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
Best place to go walking in Manchester this autumn
Manchester is a place where things happen. As the world’s first industrial city — and a titan of music, sport, art and politics — it’s somewhere with a global reputation. The list of iconic names...
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...
Four hostels for history and adventure
Whether you’re hiking, cycling, or uncovering stories of the past, these hostels are ideal bases for your next adventure. Discover more and plan your journey today!
The YHA guide to North Yorkshire
Welcome to England’s largest county. Covering 3,480 mostly rural square miles — and packing in everything from rolling dales to towering sea cliffs — North Yorkshire is a gift for adventure-seekers...
Walking trails accessible by train in the UK
Rail Walks is a new resource website encouraging people to use the railway to get walking — and you can help. Think of all the stops on your last train journey. Those remote places where no one...
Best places to go walking in London in spring
London wears its charms well in spring — particularly when you’re on a proper wander. This seven-mile walk begins and ends at one of our key properties in the capital, YHA London Central, but...