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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 1H 13M

Alcohol-Free Travel (10 Expert Tips) with Margaret Ward

from Zero To Travel Podcast · host Jason Moore

Have you ever thought about what your travels would look like without alcohol?  After eliminating alcohol, Margaret rediscovered her joy for travel, so much so that she started Alcohol-Free Adventure Retreats (AFAR), where she helps women rediscover and challenge themselves by embracing travel without alcohol.  In this episode, Margaret shares her 10 expert tips on alcohol-free travel, and we talk about why this may be something you’d want to consider trying yourself.   Whether you’re sober-curious or just interested in a different travel experience, Margaret’s tips are valuable in many situations. In addition to Margaret’s advice, we have a deeper conversation about living in an alcohol-centric society. You’ll learn about some of the benefits of the sober-curious movement and sober travel, why committing is sometimes easier than moderating, how to avoid decision fatigue while traveling, and plenty more.  Are you considering going alcohol-free on your next trip? If you already travel without alcohol, what do you enjoy the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.  *This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen.  Tune In To Learn:  Why Margaret decided to change her lifestyle and how the sober-curious movement allows you to experiment with alcohol-free living   How traveling with the intention of eliminating alcohol can add another layer of transformation and self-exploration to travel  The problem with alcohol culture in Western society  How to best prepare before your trip and why having the right mindset is so important   The advantages of sober travel and five easy things you can do to help your trip run smoothly   Why building identity-based habits can help you embrace a new lifestyle or culture  My experience with alcohol-free living and why committing 99% is so much harder than 100%  And so much more  Resources:  Subscribe to our FREE newsletter  Learn more about Margaret and AFAR  Connect with Margaret on Instagram and Facebook  Join Margaret’s Facebook group, Teetotaling Travelers  Check out the books, Quit Drinking Without Willpower, This Naked Mind, Quit Like a Woman  Want More?  From $12 In Savings To Living Your Travel Dreams w/ Matt Fetbrandt  The Call Of Adventure with Brendan Leonard  Staying Healthy and Stress-Free While Traveling w/ Kirsten Pontius  Thanks to Our Sponsors  Booking.com - Book your next stay and find exactly what you’re looking for on booking.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about what your travels would look like without alcohol?  After eliminating alcohol, Margaret rediscovered her joy for travel, so much so that she started Alcohol-Free Adventure Retreats (AFAR), where she helps women rediscover and challenge themselves by embracing travel without alcohol.  In this episode, Margaret shares her 10 expert tips on alcohol-free travel, and we talk about why this may be something you’d want to consider trying yourself.   Whether you’re sober-curious or just interested in a different travel experience, Margaret’s tips are valuable in many situations. In addition to Margaret’s advice, we have a deeper conversation about living in an alcohol-centric society. You’ll learn about some of the benefits of the sober-curious movement and sober travel, why committing is sometimes easier than moderating, how to avoid decision fatigue while traveling, and plenty more.  Are you considering going alcohol-free on your next trip? If you already travel without alcohol, what do you enjoy the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.  *This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen.  Tune In To Learn:  Why Margaret decided to change her lifestyle and how the sober-curious movement allows you to experiment with alcohol-free living   How traveling with the intention of eliminating alcohol can add another layer of transformation and self-exploration to travel  The problem with alcohol culture in Western society  How to best prepare before your trip and why having the right mindset is so important   The advantages of sober travel and five easy things you can do to help your trip run smoothly   Why building identity-based habits can help you embrace a new lifestyle or culture  My experience with alcohol-free living and why committing 99% is so much harder than 100%  And so much more  Resources:  Subscribe to our FREE newsletter  Learn more about Margaret and AFAR  Connect with Margaret on Instagram and Facebook  Join Margaret’s Facebook group, Teetotaling Travelers  Check out the books, Quit Drinking Without Willpower, This Naked Mind, Quit Like a Woman  Want More?  From $12 In Savings To Living Your Travel Dreams w/ Matt Fetbrandt  The Call Of Adventure with Brendan Leonard  Staying Healthy and Stress-Free While Traveling w/ Kirsten Pontius  Thanks to Our Sponsors  Booking.com - Book your next stay and find exactly what you’re looking for on booking.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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