About me

Background

My Background

I have always been happiest when traveling and hiking. Every corner of our planet has a story to tell and a place for me to plant my foot!

For years now, I have been working toward what I thought was my dream goal—a stable career in a fancy office (basic, I know). In 2022, I achieved that and more, but it didn’t feel right. Something was still missing, so I did some reflecting. I then took the dramatic route and quit my job, moved back home, and bought a one-way ticket out of Canada.

I’m on a new mission now to see as much of the world as I can, and I have recently made it a top priority to become rich in experiences rather than money. My #1 goal is to hike across a continent and share my adventures with like-minded people. Leading up to this big goal, I hope to partake in as many thrilling and adrenaline-filled activities as I can.

What is in my Blog

I’ll be writing about my travel experiences, reviewing tours I have joined, and trying to include my findings along the way. I hope that Shannon’s Landing can give others the confidence and excitement to experience the world a little more every year through fun stories, easy tips, and thorough itineraries. Cheers!

The start of the Canadian La Cloche Trail
The start of the Canadian La Cloche hiking Trail

Now

Where I’m at now

Traveling Full Time

I quit my 9-5 job and dove head first into putting all my time and effort into a fulltime travel life style that I love

Aspiring Digital Nomad

I’m devoting time to my blog, and recording my own adventure

Seeking New Adventures for the Blog

I travel quickly, working at night and running around the planet during the day!

Shannon holding a duck at the Duck Stop in Vietnam

Living through my bucket list

Mission

My Mission

I want more travel friends, so my mission is to inspire everyone here to do something that scares them, and hop on a plane.

My Journey

I’ve been collecting my travel badges since I was little. I’ve always looked forward to new sights, crazy stories, and adventures that kick me far out of my comfort zone. I enjoy the challenges that travel brings on a day-to-day basis from hiking in the great outbacks in Canada to the world wonders in Peru. Exploring much of Asia on a motorbike road trip, then shifting gears to the nomad lifestyle. I plan to forever keep searching for enriching opportunities around the world, and grow my understanding of what it means to live a full life.

Where I have Travelled

  • Thailand – Bangkok, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Pai, Ban Rak Thai
  • Vietnam – Hanoi, Ha Giang, Sapa, Nihn Bihn, Phong Nha, Da Nang, Hoian
  • Indonesia – Bail, Nusa Penida
  • Peru – Ollantaytambo, Macchu Pichu, Cusco, Lima, Puno
  • Portugal – Madeira, Lisbon, Porto, Lagos, Albufeira
  • USA – Washington, California, Florida, Arizona, New York, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina
  • Canada – Ontario, British Colombia, Alberta, Newfoundland
  • Italy – Venice, Florance, Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Napels, Capri
  • Hungary – Budapest
  • UK – England
  • Spain – Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona
  • Greece – Corfu, Athens
  • Albania – Tirane, Sarande
  • Dominican Republic
  • Montenegro
  • Croatia
  • France – Paris
  • Mexico
  • Cuba
  • Haiti

My Bucket List Destinations

  • Chile
  • Argentina
  • Panama
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Bolivia
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
  • Norway
  • Finland
  • Switzerland
  • New Zealand