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Strange games. Local tables. Better stories.

Small-group journeys built around the world’s strangest games, oldest rivalries, local tables, pub traditions, and unforgettable sporting rituals.

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Ba’, Barley & Island Winters

Every Christmas and New Year, the streets of Kirkwall become the playing field. No stadium. No clock. No neat sidelines. Just the Uppies, the Doonies, centuries of local pride, and an entire town caught inside the game.

Sport 101

Learn the rules, history, and cultural meaning from someone connected to the sport.

The Local Pour

Experience the local pub, beer, wine, whisky, cider, tea, or social-drinking culture.

Our small-group travel formula is built on ritual, local pride, and the stories that unfold when sport meets culture.

The R&R Difference

Play Lab

Try a safe, traveler-friendly version that creates physical understanding without reckless participation.

The Main Event

Watch the real event after learning how and why it matters.

The Local Table

Share a meal in a local home, club, farm, pub back room, or community hall.

Bonus Local Sport

Add another club, match, museum, clinic, or regional sporting tradition when practical.

Ba’, Barley & Island Winters

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Mud, Water & Bad Decisions

In Development

Explore our collection of small-group journeys built around the world’s strangest games and oldest rivalries.

Strange Games Catalog

Blood, Banners & Bistecca

In Development

Curds, Courage & Questionable Decisions

In Development

Beer, Berries & Better Halves

In Development

Masks, Mezcal & Flying Elbows

In Development

Browse by Ritual

Ancient Rivalries

Mud, Water & Bad Decisions

Pub Games & Poor Choices

Mounted Madness

Strength & Labor Sports

Costume Chaos

American Glorious Nonsense

Crown Jewel Expeditions

What Kind of Ritual Traveler Are You?

Ancient grudges? Mud and flippers? Village pubs? Mounted pageantry? Answer a few questions and we’ll match you with your best first trip.

Take One Trip. Start a Collection.

Travelers receive stamps for each unique ritual they explore. Unlock early booking access, alumni benefits, trip credits, limited merchandise, and priority consideration for our most exclusive expeditions.

01 / GROUPS

Small Groups

We prioritize intimate settings for deeper cultural immersion and meaningful local interaction.

02 / HOSTS

Local Hosts

Connect with locals who share the history and pride of the game through authentic hospitality.

03 / SAFETY

Safety

Every trip is designed with safety in mind, featuring modified participation and clear expectations.

04 / RESPECT

Respect

We ensure cultural sensitivity and community storytelling remain at the heart of every journey.

Your next great travel story probably isn't in a guidebook.

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