YHA

I first joined the YHA just over a year ago. I had been looking for ways to save money when I travelled around the country and abroad and as I was able to get my first years membership free through my student bank account, I decided it was insane not to join! The card entitles you to discounts at youth hostels around the UK and abroad, so if you like visiting different places across the country but need to do it on a tight budget; this can only help you out even further, saving you around £3 a night extra with the membership card. I have also used the YHA card abroad as it is also a 'Hostelling International' card. This entitled me to an extra ...  Read the complete review

YHA, The concept is old, young travellers of like mind, staying together and keeping costs down. Apparently, when first operative, the YHA concept meant you had to do a list of duties before you left the hostel, this ensured it was clean, safe and ready for the next lot of young travellers. Nowadays, mostly, you don't have to do anything, but pay: it is all done by staff, generally young people from all over the world or local, well trained managers employed by YHA. The only YHA I have visited where you had to do chores was in Winchester, the manager was proud to still promote the original ideals of the association. It was due to close ...  Read the complete review