Stubborn Mule Travel

Specialties

Stubborn Mule Travel specialise in 100% tailor-​made travel itineraries for families seeking unique and rewarding travel experiences in Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East.

Using our knowledge and experience of travelling with our own children, we put together exciting itineraries that are exactly matched to the ages and interests of each individual family. Young children will need a slower pace, plenty of cool-​drink stops and the chance to let off steam in a swimming pool or exploring a ramshackle temple. Older children will want adventure and activity and will love exploring sites by bike or soaring through the jungle canopy on zip wires. Whatever the age or interests of your children, we suggest an itinerary that will fit so that you all get the most out of your holiday time.

Our staff have more than 15 years experience in operating and leading tours throughout the world and are perfectly placed to put all of your holiday plans into action.

History

Established in 2011.

Stubborn Mule travel was born out of a 3,500 km, 6 month family cycling holiday throughout South East Asia undertaken by founder Liddy Pleasants, her husband and two children aged 2 and 5. Whilst away Liddy was surprised by the lack of families met ‘on the road’ and decided to do something about it. Drawing on 15 years experience in the adventure Travel Industry, as well as extensive travel experience with her own family, Liddy founded Stubborn Mule Travel in May 2011.

Since then we have been working hard to create fun holidays for a wide range of families, travelling on all budgets. Although every holiday is completely different and completely tailored to a specific family, all trips have certain things in common; they are exciting, safe, rewarding and fun for all the family. All activities have to appeal to parents and children alike and we are proud of the 100% satisfaction rate received from our travellers.

Meet the Business Owner

Liddy P.

Business Owner

Liddy has spent her entire adult life working in travel, starting as a tour leader in the Middle East and working her way around the world. Twelve years ago Liddy returned to the UK to head up the Operations department for a leading UK adventure tour operator, taking every opportunity to head out on the road to experience things ‘first hand’ in different destinations. Her first child came on to the scene in 2005 and was whisked off to Sri Lanka aged 7 months for two weeks exploring. When her second child was 2, it was time for a longer adventure and the family spent six months cycling around Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

Her favourite destinations include Jordan for the sheer beauty of the desert, China for its incredible food, wonderful sights and spectacular scenery, Tanzania for its unparalleled wildlife viewing and Burma for its unique culture and little visited sights.