A man who has dedicated the past six years exploring the planet creating tourism content for social media maintains the finest location he has discovered is a “cold little beach town”.

Nate McFall, whose page is devoted to highlighting unique stays and travel experiences, posted on Instagram where he admitted there’s no place like home.

“I spent six years travelling the world, and yet somehow this is still one of my favourite places I have ever been,” he began in footage recorded on the sand. “I didn’t realise when I left, but this place shaped me in more ways than I can explain.”

While Nate may have visited Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia in recent times, he says this chilly North East coastal town still “hits different” when he is there.

“It was actually here about eight years ago that I tried surfing for the first time,” he continued, displaying a photograph of the moment in 2018. “It was cold – like properly cold – but something shifted in me that day because if I could surf in the freezing cold North Sea, what else is possible?”

Nate proceeded to acknowledge that throughout his journeys he had been “chasing something” that he had already discovered.

“This is Tynemouth,” he announced. “A small coastal town, but it’s full of life. Wherever you look, people are enjoying this place running along the seafront, swimming in the sea and surfing.”

Nate also emphasised the abundance of coffee shops in the town, also noting that Tynemouth’s Victorian railway station “turns into a bustling market” at weekends, “selling delicious food, crafts and handmade trinkets.”

The traveller further asserted that Tynemouth houses the “best chip shop in England” as he made his way towards the beach once again.

“It’s served out of what is essentially a shipping container [called The View],” he stated. “There’s a fresh sea breeze and with fishcake in hand, I top it off by looking at 1,000 year old ruins [Tynemouth Priory and Castle] right next to me.”

Nate concluded by expressing his belief that the UK possesses beauty that many individuals overlook.

As he enjoyed a chilli fish empanada from Riley’s Fish Shack, he summarised: “It’s proof that you don’t always need palm trees or plane tickets. Some of the most unreal places are right here on our doorstep.”

Writing in response, one Instagram user enthused: “I love this – I’m from Whitley Bay and am a wild swimmer so am always at the beach when I visit home. It’s such a special place.”

A second individual exclaimed: “Love Tynemouth and Riley’s fish shack, on a summers night as it gets a little chillier, sitting around one of the fire pits with friends is such a good way to finish a weekend.”

A third commended: “Love this. I am in New Zealand. So many beautiful places in the world. No country has the title of best place. Tynemouth looks cool. I will visit it now when I next visit UK.”

And a fourth person said: “Thanks Nate. Spent many lovely days at Tynemouth as a child. Haven’t been back in 50 years since my family moved to Florida, USA. But still have fabulous memories. Thanks so much for reminding me.””