May 7, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
For something called Standard English, it’s actually not so standard. Whether the voices of the Gallagher brothers do it for you or you’re more of a Sean Connery fan, it’s true to say that some UK accents are saucier than others. [...]
April 29, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
Sometimes, you just want to go on a good night out. A few drinks, a bit of dancing, and a lot of laughs have the innate ability to shed away any thoughts and worries of the daily grind. The UK is known to have eclectic nightlife, whether it’s a cool [...]
April 29, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
From North to South, East to West, all the pretty islands and Northern Ireland, there’s endless picturesque and charming small towns in the UK. Quaint cobblestone streets with thatch cottages, seaside fishing villages and famous filming locations make up the list, with each town boasting its own unique charm… [...]
April 29, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
While the sun may not shine for much of the year, as soon as summer comes around UK ice cream sales shoot through the roof. Hearing that first jingle of the ice cream van has us craving gelato for three months straight. [...]
April 18, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
The United Kingdom is loaded with beautiful places from the rugged Scottish highlands to the honey-coloured cottages of The Cotswolds. Whether you live in the United Kingdom and seeking stay-cation inspiration or are searching for some Britain wanderlust, there’s no shortage of breathtaking sites to see. England, Scotland, Wales and [...]
March 28, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
Get ready for a gourmet feed: these are the top gastropubs in the UK right now. What exactly is a gastropub? It’s a watering hole that can also compete with top restaurants when it comes to food. [...]
December 6, 2022 - Aleyna Yilmaz
Heading for a night out in Yorkshire? The county is famous for its vast, captivating countryside – think the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and more. There are plenty of quaint towns, cities, and villages to visit too. But Yorkshire does something else very well – nightlife. People from Yorkshire [...]
October 20, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
Heading off to university? We know that among student satisfaction, course reputation, job statistics, and so on, a city’s nightlife is pretty high on the priority list. University definitely isn’t all about nightlife, but if you can’t enjoy it now, when can you? Whether it’s singing your heart out to [...]
October 20, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
The word ‘friendly’ might not instantly come to mind when you think of some of the busiest cities in the world, but with all those people comes a lot of good. We looked to our audience to find out “where you would find the friendliest cities in the UK?” [...]
October 19, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
The world has been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak, with up to 75% of the world’s population experiencing restrictions in movement during the Corona virus outbreak. Many countries experienced border closures, airport closures, airlines being grounded, and both domestic and international travel ground to an almost 100% halt. [...]
October 19, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
In Scotland hiring a Toyota Aygo or similar mini-size car costs just £15 (€17) a day off-season, while a compact-size Ford Focus is only £18 (€20) a day, even an economy-size model like the Ford Fiesta is just £17 (€19) a day, and a full-size car like the Volkswagen Transporter [...]
May 9, 2022 - Allie D'Almo
Around 1.5 million Brits go on at least one ski holiday every year, and 29% of them will go on two or more ski trips every year. But where and when do they go? February half term – a week-long school holiday in the middle of February – is the [...]
May 9, 2022 - Allie D'Almo
While Brits do love a good holiday abroad, the UK is a real staycation nation. Even before Covid-19, domestic tourism dominated British holidaymaking, with an average of 120 million domestic trips every year. And, while you’ll find holidaymakers across most of the country, there are a few spots that are [...]
February 28, 2022 - Shivani Suresh
The literary landscape of the United Kingdom is a treasure trove. So many notable writers, from William Shakespeare to Jane Austen to Beatrix Potter, originate from here. So if you’re a British bibliophile looking for your next book-themed getaway, keep reading to learn about museums, rustic cottages, estates, churches, and [...]
November 30, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
Covid-19 might have cancelled Christmas last year, but we’re hurtling towards a bumper edition of festive fun this year to make up for it. While a few Christmas markets have been cancelled and some of the larger fairs have introduced booking requirements, most of the country’s best Christmas markets are [...]
November 26, 2021 - Melanie May
Scattered throughout the UK you’ll find over 4,000 castles, some of which date back to the 11th-century. Kings and royal families ordered the building and fortification of many of these castles to withstand enemy attacks. Nowadays, the government has repurposed most of these into museums. These museums showcase and preserve [...]
