Ruby Higton - author

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

Camping tent in a field in the sunshine

YHA: the best all-weather accommodation in the UK?

You can plan all the elements for the perfect UK getaway – where to stay, things to do, places to eat - but you can’t plan for the weather! With the UK’s weather being somewhat changeable, it’s...

YHA London Thameside with view of the bar

Cheap holiday accommodation for families in the UK

Going away with the kids is something you look forward to all year – and you probably have to save all year for it too! With the price of accommodation, getting there, activities, and...

YHA Buttermere entrance

Five of the best places to camp in the UK when it rains

We all love an outdoor adventure and they don’t come much better than camping! With all the natural beauty that the UK has to offer, there are plenty of places to pitch up here. Choose from...

Children looking over the countryside

How to get a cheap holiday with the kids

Many families end up spending a fortune on holidays with their children. The costs of transport, accommodation, eating out, and activities can soon add up, and before you know it, spending time...

Colourful painted Easter eggs on a grass field

Our pick of the best cheap Easter breaks in the UK 2025

The Christmas period maybe the most delightful time of year but Easter is filled with chocolate, Easter egg hunts and cute animals – that also sounds delightful to us! It’s a time when we can...