sleepwell #journallove #journalling #cheekydog #bedtimeroutine #writingdownyoursoul #gratitudejournal #relaxtime

Tonight I'm ploughing my way through another few e

Tonight I'm ploughing my way through another few episodes of @robsongreenonthegram #weekendescapes on @bbciplayer and I am absolutely loving it ❤️ I'm on to episode six with @saradaviescc which features the incredible @teesdale_cheesemakers and now I'm totally craving some Doris and crackers 😋🧀 Seriously this place is well worth a visit! Their glamping accommodation was still being built last time I was there, but now that you can stay over too, I definitely need to plan a return! 🛖🌳🐄
#glamping #robsongreen #lovenortheastengland #blessedarethecheesemakers #eatlocal #visitdurham #englandshiddengems #visitengland #staycationuk #getoutsidemore #uktravelblogger

ad | Try something different next time you visit @

ad | Try something different next time you visit @metrocentre and check out the incredible Korean inspired dishes on offer @getgroundeduk 😋

I was kindly offered the chance to try several different samples from the main menu and every mouthful was delicious. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, with loads of options to adjust each dish to suit your taste. Bonus points for being much healthier than my usual fast food choices too! 🍜 🌶

The plant based offerings were particularly inventive and with the added incentive of 15% off bowls, baos and ssambaps on Mondays, it's the perfect place to dine on #meatfreemondays

Thanks for the invite @getgroundeduk I will definitely be back!

#GetGrounded #koreanfood #northeastfoodies #wheretoeatnewcastle #nefoodiesquad #healthyfood #metrocentre #gateshead #streetfoodideas #eatgoodfeelgood

Yesterday marked 4 years of my full time self empl

Yesterday marked 4 years of my full time self employment as a voiceover and copywriter, and what a ride it's been! There have definitely been lows as well as highs, but thanks to unwavering encouragement from an awesome bunch of humans and my optimistic "'it'll be reet" attitude, here I am, blowing my own trumpet, proud as punch of the varied, fun, flexible career I've created. Forever grateful for my amazing clients and supporters!! Here's to many more years of being my own boss!
#freelancelife #voiceover #selfemployedlife #northernfvo #workingfromhome #officedog #worktolive #worklifebalance #gratitudeattitude #celebrateyourself

Saturday mornings used to be spent nursing a hango

Saturday mornings used to be spent nursing a hangover or hitting the shops but in my attempt to banish the winter blues I've been getting out in to nature. Loved last week's adventure to #linhopespout an 18m waterfall in #northumberlandnationalpark wonder where we'll end up this weekend, suggestions welcome!
#waterfallhike #Northumberland #foxterrier #freshairtherapy #getoutsidemore #visitnorthumberland #neblogger #thegreatoutdoors #ukbeautyspots

Just found this photo on my phone from an early mo

Just found this photo on my phone from an early morning walk on boxing day 🌅 #whitleybay really is a bit gorgeous isn't it?
#sunriselover #sunriseatthebeach #northtyneside #lovenortheastengland #getupearly #boxingdaywalk

Happy new year 🎉

Happy new year 🎉

Popped in to town to get my hair done but the appo

Popped in to town to get my hair done but the appointment got cancelled because my lovely hairdresser has got a sickness bug, so many rotten illnesses going round at the moment, hope everyone who is feeling under the weather gets well soon. I had a little mooch round the Christmas Market instead, the atmosphere in Newcastle was lush 🥰

Took the bairn to see #fenwickwindow 😂🐶💙

Took the bairn to see #fenwickwindow 😂🐶💙

Forever one of my favourite places to eat in the T

Forever one of my favourite places to eat in the Toon. 🇬🇷💙😋
#kafeneon #biggmarket #ne1 #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #newcastleupontyne #Geordieland #mykindoftown

