YHA Blog
Our celebrity interview this issue is with the explorer Levison Wood (see p12-13). His most recent expedition has seen him circumnavigate the Arabian Peninsula, passing through more than ten countries. We’ve jumbled up four of...
We have sets of 1000 Mile Fusion Socks – Sport and Walk models – worth over £50 to give away to two lucky winners. These socks offer padded Achilles Tendon Protection, extra padding for toe, ball and heel zones, and double...
Four outdoor items put through their paces by the #LiveMoreYHA team. Sherpa Limbu Hoodie The inside label of this hoodie – which reads “Made In Nepal” – says plenty about Sherpa Adventure Gear. The brand has made a conscious...
YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth made 2017 a year to remember by completing a remarkable UK challenge. Alex Staniforth isn’t your average twenty-something. The YHA Ambassador has made it his business to undertake extraordinary...
We spoke to three outdoor enthusiasts to get their thoughts on dorms, dinners and day-walks. AIan Howells Freelance mountain and expedition leader comewalkwithmeuk.co.uk Countryside, city or coast? Coast. I was brought up near...
While on expedition around the Arabian Peninsula, the TV explorer shares his stories of travel and formative YHA adventures. You're on an expedition now. Where are you and what's your plan? I’m currently on a journey to...
What does 2018 hold for you? If you’re “the world’s least likely adventurer”, as Paula McGuire describes herself, the answer’s swimming – and lots of it. We’re not talking pool laps here. We’re talking icy waves, jellyfish,...
Ron Scholes has always been the adventurous type. In the 1940s, at the age of 14, he set off on a solo cycling tour of Wales, staying in youth hostels. At 16, he led a group of young adults from overseas on a walking tour of...
Raise money for YHA by joining one of our challenge events – or set your own adventure. Looking to make this year an unforgettable one? Fed up that your January resolutions have already faded into the ether? Read on. We’re...
Time to invest in the South West If we’re going to inspire young people to discover the world and their potential in it, we need to keep our hostels looking and feeling as fresh and welcoming as possible. This spring, three...