The Journey Team
The Journey is YHA's magazine. With each edition, our team of writers and editors bring you inspiration for your adventures.
Articles written by The Journey Team
Meet our newest ambassador: Larry Lamb
Eastenders and Gavin & Stacey star Larry Lamb's first outdoor experience was on a youth hostelling holiday in the late 1950s. Seven decades later, after reading about YHA's no child left behind...
The YHA guide to Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park
Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, covering 823 square miles of north Wales, is one of the UK’s most thrilling destinations. It encompasses nine mountain ranges and a whole world of long-distance...
9 hostels (mostly) in the mountains
Here are our top picks of hostels located in mountains. These properties are primarily found among mountains (or among hills, or at least near cliff-edges), making them perfect for walkers and...
9 YHA hostels for camping and glamping
YHA's sleeping options extend far beyond the rooms in our hostels. Across our network, we have *deep breath* bell tents, Landpods, tipis, pods, safari tents, and even converted Airstreams.
How to get into Nordic walking
Nordic walking has become recognised globally for its physical and mental health benefits. But what exactly is it? Let British Nordic Walking be your guide. As part of YHA’s Festival of Walking...
In the footsteps of pilgrims: Wye to Canterbury
The morning sun beats down on the beanfields; bees buzz and drowse; butterflies flitter above the wildflowers. The day is warm and the hills are broad, but there's no one to be seen except...