I'm American and love Newcastle, this is how I'd describe the city
An American has gone viral after his description of Newcastle proved to be popular with locals.
An influencer explained how Tyneside is full of “some of the nicest folks you will ever meet.”
Known as KelaniGhostHunter, the influencer has nearly half a million Instagram followers and regularly reviews UK food options.
This has included North East restaurants in the past.
Describing Newcastle, he said: “In the winter time no one wears a jacket. If there’s a blizzard outside it is mandatory that no one from Newcastle is allowed to wear a jacket.
“You’ll see a girl in a cocktail dress, it’s freezing outside, she’s shivering but she’ll drink to stay warm.”
He continues: “The Geodie accent - incredibly hard to understand. You’ll maybe catch three words in a sentence and you’ve just got to hope they weren’t asking you a question. Smile and nod, they’re some of the nicest folks you’ll meet.”
Moving onto the food, he adds: “Greggs is a staple of Newcastle. It is a biblical prophecy up there. You can get Greggs before you do anything in life. it’s not just a bakery, it’s a lifestyle.
“The final thing is St James Park. Newcastle United fans are absolutely crazy. I’ve not experienced the atmosphere yet but so many people have said it’s an incredible place to go.
“If you haven’t been to Newcastle it’s a wonderful spot. Great food, great people.”