Authentic Travel and Tours by Joan Slack

10/01/2024

There are 2 spaces left in our fabulous tour to Connemara next May! Visit ancient archaeological sites,meet and learn from local guides, see history come alive! We begin in Galway, take a guided tour of the Aran island Inishmore, and later head north and explore the western coast.. see more information at www.authentictravelandtours.com

09/21/2024

Our Scotland and Ireland tours are almost full...so don't delay in joining the adventures! See trip information at

Unique eco tours and workshops

08/22/2024

I have some exciting news! I will be leading 2 tours this next Spring to Ireland and the Outer Hevrides of Scotland! My tours incorporate archaeology, history, meeting artists, and exploring the landscape. WE also sample music and local cuisine! Local guides add their expertise and stories.
You can see the tour information on my website

www.authentictraveland tours.com

or send me a messge and I will email you one!
I hope you can join in the adventures, and please share!!

09/13/2022

My 2022 September trip has been exhilarating! We have heard the history and culture of Ireland interpreted by local experts,poets,historians and raconteur. The sites we have visited range from remote islands, to castles,abbeys,woodlands and seascapes. Be in touch if you'd like to attend a future trip!

06/11/2022

Looking forward to our tour in September 2022.we have some spaces left so please join us. Details are at www.authentictravelandtours.com
The May trip exceeded everyone's expectations! Reviews were so wonderful...
Here is one....All in all Joan, you hit it out of the park" on this trip, and I thank you very much! We'll definitely go on another adventure with you in the future!

05/16/2022

A glimpse of our amazing trip in Ireland's west coast! Local guides, deep history, archaeology, excellent food. There are still spaces open for the September trip!

03/02/2022

2022 Trips: The tour "IRELAND PAST AND PRESENT' May 12-22,2022 is FULL, but this trip is also being offered September 6th-16th, 2022 Please contact us for the full brochure and registration materials at
[email protected], or 715-550-0858
Our small group tours and workshops offer travelers a variety of places and activities to go off the beaten track, make connections from the past to the present, spend time with local people, and learn from local guides and instructors. have adventures, and mix in some history, archaeology, and contemporary culture. Meeting and working with local people, artists and performers is always a highlight, as is walking in and absorbing the landscape. Follow our blog to receive updates on new tours. You can also like our page and will see announcements there as new trips are added.

10/22/2021

Ireland May, 2022! See the upcoming tour details at www.authentictravelandtours.com or contact me for a brochure.

10/14/2021

Travel to Ireland in 2022! I will be leading a tour in May to the western coast and islands. See the new trip announcement on my website

Unique eco tours and workshops

06/11/2020

While this pandemic limits travels, we can still dream and enjoy our memories. We had such a marvelous trip to Ireland just last September! I'm planning more trips for the future when that is safe again.

Ireland, Scotland, France...and perhaps some right here in the USA!

Take care and be well. Joan

09/22/2019

The Connemara tour in Ireland has come to a close.it was incredibly beautiful, inspiring,fun and fulfilling. Archaeology, Art, Hiking and History every day...oh yes, and perfect weather! Watch for upcoming trips at www.authentictravelandtours.com

09/15/2019

We are having a great time in Connemara! Haunted castles, Abbeys, history in the landscape, fiber arts..and great music!