YHA Blog
We’re all trying to be more eco friendly these days. Shopping local, skipping plastic bottles and choosing zero waste options where we can. But when it comes to taking our annual vacation those green intentions can quickly go out the window. It’s not that we don’t...
Exploring the UK doesn’t have to be restricted to the mainland. Some of the finest experiences in England and Wales are found offshore, on the multitude of different islands that scatter the fringes of the map. The UK as a whole has somewhere in the region of 6,000...
Staying in a hostel is a fantastic way to explore more of England and Wales — and we have so many different places to choose from! Here are five of our very favourite things about hostelling.1. Seeing somewhere newEngland and Wales are packed with amazing places,...
Belinda Kirk is an explorer and campaigner dedicated to promoting the benefits of adventure on our wellbeing. Over the past quarter-century, she’s led expeditions and research missions in destinations as varied as Nicaragua, Alaska and the Sinai – as well as...
Along with a camera and a coffee pot there's one more thing I try not to forget when packing for a trip: our kite. To untangle its colourful tail streamers and throw it straight up into the gale blowing off the sea brings an instant and joyful feeling of connection...
Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, capped by the highest mountain in England and Wales, is a wild area – with a wildly diverse range of activities. Planning a trip? Here’s what you need to know...For familiesEryri (Snowdonia) holds big things for little people. Those...
If you’ve never been to Liverpool before then you are definitely missing out. It’s the UK’s fifth largest city, with a thriving foodie scene and very lively nightlife culture, plus there are plenty of arty things to get up to in between. Liverpool was the...
With several lighter months still yawning out in front of us, it’s time to fill the days with fun activities for the kids. But they needn’t break the bank – and in many cases can be free. Whether you’re taking the family on a short city break or deep into the...
Adventurer, author and speaker Alastair Humphreys is a pioneer of the microadventure: a short, achievable outdoor trip. Whether that involves a tent in the back garden or a quick night away, he promotes the fact that microadventures are for everyone – there’s no...
Whether you’re heading to London for a romantic getaway or embarking on a whirlwind 48-hour city break, it’s likely that your itinerary is going to be jam packed and you may be wondering how you’re going to squeeze everything in. At YHA we know that the London...