I feel like my feed is full of festive excitement

I feel like my feed is full of festive excitement but I'm just not there yet. Might head in to town later this week to check out the Fenwick window and tuck in to a festive bake from Greggs, that should do the trick! #geordiechristmas #lifeingeordieland #newcastleupontyne #newcastlequayside #neblogger #tynebridge #rivertyne #christmascountdown

Big thanks to #Blyth for helping to cure my post h

Big thanks to #Blyth for helping to cure my post holiday blues yesterday. Vegas now feels like it was a weird and wonderful dream and I'm looking forward to a fun filled winter in #Geordieland 🙂
#blythbeachhuts #dogfriendlybeach #visitnorthumberland #lovewhereilive #freshairtherapy #neblogger #northernengland #visitengland #wirefoxterriersoninstagram #seasidelovers

Spent a slow Sunday exploring Cragside yesterday a

Spent a slow Sunday exploring Cragside yesterday and it was just what the Dr ordered! 😌
Our entrance fee was free thanks to the National Trust's #everyoneneedsnature campaign, we simply registered our details online and received a one off family ticket to use before the end of November, I've shared the link in my stories. 👌
As you can see, the grounds at Cragside are beautiful, particularly at this time of year. 🍁🍄🍂
We didn't go inside the house on this occasion as we had Pat with us 🐶 but it's such an important and fascinating place, it's creator William Armstrong was an absolute genius, we owe a lot to him! 💡🏗💦
If you're looking for the perfect Autumnal day out (complete with playgrounds, tearooms and spectacular scenery), I highly recommend it! 🧡
#nationaltrust #cragside #williamarmstrong #autumnscenery #autumntrees #neblogger #visitnorthumberland #slowsunday #dogfriendlydaysout #hydraulics #northeastengland #freshairtherapy #getoutsidemore #nationaltrustnortheast #Northumberland #freedayout #autumnescape

AD| Hello! Here's a few more pics from my mini cru

AD| Hello! Here's a few more pics from my mini cruise to Amsterdam with @dfdsuk 🛳

As you may have seen in my stories, my mum and I set sail on King Seaways from North Shields and enjoyed a two night adventure on board the ship, as well as a few hours sightseeing in Amsterdam.

It was great to enjoy some quality time together, and the comfort and facilities on the ship definitely exceeded our expectations. There's a variety of restaurants and bars, live music, a cinema, observation deck, duty free shopping and more! As for Amsterdam, it's so pretty and very hip! I would love to go back and spend some more time there!

(The last picture of the ship was actually taken a few years ago when I passed it on a small yacht in North Shields but it's the exact ship I sailed on, isn't it a beaut?)

#dfds, #dfdsuk, #minicruise, #minicruiseamsterdam #northseasunset #ninestreetsamsterdam #amsterdamcanals #minibreakideas #neblogger #seemoredomore #lookupclub #amsterdamarchitecture

AD | Come with us on a mini cruise from Newcastle

AD | Come with us on a mini cruise from Newcastle ↔️ Amsterdam with @dfdsuk 🛳 The experience onboard King Seaways totally exceeded my expectations and my short time in Amsterdam definitely made me want to come back and see more! Now contemplating a little caravan adventure to Holland in 2023! 🇳🇱 Have you ever been to Amsterdam? Let me know what hidden gems I should seek out next time!
#dfds, #dfdsuk, #minicruise, #minicruiseamsterdam #amsterdamcanals #amsterdamdays #neverstopexploring #mumanddaughtertime #newcastleport #portoftyne

I'm back in Newcastle after my little jaunt to Spa

I'm back in Newcastle after my little jaunt to Spain and it definitely feels like Autumn arrived while I was away 🍁🍂🌬
#jesmonddene #autumnscenery #newcastleupontyne #lifeingeordieland #waterwheel

It's not a bad place to spend the afternoon on you

It's not a bad place to spend the afternoon on your birthday is it?
#druridgebay #happyplace #northumberlandbeaches #endofsummer #lovenortheastengland #growingoldbutnotgrowingup

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