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Greys Monument Newcastle Upon Tyne ->www.whatsupcourtney.com #newcastle #travelguide #guide

09/08/2017 · In: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Grey’s Monument in Newcastle: Tickets, Opening Dates & Views From the Top (2025)

Come with me and climb up to the top of Grey’s Monument in Newcastle Upon Tyne! See Newcastle from above plus a bit about its history.

Courtney from whatsupcourtney (heywhatsupcourtney) posing in the middle of the Fushimi Inari Torii gates kyoto

25/03/2026 · In: Travel

Fushimi Inari Taisha: What Happens If You Keep Walking Up to the Tip?

We started our climb. And somewhere between the halfway viewpoint and the upper forest, the crowds stopped. There were small fox shrines appeared in alcoves along the way. I thought I had reached the summit, stopped, looked around, cheered with my partner (not in a loud manner don’t worry), and was about to head back down.

Courtney posing at Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto

25/03/2026 · In: JAPAN, Travel

Is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest a Tourist Trap or actually worth it?

Is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto a tourist trap or worth it? Tips on timing, is it actually worth going, things to do around Arashiyama, and how to plan a half day or full morning in Arashiyama.

A trio of Japanese Macaques at the monkey park Iwatayama in kyoto

24/03/2026 · In: JAPAN, Travel

Is Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto worth Visiting?

Every person in this world knows about Punch in Iwataki Zoo Japan who is the most adorable monkey in the world by now. He is a breed of Japanese macaques monkeys known in Japan, and there’s a place in Kyoto where they run wild and we, the humans are in a cage observing them (rightfully so). This place is called Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama.

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ABOUT COURTNEY (WhatsupCourtney)

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Hey! I’m Courtney, UK-based travel and food creator, who loves Durian (Try it!), exploring new cities and countries, and indulging in local street food. I hope you find your next inspiration here!

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Recent Posts

  • Fushimi Inari Taisha: What Happens If You Keep Walking Up to the Tip?
  • Is Arashiyama Bamboo Forest a Tourist Trap or actually worth it?
  • Is Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto worth Visiting?
  • 18 Independent Coffee Shops in Newcastle Locals Almost Don’t Want Tourists to Discover
  • 9 Best Towns in Lake Como (2026): Where to Visit + The One Most Tourists Miss

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