All the wanderlust, none of the hangover. Pack your bags (carry-on only, obviously) and meet us at the SOBER AF Bottle Shop.
Ready to explore the world without the booze? On Friday, February 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, The Sober Curator is taking over SOBER AF Zero Proof Bottle Shop in Tacoma for a night dedicated to all things sober travel. We’re talking books, packing hacks, crafts, mocktails, and a room full of people who prove every single day that you don’t need a drink to see the world.
Whether you’re planning your next adventure or just dreaming about one from your couch, this is a Friday night worth leaving the house for.
What’s Going Down
A Sober Travel Handbook Presentation + Book Signing with Teresa Bergen
If you’ve been hanging around The Sober Curator for any length of time, you already know Teresa Bergen. She’s our Senior Travel Contributor, an award-winning travel writer based in Portland, and the author of “Sober Travel Handbook: Navigating the World Alcohol-Free” (Microcosm Publishing), which won the Society of American Travel Writers Western Chapter’s Non-Traditional Writing Award. Teresa has been traveling sober for several decades and writing about it with the kind of grounded honesty that makes you feel like you’re on the road with a wise friend who also packed snacks.
At this event, Teresa is going to talk about the behind-the-scenes research that went into making her travel handbook, from the dozens of interviews she conducted with nondrinking travelers and addiction experts to the creation of her alter ego, Sober Cat, who tells the story in pictures and keeps things light when the topic gets heavy. She’ll also be signing copies, so come ready to get your book personalized.
Carry-On Packing Tips and Tricks with Amy Liz Harrison
Senior Contributor Amy Liz Harrison is a bestselling author, podcast host, and mother of EIGHT. Yes, eight. If anyone knows how to travel efficiently, it’s the woman who has been navigating airports, road trips, and family adventures with a small army in tow. Amy is going to share her hard-earned secrets on how to travel with only a carry-on and not miss out on anything you need. Expect real talk, real tips, and probably a few laughs, because that’s just how Amy rolls.
DIY Passport Cover Decorating Session with Alysse Bryson
AB – That’s me! I’m going to lead the group in a DIY decorate-your-own passport holder craft, because why should your passport cover be boring when the rest of your life is anything but? This is going to be hands-on, creative, and the perfect way to get hyped for your next trip. Your ticket includes a passport cover to decorate + one non-alcoholic cocktail, so just show up and bring your personality.
Signature Mocktails Courtesy of SOBER AF Bottle Shop
One complimentary mocktail is included in your ticket price, and if you’ve been to SOBER AF, you already know their drink game is top tier. Stephanie, the owner and powerhouse behind the shop, will be on hand to answer any and all of your NA beverage questions. She’s basically a walking encyclopedia of zero-proof everything, and her energy is absolutely infectious.
The Details
What: Sober AF Travel Night by The Sober Curator
When: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: SOBER AF Zero Proof Bottle Shop, 5222 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Tickets: $20 General Admission (includes entry, one free drink, a snack, and a passport cover to decorate)
Why You Should Come
Look, we could give you a whole list of reasons, but here’s the real one: this is a Friday night where you get to hang out with fellow travelers, learn something new, make something cool with your hands, sip on a delicious mocktail, and walk out the door feeling inspired instead of hungover. That’s the whole vibe.
Sober travel is having a moment, and for good reason. More people than ever are discovering that adventures hit different when you’re fully present for them. No foggy mornings. No regrettable decisions at the hotel bar. No lost phones in an Uber. Just you, the world, and a really cute passport cover.
Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just love a good Friday night out without the booze, we want to see you there.
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