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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

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9 hostels tailor-made for cycling breaks

Whether you're a fan of muddy mountain biking or long, challenging days on country roads or you have bike-mad mates or a three-year-old who's a master on the balance bike, these hostels for cycling...

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Four great hostels to stay in during autumn

Leaf-peeping? Forest-bathing? Whatever you call it, there’s something spellbinding about the annual reddening of our deciduous woodland — here are four hostels where you can enjoy the spectacle.

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Four hostels near National Nature Reserves

England and Wales collectively have close to 300 National Nature Reserves (NNRs), places that were set up to conserve our landscapes, seascapes and wildlife.

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Four hostels located near outdoor swimming spots

Few things refresh the mind and soul quite like a swim in the great outdoors. We've chosen four hostels close to some of the top outside swimming spots in England and Wales.