Travel tips

We have a range of travel tips to help you out, whatever the subject. From how to pack for camping and how to stay safe on a winter hike, to getting a good night's sleep while travelling and more. Take a look.

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8 items every traveller needs in their backpack

Staying at hostels as you explore new places is a great way to save money or get extra to spend on those all-important experiences. Unlike hotels, hostels don't come with all the expected amenities...

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Top tips for sharing a dorm room

Check out our guide to dorm room etiquette to make sure you and your roommates are happy when staying in a shared room in our hostels...

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Gothic glamping at YHA Whitby

Our family ambassador Jenny and her family took a trip to Whitby this August and stayed in one of the new bell tents at YHA Whitby...

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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...

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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.