In this chapter, through conversational and reflexive dialogue, we explore the ontological, epistemological and methodological challenges associated with conducting research on peace-through-tourism. We base our discussion on our time in the field in both Colombia and Israel/Palestine. Our focus primarily lies on the need for greater sensitivity when researching the concept of peace - a deeply contested concept that means different things in different times and spaces. We argue for a greater use of insights from peace and conflict studies, and of methods that can capture some of this complexity. We also discuss the ethical and emotional difficulties of research in places suffering from the traumas of war, and raise questions about how scholars should represent those working for peace under such conditions. Our chapter concludes by questioning what contribution our continuing research agenda should make.