Article: From the Far East to a job she loves.(News)

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After travelling in Australia and Thailand, Freyja Thirlaway landed back in the North East and walked straight into a job she loves.

The 26-year-old, from Byker, Newcastle, swapped back-packing for the glamorous surroundings of Malmaison Hotel on the Quayside 11 months ago and has never looked back.

As a receptionist at the hotel, Freyja welcomes everyone, from family holidaymakers to businessman, with a friendly smile.

Freyja said: "This is the first hotel job I've had, as before I went travelling I was working as a clothing shop ...

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