We’re not your typical travel company. We’re a couple from Ireland who’ve travelled all over and we believe everyone deserves to see the world in a meaningful way, whether your friends join you or not.
Craic on Travels started the way all great ideas do: with a chat between friends that spiralled into something bigger.
In 2021, Galway-native Colin ditched the corporate ladder and set out with a one-way ticket to Mexico, kicking off his backpacking adventure. Alongside him was Dublin-born Isabelle, already a seasoned backpacker with 40+ countries under her belt – living proof of travel’s power to transform
After years on the road, we know the difference between just seeing a place and truly experiencing it. We try to go beneath the surface, giving you authentic insights into local culture and everyday life.
We create spaces where you can make real, meaningful friendships with people you can stay friends with and continue adventuring with long after you go home. We’ve had Craic On reunions in Ireland and overseas, ski trips, festivals, and so many people have met some of their best friends through our trips.
Every trip supports local charities and economies, with profits flowing back into the communities we visit.
No travel buddies? No problem. We bring sound people together, and the friendships often outlast the trip itself.
We just want to make it easy for sound, like-minded people connect, have the craic, and feel at home no matter where we go. At the end of the day, we’re here to make travel simple and stress-free, so you can focus on what really matters – making memories and building friendships that last long after the trip is over!
Colin spent his early 20s climbing the corporate ladder in Galway until COVID brought him to a turning point. In 2021, with Isabelle’s encouragement, he booked a one-way ticket to Mexico without any plan despite being absolutely terrified right up until boarding the plane.
Three years later, Colin has solo-traveled to places like India and Pakistan, fully embracing the growth that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. That leap of faith in 2021 transformed his life from corporate routine to one of adventure and purpose. Now he’s passionate about helping others experience the same transformation.
Since taking her first backpacking trip around Central America at 18 in 2016, Isabelle has been passionate about the magic of travel and how it helps people grow and reconnect with themselves. She’s spent over 3 years of her life living out of a backpack, budget traveling through more than 40 countries.
As a dedicated yoga teacher, Isabelle brings an element of presence and gratitude into all the spaces she creates. For her, travel is about so much more than the places you see, it’s about experiencing how wonderful life and the world can be.
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We prioritise authentic experiences, meaningful connections and responsible travel, while tackling the loneliness epidemic by creating spaces where strangers become friends and everyone feels at home.
Still sitting on the fence? Here’s the thing…the best time to book that trip was yesterday. The second best time is right now.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, skint, or just ready for something different, we’ve got you covered. Our trips are designed for real people with real budgets who want extraordinary experiences.
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