September 30, 2021 - Melanie May
The United Kingdom, with its rolling countryside, craggy peaks, picturesque towns, lochs, moors, dales and vales is a paradise for walkers. With dramatic landscapes and coastal views, epic hikes and short strolls, there is something to suit all abilities and moods. So, whether you want to roam England, Northern Ireland, [...]
June 14, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
A trip to Chianti or the Loire Valley might be out of the question right now, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up daydreaming about sophisticated days out sipping on sparkling wines. As Europe heats up, the UK is becoming a prime winemaking region, thanks to its dry [...]
April 7, 2021 - Allie D'Almo
The Cotswolds offers some of the best back-to-nature boltholes in England. Rolling countryside, honey-hued villages and pristine waterways offer total tranquillity just two hours from London. It’s been a go-to destination for well-heeled visitors for centuries, so it’s no stranger to hip hotel brands and luxe accommodation. But as glamping [...]
February 19, 2021 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
You might not think of the UK as the best place to be for some sun-seeking, but you’ll be surprised at just how hot parts of Britain can get. Sure, average annual temperatures hover around a daily high of 14 degrees Celsius (56 degrees Fahrenheit) and a low of 6 [...]
February 17, 2021 - Melanie Hamilton
With Great Britain seeming to near an end to its strict lockdown 3, many are eager to plan a long-awaited spring getaway. And with over 20,000 kilometres of unspoilt coastline, 15 national parks full of unkempt beauty and countless historical and cultural cities to explore, there’s no need to bring [...]
November 24, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton
Yep, you read that right. You can get paid to sleep in five-star hotels. Luxury linen company, Tielle Love Luxury, is looking for someone to test out hotel beds in some of the best five-star hotels in England. [...]
August 10, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Are you a die hard Wes Anderson fan? If so, then you need to start planning a visit to these beautiful places that look like a real-life movie set. These UK locations could be in a Wes Anderson film – they look just like the same style of scenes from [...]
August 10, 2020 - Big 7 Travel Team
With travel options limited, it is the perfect time for a Lake District staycation and to truly immerse yourself in this stunning part of England. With lush countryside, great walks and lots of local pubs and restaurants, you won’t be short of things to do! [...]
July 13, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
July 10, 2020 - Alice Dodd
When you think of Britain, the likelihood is you will associate it with history, culture and potentially, soccer teams. Most people do not head to the British countryside for a beach holiday. But with pristine water, fine sand, and rich heritage, these breathtaking British beaches may change your mind about [...]
July 10, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
June 18, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
June 16, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Yep, we’re counting down the days until we can pack up the car and escape somewhere for a weekend, too. Until then, we can at least start dreaming about travel, right? The United Kingdom has no shortage of beautiful places to visit. Cities packed with hip restaurants, cultural events and [...]
May 19, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
May 7, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
April 27, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
April 27, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
April 23, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
April 23, 2020 - Siobhan McKenny
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
April 22, 2020 - Big 7 Travel Team
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
April 22, 2020 - Big 7 Travel Team
We’re bringing you the best local secrets with some of the world’s top bloggers, influencers, and travel journalists in our new City Insider series. From where to find the perfect brew to that little-known bar that plays the best tunes, vintage record stores and green outdoor spaces, consider this your [...]
February 6, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton
Are you trying to craft the perfect weekend to woo your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you’re looking to get away for no other reason than to enjoy time together. Either way, the United Kingdom is full of dreamy escapes, from Scottish Isles to buzzing cities like London. Get [...]
August 26, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
British slang words can be tricky to get the hang of. Sure, it’s technically English, but it can sound like a different language. Arriving to the UK without a grasp of the lingo can be confusing, especially if English isn’t your native language. [...]
July 14, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Always on the hunt for an amazing place to add to your Instagram? Forget about Stonehenge or Big Ben – the most beautiful backdrop in England right now is a colourful lavender farm. [...]
July 3, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea
Could this be the grooviest hotel in London? A former 1970s council office building has been restored for The Standard’s first hotel outside America, and it’s got serious Austin Powers vibes. [...]