Final Call: low-commitment trips to take before you get a real job

As the dissertations are submitted, the cap and gowns are ordered, and the existential dread of scrolling LinkedIn and Indeed for a post-graduate job settle in, the temptation to get on a plane and delay adulthood get stronger and stronger. But if you're out of pocket (or maintenance loans) or straddled between job offers, being based in Newcastle is the perfect hub many different interesting places either via train or plane. Where are the best places to visit before joining the 9-5 rigour?

Dublin

A return trip to Dublin would only cost you around £35 if you catch it at the right time and no more than £50 for a last minute trip. As this is so close it would be extremely easy to do within one day so you don’t even have to pay for accommodation! Spend the day admiring the beautiful Irish heritage visiting museums and galleries or visit the Jameson distillery and the Guiness storehouse for a different kind of Irish history lesson.

York, Edinburgh, and Durham

If you haven’t already taken advantage of how close we are to these historical cities then why not? With Durham only 20 minutes away and the train prices not about to break the bank it’s definitely worth exploring although it probably won’t take the whole day. Edinburgh and York are also beautiful cities, slightly further afield but worth seeing if you want to explore the local area.

The Lake District

If you’re looking to get away for a quick weekend away and getting back in touch with nature then visiting the Lake District in Cumbria should be on your checklist. Whether you want to go on a camping trip and do a bit of hiking or just switch off from real life and technology then this is the place to come. It’s also really easy to reach by train, with prices starting from £3.30.

Alicante, Mallorca, Ibiza

Fancy a quick trip to a Spanish Island to finally see the proper sun? The Spanish Islands tend to be very cheap to get to from Newcastle and without spending too long on the plane. If you’re not fussy then a hostel won’t break the bank either. Who wouldn’t want to spend a week in the sun?

Poland

If you’re more aesthetically inclined then the architecture in Poland is worth seeing! You could go for an overnight trip or just a couple of days but there will be plenty to do and see. The clubs are also worth a visit for a different experience.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is most known for their windmills and coffeeshops (if you know you know) but there are many other things to do such as their museums (Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh museum) or trying new food such as Herring from a Herring cart. It is extremely easy to get to, you could get a plane or the ferry from Newcastle and such an interesting trip that it’s not something you’d want to turn down.