YHA Blog
Our new Work Experience & Traineeships Programme launches this summer. For many young people, opportunities in life can be hard to find. It’s a fact we know only too well – and it’s something we’ve always tried to change....
Which hostel lifted the cup? While Gareth Southgate’s men battled it out in Russia, we concocted a dramatic knock-out tournament of our own, pitting hostel against hostel in our inaugural #WorldCupOfHostels. The competition had...
Name the UK counties We’ve jumbled up the names of five counties that contain at least one YHA hostel. HORRIDFOXES ALLCROWN RAMBLEDNUTHORN HEYBIRDERS TOSSMERE Worked out what they are? To enter simply send us an email with your...
We have an amazing Mountain Hardwear backpack worth £60 to give away. Designed for runners, hikers and mountain bikers, this lightweight technical pack holds your hydration and gear without holding you back. Its body-hugging...
Four outdoor items are put through their paces by the #LiveMoreYHA team. KEEN Ethos KEEN’s Terradora range is made for women from the ground up and falls into what KEEN call their ‘TrailFit’ movement. In short, it’s a...
Ben Lerwill puts his stamina to the test by running, swimming (briefly), cycling and climbing in the capital city. That’s right. Quadrathlon is a thing. According to the British Quadrathlon Association, it’s for “when three...
We spoke to three outdoor enthusiasts to get their thoughts on dorms, dinners and day-walks. Craig Scott Director of Cyclewise Countryside, city or coast? Countryside all the way. While a trip to the city is nice once in a...
Author, BBC 6 Music broadcaster and President of the Ramblers (ramblers.org.uk) talks about his love of walking. Was there one formative moment as a youngster that made you love the outdoors or was it a gradual experience? When...
“You’ll be raising vital funds that could transform the lives of others, forever” So… another year zipping by, another London Marathon done and dusted. It’s one of the planet’s great city road races: a springtime whirl of...
Enjoying yourself doesn’t have to be pricey. Often, it doesn’t cost anything at all. With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of some of the very best free attractions (although many welcome donations) in five different...
Each issue we'll be sharing some special moments we've had staying with YHA. We'd love to hear about your most memorable experiences at [email protected] James Blake, Chief Executive Taking part in the King of the Castle...
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...
