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Forum: Social Groups 17 Apr 24, 05:47 PM
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Posted By Geordieprincess
Yes Sunderland has the biggest stage/backstage in...

Yes Sunderland has the biggest stage/backstage in north east so gets shows that Newcastle Theatre Royal isn’t always big enough for. Heard it’s coming in Nov 2025 to Sunderland.
Forum: Social Groups 17 Apr 24, 05:44 PM
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Posted By Geordieprincess
My daughter’s singing teacher knows someone who...

My daughter’s singing teacher knows someone who works at Sunderland Empire and told her a few weeks ago it was coming in Nov 2025. Saw it at Newcastle Theatre Royal a few years back and it was a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Apr 24, 01:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,716
Posted By Geordieprincess
There are blossom guides on line, it varies from...

There are blossom guides on line, it varies from year to year and region to region depending on the weather. Also type of tree makes a difference.
We were there first 2 weeks in April and hit...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,716
Posted By Geordieprincess
No it was actually quite cheap. I did book...

No it was actually quite cheap.
I did book flights and hotels when japans borders were closed and the bullet train has increased in price about 60% since we went but food, attractions etc were...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,716
Posted By Geordieprincess
Japan, although we went in blossom season so...

Japan, although we went in blossom season so can’t comment on beaches.
We did Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nara, Disney and universal.
Japan was never on my wish list but the rest of the family...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 853
Posted By Geordieprincess
My kids are similar, now 17 and 14. Can’t go...

My kids are similar, now 17 and 14.

Can’t go far wrong with Italy.
We did a week in Sorrento with day trips to Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum and plenty of pool time.
Separately did 10 days on Lake...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 2 Apr 24, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Geordieprincess
Prices are crazy at Newcastle, Holiday Extras had...

Prices are crazy at Newcastle, Holiday Extras had 10% off and I still paid £62 for 3 nights in long stay for next weekend. Bonkers - we usually taxi, last time I took the car it was under £50 for a...
Forum: General Chat 2 Apr 24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,934
Posted By Geordieprincess
Same scenario here - I’m wobbling too about...

Same scenario here - I’m wobbling too about whether they could use the 3 months from 10 year expiry not actual expiry. Not helped as I checked in at BA desk to go to Canada in Feb and she said “just...
Forum: Disneyland Paris Trip Planning 18 Mar 24, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,163
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did a week at Villages Nature (like centre...

We did a week at Villages Nature (like centre Parcs) just a few miles from the parks. We bought 3 day tickets (from Disney as villages nature packages were only for 2 days) did a day trip into Paris,...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,189
Posted By Geordieprincess
Tue flights are currently showing as weekly...

Tue flights are currently showing as weekly throughout summer 2024 then fortnightly in summer 2025.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 16 Mar 24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,189
Posted By Geordieprincess
How long were you going for? Tue flights are...

How long were you going for?
Tue flights are only showing as every other week.
6th May is still available to book but only for 11 or 14 nights not 7 or 21.
2nd Sept not available but the Tue...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Mar 24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 413
Posted By Geordieprincess
We found the same a couple of weeks ago in...

We found the same a couple of weeks ago in Toronto, Lyft always significantly cheaper than Uber.
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Mar 24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 412
Posted By Geordieprincess
We enjoyed the ferry to ward island to look back...

We enjoyed the ferry to ward island to look back at the skyline.

CN tower was under renovation a couple of weeks ago, ok but over priced.

Wander round St Lawrence market, Distillery district,...
Forum: Social Groups 3 Mar 24, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3,206
Views: 112,235
Posted By Geordieprincess
Just been to see Disney’s Aladdin in Sunderland...

Just been to see Disney’s Aladdin in Sunderland. Great show, annoying audience -talking, rustling sweet papers, looking at bright phone screens. I don’t know how to solve for annoying people, can’t...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 3 Mar 24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 691
Posted By Geordieprincess
Agree with above queues to get in look horrendous...

Agree with above queues to get in look horrendous but do move quickly.
It’s really hard to get any shows in the lottery, we were there 3 1/2 days and only managed one.
Queues for big rides were...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 2 Mar 24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,147
Posted By Geordieprincess
Great trip plan. I’ve followed lots of your...

Great trip plan. I’ve followed lots of your American trips and I think you will LOVE going east.
We’ve done Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, day trip to Phi Phi), Malaysia (KL and Penang)...
Forum: General Chat 29 Feb 24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,445
Posted By Geordieprincess
My parents got a block paved drive with resin...

My parents got a block paved drive with resin edges and resin ramp to front door for dads wheelchair after a stroke.
The company was really reputable, having done lots of other work for various...
Forum: Social Groups 17 Feb 24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 3,206
Views: 112,235
Posted By Geordieprincess
Last month we saw Everyone’s talking about Jamie...

Last month we saw Everyone’s talking about Jamie in Newcastle. Jamie was the substitute but was excellent and having seen the original guy in ALW’s Cinderella in London last year I didn’t miss him...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Feb 24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,773
Posted By Geordieprincess
My US trips are mainly historical, we have been...

My US trips are mainly historical, we have been going to Asia more recently.

1 - West coast holiday as a whole - cheating a bit here as I’m covering the hugely varied landscapes from the red rocks...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Feb 24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 751
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did emirates Newcastle to Dubai to Perth...

