The Sober Travellers

Welcome, to The Sober Travellers

Hey there, friend! Welcome to The Sober Travellers, the community for sober and sober curious travellers.

Our mission is to support sober people who seek adventure within the world of travel. Being sober doesn’t mean you stop living, it means you start living life to the fullest! Our content and community is here to support and inspire you every step as you venture on your travel journey.

Whether you’re heading on a 1 week holiday, a 3 month adventure, or have a one way ticket out of the country, our resources will give you advice, guidance and tips to stay sober and safe whilst still living wild ‘n’ free.

Amigo, it’s time to fly higher than ever WHILST being sober and free.

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📍 Philippines
🚀 Sober yet as high as ever!

Hi honiessss!! I am adjusting well to phone-less

Hi honiessss!!

I am adjusting well to phone-less life, it feels very me hehe.
I have a bit of a scary travel upcoming (Manila eek!) but it's all good and I'll be safe - it's not like I have a phone any1 can steal 😋

Blessed by the kindness of fellow travellers helping me out so much, from physically checking me in on ferrys to spending time uploading all the travel pics - ahhh so many kind humans.

I have spent my days retreating into a cabin, then travelling across sea on the expeditions, jumping off cliffs, island hopping, eating great food with beautiful people, mountain bike rides, endless snorkelling, and studying hard for my TEFL and it is all lovely. Everything is perfect. I love the Philippines. So much.

Although it seems that goodbyes are getting harder and harder.

Well, here is to my first post from a laptop since about 2012. Also thankfully I had actually scheduled some posts a few weeks ago so everything's been posting automatically for the past weeks - how good is technology tehehe.

Entering a retreat for the next 4 weeks, chow for now xx

All my highest love in the whole wide world xx chlooooo xxx

““I’m grateful for every day that I wake up

““I’m grateful for every day that I wake up sober.” - the real slim shady, aka Eminem 🪐

#soberliving #soberquotes #sobriety #travellingsober #sobermotivation #sobertravel

“Getting sober sounds like you’re losing somet

“Getting sober sounds like you’re losing something but in reality you’re gaining so much” - The Sober Travellers 🌎🌝

#soberliving #soberlife #travellingsober #wildandfree #sobertravel

“Sobriety was the greatest gift I ever gave myse

“Sobriety was the greatest gift I ever gave myself” - Rob Lowe

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#sobriety #sobrietyquotes #soberliving #soberandgrateful #travellingsober #sobertravel

foooooooook sake – brb!!!

foooooooook sake - brb!!!

“Getting sober was the single bravest thing I’

“Getting sober was the single bravest thing I’ve ever done and will ever do in my life” - Jamie Lee Curtis

📸 East Java, Bromo National Park

Found my favourite views in the world 🗺️ 🌍

Found my favourite views in the world 🗺️ 🌍

These mountains are magical to me, I felt like I was in Peter Pan… Ofc I was the fairy :) 🧚🏼

The Komodo Boat Tour! 3 days, 2 nights sailing through the archipelago of East Indonesia where we visited remote islands, trekked beautiful mountains, saw breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, met the dragons, and snorkeled… lots!
This trip was up there with my favourites and standing on the top deck looking at all the nearby islands I felt something I had NEVER felt before.
I was in a PEAK ‘holy shit, this is amazing’ moment and pretty speechless (I know…rare moment indeed). I kept wandering off to the top deck to just sit and watch the islands pass by.

What also really made the difference was my crew mates! Guys… if you get the chance to be the baby of the group, take it and just enjoy it 😂.
I really needed this type of presence around me and I felt so cared for by the beautiful women of the group, then could tend to my adventurous side jumping off the top deck and shark searching with the chaps (haha).

LOVE you all, LOVE the islands. A really magical few days.

Once again, another trip that I hadn’t foreseen that moved my life.

Personal note/tip: There’s so many different travel options out there for living on board. From more budget friendly trips, whereby it’s likely more backpackers and a younger group, to less budget friendly - but different standards - you need to ask yourself what you’re comfortable with…. considering you can’t exactly switch accommodation at night!

I’m not ashamed to admit this: I don’t think I’d vibe sleeping on mats with 20 people on a deck for 3 days (budget friendly trips) - it just wasn’t worth the risk of not being able to find a safe, private space, should I feel the environment wasn’t right. Plus morning routine is really important to me and I need time in the morning alone to complete them.
I’d love to hear from you if you’ve been on a more budget friendly trip and what the experience was like? Was it party mode?

