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[+] at the cliff on Skjalfandafljot river in summer at Northern Iceland getty It can sometimes seem like alcohol and drinking culture is the main draw for certain cities or countries—but if you’re sober or trying to drink less alcohol, the last thing you want is to have bar-crawling tourists or wine-fueled tasting menus in your face while traveling. If you’re planning a trip and want to narrow down the best countries with sober-friendly activities and relatively low rates of alcohol consumption, the following study by Lantana Recovery should help. This travel index looked at things like alcohol consumption rates, the prevalence of alcohol dependence, alcohol laws, public safety, and more to narrow down exactly which countries made the best spots for sober travelers.
Iceland The most sober-friendly country on the list was Iceland with a composite score of 84.1 out of 100. The country ranked first thanks to its abundance of sober-friendly activities that include natural hot springs, the Northern Lights, and more activities that don’t center around eating and drinking.
Italy You might be surprised to see Italy rank so highly on the list—but the country has a lot to offer outside of its vineyards and sidewalk patios. The country has a rich culinary heritage with a low percentage of alcohol dependence. It also has th.
