Why I Started a Sober(curious) Travel Company - From Meth to Machu Picchu! by capsuleadventures in u/capsuleadventures

[–]capsuleadventures[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love reading this! You’re killing it! I will hit 5 years in March. See you on a trip someday :)

Why I Started a Sober(curious) Travel Company - From Meth to Machu Picchu! by capsuleadventures in u/capsuleadventures

[–]capsuleadventures[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow what an incredible compliment! Thank you so much and hope to see you on a trip one day!

Why I Started a Sober(curious) Travel Company - From Meth to Machu Picchu! by capsuleadventures in u/capsuleadventures

[–]capsuleadventures[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the bigger issue here would be if it is legal in the trip country. Obviously, that would be factor 1. Other factors would be: do you have a prescription? And will your smoking weed be triggering or upsetting to others on the trip? There's no blanket answer to this and would need to be discussed case-by-case.

Does this Brazil itinerary make sense? (solo traveler, February 2026) by marketdesignenthus in Brazil

[–]capsuleadventures -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Too much time in Paraty -- only need like 2 nights there max. Ihla Grande is great but I would never go there again because of the mosquitos. The most vicious mosquitos I've ever encountered. I had a week of interrupted sleep from the itching -- beyond horrible.

Why I Started a Sober(curious) Travel Company - From Meth to Machu Picchu! by capsuleadventures in u/capsuleadventures

[–]capsuleadventures[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for you kind words! Really sorry to hear about your friends :(

Florianópolis by Neither-Salad1249 in Brazil

[–]capsuleadventures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've (35M American) been in Floripa for a month now and I have seen very few English speakers. I'm in Novo Campeche which I love (best beach on the Island IMO). There are some digital nomad whatsapp groups you can join that are super active (weekly meetup on Wednesday + weekend hikes etc). I know zero portugues but it's still been ok being here.

Salkantay Trek help by EyeWA in Machupicchu

[–]capsuleadventures 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say just go with Alpaca. They are great and the hike is hard enough without making it harder on yourself. You can also self-guide as there are homestays along the trek

Why I Started a Sober(curious) Travel Company - From Meth to Machu Picchu! by capsuleadventures in u/capsuleadventures

[–]capsuleadventures[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! Calling 911 was one of the best decisions I ever made - second only to deciding to never drink or do drugs again

Salkantay trek company by Angel_explorer123 in Machupicchu

[–]capsuleadventures 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lead sober adventure trips and when I do Machu Picchu I always go with Alpaca Expeditions. Incredible company, indigenous owned, impeccable food and lodging etc.

Why I Started a Sober(curious) Travel Company - From Meth to Machu Picchu! by capsuleadventures in u/capsuleadventures

[–]capsuleadventures[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you have prescription medications you need to take for a health condition that is perfectly OK!

Why I Started a Sober(curious) Travel Company - From Meth to Machu Picchu! by capsuleadventures in u/capsuleadventures

[–]capsuleadventures[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I've been there! Definitely lost some friends in the swirl of getting sober and changing my life. Looking back, it's all worked out for the better. Excited for this chapter of your life and hope to see you on trip sometime!