More in the comments + my sober tips 🏝️ ✈️

📸 Some snaps from East side Javaaaa ✌🏼

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Nusa Penida ✨ Think I spent more time underwat

Nusa Penida ✨

Think I spent more time underwater than on land 🤪

Felt this was a very sober-friendly hotspot for sober travellers out there ☀️

Relaxing vibes, white sand and sunsets and LOTS of diving! I strongly recommend diving as a sober activity to explore the oceans, meet new people and throw yourself into the deep end - literally!

Don’t worry about the price of diving either… just think about what you’d have spent on a night out 😜 + Nusa Penida is on the lower scale of diving costs in the world! 🌍

Hostel - Newsa Penida Hostel - get it fkin booked it was LUSH! ✨

Ps We did witness a pig sacrifice whilst on the island, and I 100% respect culture and traditions. but don’t let it stop you, only love for the locals please ❤️

#diving #sunsets #travelling #sobertravel #backpacking #sobertravelling #soberliving #soberlife #nusapenida #indonesia

Wise words and pretty paintings from owt n about i

Wise words and pretty paintings from owt n about in Ubud ✨

#ubud #inspirations #riceterrace

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Water we getting up to? A few days ago went to v

Water we getting up to?

A few days ago went to visit a Purifying Water Temple approx 1 hour from Ubud. There are different areas, or stages you could say, to the purification. Two of these involve SCREAMING under waterfalls! 😱

1 waterfall you scream out all your trauma from the bottom of your lungs, then the 2nd you scream from your heart everything you now want! WOW - it was soooo powerful and emotional.

This really is something we wouldn’t have pictured ourselves doing 4-5 years ago looking down the bottom of the barrel! Sobriety has taught us a lot but most importantly it taught us that nothing ensures ignorance as much as contempt prior to investigation 😉

When we were almost finished, just as we were in the holy water and receiving our blessing, it began to rain and that was so incredible to just stand half naked and embrace the rain!! ❤️

It’s donation based so accessible to all, and not a drop of alcohol in sight! Definitely put this one on your list ✔️

Life is what you make of it 🤍🤍🤍

#bali #travel backpacking #balitodo #watertemple #watertemplebali #cleanse #purificationritual #traumahealing #spiritofgoodness #love #water #universallove #travellingtheworld

HEY! 😃 We’re Chloe and Tommy, the duo behind

HEY! 😃

We’re Chloe and Tommy, the duo behind The Sober Travellers! Sobriety is quite literally our lifeline, and travelling is our life’s ambition - so we thought (yes ok let’s be honest, Chloe thought, with Tommys support 😉) why not make something extra special from this adventure and share our journey 🤠🌍

What’s to lose! Apart from £13 on Canva a month and some brain cells from hyper-fixating on content ideas 😆

Our aim folks is to simply create a space where we can share our adventure whilst making content that hopefully supports and inspires our sober community. We’ll be as honest as we can, and hopefully helpful…. But as you get to know us you’ll see we just wanna have a bit of ol’ fun along the way 🥳

Soooo, from us to you, we invite you to join us, to buckle up, to hang on to ye hats and take a walk on the wild, sober side with us.

COMMENT BELOW if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see 😋

Thanks for all the love and support amigos 🌎💫🧿

Also our DM is ALWAYS open to anyone needing advice/folks to talk to.

Love always, Chloe and Tommy
The Sober Travellers
xxxxxxx

100000% 🙌🏼 We have, thanks to sobriety, gai

100000% 🙌🏼

We have, thanks to sobriety, gained so many magnificent travelling experiences. A 10 day monastery retreat, 2 week eco-village residency and beautiful sunrise and sunsets to name a few.

