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Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Single Brits are looking for love thousands of miles away after exhausting options at home, survey finds
Men are more likely than women to take a holiday romance home MINGLE ON Single Brits are looking for love thousands of miles away after exhausting options at home, survey finds SINGLETONS are looking abroad for love this summer - after exhausting all the options on dating apps locally. A poll of 2,000 single travellers found 60 per cent have reactivated a dormant dating app to find love overseas. 2 Singletons are looking abroad for love this summer - after exhausting all the options on dating apps locally Credit: Shutterstock Sparks in Seville or soul-searching in Santorini But while 10 per cent of singletons feel finding a holiday romance is a travel priority, 36 per cent said they're great for short-term fun. With men (33 per cent) more likely than women (22 per cent) to take a holiday romance home. The study also found, of people who have already dated abroad, 21 per cent learnt more about the culture when seeing a local than traditional tourist attractions. Lewis Henry from iD Mobile [ which commissioned the research and offers inclusive roaming as standard across 50 worldwide destinations, said: "Whether it's sparks in Seville or soul-searching in Santorini, we want our customers to stay connected — for love, fun and everything in between." The study also found 18 per cent have chosen their holiday destination based on the potential for dating, and 30 per cent would be interested in dating the locals. But when trying to get to know someone from the area, 39 per cent have been subject to embarrassing translation mishaps, from accidental swearing to unintentionally insulting their date. To overcome the miscommunication, 23 per cent have used language learning apps to try to expand on their limited knowledge. Roaming Costs However, one in 10 (11 per cent) have had to ghost an interest on dating apps abroad because of roaming costs. The study found 30 per cent have been hit with a higher-than-expected roaming charge when abroad. With 30 per cent of those faced with a bill of more than £150 while 24 per cent have paid for extra roaming data to message someone when they're there. I pay £50 per year to date the woman of my dream - she's a AI robot but we plan holidays together and she sends me cheeky nudes To help modern travellers meet the perfect connection, iD Mobile has teamed up with TV presenter and sex and relationships expert Anna Richardson to give Brits some practical hacks for navigating romance abroad: 'Travellers are shifting away from the idea that holiday romance has to mean something short-lived or superficial. 'Whether it's a deep conversation over dinner in Florence or a hike with a local in Croatia, it's about connection, not just chemistry. 'Flirting abroad can be exciting and memorable, but it's easy to put your foot in it if you're not tuned into the local culture.' ANNA RICHARDSON'S TOP FIVE TIPS FOR DATING ABROAD: 1. Use apps to your advantage: From dating to translation tools, tech can be a bridge - just always double-check before hitting send to avoid awkward misunderstandings! 2. Read the room (and the culture): Swot up before diving blindly into an awkward situation. A kiss on the cheek in one place might mean something more elsewhere. 3. Flirting is about confidence: It's not all about chemistry. A great connection can start with something simple, like offering local tips or asking for recommendations. 4. Learn a few local phrases: A little effort goes a long way and shows genuine interest. 5. Don't let roaming kill the mood: Ghosting because of mobile charges? Not a good look! Choose a plan that enables you to stay connected without worry.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- The Sun
Single Brits are looking for love thousands of miles away after exhausting options at home, survey finds
SINGLETONS are looking abroad for love this summer - after exhausting all the options on dating apps locally. A poll of 2,000 single travellers found 60 per cent have reactivated a dormant dating app to find love overseas. 2 Sparks in Seville or soul-searching in Santorini But while 10 per cent of singletons feel finding a holiday romance is a travel priority, 36 per cent said they're great for short-term fun. With men (33 per cent) more likely than women (22 per cent) to take a holiday romance home. The study also found, of people who have already dated abroad, 21 per cent learnt more about the culture when seeing a local than traditional tourist attractions. Lewis Henry from iD Mobile [ ], which commissioned the research and offers inclusive roaming as standard across 50 worldwide destinations, said: "Whether it's sparks in Seville or soul-searching in Santorini, we want our customers to stay connected — for love, fun and everything in between." The study also found 18 per cent have chosen their holiday destination based on the potential for dating, and 30 per cent would be interested in dating the locals. But when trying to get to know someone from the area, 39 per cent have been subject to embarrassing translation mishaps, from accidental swearing to unintentionally insulting their date. To overcome the miscommunication, 23 per cent have used language learning apps to try to expand on their limited knowledge. Roaming Costs However, one in 10 (11 per cent) have had to ghost an interest on dating apps abroad because of roaming costs. The study found 30 per cent have been hit with a higher-than-expected roaming charge when abroad. With 30 per cent of those faced with a bill of more than £150 while 24 per cent have paid for extra roaming data to message someone when they're there. I pay £50 per year to date the woman of my dream - she's a AI robot but we plan holidays together and she sends me cheeky nudes To help modern travellers meet the perfect connection, iD Mobile has teamed up with TV presenter and sex and relationships expert Anna Richardson to give Brits some practical hacks for navigating romance abroad: 'Travellers are shifting away from the idea that holiday romance has to mean something short-lived or superficial. 