Liddy Pleasants, Author at Stubborn Mule Travel

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

September 19, 2020Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Tanzania

The fabled spice island of Zanzibar is renowned as the quintessential tropical paradise. Its idyllic palm-fringed beaches are lapped by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Graceful dhows glide...

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COVID-19 Book with Confidence

September 9, 2020Liddy PleasantsTravel tips

In this period of global uncertainty, the timeline for the resumption of international travel remains unclear. But the appetite for overseas adventure continues to be strong, and is increasing as...

New Zealand in pictures – See why it’s the perfect family destination

July 18, 2020Liddy PleasantsAustralasia, New Zealand, Trending

Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and fun family activities as we take you on an exciting adventure through New Zealand. Active families will love the hiking, biking, riding, surfing and...

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Best family destinations for October Half Term holidays

July 8, 2020Liddy PleasantsUncategorized

We don’t yet know whether we’ll have the all-clear to travel widely in October half term but if we do, here are the destinations which make for the perfect mid-haul...

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Morocco with kids – Top 10 family-friendly things to do with children

July 7, 2020Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Morocco

Just a short hop over the Mediterranean, Morocco offers a wonderful and enticing taste of the exotic, within a 3 hour flight. Wander through ancient alleyways packed full of colourful...

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Family Christmas breaks: best festive forays for families

June 30, 2020Liddy PleasantsUncategorized

Let’s face it: we’ve had quite enough of staying in our own homes this year! If you’ve not managed a summer holiday or chosen to forgo traipsing to the toilet...

Patagonia with kids – Top 12 things to do with the family

June 5, 2020Liddy PleasantsArgentina, Latin America

Patagonia is one of the most exciting places in the world for active families. Think giant outdoor adventure park where the theme is nature, mountains, glaciers, volcanoes and icebergs. With...

Egypt with Kids – Egypt’s Eight Must-Dos

June 3, 2020Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Egypt

Exotic yet accessible, Egypt is steeped in history yet completely set up for modern tourism. Bring your kids to Egypt and you’ll bring their studies to life. Our Egyptian trips...

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Food for the soul – some of our favourite places on the planet

May 4, 2020Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Latin America, Travel tips

We may be stuck at home during lockdown but sometimes it's nice to be reminded of the big wide world out there. We’ve put together the following gallery which includes...

Best Family Road Trips in the World

April 12, 2020Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Latin America

Oh, how we love the joys of the open road! Given that family road trips are fast becoming one of our most popular holiday types, it seems you wholeheartedly agree....

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