Liddy Pleasants, Author at Stubborn Mule Travel

Borneo with kids - three children preparing to go on zip-wire between islands in Borneo

Borneo with kids – Top 10 things to do with the family

July 12, 2019Liddy PleasantsAsia, Borneo

Borneo. It’s a massive, magical island at the far reaches of South East Asia offering incredible wildlife, lush rainforest scenery, a tropical climate, idyllic beaches and an extremely warm welcome...

Nepal with kids itinerary - teenager stepping through ancient carved door frame

Nepal with kids – Top 10 things to do on a family holiday

June 18, 2019Liddy PleasantsAsia, Nepal

The spectacular scenery of Nepal needs little introduction, with the majesty of the Himalayas cutting a swathe from west to east across the country. Any trip to Nepal with the...

Namibia with kids itinerary - elephant at Etosha waterhole

Namibia with kids – Our top 10 things to do

June 12, 2019Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Namibia, Trending

Namibia is possibly Africa's best-kept secret. Often overlooked in favour of better-known safari destinations, a holiday in Namibia with the kids offers the amazing lodges and wildlife opportunities of East Africa, as well...

Father and daughter walking in the dunes - Wahiba Sands

Travel writer Mike Unwin explores Oman with his family

June 12, 2019Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Oman

They say a picture paints a thousand words, even if you are an award-winning author and travel writer. Here, be inspired by Mike Unwin’s photos which capture the essence of...

Travelling with toddlers and young children - Stubborn Mule tips

Travelling with Toddlers & Young Children – tantrum-free travel tips

June 10, 2019Liddy PleasantsTravel tips

It started with a 3,000-kilometre bike ride around South East Asia. With a toddler. Who didn’t eat rice. When Stubborn Mule founder Liddy Pleasants decided that having under threes were...

Child looking at a mask - Bali with kids holiday

Bali with kids – Top 10 family-friendly activities

May 31, 2019Liddy PleasantsAsia, Indonesia

Holidaying in Bali with kids definitely ticks all the boxes whether you want to take it easy or fill your time with adventure. This ever-popular Indonesian island is packed with...

Best family beaches - photo of a young Stubborn Mule Travel customer jumping in an azure blue ocean

Best Family Beaches Around the World – Our Top 10 for Kids

May 28, 2019Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Latin America

Does the sight of a hammock slung between a couple of palm trees bring on the kind of longing usually reserved for post-put-the-kids-to-bed-wine-o’clock? Will your holiday only be complete with...

Holidaying in Costa Rica with kids - boy and girl exploring the rainforest

Costa Rica with kids – Top 10 things to do with the family

May 24, 2019Liddy PleasantsCosta Rica, Latin America

Is Costa Rica the perfect holiday playground for families? We think so. With direct flights into San Jose with British Airways, it has become one of the hottest family holiday...

Young photographer and elephants in Nepal

The Stubborn Mule Young Photographer Competition 2019

May 22, 2019Liddy PleasantsTravel tips

Who doesn’t LOVE a holiday photo? From capturing memories at the click of a button to being silly with selfies, photography has come a long way since we had to...

family wildlife holiday - adorable sloth having a snooze

Family Wildlife Holidays – World’s Best Wildlife Encounters

April 24, 2019Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Latin America

... As voted for by kids. Ask your child what their favourite experience was during any given adventure holiday and we’d wager - if we were the betting sort -...

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