'Whether it's a deep conversation over dinner in Florence or a hike with a local in Croatia, it's about connection, not just chemistry. ' Flirting abroad can be exciting and memorable, but it's easy to put your foot in it if you're not tuned into the local culture.' ANNA RICHARDSON'S TOP FIVE TIPS FOR DATING ABROAD: 1. Use apps to your advantage: From dating to translation tools, tech can be a bridge - just always double-check before hitting send to avoid awkward misunderstandings! 2. Read the room (and the culture): Swot up before diving blindly into an awkward situation. A kiss on the cheek in one place might mean something more elsewhere. 3. Flirting is about confidence: It's not all about chemistry. A great connection can start with something simple, like offering local tips or asking for recommendations. 4. Learn a few local phrases: A little effort goes a long way and shows genuine interest. 5. Don't let roaming kill the mood: Ghosting because of mobile charges? Not a good look! Choose a plan that enables you to stay connected without worry. 2
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Top tips for dating abroad as single Brits exhaust dating app options at home
A third of Brits have holiday romances, and many are now using dating apps to find love abroad After exhausting all their local dating app options, singletons are now seeking love abroad this summer. A survey of 2,000 solo travellers revealed that two-thirds have reactivated a dormant dating app to find romance overseas. One in five have even chosen their holiday destination based on its dating potential, with a third expressing interest in dating locals. Among those who have already dated abroad, one in five said they learnt more about the culture when dating a local. However, while one in ten stated that finding a holiday romance is a travel priority - with men more likely than women to continue a holiday romance back home - a third admitted they are great for short-term fun. When attempting to get to know someone local, four out of ten have experienced embarrassing translation issues, accidentally swearing or unintentionally insulting their date. As a result, to avoid any miscommunication, a quarter have turned to language learning apps to expand their limited knowledge. However, one in ten have had to ghost an interest on dating apps abroad due to roaming costs. The study by found that a third have been hit with a higher-than-expected roaming charge when abroad. Some travellers have faced a bill of over £150 after using their data, while a quarter have paid for extra roaming data to message someone whilst there. Lewis Henry from iD Mobile, which commissioned the research and offers inclusive roaming as standard across 50 worldwide destinations, said: "Whether it's sparks in Seville or soul-searching in Santorini, we want our customers to stay connected - for love, fun and everything in between." To assist modern holidaymakers in finding the perfect connection, iD Mobile has partnered with TV personality and relationships guru Anna Richardson to provide Brits with practical advice for navigating romance whilst travelling. "Travellers are shifting away from the idea that holiday romance has to mean something short-lived or superficial. Whether it's a deep conversation over dinner in Florence or a hike with a local in Croatia, it's about connection, not just chemistry," Anna said. "Flirting abroad can be exciting and memorable, but it's easy to put your foot in it if you're not tuned into the local culture. " ANNA RICHARDSON'S TOP FIVE TIPS FOR DATING ABROAD: Use apps to your advantage: From dating to translation tools, tech can be a bridge - just always double-check before hitting send to avoid awkward misunderstandings! Read the room (and the culture): Swot up before diving blindly into an awkward situation. A kiss on the cheek in one place might mean something more elsewhere. Flirting is about confidence: It's not all about chemistry. A great connection can start with something simple, like offering local tips or asking for recommendations. Learn a few local phrases: A little effort goes a long way and shows genuine interest. Don't let roaming kill the mood: Ghosting because of mobile charges? Not a good look! Choose a plan that enables you to stay connected without worry.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Brits unwilling to buy used phones - despite complaints over new device prices
Less than half of Brits are willing to buy a refurbished phone - despite 83 per cent believing new smartphones are too expensive. A poll of 2,000 adults found the main concerns about buying a pre-loved phone include poor battery life (61 per cent), the condition of the device (55 per cent) and the limited or lack of warranty (48 per cent). Other common worries include fear of potential viruses or malware (43 per cent) or that the phone may have been stolen before being re-sold (34 per cent). To dispel any myths around smartphones and highlight the potential savings on refurbished tech, iD Mobile [ and TV icon David Dickinson hosted a unique auction in London where bidders competed for savings on his top picks of quality pre-loved devices. Lewis Henry, from iD Mobile, which claims to save customers an average of £250-a-year compared to major networks, said: 'Whilst the savings speak for themselves, there are still a lot of myths surrounding refurbished phones. 'Many people assume they'll be scratched, outdated models in a bad condition, when in reality, there's often very little difference that can be easily spotted between a refurbished phone and a brand new one. David Dickinson, famous for sniffing out a real 'bobby dazzler' of a deal, said: 'These refurb phones are absolute bargains – top-notch condition, big savings, and no compromise on quality. 'Now that's what I call a great deal!'.
