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Staying at hostels as you explore new places is a great way to save some money or have extra to spend on those all-important experiences. Unlike hotels, hostels don’t come with all the expected amenities so strategic packing is required to make sure you’re not...
Explore one of the most beautiful places on Earth with this blog from 10 Adventures. As we enter autumn, the end of hiking season is in sight for the big mountains, but not for budget hiking holidays in the Lake District. Our readers don’t want the season to end,...
Nestled in the heart of England, the Lake District National Park is a true gem of natural beauty, offering a whole host of activities for visitors. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an avid hiker, looking for something to do with the whole family, or someone...
Glamping is the perfect option for a family adventure holiday. Children will love the novelty of staying in a pod, hut, or tent and sleeping under the stars. Parents will enjoy all the fun of camping but without any of the stresses and some added home comforts. ...
Glamping and camping are great ways to spend an affordable few days away in nature with your friends and family during the warmer months. With the cost of living increases hitting all households, fewer of us can afford to go abroad this year. However there are some...
Come stay with us in the school holidays and do great stuff for free. From enchanting family walks spotting wildlife to discovering local history in a bustling city to pootling on pebble beaches by the sea, there’s something for everyone. Here are our top picks of...
We are all about finding ways to keep more money in your pocket, so here’s a quick hack on how to spend as little as possible this holiday season — including some great tips on how to bag the best accommodation for less, how to get a stay away for free and how to...
Travelling on the top deck of a bus can give you a wonderful new perspective on the world. Looking down from that height - and having far more time to look at things than you would if you were driving - turns an ordinary journey into an adventure. And right now bus...
Dear YHA, With the season of love upon us, I wanted to share some moments that make me smile from my stays with YHA. Adventuring around the magical Lake District staying with YHA holds wonderful memories. It is no wonder that prolific authors, William Wordsworth...
Think sustainable travel and you probably imagine wooden eco huts perched on stilts over clear blue seas or luxury African safari lodges looking out over glistening sunsets towards silhouetted giraffes. It’s certainly the dream that’s sold to us by sustainable...
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...
With 75% of the environmental impact of the tourism industry caused by aviation , a staycation right here in the UK is a significantly more eco friendly choice than a budget flight to the Costas. However, holidaying at home comes with its own sustainability...
