Ruby Higton
Ruby is a digital marketer at YHA. She looks after all things social media, as well as content writing for YHA's travel blog and SEO. Her favourite hostel is YHA St Briavels Castle.
Articles written by Ruby Higton
The best coves and beaches in England and Wales
Think of the British seaside and your first thought might be a seagull nicking your chips on the prom. But, it may surprise you to learn that England and Wales are home to miles of golden sand...
Top picks for our National Parks in the UK
National Parks – those one-stop-shops for beautiful places and great big breathing spaces. We're lucky enough to have more than 60 properties in the amazing national parks dotted around England and...
Fascinating heritage sites in the UK
From the ancient ruins of Whitby Abbey to the 73-mile-long Hadrian’s Wall, Britain has plenty heritage hotspots full of beauty and historic importance. We are proud to be part of the Heritage...
Things to do this spring in the city
Get back to the buzz of the city with our top suggestions of things to do this spring in a city near you. From London to Manchester and Bath to York – we have hostels in some of the UK's best cities.
Feel like a royal with our guide to the best UK castles
King of the castles… We are very lucky in the UK to have so many historic buildings within easy reach of a visit and castles are what fairy tales are made of. Here are some of our favourites with...
Great places off the beaten track in London
Looking for things do in London off the beaten track? Getting the most out of England's capital means not only enjoying Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben and more, but also some hidden gems.