In a world of bucket lists and Instagram highlights, there's a growing movement of travellers who are saying 'no' to the rush. They're choosing depth over breadth, connection over collection. They're embracing slow travel.
What is Slow Travel?
Slow travel isn't about seeing less – it's about seeing differently. It's about taking the time to sit in a village pub and hear the stories of the people who live there. It's about walking a country lane without checking your watch. It's about letting the journey be the destination.
The real Ireland isn't found in a coach window. It's found in the conversations, the silences, and the spaces between the famous sights.
Our Approach at Trails and Tales
Every tour we run is designed with slow travel principles at heart. We keep our groups small – never more than 12 people – because meaningful experiences can't happen in a crowd. We schedule time for wandering, for wondering, for the unexpected detours that often become the best memories.
We believe that the best stories come from the places between the postcards. The farmer who waves from his tractor. The rainbow that appears over a ruined abbey. The cup of tea shared with a stranger who becomes a friend. These are the moments that transform a trip into a journey.
Join the Movement
If you're tired of rushing through your holidays, if you want to return home feeling refreshed rather than exhausted, then slow travel might be for you. And we'd love to be your guides.
Written by
Ciara O'Brien