We did emirates Newcastle to Dubai to Perth straight through on the way there then coming home we spent 5 nights in Dubai at Atlantis the palm.
My kids were 10 and 7 and we went in school Easter for...
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Feb 24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 882
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did this too, definitely recommend Varenna to...

We did this too, definitely recommend Varenna to Bellagio ferry.

We stayed in Milan for a week and also took the train to the town of Como on lake Como and funicular up mountain.
We took the...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 21 Jan 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By Geordieprincess
We stayed in the Cross hotel in Kyoto and there...

We stayed in the Cross hotel in Kyoto and there were 4 single beds, looked like doubles in the photos but weren’t. It was a great hotel, big room and great location.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 19 Jan 24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,061
Posted By Geordieprincess
Surprisingly easy. I’d been monitoring for a...

Surprisingly easy.
I’d been monitoring for a while and it was usually sold out pretty quick. I’d resigned myself to not going as I didn’t want to set an alarm for 2 or 3am for booking opening.
On...
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 19 Jan 24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,061
Posted By Geordieprincess
I’ve just lifted this from the start of my 2023...

I’ve just lifted this from the start of my 2023 trip report. We paid less than £6k for flights and 14 nights hotels for 2 adults and 2 teens.
However I do think we got a good deal booking when...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 14 Jan 24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 945
Posted By Geordieprincess
When we drove we used the premier inn at Ealing...

When we drove we used the premier inn at Ealing Broadway.
About 40 mins on the tube into central London but it’s the end of the line so can get a seat on the way in no problem and it was on...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Jan 24, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By Geordieprincess
We did Singapore with KL and Penang. There is a...

We did Singapore with KL and Penang. There is a short direct flight Singapore to Penang.
I did a mini trip report :

Malaysia and Singapore, Aug 2018
Pretrip...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jan 24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,649
Posted By Geordieprincess
Finally Durham offer arrived today so that’s the...

Finally Durham offer arrived today so that’s the full set.
Difficult decisions to be made though.
1st choice for overall uni feel Durham
1st choice for course content Sheffield
Durham one grade...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jan 24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Geordieprincess
That’s interesting about the window… I’m the...

That’s interesting about the window… I’m the opposite, if I look out the window on take off, landing or when the plane is turning/banking that makes me feel worse. I’m better if I shut my eyes. (But...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By Geordieprincess
We went to Levi between Xmas and new year 9 years...

We went to Levi between Xmas and new year 9 years ago now.
Booked with Inghams (but not a ski package) and stayed at Immokuvit cabins (or something like that). It was magical and a short walk to the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 652
Posted By Geordieprincess
I suffered travel sickness terribly as a child,...

I suffered travel sickness terribly as a child, sick on almost every flight which then got to the point where even the thought of flying made me feel sick or even throw up at the airport.
I tried...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
Posted By Geordieprincess
Admittedly it was fun watching the deer bow for...

Admittedly it was fun watching the deer bow for food! Only in Japan are the animals as polite as the people!
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
Posted By Geordieprincess
This is a very similar itinerary to ours last...

This is a very similar itinerary to ours last April.
We spent 3 nights in Osaka and did a day trip to Hiroshima from there. I’d highly recommend it if you can fit it in, it was one of my favourite...
Forum: General Trip Planning 5 Jan 24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,028
Posted By Geordieprincess
I did a mini trippie from our 2 week trip in...

I did a mini trippie from our 2 week trip in April which might give you some ideas.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=15833670#post15833670

I’d definitely recommend spending a...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jan 24, 06:57 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,649
Posted By Geordieprincess
Also ex-Durham myself and my son had no intention...

Also ex-Durham myself and my son had no intention of going there (we live in Newcastle so he’s been to Durham plenty of times) but we went to the open day (just to humour me really as I wanted to go...
Forum: General Chat 4 Jan 24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,649
Posted By Geordieprincess
Good to know, we are still only waiting for...

Good to know, we are still only waiting for Durham.
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 2 Jan 24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By Geordieprincess
Oh Loz you have a countdown to go back! Another...

Oh Loz you have a countdown to go back! Another solo trip? Are you going to some different places next time?
Forum: Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong Theme Parks 25 Dec 23, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By Geordieprincess
Sunroute plaza Shinjuku was in a great location...

Sunroute plaza Shinjuku was in a great location and value for money (on booking.com) not the biggest rooms but we were never in it other than to sleep.
Forum: TV and Film 16 Dec 23, 11:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,974
Posted By Geordieprincess
Just watched it too, really enjoyed the first...

Just watched it too, really enjoyed the first half hour, then thought it was a bit long and slow, then very disappointed at the ending.
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 23, 11:50 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,649
Posted By Geordieprincess
We went to Sheffield uni open day yesterday, son...

We went to Sheffield uni open day yesterday, son already had an offer and is probably first choice if Durham doesn’t give an offer.
If Durham does offer then it’s likely one grade higher than...
Forum: General Chat 16 Nov 23, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,238
Posted By Geordieprincess
I watched it all. I used to like Take That when I...

I watched it all. I used to like Take That when I was young but he wasn’t my favourite, I always thought he was a bit arrogant.
I didn’t like watching him sitting about in his pants, thought the way...
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