Choose Life Sober Adventures helps nondrinkers experience the best in sober travel. Here's the lowdown on an action-packed Costa Rica trip. I’m balanced in a large tube, my legs over the front,...
Teresa Bergen
Teresa Bergen is a Portland, Oregon-based freelance writer and web content developer specializing in sustainability, outdoors, vegan and sober travel. Her articles appear in Inhabitat, Bluedot Living, MSN Travel, USA Today Outdoors Wire and other print and online publications. She’s the author of Easy Portland Outdoors and Sober Travel Handbook and co-author of Historic Cemeteries of Portland, Oregon. Teresa belongs to the Society of American Travel Writers and the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Gardenview Estate: A Vegan Inn in Kettle Falls, WA
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...