Africa & Arabia Archives

Dad and son hiking in Morocco's mountains

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

July 31, 2024Liddy 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 spices...

Family holiday packing list - items ready to pack

Ultimate Stubborn Mule Family Holiday Packing List

July 8, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Europe & NZ, Latin America, North America, Travel tips

It’s one of the questions our travellers ask us the most, whether it’s a short break to Morocco or a three-week trip to Borneo - What should I pack? We...

Holiday photos of Oman – Family Snaps

June 13, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Oman

Overshadowed by glitzy neighbour Dubai, Oman is a world apart from it – a place of epic untamed landscapes, wild swimming, incredible hiking, and other outdoor adventures. Find centuries-old mud-brick...

Best family destinations for October Half Term holidays abroad

June 7, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Europe & NZ, North America, Trending

October half term is the new summer! This is the time to take a holiday to eke out the final few rays of summer sunshine. A last hurrah before bedding...

Photos of Tanzania - family posing with local Tanzanians

Holiday photos of Tanzania – Family Snaps

May 10, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Tanzania

What is a Stubborn Mule family holiday in Tanzania really like? Inspired by the old adage that 'a picture tells a thousand words', we've collected together some of our favourite...

Family on Egypt day trip eating lunch in the shade of their vehicle - May half term holidays

May Half Term Holidays – Our Top 10 recommendations

April 25, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Europe & NZ

May half term holidays abroad are a tricky one – only ever a week for everyone, they have to be within reasonable travel time of the UK and rule out...

Giraffe crossing a gravel road in Namibia - family road trip

Best Family Road Trips in the World

April 18, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Europe & NZ, Latin America, North America

When Steppenwolf penned the lyrics for ‘Born to be Wild’, they could have been referring to a Stubborn Mule self-drive family road trip. As a cheaper and more flexible alternative...

Solo parent travel in Thailand - mother and son at floating lodge eating dinner

Solo & single parent holidays: Stubborn Mule has got your back

April 12, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Europe & NZ, Latin America, North America

Solo-parent holidays are on the rise, both among unpartnered parents and among those who either want to travel alone with their offspring or who just plain need to because of...

Family wearing sombreros - Mexico Family Christmas holidays

Family Christmas Holidays: Best Festive Escapes for Families

March 8, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Europe & NZ, Latin America, New Zealand, North America

Whether you’re escaping a Christmas at home for the first time or are a seasoned convert, enjoying the festive season abroad is the gift for all the family that keeps...

Family jumping into pool on family summer holiday

Best family summer holiday destinations

January 22, 2024Liddy PleasantsAfrica & Arabia, Asia, Europe & NZ, Latin America, North America

As the most anticipated holiday of the year, there’s a lot riding on the summer break. Will there be activities to suit every member of the family? Can we pace...

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