Friday, August 10, 2007

Hitting the road safely when backpacking across the United Kingdom

An excellent road and rail network and a highly eclectic selection of landscapes and scenery combine with good accommodation infrastructure to provide idyllic conditions for pursuing a nomadic lifestyle.

The Youth Hostel Association (YHA) of England and Wales is the most established organisation offering backpacker accommodation in the UK. More than 200 establishments are operated under its watchful eye, all offering a minimum standard of accommodation as well as assistance in local sightseeing plans and travel arrangements. Privately owned and operated hostels are also common and can be found across the length of the nation.

Compared with hostels in some EU countries, those in the UK may seem a little on the expensive side. Relative to overnight ac View the rest of this article


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