About Me: Solo Travel, Sober Adventures & Affordable Luxury

Hi, I'm Beth—a 42-year-old solo traveler, digital nomad, and sober travel expert helping you discover affordable luxury around the world.

I'm a born-and-raised New Yorker who took my first solo trip at 17 (six weeks in Vietnam—life-changing). Over a decade ago, I got sober after struggling with alcoholism, and a few years later, I moved to Bangkok to teach. I built an incredible community there and fell in love with slow travel, boutique hotels, and exploring the world on my own terms.

These days, I split my time between NYC and wherever my next adventure takes me—Portugal, Turkey, Argentina, Egypt, Mexico and beyond. I stay long enough to actually know a place, not just Instagram it.

What makes me different? I'm not here to give you generic "10 places you must visit" lists. I'm here to share real recommendations from someone who stays in these hotels, eats at these restaurants, and knows which mocktails are actually worth ordering. My focus is on affordable luxury travel (think $140–$400/night boutique hotels), solo female travel tips, and sober travel resources you won't find anywhere else.

What You'll Find on This Blog

Whether you're planning your next solo adventure, looking for sober-friendly hotels and destinations, or searching for digital nomad travel guides, you're in the right place.

Here's what I cover:

• Luxury hotel reviews for solo travelers on a budget

• Mocktail recipes and the best non-alcoholic drink spots worldwide

• Slow travel itineraries and digital nomad city guides

• Solo female travel tips for safety, accommodations, and authentic experiences

• Sober travel advice, sobriety reflections, and navigating the world alcohol-free

• Foodie and coffee recommendations from someone who actually lives there

I focus on destinations like Portugal, Turkey, Argentina, Egypt, Greece, Mexico, and NYC—places I know intimately because I've lived and worked there as a digital nomad.