Travel tips

Person sitting outside a stone hostel building with views of the countryside

Meeting new people in hostels

YHA Black Sail seemed unreasonably far away. A little hut, more of a speck, far down in the valley. Was that a wisp of smoke rising out of the chimney? It had been a long day already, hiking up...

Two tents in the countryside

How to pack for a camping trip in the UK

Any YHA Camping & Cabins stay gives you the bonus of using the hostel facilities including showers, drying rooms and self-catering kitchens. If you're going camping, here's our guide to what to pack.

Lakeland view of Windermere from Loughrigg Fell

Wheelchair-friendly holidays in the Lake District

Our guide to wheelchair accessible holidays in the Lake District covers everything from the best wheelchair suitable Lake District walks to finding the best disability friendly accommodation.

Yorkshire dales view

How to save money on holidays in the UK

We're all about finding ways to keep more money in your pocket, so here's a quick hack on how to spend as little as possible this holiday season – including some great tips on how to bag the best...