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I used to work in the alcoholic beverages industry and alcohol was a major part of my life. Wine with dinner, beer with friends, socialising in bars.
But for various reasons i have almost completely stopped drinking. Has a glass of champagne, the occasional glass of good dark beer. Perhaps a drink once or twice a month.
But traveling, major dilemma. several weeks travelling in winter time. Single traveller who hates sitting in quiet motel rooms. What to do on dark nights ? its weird i used to love bars but sat drinking soda water whilst everyone around you is getting drunk does not appeal.
Still feeling weird about that.
Discuss !!
But for various reasons i have almost completely stopped drinking. Has a glass of champagne, the occasional glass of good dark beer. Perhaps a drink once or twice a month.
But traveling, major dilemma. several weeks travelling in winter time. Single traveller who hates sitting in quiet motel rooms. What to do on dark nights ? its weird i used to love bars but sat drinking soda water whilst everyone around you is getting drunk does not appeal.
Still feeling weird about that.
Discuss !!
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I travel solo occasionally as well. Although I do like to drink some beers, I don't drink much when I'm alone. Just doesn't seem like a good idea.
My solution is to have a somewhat late dinner, read a bit and go to bed. I'm often in bed by 9pm.
That way I can be up with the sun, and out strolling the beach very early in the mornings. I'd rather be awake when it's light out.
My solution is to have a somewhat late dinner, read a bit and go to bed. I'm often in bed by 9pm.
That way I can be up with the sun, and out strolling the beach very early in the mornings. I'd rather be awake when it's light out.
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Normally during the summer months I would be out cycling, hiking, I am travelling for several weeks mid December and thinking oh dear bed by 9.00pm !
its the adjustment that is strange. Being on vacation but being tucked up in bed early seems a bit alien !
its the adjustment that is strange. Being on vacation but being tucked up in bed early seems a bit alien !
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Go do things at night. Go to a movie. Go ice skating. Look for activities open at night.
Most people do something other than sit in bars at night. Not sure what it is we do - it varies - but sitting in a bar is something I rarely do on the road. You need new habits.
Most people do something other than sit in bars at night. Not sure what it is we do - it varies - but sitting in a bar is something I rarely do on the road. You need new habits.
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I agree with those who say to find some other activities to do at night. I also look for concerts, exhibits, museums that are open late, etc.
I also like to spend a very full day and usually have a late dinner.
If I'm in a safe, walkable city, I'll take a leisurely walk in a populated area, or perhaps sit in an outdoor cafe and people watch.
I've never spent time, at home or away, sitting in bars.
I also like to spend a very full day and usually have a late dinner.
If I'm in a safe, walkable city, I'll take a leisurely walk in a populated area, or perhaps sit in an outdoor cafe and people watch.
I've never spent time, at home or away, sitting in bars.
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I often travel solo but I never hang around in bars at night anyways (and I do drink).
I agree with the suggestions above to find a coffeehouse, museum, go to a play, concert, movie, art opening. But I also don't mind just going out to dinner somewhere nice, then back to the hotel room to read or watch TV.
I agree with the suggestions above to find a coffeehouse, museum, go to a play, concert, movie, art opening. But I also don't mind just going out to dinner somewhere nice, then back to the hotel room to read or watch TV.
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i love bars and drinking but a blood disorder and medication means keeping alcohol and fatty food to a minimum. Major life style change as previously most of my social life hinged on pubs.
virtually vegetarian and teetotal now :
virtually vegetarian and teetotal now :
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I do lots of things - mostly w/ no connection to alcohol. Movies, shopping, late night gallery openings, museums, theater, concerts, special events/festivals, jazz clubs/comedy clubs (no need to drink alcohol). All are perfectly OK solo . . .
(I do drink - dark beers, single malts, wine -- but not all that often nor more than 1 or 2 in an evening)
(I do drink - dark beers, single malts, wine -- but not all that often nor more than 1 or 2 in an evening)
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I travel solo a lot. If the streets are fairly populated, I love to walk around in the crisp air (you mentioned winter.) I also like to sit in a bustling hotel lobby with a book or journal and write or plan the next day. I always seem to meet people and strike up a conversation there. I make plans to see concerts, etc. at nighttime, too, as others do but never feel bad about turning in early or having a late dinner alone.
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Most towns and certainly cities will have a number of live theater opportunities. Even little theater can be entertaining and fun and the experience often beats watching tv alone in a hotel room.
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