Gardenview Estate B&B in Washington offers a refuge for sober travelers. Get close to nature and yourself at this vegan inn. Sitting out on a balcony, looking at pine trees and listening to birdsong while waiting for a hot vegan breakfast to be delivered to my...
Teresa Bergen
Personal Retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
At Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in the Berkshires, you can participate in a self-discovery workshop or take a private retreat on this alcohol-free campus. When I visited Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in January, the 125-acre campus in Massachusetts’...
Say Yep to Delicious NOPE Mocktails
Being conscientious about your alcohol consumption is in style. Try delicious NOPE mocktails, whether you're in recovery or just cutting down. I’ve long been stoic about liquids, sticking mainly to still water, sparking water, and coffee, preferring to get my calories...
Winter Fun in Fairbanks, Alaska
Alaska in February? Why, yes! From snowy fun to starry nights, here are some of the best things to do during winter in Fairbanks. Who goes to Alaska in February? Turns out, a lot of people do. While not as popular as summer, winter has become known as the aurora...
10 Things to Do in the Willamette Valley for Non-Drinkers
The Willamette Valley is legendary among wine lovers. But there are so many fun things in the Willamette Valley for non-drinkers. If you Google “Willamette Valley,” the first thing that comes up is “Oregon Wine Country” and a plug for the region’s 600-plus wineries....
Suckerpunch Mocktail Bar Opens in Portland
Looking for a social space with great non-alcoholic drinks? Zero-proof bars are gaining popularity. We check out Suckerpunch in Portland. When I first quit drinking, I still went to the same bar to see my friends. I'd order cranberry juice mixed with club soda. The...
Pet Lovers’ Guide to Milwaukee
On a recent visit to Milwaukee, one thing became clear—Milwaukeeans love their pets. If you’re visiting Milwaukee with your dog, you’re in luck. Here is our pet lovers' guide to Milwaukee. “Ladies and gentlemen, we have to have a wag off,” says emcee Mike Wild. “This...
Running the San Juan Island Half Marathon
Back in 2019, I had just started to run more regularly when I heard about the San Juan Island Half Marathon. The pictures looked gorgeous—running along slightly rolling hills with awesome sea views on an island off the coast of Washington. I signed up for the race,...
What’s New at the San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo has two new habitats—Komodo Kingdom houses Komodo dragons and Hummingbird Habitat features colorful birds. Here is what's new at the San Diego Zoo. Standing in a light-filled aviary full of tropical plants at the San Diego Zoo feels a world away from...
Lewisburg West Virginia: A Cute Small Town in Greenbrier Valley
Lewisburg, West Virginia is one of those places that pops up on the best small towns lists for its surprisingly high cuteness quotient. Boutiques, antiques, good restaurants, historic architecture—you’ll find it all in downtown Lewisburg. So if you’re on a West...