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Exploring Holland – Utrecht

Following on from last weeks post all about how we got to the Dutch city of Utrecht, I am going to tell you all about the city itself today. It really is a hidden gem.

A mere 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam, Utrecht is home to the largest university in the country yet still maintains a quaint and quiet feeling, with a population of less than 400,000. That’s

If you have ever wanted to experience Holland and even Amsterdam yourself but you want a slower pace, Utrecht is the place for you.

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We are sailing to Utrecht

It’s Travel Tuesday or #TTOT if you follow tags on Twitter so I wanted to tell you all about my mini break this week to Utrechtas we are super excited!

On Thursday we will be hopping on the ferry from North Shields to Ijmiuden which is the principal port of Holland. After a quick zip on the train, we will be spending a long weekend in Utrecht which was voted as having the best canals in Europe by a travel company survey.

A mere half an hour south of Amsterdam, we are on a mission to uncover more of Holland than the bright lights and reputation of Amsterdam. With a Dom Tower, canal cruises and a nightly city light show, we can’t wait to get there and explore.

Keep your eyes peeled for live tweeting and instagram pictures of our trip and a post when we get back.

I have found a Sephora in Utrecht……. ’nuff said.

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Monster Digger Experience at Diggerland Durham

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Back in August, Paul celebrated his 33^rd birthday in the way only an overgrown kid could. At Diggerland.

In a little village in Durham, Diggerland is the North East’s branch of the grubby digging fun attraction.

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A Stag Do In Newcastle

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Newcastle has always had a bit of a reputation for being a great night out – it’s got a huge range of fab nightclubs and bars with a Northern price tag. Known to many as the setting for the eponymous Geordie Shore, there’s so much more than just fake tan and cheap vodka. It’s a city brimming with history, art, and easy access to the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. If you’re planning a stag do in Newcastle, you won’t be alone, as it’s one of the top 10 destinations in the UK. Here’s some ideas to get you started.

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Marriott Hotel Leeds

For the best part of a year, whilst working away, I called the Marriott Hotel Leeds home.

Tucked away in a cute, quiet square just off Boar Lane opposite the new Trinity shopping centre, you can escape the hubbub of central city noise whilst still being a mere 10 minute walk from the train station and for me, the all important Harvey Nichols!

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