Here it is, your Backpax directory of many a UK & European hostel. After sating your appetite for the dazzling lights of the big cities, wander off the beaten track into our diverse mix of towns, villages and countryside. Discover the hidden gems and friendly eccentricities of real Britain. Local pubs with real ales, the wild and windy moors which inspired great novels, old-fashioned cream teas in a village teashop, isolated welsh beaches and crumbling castles. Ensure you experience all this country has to offer as well as partying among the city sights. Next, make sure you head over the waters and pick from the mix of up-beat hostels spread across Europe.

Backpax Magazine is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year! As a small, hard-working team, we’re passionate about expanding your horizons whilst you explore the UK. Printed 3 times a year, in March, June and September, our goal is to introduce you to the many fabulous places the UK has to offer – from the bright lights of big cities to the wonders of the countryside, from hip hang-outs to quirky off-track discoveries. Get going and explore it for yourself!