YHA Blog
Skies are brighter, days last longer and the landscape begins to shine with a multitude of colour. The first day of spring is quickly approaching, and there’s so much to be grateful for. Watch as the fields become adorned with processions of golden daffodil...
As we’re now amid Student Volunteering Week, we wanted to hear from our own dedicated volunteers about their experiences. We caught up with university students, Christopher Peach and Hannah Hughes, to discover how volunteering at YHA has shaped their life skills...
So you’ve chosen a staycation. Opting to holiday at home rather than hopping on a budget flight is one of the very best ways any of us can choose to reduce our impact on the environment. After all, around 2.4% of global CO2 emissions are caused by aviation, with...
There’s nothing better than snuggling down for a snooze after a day exploring your current location. But getting a good night’s sleep can be easier said than done if you’re flitting between time-zones and sharing your sleeping space. Here are our tips for how to...
Whether you have them with sugar and lemon, jam, or even cheese and bacon, nothing beats a pancake for a flipping good treat! Have a go at our top pancake recipe to make sure your day doesn’t fall flat.A tasty pancake recipe- 100g plain flour- 2 eggs- 300ml...
YHA is well known for providing high quality, low cost hostels, camping and glamping throughout England and Wales, as well as autism friendly accommodation. For 90 years, we have been working to transform young lives forever through travel and real adventure. As a...
Hostelling is unique. Whether it’s the quirky, varied locations you find hostels set within; the sights and smells of the diverse creations rustled up in a shared self-catering kitchen; or the sense of camaraderie enjoyed between like-minded travellers, weary after...
Not only do YHA offer superb low cost hostel accommodation for all the family but we also have some fantastic sites available for camping at some of our very best locations. This means it's even easier for you to get out and about and explore the great outdoors. To...
From a sizzling all-you-can eat breakfast to a fish you caught yourself at the beach - good food might be our fave reason to go travelling! But you don't have to cross the globe (and spend loads) to add an international flavour to your meals - communal cooking...
There’s more to reading a compass than finding the north. Taking a bearing is an essential skill for walking, especially in winter when the night can descend quickly or the weather can turn. If you’re in the fog, for example, this is the tool to get home. You do,...
Benjamin Franklin once said “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail”. We’re strong believers in this ethos and understand that preparation is key to successful travelling – especially if you want to get the most out of your hostel stay. So, to ensure that...
Nothing wakes you up for adventure like a damn fine cup of coffee, but how do you get that professional finish? Here’s how to start the day in frothy, flavoursome style with our top barista-style coffee tips for in a hostel. Or, if you’re on the move, try our...
