I got sober 5 years ago. It changed the way I travel — for the better.

Maggie Downs says there are five things she does differently when she travels, now that she's stopped drinking.

Maggie Downs

• Maggie Downs has been sober for almost five years.
• She found that traveling was a minefield of triggers and has come up with strategies that help her.
• Sober travel allows her to find new indulgences and better remember her experiences.

Nearly five years ago, I broke up with alcohol. I didn't yet know what it would mean for my day-to-day life...