What’s YOUR favourite travel experience you have thanks to sobriety? ✈️ 🌍 🗺️

Comment below ✨

#travelling #travel #traveller #sober #sobercommunity #soberlifestyle #soberisbetter #sobermotivation #sobertravel #sobertravels #sobertraveler #sobertravelling

Heyyyyyyy, Chloe here this time🩵🥳✨ Woweee

Heyyyyyyy, Chloe here this time🩵🥳✨

Woweee the North of Thailand was a ride of community, beauty, and new experiences 🌀 I’m totally buzzing tbh, but settling nicely into the South! 😉✨

Here are 10 wildly helpful practices I used to stay a) sober in the North and b) in-check (definitely NOT perfect, but hey, we’re doing it!) 🌍💫

1. Realistic Expectations
Expectation = stress. NOPE. ✋ High hopes lead to disappointment, and in sobriety, that pressure can be a slippery slope. Keep it real—set achievable goals (I advise against attempting 10 days of silence, fasting and meditating😅) and enjoy the ride. Less pressure = more peace, happy sober bunny 🌀

2. Asking for Help
Turns out I don’t know everything(yet 😉). Saying “I don’t know” or “Can you help?” is huge. Humility keeps me grounded and open to new adventures 🌀✨

3. Sharing the Good Stuff
Sobriety gave me tools for life—love, honesty, kindness, forgiveness. Teaching others keeps me close and true to the principles, and holds me accountable 🤫😉

4. Nip It in the Bud
Spirals? Easy to fall into. So stop ‘em before they start. Whether it’s smashing caffeine or inhaling too much herbal steam because it feels good, if I don’t take control, they take control, so just stop (This is sobriety AND life, folks!)

5. Check My Thinking & Behaviors
Constant self-checking is KEY! It’s an hourly gig for me tbh (😅), but spot them shitty behaviours and thoughts and wave them goodbye (usually after a brief wrestle and eye-roll!!)

6. Routine
Regular check-ins with my sober folk in the UK, and usual routines such as gratitude lists keep me grounded, connected, and positive 🌞💫 so stick to your sober routines.

7. DO NOT Enter the Story
Negative OR buzz-seeking thoughts? STOP. 🚨 The moment we let that story unfold, it can take us to places we don’t want to go. Aka the dark rabbit hole. So stay mindful and avoid snowballing thoughts (game changer for sobriety AND life!)

Continued in the comments 👇

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What’s up, big slice! It’s Tommy Ham here, 2/2

What’s up, big slice! It’s Tommy Ham here, 2/2 of The Sober Travellers. 🌍

We’ve wrapped up our time in the North and are heading south, with a pit stop in Bangkok. As I sip my brew, watching the sun dip behind the high-rises, here’s what I’ve learned so far on the road (and how it’s all linked to my sobriety, growth, and journey).

🤠 Living in the moment – Tossing out rigid plans for a day-by-day flow keeps my mindset in check: one day at a time.
🚗 Hitchhiking for the first time – It took trust and courage. In sobriety, those qualities are now real and pure, but in the ol’ days they were about creating carnage and chaos.
🐜 Insects & Acceptance – Getting my Irish skin chewed on by every bug around is a lesson in letting go, forgivingness, and being at peace with life’s little annoyances.
❤️ Opening up – Vulnerability is my new superpower. Sobriety makes connecting deeply with others easier—and it’s one of the best tools for spiritual growth.
🧘🏼 New meditation practices – Vipassana, Samatha… they all help me create space for newness. Sobriety is about welcoming change, not clinging to the past.
🍽️ Meatless days – 10 days, to be exact. Who knew a sober life could offer this much flavor?
🌍 Meeting beautiful souls – From Japan to Italy, these connections have been the real gift. Sobriety has helped me listen, understand, and love on a deeper level.
🛖 Living monastic & eco – New experiences build faith. And recovery is about trusting something greater.
📚 Teaching kids English – A life-changing moment. Sobriety has taught me to give more and take less.
🥰😢 Saying goodbye – Developing deep bonds, only to part ways. The beauty of emotional sobriety: learning to love, let go, and grow.
♻️ Environmental consciousness – Sobriety has sparked a passion for doing good in the world.
1️⃣ Favourite feeling – Being part of a community that beams with integrity, love, and support.
♟️ Teaching my first chess lessons – It’s one thing to believe in others, but to believe in myself and to say hey, I CAN be a teacher and I have value to offer…That’s growth.

That’s all for now—here’s to more lessons, more love, and more life on the road. G’luck x

#soberliving #traveling

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Welcome, to The Sober Travellers! Our mission is to support sober people who seek adventure within the world of travel. Being sober doesn’t mean you stop living, it means you start living life to the fullest! We’re here to help you do just that. Stay tuned for content to keep you safe as you venture […]

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