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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

Landscape panorama of Treyarnon Bay

9 hostels with amazing views in the UK

Whether it’s overlooking the sea, the fells of the Lake District, the rolling South Downs or an ancient monument, many of the hostels in our network are blessed with beautiful views...

Castlefield canal in Manchester

What’s new in Manchester

Whether you’re here for the music, the museums, the nightlife or the sport, Manchester is always on the go. Here we look at some of its newest cultural offerings...

YHA Borrowdale local river

A springtime walk in Borrowdale

Daniel Neilson enjoys a walk around Borrowdale learning about its most interesting ex-resident, the cave-dwelling Millican Dalton. In September 1913, Millican Dalton, an 'expert mountaineer and...

Vintage style bike leaning against a railing

Bristol and Bath by bike: a (two-wheeled) tale of two cities

If you go by their reputations alone, Bristol and Bath are poles apart. One’s synonymous with street art, docklands and the underground music scene; the other conjures up images of afternoon tea...

Climbers in the Peak District

Hostelling in the Peak District

Our oldest National Park is a world-class playground for climbers, mountain bikers and hikers. It covers 555 square miles, encompasses a wildly diverse range of landscapes, and has more history...

No child left behind illustration

YHA appeal to ensure no child is left behind

YHA is launching a £1 million appeal to give more children adventures they’ll remember forever. “School trips are a formative experience for pupils,” explains outdoor leader David. “They provide...